November 28, 2008
Women's Soccer
Two Region XII Player earn All-American Honors
Cincinnati State Technical and Commmunity College sophomore midfielder Jen Elam has been named as one of 12 NJCAA Division I Soccer First Team All-Americans. Elam scored 14 goals and had seven assists in 13 games this season. Schoolcraft College sophomore midfielder Allyson King earned Honorable Mention All American Honors. King scored 3 goals and had two assists in 14 games this season. Congratulations to both playes on the honors they have earned.
November 25, 2008
Men's Basketball
Vincennes University ranked 20th in Division I Poll
The Vincennes University men's basketball team dropped 10 spots this week to number 20 in the weekly NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Poll. The Trailblazers (6-2) lost to Lincoln Trail (IL) College and Southeastern (IA) CC last week. They face fourth ranked Southeastern Illinois College tonight.
November 25, 2008
Men's Basketball
Mott CC leads several Region XII team in this week's rankings
The Mott Community College Men's Basketball team dropped five spots this week after a 76-75 loss to Cuyahoga Community College on Saturday. The Bears, (4-1) who are the two time defending NJCAA Division II National Champions are sixth in this week's poll. Columbus State Community College dropped three spots to number nine. The Cougars (4-1) defeated Clark State Community College 113-81 before dropping a 88-87 heartbreaker on Saturday to Kellogg Community College. Sinclair Community College moved up three spots this week to number 12. The Pride (4-1) beat Ancilla College 103-99 in overtime on Saturday. Glen Oaks Community College break into the poll this week in the 15th spot. The Vikings (6-0) beat Hope College JV and then national ranked Oakland Community College last week. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (4-1) and Oakland Commmunity College (4-2) are the only Region XII team in the other recieving votes category.
November 25, 2008
Women's Basketball
Region XII has three in top seven in this week's poll
Region XII has three teams ranked in the top seven in the last NJCAA Division II women's basketball poll. Kalamazoo Valley Community College breaks into the poll this week at number two. The Cougars (2-0)won both of their games at the East/West Classic beating Alpena Community College and St. Clair County Community College. Schoolcraft College moved up two spots this week to number three. The Ocelots who have been idle since November 8th will get back into action at the Turkey Trot Shootout hosted by Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College jumped five spots to number seven this week. The Surge beat Rio Grande (OH) College JV twice the week. Muskegon Comunity College (3-1) and Owens Community College (2-3) are the only Region XII schools in the other receiving votes category.
Novmeber 22, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State CC finishes sixth in the Nation
The Columbus State Community College women's volleyball lost to Cowley (KS) County CC to finish sixth at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. The Cougars end the season with a record of 38-8. Congratulations to the Cougars on a great season.
November 22, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Iowa Lakes CC defeats Grand Rapids CC
The Grand Rapids Community College volleyball lost defeated Iowa Lakes Community College yesterday 25-21, 25-20, 23-25, 19-25, 15-11 at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. The Raiders the Raiders season comes to an end with at 30-8.
November 21, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State CC defeats DMACC at Nationals
The Columbus State Community College defeat Des Moines (IA) Area CC 25-22, 20-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-10 today at the NJCAA Division II Nationals. The Cougars (38-7) will play Cowley (KS) County CC tomorrow at 3:30 PM in the 5th place match.
November 21, 2008
Women's Soccer
Schoolcraft College women's soccer team season ends
The Schoolcraft College women's soccer team lost 1-0 to Anne Arundel (MD) CC in a consolation bracket semi-final. The Ocelots end the season at 10-4-3.
November 21, 2008
Men's Soccer
Schoolcraft College soccer season comes to an end
The Schoolcraft College men's soccer team season came to an end this afternoon with at 2-0 loss to Georgia Permiter College this afternoon in Phoenix. The Ocelots finish the season at 18-3-4.
November 21, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids CC defeats McHenry County College in 4.
Grand Rapids Communnity College advanced in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Tournament 25-22, 25-12, 18-25, 26-24. The Raiders (30-7) will play Iowa Lakes Community College today at 5:30 PM EST.
November 21, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State falls to #1 Kishwaukee College in second round
Columbus State Community College fell in the second round of the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. The Cougars (37-7) will play Des Moines (IA) Area CC today at 4:30 PM EST in the 5th/6th place bracket.
November 21, 2008
Men's Soccer
Schoolcraft's men's soccer team falls to Yavapai (AZ) College
The Schoolcraft College men's soccer team lost to the number one team in the nation Yavapai (AZ) College 3-1, Thursday night in the first round of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Phoenix, AZ. Sophomore Younan Samra scored Schoolcraft's only goal in the ninth minute of the game. The Ocelots (18-2-4) will play Georgia Perminter College (16-4-1) today at 3:30 PM EST in the consolation bracket.
November 20, 2008
Women's Soccer
Schoolcraft's women's soccer team fall in first round
Schoolcraft College women's soccer team lost in the first round of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament 2-1 to host school Chandler-Gilbert (AZ) CC. Claire Baptist scored the Ocelots only goal nine minutes into the game. It was here eighth game of the season. Schoolcraft (10-3-3) will play at 4:00 EST tomorrow in the consolation bracket against Anne Arundel (MD) CC.
November 20, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State CC advances to the second round
The Columbus State Community College women's volleyball team advanced to the second round to the NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Nationals with a 25-19, 21-25, 25-22, 25-15 win over Central (NE) Community College-Columbus. The Cougars (37-6) will play the number one team in the Nation Kishwaukee (IL) College (53-3) at 8:30 PM tonight.
November 20, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids CC falls in first round action
Grand Rapids Community College lost to number three ranked Johnson (KS) County CC 25-18, 17-25, 25-17, 25-13. Grand Rapids CC (29-7) will play in the consolation bracket at 11:00 AM EST on Friday.
November 20, 2008
Fall Sports
All-Region Team announced for fall sports
Region XII has announced the All-Region teams for the fall sports. To view the All-Region teams click the links below.
Men's Cross Country - Click Here
Women's Cross Country - Click Here
Men's Soccer - Click Here
Women's Soccer - Click Here
Women's Volleyball - Click Here
November 19, 2008
Women's Basketball
Schoolcraft and Cincinnati State ranked in first poll
Schoolcraft College is fifth in the first regular season NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Poll. The Ocelots are 3-0 on the season and will play next on Thanksgiving weekend at the Turkey Shoot-Out at Kalamazoo Valley CC. Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is ranked 12th in the poll this week. The Surge are 3-1 on the season. Kirtland CC (1-1), Muskegon CC (1-1), Owens CC (2-3) and Sinclair CC (2-2) are all in the others receiving votes catagory.
November 19, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Henry Ford CC's Gary Gray annouced as Hall of Fame inductee
Current Henry Ford Community College assistant coach and former Head Coach Gary Gray is one of four inductees into the NJCAA Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Serving 11 years as head coach of the Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) volleyball program, Gary Gray’s hard work and dedication molded exceptional student-athletes from 1989 to 1999. His student-athletes have gone on to begin successful careers, families, and have become outstanding citizens.
Upon his retirement, Gray enjoyed a 402-142 career record including two Region 12 Championships and two runner-up finishes. The Hawks also secured two runner-up and four conference championships. Gray coached 30 All-Conference players, 18 All-Region players, 14 All-State players and an All-American. He was named Conference Coach of the Year three times and Region 12 Coach of the Year twice.
Upon retirement in 2000, Gray relocated to Higgins Lake, Mich. where he quickly became active with the Roscommon High School program for six seasons. His guidance led them to league and district championships as well as a regional tournament appearance, earning league honors all six season.
Gray returned to HFCC three years ago as an assistant to his son Scott, improving the Hawks from 0-26 to 17-18 the very next year, including All-Conference honorees.
“We are getting our program back to the prominence that he once instilled,” remarked Scott Gray, current Henry Ford Community College head coach. “I believe that I couldn’t have done these amazing things without my mentor, assistant, friend and my dad.”
November 19, 2008
Men's Basketball
Mott CC still the top ranked team in the Nation.
The two time defending National Champion Mott Community College Bears has started the season 3-0 and have held on to their number on ranking from the pre-season poll. Mott CC has defeated Jackson CC, Muskegon CC and Sinclair CC to start the season. Columbus State CC is ranked sixth in the first regular poll of the season. The Cougars are 2-0 on the season. Oakland Community College is ranked 12th in the poll. The Raiders under new coach Antoine Joubert are 4-1 on the season. Sinclair Community College (5-1) is ranked 15th in the weeks poll. Lansing Community College (2-2) is the only school from Region XII in the others receiving votes category.
November 19, 2008
Men's Basketball
Vincennes University ranked 11th this week
Vincennes University are ranked 11th in the first NJCAA Division I Basketball poll. The Trailblazers have started the season 6-0.
November 19, 2008
Women's Soccer
Schoolcraft College seeded fourth in Soccer Nationals
The fourth ranked Schoolcraft College women's soccer team is seeded fourth for the NJCAA Division I National Tournament this weekend in Chandler, AZ. The Ocelots (10-2-3) will play host school and fifth ranked Chandler-Gilbert (AZ) CC (19-1-1) on Thursday at 9:30 EST. Schoolcraft College is led by Clare Baptist with seven goals and three assists and Brittany Pickett with five goals and four assists. Kristin Dondzila is the leading goalkeeper for the Ocelots with an 0.588 goals against average and 59 saves in 765 minutes of play. Schoolcraft will play either top ranked Darton (GA) College or 15th ranked Anne Arundel (MD) CC on Friday at 4:00 PM if they lose or 9:30 PM if they win.
November 19, 2008
Men's Soccer
Schoolcraft College Men's Soccer team draws defending champion
The eleventh ranked Schoolcraft College men's soccer team drew defending National Champion and top ranked Yavapai (AZ) College in the first round of the NJCAA Division I Soccer Tournament. The Ocelots (18-1-4) will play the Roughriders (23-0) at 8:30 PM EST on Thursday at Paradise Valley (AZ) CC in Phoenix. Schoolcraft is led by Michael Iyoha who has 13 goals and four assists and Younan Samra who has 13 goals and 3 assists. Andy Adlington has five goals and 19 assists. Schoolcraft's leading goalkeeper is Chris Riley who has a 0.244 goals against average with 39 saves in 1,105 minutes. He has only allowed three goals on 42 shots. Schoolcraft College will play either fifth ranked Georgia Perimerter College or fourth ranked Garden City (KS) CC on Friday. If the Ocelots win they will play at 8:30 PM EST, if they lose they will play at 3:30 PM EST.
November 19, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids CC and Columbus State CC prepare for Nationals
The 17th ranked Columbus State Community College Cougars (36-6) and the 19th ranked Grand Rapids Community College Raiders (29-6) will start their quest for the NJCAA Divsion II National Championship on Thursday. Columbus State CC seeded ninth will play unranked Central (NE) CC-Columbus at 2:00 PM EST on Thursday, while 14th seeded Grand Rapids CC will play third ranked Johnson (KS) County CC at 10:00 AM EST on Thursday.
Columbus State CC is lead by Jackie Randulic, who has 269 kills, .249 hitting percentage, 76 aces, 366 digs and 47.5 blocks. Lindsay Puthoff has 231 kills, .396 hitting percentage and 96 blocks. Trisha Budrow has 9.782 assists per game for the Cougars.
The Raiders are led by Sami Hausmann 343 kills, .378 hitting percentage, 25 aces, 238 digs and 51 blocks. Nicole Peter has 106 kills, .399 hitting percentage, 19 aces, 156 digs, 58 blocks and 10.92 assist per game.
Columbus State will either play Kishwaukee (IL) College or Brunswick (NC) CC in the next round. Grand Rapids CC will play either Scottsdale (AZ) CC or McHenry (IL) County College.
November 10, 2008
Schoolcraft College women's soccer team off to nationals
Schoolcraft College women's soccer team has advanced to NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer Nationals with a 3-0 win over Waubonsee Community College in the District E Championship match. Schoolcraft College is ranked sixth in the NJCAA and has a record of 10-2-3 on the season.
November 10, 2008
Men's Soccer
Schoolcraft College men's soccer team defeated host Lincoln Land Community College on Saturday 1-0 to advance to the NJCAA Divsion I National Soccer Tournament. Freshman Younan Samra scored Schoolcraft College only goal in the 78th minute. Andy Adlington added his 19th assist of the year on the goal. Adlington ranks third in the nation in assists. Sophomore Chris Riley had four saves for the Ocelots who are now 17-1-4 on the season and ranked 14th in the nation.