NJCAA Region XII Women's Volleyball News
Thursday, December 1
Women's Volleyball
Maxwell named Division II First Team All-American again
Oakland Community College sophomore setter Lauren Maxwell has been named a NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball First Team All-American for the second straight year. Maxwell lead the Raiders to second place at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. Grand Rapids Community College freshman outside hitter Kelsey Darling was also named a First Team All-American. Darling lead the Raiders to a seventh place finish at the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Nationals. Brittany Eggert of Owens Community College has been named a Second Team All-American. The 6-0 middle blocker lead the Express to the championship match of the NJCAA District E Tournament. Elizabeth Comes of Owens Community College was named a Honorable Mention All-American. Comes help the Express finish second at the NJCAA District E Tournament.
Thursday, December 1
Women's Volleyball
Lorain County's Koller named All-American
Lorain County Community College outside hitter Kaylee Koller was named NJCAA Division III Honorable Mention All-American. Koller lead the Commodores to a fourth place finish at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament last month.
Saturday, November 19
Women's Volleyball
Oakland CC falls to Cowley in National Championship match
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team has come far in the five years since Bryan Lindstrom took over the program. Prior to his arrival, Oakland had one .500 season in the record books. Since he has got there, they have two Eastern Conference Volleyball titles, a MCCAA runner up and a NJCAA District E title to their credit. Now they can add National Runners up to the list. The second ranked Raiders lost a hard fought match to top ranked Cowley (KS) County Community College in four sets at the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Nationals.
Oakland (41-4) won the first set 25-23 before losing the next three by scores of 25-18, 25-21 and 25-21. Cowley County wins the National title with a final record of 37-2 overall. Setter Lauren Maxwell and middle hitter Ashley Fields were named to the All-Tournament Team for the Raiders. Hannah Geelhood of Grand Rapids Community College was also named to the All-Tournament team.
Saturday, November 19
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids defeats MCC-Longview to finish seventh
The eleventh ranked Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team defeated Metropolitan (MO) Community College-Longview to finish seventh at the NJCAA Division women's volleyball National Tournament. The Raiders defeated the Lakers by scores of 28-26, 25-16 and 25-21. Grand Rapids finishes the season with a 33-7 record.
Friday, November 18
Women's Volleyball
Oakland CC advance to National title match
The number two ranked Oakland Community College women's volleyball team moved one step closer to a National Championship by beating seventh ranked Kishwaukee (IL) College 25-23, 25-19, 25-20 in the semi-final match tonight. The Raiders (41-3) will face top ranked Cowley (KS) County Community College (36-2) at 6:30 PM on Saturday at Owens Community College. With the win over Kishwaukee (35-10), the Raiders will seek the school's first women's volleyball National Championship. Oakland won the Division II Men's Basketball National Championship in 1987.
Friday, November 18
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids falls to Iowa Lakes in consolation bracket
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team dropped their consolation bracket match to number three ranked Iowa Lake Community College, 25-20, 25-21, 25-27, 25-20 at the NJCAA Division II volleyball nationals at Owens Community College. The eleventh ranked Raiders (32-7) will play for seventh place on Saturday at 12:00 noon against Metropolitan (MO) Community College-Longview.
Thursday, November 17
Women's Volleyball
Oakland defeats Grand Rapids in four sets to advance
It appears the third time was the charm for the Oakland Community College women's volleyball team. The second ranked Raiders faced Grand Rapids Community College for the third time this season in the NJCAA Division II women's volleyball quarterfinals. Grand Rapids defeated Oakland in the first two matches this year but Oakland won the third and most important match 25-18, 25-22, 27-29, 26-24. The win put Oakland (40-3) in the semi-finals against number seven Kishwaukee (IL) College tomorrow at 6:30 PM.
The loss drops Grand Rapids into the consolation bracket and means the best they can finish is fifth. The Raiders (32-6) will face number three Iowa Lakes Community College tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the Student Health and Activities Center on the campus of Owens Community College.
Thursday, November 17
Women's Volleyball
Oakland, Grand Rapids advance at volleyball nationals
NJCAA Region XII is guaranteed a team in the top four at the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Nationals after both Oakland Community College and Grand Rapids Community College advanced in the first round of the tournament. Oakland Community College (39-3) advanced to the quarterfinals beating Prairie (IL) State College 25-16, 25-12, 25-19 on Thursday morning. The second ranked Raiders dominated the first two sets and pulled away in the third set to advance.
Grand Rapids Community College (32-5) advanced with a hard fought five set victory over eighth ranked Illinois Central College by the scores of 27-25, 22-25, 25-15, 16-25, 15-12. The 11th ranked Raiders will play Oakland Community College today at 5:30 at the Student Health and Activities Center on the campus of Owens Community College. Grand Rapids and Oakland have faced each other twice this season with Grand Rapids coming out victorious in both matches.
Saturday, November 12
Women's Volleyball
Lorain County defeats Niagara County to finish fourth
The Lorain County Community College women's volleyball team went 2-1 at the NJCAA Division III volleyball nationals to finish 4th in the nation. The Commodores defeated Niagara (NY) County Community College, 25-21, 21-25, 25-22, 18-25, 15-12 in the 4th/6th place match this morning. This was Lorain County's first trip to nationals, they finish 28-13 on the season.
Friday, November 11
Women's Volleyball
Lorian County CC defeats Fashion Institute of Technology
The Lorain County Community College defeated Fashion Institute of Technology (NY), 25-15, 25-21, 25-13 to advance to the fourth/sixth place game tomorrow at 11:00 AM EST at the NJCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Tournament against the Niagara (NY) County Community College. The Commodores are 27-13 on the season.
Friday, November 11
Women's Volleyball
Lorain County drops first round match at Nationals
The Lorain County Community College women's volleyball team lost their first match at the NJCAA Division III women's volleyball national to Brookhaven (TX) Community College, 25-16, 25-13, 25-15. The Commodores will play the loser of the Northland (MN) Community & Technical College and Fashion Institute of Technology match at 3:00 EST.
Thursday, November 10
Women's Volleyball
Lorain County opens Division III volleyball nationals tomorrow
The Lorain County Community College women's volleyball team will be seeded seventh when it opens the NJCAA Division III women's volleyball nationals tomorrow at 12:00 EST. The Commodores (26-12) have drawn number two seed Brookhaven (TX) College who are 19-18 on the season. This is the first time is school history that Lorain has advanced to the National Tournament. This year the tournament is being held in Rochester, MN.
Wednesday, November 9
Women's Volleyball
Oakland and Grand Rapids seeds and opponents announced
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team has been seeded second in the NJCAA Division II women's volleyball tournament. The Raiders (35-30, who were ranked second in the last poll will open the tournament at Owens Community College on Thursday, November 17 at 3:00 PM against Prairie (IL) State College (27-10). Grand Rapids Commnity College is seeded tenth in the tournament after being ranked 11th in the final volleyball poll. The Raiders (31-5) will open on November 17th at 3:00 PM against Illinois Central College (44-6). The Cougars were ranked eighth in the the final poll. If both teams win or lose they will face each other for the third time this season, Grand Rapids has beat Oakland in the first two meetings.
Monday, November 7
Fall Sports
Region XII announces fall All-Region awards
NJCAA Region XII is proud to announce the fall, 2011 All-Region teams for the five fall sports. Men's and Women's Soccer honored 11 first team and 11 second team players in each sport. The top 10 finishers at the Region XII cross country men's and women's meet earned All-Region honors in the Division I Meet and the top two runners in both men's and women's races at the Division III meet are All-Region. 20 volleyball players earned All-Region honors this fall as well. Below are the links to the NJCAA All-Region Teams in all five sports.
Men's Cross Country Awards are here
Women's Cross Country Awards are here
Men's Soccer Awards are here
Women's Soccer Awards are here
Women's Volleyball Awards are here
Sunday, November 6
Women's Volleyball
Oakland CC advances to Nationals for first time in school history
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team need the if necessary game but they advanced to the NJCAA Division II National by defeating Owens Community College (44-5) 25-19, 26-24, 25-13 to win the NJCAA District E Volleyball Tournament. The Raiders (38-3) were led by tournament Most Valuable Player Lauren Maxwell. Kasey Clark and Molly Irvine of Oakland also made the All-Tournament Team. Oakland went 4-1 in the tournament defeating Henry Ford Community College, Columbus State Community College and Owens CC twice. They also lost to Owens in the first championship game.
Oakland advances to the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Nationals on November 17-19, 2011 at Owens (OH) Community College in Toledo, OH. It is the first time in school history the Raiders have advance to the National Tournament.
Owens placed Ellie Comes and Brittany Egbert on the All-Tournament Team. Lauren Macuga of Schoolcraft College and Antoinette Fa'atiga of Macomb Community College rounded out the team. Oakland's Bryan Lindstrom was named NJCAA District E Coach of the Year.
Sunday, November 6
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids wins District F advances to nationals
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team advance to the NJCAA Division II Nationals for the second straight year by defeating Muskegon Community College, 25-17, 26-24, 25-21 in the NJCAA District F Volleyball Tournament held at Ford Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids, MI. The Raiders (31-5) have gone to national tournament four of the last five season.
Grand Rapids went 3-0 in the tournament defeating Sinclair Community College in the winners bracket semi-finals and Muskegon Community College in the winners bracket finals on Saturday. Muskegon went 2-2 in the tournament to finish the season 32-12. Chip Will of Grand Rapids Community College was named District F Coach of the Year, while the Raiders Kaitlyn Wolters was named Tournament Most Valuable Player. Nicole Czehowksi and Hannah Geelhood of Grand Rapids were named to the All-Tournament team along with Audrey Skrabis and Ashley Hulbert of Muskegon Community College. Kayla Marcadlo of Vincennes University and Breanna Pelloni of Kellogg Community College rounded out the all-tournament team.
The Raiders advance to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament on November 17-19, 2011 at Owens Community College in Toledo, OH.
Monday, October 31
Women's Volleyball
Lorain County CC advances to Division III Nationals
The Lorain County Community College women's volleyball team advanced to the Division III National Tournament by winning the NJCAA District G Tournament. The Commodores (26-12) defeated Butler (PA) County Community College, 25-22, 21-25, 25-22, 24-26, 15-10 to advance to the Nationals for the first time in school history. The National Tournament will be held in Rochester, NY on November 11 and 12.
Wednesday, October 26
Women's Volleyball
Oakland CC maintains number two ranking for another week
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team is ranked second again in this week's NJCAA Division II women's volleyball poll. The Raiders are 32-1 overall and won the MCCAA Eastern Conference with a 14-0 record. They will be the number one seed in the NJCAA District E Tournament next weekend in Grand Rapids, MI. Owens Community College moved up two spots to number four this week. The Express are 39-3 overall and will play Columbus State Community College on Friday for the OCCAC championship. Grand Rapids Community College moved up two spots to number 12 in this week's rankings. The Raiders are 25-5 overall and were MCCAA Western Conference Co-Champions with a 13-1 record. Muskegon Community College dropped two spots to number 13 in this week's poll. They Jayhawks are 28-9 overall and were 13-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Columbus State Community College is in the others receiving votes category this week with an 18-10 overall record, while Vincennes Univesity is also in that category with a 22-9 overall record. The NJCAA District E & F Tournaments will begin on Friday, November 4th at Grand Rapids Community College at 4:00 PM.
Wednesday, October 19
Women's Volleyball
Oakland ranked second for the second straight week
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team is ranked second in the NJCAA Divison II women's volleyball poll for the second straight week. The Raiders are 30-1 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. They have won 19 matches in a row and went 5-0 at the Wisconsin Dells Tournament over the weekend, defeating number three Parkland (IL) College and number six Iowa Lakes Community College. Owens Community College is ranked sixth in this week's poll. The Express are 36-3 overall and 9-0 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College dropped one spot to number eleven this week. The Jayhawks are 26-9 and 11-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Grand Rapids Community College remained at number 14 again this week. The Raiders are 23-5 and 11-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Columbus State Community College is in the others receiving votes category this week. The Cougars 15-10 overall and 6-1 in the OCCAC. Vincennes University is alos in the other receiving votes category this week. The Trailblazers are 20-10 on the season.
Wednesday, October 5
Women's Volleyball
Oakland drops one spot to number three in this week's poll
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team dropped one spot to number three in the NJCAA Divison II women's volleyball poll. The Raiders are 21-1 overall and 8-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College held to to the number five spot for the second week. The Express are 28-2 overall and 7-0 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College held on to the number 13 spot for the second straight week. The Jayhawks are 20-6 overall and 8-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Grand Rapids Community College held on to thenumber 14 spot in the rankings for the second straight week. The Raiders are 19-5 overall and 7-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Vincennes University debuts at number 18 in this week's poll. The Trailblazers are 18-7 overall this season. Columbus State Community College is in the others receiving votes category this week. The Cougars are 13-10 overall and 5-1 in the OCCAC.
Wednesday, October 5
Women's Volleyball
Oakland drops one spot to number three in this week's poll
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team dropped one spot to number three in the NJCAA Divison II women's volleyball poll. The Raiders are 21-1 overall and 8-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College held to to the number five spot for the second week. The Express are 28-2 overall and 7-0 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College held on to the number 13 spot for the second straight week. The Jayhawks are 20-6 overall and 8-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Grand Rapids Community College held on to thenumber 14 spot in the rankings for the second straight week. The Raiders are 19-5 overall and 7-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Vincennes University debuts at number 18 in this week's poll. The Trailblazers are 18-7 overall this season. Columbus State Community College is in the others receiving votes category this week. The Cougars are 13-10 overall and 5-1 in the OCCAC.
Wednesday, September 28
Volleyball
Muskegon's Hulburt named NJCAA volleyball player of the week
Muskegon Community College sophomore outside hitter Ashley Hulburt was named NJCAA Division II women's volleyball player of the week for the week ending September 25. Hulbert racked up two double-doubles in both of the Jayhawks wins last week. She had 20 kills and 10 digs against Ancilla College of Tuesday. She then had 23 kills and 11 digs in a five set win over number five Grand Rapids Community College.
Wednesday, September 28
Women's Volleyball
Oakland hold number two ranking for second week
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team held on to the number two ranking in the NJCAA Division II women's volleyball poll for the second straight week. The Raiders are 18-1 and 7-0 MCCAA Eastern Conference this season. Owens Community College dropped one spot this week to number five in the poll. The Express are 23-2 overall and 6-0 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College moved up seven spots this week to number 13 this week. The Jayhawks are 15-5 overall and 6-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Grand Rapids Community College nine spots to number 14 this week. The Raiders are 14-4 and 5-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Macomb Community College is in the others receiving votes category this week. The Monarchs are 12-10 overall and 3-2 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference.
Wednesday, September 21
Volleyball
Oakland moves up one spot to number two in this week's poll
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team moved up one spot this week to number two in this week's NJCAA Division II women's volleyball poll. The Raiders are 16-1 overall and 5-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College moved up one spot to number four in this week's rankings. The Express are 19-1 overall and 5-0 in the OCCAC. Grand Rapids Community College drops three spots to number five this week. The Raiders are 12-3, 3-0 MCCAA Western Conference. Muskegon Community College held on to the number 20 spot for the third straight week. The Jayhawks are 13-5, 4-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Columbus State Community College is 12-8, 4-1 in the OCCAC.
Wednesday, September 14
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids moves up one spot to number two this week
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team moved up one spot to number two in this week's NJCAA Division II women's volleyball poll. The Raiders are 9-1 overall and 2-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Oakland Community College moves up two spots to number three in this week's rankings. The Raiders are a 12-1 overall and 1-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens Community College moved up two spots this week to number five. The Express are 15-1 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College stayed at number 20 again this week. The Jayhawks are 9-4 overall and 2-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference.
Wednesday, September 7
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids ranked third in first regular season poll
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball is ranked number three in the first National Junior College Athletic Assocition (NJCAA) poll after knocking off the pre-season number one Johnson (KS) County Community College over the weekend. The Raiders are 7-1 overall on the season with their only loss coming to number four Parkland (IL) College.
The Oakland Community College volleyball team is ranked fifth in the poll. The Raiders are 11-1 on the season with their only loss coming to number three Grand Rapids Community College at the Owens CC tournament over the weekend. Owens Community College is ranked seventh in the poll. The Express are 12-1 overall with their only loss coming to number five Oakland CC. Muskegon Community College is ranked 20th in the poll. The Jayhawks 5-2 on the season. Their losses are to Columbus State Community College, who is in the others recieving votes category and number seven Owens Community College. Columbus State Community College is the only Region XII team in the others receiving votes category this week. The Cougars are 6-4 on the season. The Ohio Community College Athletic Conference season kicks off today, while the Michigan Community College Athletic Association season kicks of on Thursday.
Wednesday, August 3
Women's Volleyball
Owens CC is ranked eight in pre-season volleyball poll
The Owens Community College women's volleyball team, fresh off last year's National Tournament apperances is ranked eighth in the NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Pre-Season poll. The Express finished last season with a 42-9 overall record and were the OCCAC and NJCAA District E Champions. Grand Rapids Community College is ranked 15th in the poll. The Raiders, who also qualified for Nationals last year, finished with a 38-3 overall record and were MCCAA and NJCAA District F Champions. Last year's MCCAA Eastern Conference Champions Oakland Community College is ranked 19th in the pre-season poll. The Raiders finished with a 35-7 record and were runner up to Owens CC in the District E Tournament. Muskegon Community College is in the others receiving votes category in the poll. The Jayhawks were 35-9 overall last season. Owens Community College will host the NJCAA Division II Nationals on November 17-19 at the Toledo, OH campus.
Thursday, December 2
Women's Volleyball
Region XII have four Division II Volleyball All-Americans
NJCAA Region XII has four player that have earned NJCAA Division II Volleyball All-American honors. Lauren Maxwell of Oakland Community College was named First Team All-American. Kelsey Cox of Grand Rapids Community College is a Second Team All-American. Also earning Second Team All-American honors was Brittany Egbert of Owens Community College. Sydney VanMunster ofGrand Rapids Community College was named to the Honorable Mention All-American Team. Congratulations to all four players.
Saturday, November 20
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids finishes ninth at National Tournament
The Grand Rapids Comunity College women's volleyball team finished ninth at the NJCAA Division II National Volleyball Tournament being held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The Raiders (35-3) defeated North Platte (NE) Community College by the scores of 25-22, 22-25, 25-11, 25-22.
Friday, November 19
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids wins, Owens loses in consolation bracket
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team defeated East Central (MS) Community College 25-20, 22-25, 25-21, 25-18 to advance in NJCAA Division II National Volleyball Tournament consolation bracket.
Owens Community College lost to North Platte (NE) Community College in the consolation bracket 25-21, 19-25, 25-14, 23-25, 15-10. The Express (42-9) are eliminated form the tournament with a 1-2 record. Grand Rapids will play North Platte at 1:00 PM on Saturday at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The winner will finish ninth in the nation.
Friday, November 19
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids defeats Genesee in consolation bracket
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball advanced in the NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Tournament consolation bracket by defeating Genesee (NY) Community College by the scores of 25-17, 21-25, 25-9, 25-13. The Raiders (33-3) will play East Central (MS) Community College today at 5:30 PM at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Friday, November 19
Women's Volleyball
Owens advances in consolation round of tournament
The Owens Community College women's volleyball team advanced in the consolation round of the NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball National Tournament. The Express (42-8) defeated Hagerstown (MD) Community College by the scores of 25-15, 26-24, 23-25, 25-14. Owens will play North Platte (NE) Community College at 5:30 EST at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Thursday, November 18
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids drops first match at National Tournament
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team dropped their opening match to Pasco-Hernando (FL) Community College, 25-21, 23-25, 26-24, 25-23. The Raiders (32-3) will play Genesee (NY) Community College tomorrow at 1 PM EST at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Thursday, November 18
Women's Volleyball
Owens loses first match of Nationals to defending champions
The Owens Community College women's volleyball team dropped their first match of the NJCAA Division II National Tournament to defending champion Illinois Central College. The Express loss by scores of 23-25, 25-21, 25-18, 18-25, 15-11. Owens is now 41-8 on the season and will play Hagerstown (MD) Community College tomorrow at 11:00 AM EST at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Saturday, November 13
Women's Volleyball
Former Kellogg coach Knott heading to the Hall of Fame
John Knott began his career at Kellogg Community College in 1966 and after many years of coaching at the 'club' level and at Battle Creek High School he was appointed head volleyball coach at the college in 1990. He headed the program for 15 years and amassed an incredible 661-232 career record. He led Kellogg to 10 conference championship, seven region titles and seven appearances at the NJCAA tournament both at the DI and DII levels. Knott earned Region 12 Coach of the Year honors seven times and coached 21 All-Region players and five All-Americans. Knott was instrumental in establishing the second division (DII) of NJCAA volleyball and helped Kellogg host the first DII national tournament in 1999. He also coached the Briuns to two MCCAA Championships.
Knott retried from Kellogg in 2004 after some 38 years of service as a psychology instructor and volleyball coach.
Thursday, November 11
Women's Volleyball
Pairing announced for the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Nationals
The pairings for the 2010 NJCAA Division II Volleyball Nationals have been announced. Grand Rapids Community College will play Pasco-Hernando (FL) Community College, while Owens Community College will face Illiniois Central College. The Raiders (35-2) are seeded eighth, while the Conquistadors are seeded ninth with a record of 32-7. The Express (41-7) are seeded tenth while the Cougars are seeded seventh with a record of 31-8. Both matches will take place on Thursday, November 18th. Grand Rapids will play at 2:00 PM and Owens will play at 12:00 PM EST. The tournament will be held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Good luck to both the Raiders and the Express in the tournament.
Monday, November 8
Fall Sports
Post Season Award Winner are now posted
The NJCAA Region XII Post-Season awards winners have been posted to the website. 73 different athletes have earned All-Region honors this fall. To see the honorees please follow the links below. Congratulation to all the award winners.
Men's Soccer award winners are here
Women's Soccer award winners are here
Men's Cross Country award winners are here
Women's Corss Country award winners are here
Women's Volleyball award winners are here
Sunday, November 7
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids and Owens punch ticket to volleyball nationals
The Owens Community College women's volleyball team defeated Oakland Community College 23-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-17 to win the NJCAA District E Volleyball Tournament in Grand Rapids, MI. With the win, the Express qualify for the NJCAA Division II Volleyball National Tournament, November 18-20 at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Owens advances with a record of 41-7 overall. Brittany Egbert of Owens CC was named Tournament MVP. Sonny Lewis of Owens was named the District E Coach of the Year. Other members of the all-tournament team were Ellie Comes and Erin Schatzle of Owens, Lauren Maxwell and Brittany Moncreiff of Oakland CC, Kasey Kunke of Columbus State Community College and Lauren Macuga of Schoolcraft College.
In District F, Grand Rapids Community College won the tournament by defeating Muskegon Community College by the scores of 25-14, 25-18, 25-15. The Raiders advance to the NJCAA National Tournament with a record of 32-2 overall. Kim Weaver of Grand Rapids Community College was name Tournament MVP and the Raiders Chip Will was named District F Coach of the Year. The other members of the all tournament team were Charlie French and Chloe McCotter of Grand Rapids, Tiffany Brufladt and Ashley Herbert of Muskegon Community College, Hannah Bock of Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Breanna Pelloni of Kellogg Community College. Good Luck to both team at the NJCAA Division II National Championship Tournament.
Sunday, November 7
Women's Volleyball
District E Volleyball final three set to battle for National berth
The NJCAA District E Volleyball Tournament is down to the final three. At 11:00 AM, Oakland Community College will play Columbus State Community College will play for a chance to play Owens Comunity College at 1:00 PM at Grand Rapids Community College. Owens needs to win one match to advance to the NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Nationals at Wisconsin Dells, WI on November 18-20, 2010.
Sunday, November 7
Women's Volleyball
District F Volleyball down to final three teams
The NJCAA District F Volleyball Tournament final three are set. Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Muskegon Community College will play today at 11:00 AM at Grand Rapids Community College. The winner of that match will play Grand Rapids Community College at 1:00 PM for a trip to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Wisconsin Dells, WI on November 18-20, 2010.
Wednesday, October 27
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids moves up two spots in this week's poll
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team moved up two spots to number seven in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Poll. The Raiders are 26-2 overall and won the MCCAA Western Conference with a 13-1 record. Owens Community College held on to the number eleven spot in the rankings. The Express are 36-7 overall and 8-1 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College women's volleyball team dropped two spot to number 16 in this week's rankings. The Jayhawks are 29-6 overall and 11-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Oakland Community College remained 18th in this week's rankings. The Raiders are 31-4 overall and won the MCCAA Eastern Conference with a 14-0 record. three Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Columbus State Community College (22-6 overall, 5-2 OCCAC), Edison Community College (17-5, 10-1 OCCAC) and Macomb Community College (20-15, 11-3 MCCAA Eastern Conference).
Wednesday, October 20
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids holds on to number nine spot again this week
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team held onto the number nine spot in the NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Poll for another week. The Raiders are 24-2 overall and 11-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens Community College moved up two spots to number 11 in this week's rankings. The Express are 33-7 overall and 7-1 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College held onto the number 14 in the rankings for the second week. The Jayhawks are 28-5 overall and 10-2 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Oakland Community College dropped ten spots this week to number 18. The Raiders are 29-4 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. They have also clinched a share of the MCCAA Eastern Conference title. Four Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Columbus State Community College (19-6 overall, 5-2 OCCAC), Edison Community College (16-5, 7-1 OCCAC), Macomb Community College (17-14, 8-2 MCCAA Eastern Conference) and St. Clair County Community College (21-17, 7-6 MCCAA Eastern Conference are the teams in that category.
Wednesday, October 13
Women's Volleyball
Oakland drops one spot to number eight this week
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team dropped one spot this week to number eight in the NJCAA Divsion II Women's Volleyball poll. The Raiders are 25-2 overall and 10-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Grand Rapids Community College held on to the number nine spot for the second straight week. The Raiders are 22-2 overall and 9-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens Community College moved up three spots to number 13 in this week's poll. The Express are 23-7 overall and 5-1 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College moved up five spots to number 15 in this week's rankings. The Jayhawks are 26-5 overall and 8-2 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Five Region XII women's volleyball team are listed in the others receiving votes catagory. Columbus State Community College (14-5 overall, 3-2 OCCAC), Edison Community College (11-3, 4-0 OCCAC), Kellogg Community College (20-10, 7-4 MCCAA Western), Macomb Community College (16-13, 7-1 MCCAA Eastern), St. Clair County Community College (18-14, 7-5 MCCAA Eastern) are the team in that catagory.
Wednesday, October 6
Women's Volleyball
Oakland CC moves up two spots to number seven this week
The Oakland Community College women's volleyball team moved up two spots to number seven in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Poll. The Raiders are 24-2 overall and 9-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Grand Rapids Community College dropped two spots to number nine in this week's poll. The Raiders are 20-2 overall and 7-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens Community College moved up one spot to number 16 this week. The Express are 18-7 overall and 5-1 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College breaks into the top 20 this week at number 19. The Jayhawks are 24-5 overall and 6-2 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Edison Community College is the only Region XII team in the others receiving votes this week. The Chargers are 11-3 overall and 4-0 in the OCCAC.
Wednesday, October 6
Women's Volleyball
Muskegon CC Hulbert name Volleyball Player of the Week
Muskegon Community College freshman outside hitter Ashley Hulbert has been named the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Player of the Week. Hulbert help the Jayhawks' winning streak reach nine matches while recording 54 kills, six block, 4 digs, ten assists and seven aces. In a win versus #7 Grand Rapids Community College, she had 17 kills with only four errors, 17 digs and three aces.
Wednesday, September 29
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids drops three spots in this week's volleyball poll
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball dropped three spots in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Poll. The Raiders, who are 14-2 overall and 5-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference, are now ranked seventh. Oakland Community College dropped two spots in the poll to number nine. The Raiders are 17-2, 7-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College dropped three spots to number 17 in this week's poll. The Express are 16-7, 3-1 in the OCCAC. Edison Community College holds on to the number 19 spot this week. The Chargers are 11-3, 2-2 in the OCCAC. Four NJCAA Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Columbus State Community College (11-4, 2-2 OCCAC), Kellogg Community College (14-6, 4-2 MCCAA Western), Muskegon Community College (18-5, 4-2 MCCAA Western) and Schoolcraft College (11-6, 3-2 MCCAA Eastern) are the teams in that catagory.
Wednesday, September 22
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids moves up one spot to number four this week
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team moved up ones spot this week to number four in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball poll. The Raiders are 13-1 overall and 4-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Oakland Community College moved up one spot this week to number seven. The Raiders are 15-2 overall and 5-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College debuts in the top twenty this week at number 14. The Express are 12-4 overall and 2-1 in the OCCAC. Edison Community College also debuts in the top twenty this week at number 19. The Chargers are 9-3 overall and 2-0 in the OCCAC. Four Region XII teams are listed in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Columbus State Community College (11-2, 2-1 OCCAC), Kellogg Community College (12-6, 2-2 MCCAA Western), Muskegon Community College (15-5, 1-2 MCCAA Western) and Schoolcraft College (10-5, 2-1 MCCAA Eastern).
Wednesday, September 15
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids holds on to number five for second week
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team held on the number five ranking in the NJCAA Divsion II Women's Volleyball poll. The Raiders are 11-1 overall and 2-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Their only loss was to #3 -Scottsdale (AZ) CC over the weekend at the Scottsdale (AZ) CC Classic. Columbus State Community College dropped on spot to number seven in this week's poll. The Cougars are 11-1 overall and 2-0 in the OCCAC. Their only loss came to Oakland Community College on the first weekend of the season. Oakland Community College dropped one spot to number eight this week. The Raiders are 11-2 overall and 1-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Owens Community College debuts at the number 19 spot this week. The Express are 12-4 overall and 2-1 in the OCCAC. Edison Community College is in the others receiving votes catagory. The Chargers are 8-3 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC. Muskegon Community College is also in the others receiving votes catagory as well. The Jayhawks are 10-4 overall and 0-2 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Schoolcraft College rounds out the Region XII team in the others receiving votes catagory. The Ocelots are 8-3 overall and 2-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference.
Wednesday, September 8
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids is number five in first regular season volleyball poll
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team is ranked fifth in the first regular season NJCAA Division II Volleyball poll. The Raiders are 5-0 overall and1-0 MCCAA Western Conference on the season. Columbus State Community College is ranked sixth in the poll. The Cougars are 9-1 on the season. Oakland Community College debuts at number seven this week. The Raiders are 10-2 overall on the season. Owens Community College is ranked 17th this week in the poll. The Express are 10-3 on the season. Muskegon Community College (5-2) and Schoolcraft College (6-3) are in the others receiving votes catagory this week.
Wednesday, September 1
Volleyball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
All Columbus State volleyball, basketball games to be webcast
The Department of Student Activies and Athletic at Columbus State Community College is pleased to annouce an amazing partnership with the Ohio Center For Broadcasting as all home games (volleyball, men's and women's basketball will be webcast live with play by play analysis. All home game can be viewed from a link off the main page. To view this evenings volleyball match you can go directly to the this link.
Thurdsay, August 5
Women's Volleyball
Grand Rapids is ranked tenth in pre-season volleyball poll
The Grand Rapids Community College women's volleyball team is ranked tenth in the NJCAA Division II Pre-Season Volleyball Poll. The Raiders finished second in the NJCAA District F Volleyball Tournament last season and finished last season at 21-10 overall. Grand Rapids CC finished second in the MCCAA Western Conference with an 11-3 record. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is ranked 16th in the poll. The Cougars finished eight in the NJCAA Division II National Volleyball Tournament last season. Kalamazoo Valley finished with an overall record of 38-9 overall and first in the MCCAA Western Conference with a 14-0 record. Columbus State Community College is the other team's receiving votes catagory in the poll. The Cougars finished seventh in the NJCAA Division II National Championship last season. Columbus State finished the season with a 43-10 overall record and won the OCCAC Championship with a 12-0 record. Owens Community College is the others receiving votes catagory as well. The Express finished third in the NJCAA District E Tournament last season. Owens CC finished with an overall record of 32-20 and finished tied for second in the OCCAC with a 9-3 record. The NJCAA Volleyball season kicks-off on Friday, August 27th.
Friday, December 4
Women's Volleyball
Five Region XII players earn All-American honors
Five NJCAA Region XII players have earned NJCAA Division II All-American honors for the 2009 season. Katie Horling, a sophomore middle blocker from Grand Rapids Community College earned First Team All-American Honors. Sophomore liberos Maddie McDonnell of Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Morgan Zumberger of Columbus State Community College each earned Second Team All-American honors. Freshman outside hitter Brittany Moncrieff of Oakland Community College and freshman middle blocker Kelsey Cox of St. Clair County Community College earned Honorable Mention All-American honors.
Saturday, November 21
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State defeats Kalamazoo Valley for seventh place
The Columbus State Community College women's volleyball team won the battle of the Region XII Cougars to claim seventh place at the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Nationals today. Columbus defeated Kalamazoo Valley Community College by the scores of 25-22, 25-21, 25-22 to win the seventh/eighth place match held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Columbus State finishes the season with at 43-10, while Kalamazoo Valley finished at 38-9 for the season.
Friday, November 20
Women's Volleyball
Both Region XII teams lose today at Nationals
Both Region XII represenatives at the NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Nationals dropped their matches today. Columbus State Community College lost to Des Moines (IA) Area Community College by the scores of 25-22, 25-18, 22-25, 25-23, while Kalamazoo Valley Community College lost to Johnson (KS) County Community College, 25-17, 25-19, 25-20. With the losses Columbus State and Kalamazoo Valley will play each other in the seventh place game tomorrow at the 1:00 PM EST. The match will take place at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Thursday, November 19
Women's Volleyball
Kalamazoo Valley beaten by Illinois Central in quarterfinals
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College women's volleyball team lost to Illinois Central College 25-20, 25-14, 25-17 in the quaterfinals of the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Tournament tonight. The Cougars (38-7) fall into the consolation bracket where they can finish no higher than fifth. They will face Johnson (KS) County Community College tomorrow at 3:30 PM at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Thursday, November 19
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State drops close match to Parkland College
The Columbus State Community College women's volleyball team dropped a hard fought match to third seeded Parkland (IL) College tonight at the NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball National Tournament. The Cougars were up 2-1 after three sets dropping the first set 25-22 before winning sets two and three by scores of 25-20 and 25-22. The Cobras won the fourth set 25-22 before taking the fifth set 15-9. The loss drops the Cougars (42-9) into the consolation bracket to face Des Moines (IA) Area Community College tomorrow at 4:30 EST at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Thursday, November 19
Women's Volleyball
Kalamazoo Valley volleyball team advances at Nationals
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College women's volleyball team dropped the first set but rallied to beat Hagerstown (MD) Community College in five at the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Nationals. The Cougars won the match 23-25, 25-23, 25-23, 22-25, 15-8 over the Hawks. The Cougars will face the Cougars of Illinois Central College tonight at 8:30 PM EST at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Thursday, November 19
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State CC defeats McHenry County is first match
The Columbus State Community College women's volleyball team won their first match at the NJCAA Division II Nationals today by beating McHenry (IL) County College 25-21, 15-25, 25-23, 25-17. The Cougars (42-8) will play Parkland (IL) College at 6:30 PM EST today at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Wednesday, November 18
Women's Volleyball
Region XII All-Region Volleyball Team announced
Columbus State Community College placed four players on the All-Region XII Division II Volleyball Team. The Cougars who were number one for six straight weeks placed Morgan Zumberger, Kristen Bergman, Megan Danner and Jackie Randulic on the team. Kalamazoo Valley Community College placed Maddie McDonnell and Cara Greeley on the team, while Kelsey Cox and Taylor Dziewit of St. Clair County Community College are also on the team. Christina Seward and Stephanie Pietrzak of Macomb Community College, Brittany Moncreiff of Oakland Community College, Tiffany Brufladt of Muskegon Community College, Kelsey Hinkle of Jackson Community College, Charlie French of Lansing Community College, Maureen Kurtz of Owens Community College, Kasi Townsend of Vincennes University and Holly Tobias of Edison Community College round out the team.
Wednesday, November 18
Women's Volleyball
Kalamazoo Valley and Columbus State ready for nationals
Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Columbus State Community College will kick off their quest for the NJCAA Division II volleyball tournament this weekend in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Columbus State Community College (41-8) will be seeded sixth this weekend and will face the number eleven seed McHenry (IL) County College to kick off the tournament Thursday at 10:00 AM EST. The Cougars won the NJCAA District E Tournament in Grand Rapids, MI on November 6-8 by winning four consective matches over the weekend. They beat Mott Community College on Friday night, Oakland Community College and Owens on Saturday and St. Clair County Community College in the championship on Sunday afternoon. This is the second consecutive trip to the tournament as Columbus finished sixth in last season nationals.
Jackie Randulic and Megan Danner of Columbus State where named to the All-Tournament Team as were Kelsey Cox and Taylor Dziewit of St. Clair County CC, Maureen Kurtz of Owens Community College and Brittany Moncrieff of Oakland CC. Morgan Zumberger of Columbus State CC was the District E Player of the Year and Chuck Weisner of St. Clair County CC was the Coach of the Year.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is the number eight seed in the tournament and will face the number nine seed Hagerstown (MD) CC on Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Chula Vista Resort. The Cougars (36-6) won three consecutive matches to claim the District F Tournament. They beat Grand Rapids Community College and Edison Community College on Saturday and Jackson Community College in the finals on Sunday. Kalamazoo Valley is making the first trip back to the tournament since 2005. Maddie and Laura McDonnell of Kalamazoo Valley CC where name to the All-Tournament team along with Kelsey Hinkle and Ashley Nugent of Jackson Community College, Holly Tobias of Edison CC and Kayla DeVlieg of Grand Rapids Community College. Katie Horling of Grand Rapids CC was the District F Player of the Year and Chad Worthington of Kalamazoo Valley CC was the District F Coach of the Year.
Wednesday, October 28
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State remains number six this week
The Columbus State Community College remained sixth in the final NJCAA Division II women's volleyball poll. The Cougars are 35-7 overall and 11-0 in the OCCAC. They are the OCCAC champions and will be the number one seed in the NJCAA District E volleyball tournament next weekend. Kalamazoo Valley Community College held on to the number eight spot this week. The Cougars, the MCCAA Western Conference Champions are, 31-6 overall and finished 14-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Grand Rapids Community College remained 14th in the rankings. The Raiders are 18-7 overall and 10-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Region XII also had six teams in the others receiving votes catagory. Edison Community College (18-7 overall, 8-2 OCCAC), Macomb Community College (31-5, 12-2 MCCAA Eastern), Muskegon Community College (22-14, 10-4 MCCAA Western Conference), Oakland Community College (32-10, 10-4 MCCAA Eastern) and St. Clair County Community College (34-10, 13-1 MCCAA Eastern) are the team in that catagory.
Sunday, Ocotber 25
Women's Volleyball
Owens CC to host Volley for a Cure on Wednesday
The Owens Community College volleyball program is encouraging area residents to help in supporting Susan G.
Komen for the Cure and the organization’s efforts in the fight against breast cancer by making a donation during the Express’ home match against Lorain County Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The match begins at 6 p.m.
Admission to the home match is $3 per person ($1 for Owens students) with all the proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure initiative. Additionally, each attendee’s entrance ticket will serve as a raffle ticket for the chance to win the evening’s pink game ball signed by the current Express volleyball team. The match will take place in the College’s Student Health and Activities Center on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.
In addition to the admission donation, individuals will have the opportunity to participate in various fundraisers throughout the evening, which will be located at several tables inside the Student Health and Activities Center gymnasium entrance. The Express volleyball team will be wearing pink jersey uniforms during the match, as well as hosting a bake sale and a silent auction to win a pink game worn Express volleyball jersey. Breast cancer awareness T-shirts, pins, bracelets, necklaces and wall-of-hope cards will also be available for purchase during the “Volley for the Cure” event. All money raised by the team will go directly to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. More than $1 billion has been raised to aid the fight against breast cancer in the world.
The Express women’s volleyball program has amassed a 28-16 overall record and currently is in second place in the OCCAC standings. Led by Head Coach Sonny Lewis, their conference record is 7-2.
In the span of two hours last year, the Owens volleyball program collected over $400 through various “pink-themed” activities. For more information about the “Volley for the Cure” event, call (567) 661-7974 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7974.
Thursday, October 22
Women's Volleyball
Columbus States reign at number one comes to an end
After six week run as the number one team in the NJCAA Divsion II Women's volleyball poll, Columbus State Community College dropped five spots this week. The Cougars dropped to number six this week after going 0-5 at the Kishwaukee (IL) College Tournament in Wisconsin Dells, WI. They are now 33-7 overall and 10-0 in the OCCAC. Kalamazoo Valley Community College jumped five spots this week to break into the top ten at number eight. The Cougars are 29-6 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. They have also locked up the MCCAA Western Conference championship. Grand Rapids Community College held on to the number 14 spot for the second straight week. The Raiders are 15-7 overall and 8-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Six Region XII teams are listed in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Edison Community College is 16-7 overall and 6-2 in the OCCAC. Macomb Community College is 26-5 overall and 7-2 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference, while Muskegon Community College is 20-13 overall and 9-13 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Oakland Community College is currently 29-9 overall and 7-3 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference, Owens Community College is 29-15 overall and 8-1 in the OCCAC. St. Clair County Community College is the final team in the others receiving votes catagory with an overall record of 33-10 and a 12-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference record. The Distrcit Tournament are schedule for November 6-8 at Grand Rapids Community College.
Thursday, October 15
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State volleyball is number one for sixth straight week
The Columbus State Community College volleyball team has been voted the number one team in the Nation for the sixth straight week in the NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Poll. The Cougars are 30-2 overall and 7-0 in the OCCAC standings. Macomb Community College is ranked tenth in this week's poll. The Monarchs are 24-5 overall and 5-2 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is 13th again in this weeks rankings. The Cougars are 23-5 overall and 10-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Grand Rapids Community College moved up two spots to the 14th spot this week. The Raiders are 14-6 overall and 7-2 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Once again, Region XII has five teams in the others receiving votes catagory. Edision Community College (15-6 overall, 5-1 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (18-13 overall, 7-3 MCCAA Western Conference), Oakland Community College (28-8 oveall and 6-2 MCCAA Eastern Conference), Owens Community College (23-13 overall, 6-1 OCCAC) and St. Clair County Community College (28-9 oveall, 11-1 MCCAA Eastern) are the teams in that catagory.
Wednesday, October 7
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State is number one for fifth straight week
The Columbus State Community College volleyball team is the number one team in the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Poll for the fifth straight week. The Cougars are 28-2 overall and 5-0 in the OCCAC. Macomb Community College jumps back into the rankings, after a week in the others receiving votes catagory. The Monarchs, who are 24-4 overall and 5-1 the MCCAA Eastern Conference, are ranked 10th in the current poll. Kalamazoo Valley Community College drops three spots in this week's ranking to number 13. The Cougars are 21-5 overal and 8-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Grand Rapids Community College drops four spots this week to number 16 in the poll. The Raiders are 12-6 overall and 5-2 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Five Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagories. Edison Community College (14-6 overall, 4-1 OCCAC), Muskegon Community College (18-10, 7-1 MCCAA Western Conference), Oakland Community College (27-8 overall, 5-2 MCCAA Eastern), Owens Community College (20-13, 4-1 OCCAC) and St. Clair County Community College (24-9, 7-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference) are the teams in the catagory.
Wednesday, September 30
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State Zumberger named NJCAA Player of the Week
Columbus State Community College Morgan Zumberger has been named the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Player of the Week. Zumberger, a 5' 3" libero, averaged 4.87 digs per set last week. The sophomore has been a great leader of the number one ranked Cougars. She was named Most Valuable Player of the Kamina Allen Tournament at Genesee (NY) CC Tournament. She had two matches last week with 17 digs against Mott CC and Hagerstown (MD) CC.
Wednesday, September 30
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State ranked number one for fourth straight week
The Columbus State Community College is the number one team in the NJCAA Division II Volleyball poll for the fourth straight week. The Cougars are 24-2 overall and 3-0 in the OCCAC. Kalamazoo Valley Community College breaks into the poll this week at number ten. The Cougars are 15-4 overall and 5-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Grand Rapids Community College dropped two spots in this week's poll to number 12. The Raiders are 10-4 overall and 4-1 MCCAA Western Conference. Edison Community College drops two spot this week to number 18 in the poll. The Chargers are 11-5 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC. Five Region XII teams are in the others recieving votes catagory. Macomb Community College (19-4 overall, 4-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference), Muskegon Community College (15-10 overall, 5-1 MCCA Western Conference), Owens Community College (17-12 overall, 3-0 OCCAC), St. Clair County Community College (15-9 overall, 5-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference) and Vincennes University (26-6 overall) are the team in that catagory.
Wednesday, September 30
Women's Volleyball
Jackson CC raises $1,900 for breast cancer
The breast cancer suvivor match between Jackson Community College and Siena Heights University on September 19th raised $1,900 for American Cancer Society. The scrimmage between the two schools featured a volleyball match, silent auctions on the jerseys and a donation to enter the match. The teams passed out pink volleyballs to the crowd before the match as well. Both teams wore special pink jerseys that were included in the silent auction.
Tuesday, September 23
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State CC is number one of third straight week
The Columbus State Community College women's volleyball team is number one is the NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball Poll. The Cougars are 16-2 overall and 2-0 in the OCCAC. Grand Rapids Community College held on to the number 10 ranking for the second week in a row. The Raiders are 13-10 overall and 3-1 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Edison Community College dropped two spots this week to number 16. The Chargers are 11-5 overall and 1-0 in the OCCAC. Macomb Community College moved up one spot to number 19 this week. The Monarchs are 16-3 overall and 3-0 in the MCCAA Eastern Conference. Vincennes University cracked the top 20 this week coming in at number 20. The Trailblazers are 22-2 overall. Five Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory. Kalamazoo Valley Community College (11-2 overall, 4-0 MCCAA Western Conference), Oakland Community College (18-6 overall, 2-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference), Owens Community College (15-8 overall, 2-0 OCCAC), Schoolcraft College (15-5 overall, 6-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference) and St. Clair County Community College (10-7 overall, 4-1 MCCAA Eastern Conference) are the five teams in that catagory.
Wednesday, September 9
Women's Volleyball
Columbus State is ranked number one in this week's poll
Fresh off a 5-0 weekend that included wins over the pre-season number one team Kishwaukee (IL) College and number nine Parkland (IL) College, Columbus State Community College is the new number one team in the country. The Cougars (11-1) are ranked number one in this week's NJCAA Division II Women's Volleyball poll. Columbus State finished sixth in last year's national tournament. Grand Rapids Community College is ranked tenth in this week's poll. The Raiders are 5-1 overall. Edison Community College is ranked 15th in this week's poll. The Chargers are 9-1 overall. Macomb Community College checks in at number 20 in this week's poll. The Monarchs are 8-3 overall. Owens Community College (9-5) are in the others receiving votes catagory in this week's rankings.
Saturday, September 5
Women's Volleyball
17 teams decend on Owens for Express Tournament
Seventeen teams met in Toledo this weekend for a three day NJCAA volleyball extravaganza. Teams from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan and New York showed up over the last two days for a chance to see how the measure up this early in the season. Six of the teams are ranked nationally in the pre-season poll including the number one team in the Nation, Kishwaukee (IL) College. Other ranked squads include, #9 - Parkland (IL) College, #10 - Hagerstown (MD) CC, # 13 - Columbus State Community College, #15 - Genesee (NY) CC, #19 - Kalamazoo Valley Community College and the host school #17 - Owens Community College. Other Region XII schools at the tournament are Sinclair Community College, Lakeland Community College, Edison Community College, St. Clair County Community College, Mott Community College, Oakland Community College, Kellogg Community College, Vincennes University, Macomb Community College, and Jackson Community College. The tournament finishes tomorrow with twelve match begining at 10:00 AM with Owens CC hosting Parkland (IL) College, Kishwaukee (IL) CC playing St. Clair County College and Mott CC playing Genesee (NY) CC.
Tuesday, August 25
Women's Volleyball
Four Region XII teams ranked in pre-season volleyball poll
Grand Rapids Community College leds four Region XII teams in the 2009 NJCAA Division II Volleyball Pre-season poll. The Raiders, who are ranked 11th in the poll, finished 31-8 last year and qualified for the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Nationals. Columbus State Community College is ranked 13th in the poll. The Cougars went 38-8 last season and also qualified for the NJCAA Division II Nationals. Owens Community College is ranked 17th in the preseason poll, the Express were 39-15 last season. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is ranked 19th in the preseason poll, the Cougars finished last season with a 31-14 record. Volleyball season kicks of this Friday.
December 3, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Region XII has four volleyball All-Americans
Four Region XII volleyball players have earned All-American status this year. Grand Rapids Community College sophomore setter Nicole Peter earned First Team All-American honors. Peter average 10.92 assists per game, had a .399 hitting percentage, 1.22 kills per game, 0.67 blocks per game, 1.79 assists per game and 0.22 aces per game while leading the Raiders to the NJCAA Division II National Volleyball Tournament. Lake Michigan College sophomore outside hitter Heather Totzke earned Second Team All-American Honors this season. Totzke hit at a .359 percentage, averaged .27 aces per game, 3.75 digs per game, .28 blocks per game and 4.558 kills per game for the Indians. St. Clair County Community College sophomore liberio Morgan Iloncaie earned Honorable Mention All American Honors this year. Iloncaie averaged 6.76 digs per game and .19 aces per game for the Skippers. Owens Community College sophomore middle blocker Brittney Bradner also earned Honorable Mention All-American honors. Brander hit at a .342 percentage and averaged 1.03 blocks and 2.05 kills per game of the Lady Express.
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 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 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 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.
October 22, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Owens CC leads four Region XII teams in this weeks rankings
Owens CC leads four Region XII teams in the rankings this week. The Express (34-13 overall, 8-0 OCCAC) are ranked 14th in this weeks NJCAA Division II Volleyball Poll. Owens CC was ranked 15th last week. Columbus State CC moved up two spots this week. The Cougars (28-5 overall, 7-1 OCCAC) are currently ranked 15th in the poll. Grand Rapids CC held the 16th spot for the third consecutive week. The Raiders are 24-5 overall and won the MCCAA Western Conference with a 14-0 record. Lake Michigan College cracks the top 20 this week. The Indians (39-8, 10-4 MCCAA Western) are 19th in the current rankings. Kalamazoo Valley CC (25-12 overall, 11-3 MCCAA Western) and Vincennes University (30-9) are the only two team from Region XII in the other receiving votes catagory.
October 15, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Three Volleyball teams still ranked in lastest volleyball poll
Owens CC held on to their 15th place ranking for the second week to lead all Region XII teams. The Express are 32-9 overall and 8-0 in the OCCAC. Grand Rapids CC held on to the 16th place in the poll this week. The Raiders are 22-5 overall and 12-0 in the MCCAA Western and have clinched at least a share of the Western Conference title. Columbus State CC holds on to the 17th place again this week. The Cougars are 25-2 overall and 6-1 in the OCCAC. Several Region XII teams are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Jackson CC (22-12 overall, 6-6 MCCAA Western); Kalamazoo Valley CC (21-9, 10-2 MCCAA Western); Lake Michigan College (37-8, 8-4 MCCAA Western) and Schoolcraft College (29-6, 14-1 MCCAA Eastern) are the team receiving votes.
October 8, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Owens leads three Region XII teams in volleyball rankings
Owens CC moved up two spots this week to 15th in the weekly NJCAA Division II Volleyball poll. The Express (29-9 overall, 5-0 OCCAC) is the best of the three Region XII in the rankings. Grand Rapids CC drops 8 spots to 16th this week after a 1-2 weekend at the Cougar Classic this weekend. The Raiders (20-5 overall, 10-0 MCCAA Western) have clinched spots in the MCCAA and NJCAA District F Tournament. Columbus State CC (20-2, 0-0 OCCAC) dropped four spots to 17th this week. Region XII has six teams in the other receiving votes Jackson CC (17-10, 5-5 MCCAA Western), Kalamazoo Valley CC (20-8 overall, 9-1 MCCAA Western), Lake Michigan College (36-7 overall, 7-3 MCCAA Western), Schoolcraft College (23-5 overall, 11-1 MCCAA Eastern), St. Clair County CC (29-10, 10-2 MCCAA Eastern) and Vincennes University (25-7) are all other recieving votes in the current poll.
October 1, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Four Region XII team ranked in top 20 this week
Grand Rapids CC moved up 4 spots to crack the top 10 for the first time this season. The Raiders (17-3 overall, 8-0 MCCAA Western) are eighth in this weeks rankings. Columbus State CC held steady with week maintaining their number 12 ranking for the second straight week. The Cougars are 19-1 overall. Lake Michigan College held their 16th place ranking again this week. The Indians are 29-5 overall and 5-3 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Owens CC cracked the top 20 this week. The Express (27-9, 3-0 OCCAC) are 17th in this weeks poll. Kalamazoo Valley CC (15-8, 7-1 MCCAA Western) and Vincennes University (22-6) are the only two Region XII team in the others receiving votes catagory.
September 24, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Region XII has three teams in top 20
Three women's volleyball teams are currently ranked in the NJCAA Division II Volleyball top 20. For the thrid straight week Grand Rapids CC is ranked 11th in the poll. The Raiders are 6-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference and 15-3 overall. Columbus State CC moved up two spots this week to the number 12 spot. The Cougars are 13-0 overall and have not played a conference game as of yet. Owens CC cracks the top 20 for the first time this season with a number 17 ranking. The Express are 24-7 overall and 3-0 in the OCCAC. Three teams are currently others receiving votes, Kalamazoo Valley CC (12-5, 5-1 MCCAA Western), Schoolcraft College (16-5, 8-1 MCCAA Eastern) and Vincennes University (19-4) are all representing Region XII as others receiving votes.
September 18, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Heather Totzke of Lake Michigan is Volleyball Player of the Week
Lake Michigan College's Heather Totzke (Three Oaks River Valley; Bridgman, Mich.) is the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Player of the Week. The 5'8" outside hitter led her team to an 8-0 record last week. Totzke averaged 5.3 kills per game, 3.6 digs per game and .5 blocks per game. These impressive statistics have helped the Indians to their best start in over 20 years with a 19-2 overall record.
September 18, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Three Region Teams ranked in the top 20.
Three Region XII teams are ranked in this week's NJCAA Division II Volleyball Rankings. Grand Rapids CC is ranked 11th this again this week with an overall record of 13-3 and a 4-0 record in the MCCAA Western Conference. Kalamazoo Valley CC maintained 12th in the weekly poll with an overall record of 11-2 and a 4-0 record in the MCCAA Western Conference. The two teams meet Thursday in a showdown at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Columbus State CC stayed at number 14 in the Division II poll this week. The Cougars are 9-0 overall and 0-0 in the OCCAC. Six Region XII schools are in the others receiving votes catagory this week. Jackson CC (11-7, 2-2 MCCAA West); Lake Michigan College (19-3, 3-1 MCCAA West); Owens CC (25-5, 2-0 OCCAC); Schoolcraft College (14-5, 7-1 MCCAA East); St. Clair County CC (13-6, 6-1 MCCAA East) and Vincennes University 13-3 are six of the 11 school recieving votes but not ranked in the National Poll.
September 10, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Region XII has three ranked teams in Division II Volleyball
The first NJCAA Division II Volleyball poll of the regular season was released today and six Region XII teams are in the poll. Grand Rapids CC leads the way ranked 11th in the poll. The Raiders are currently 8-0 on the season and 3-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference.Kalamazoo Valley CC is the next Region XII team in the rankings. The Cougars are ranked 12th in the current poll and are 9-2 overall and 2-0 in the MCCAA Western Conference. Columbus State CC is ranked 14th in the poll and have 9-0 record overall and have yet to play an OCCAC conference game. Three teams are currently listed as others receiving votes. Jackson CC (11-6 overall, 2-1 MCCAA Western), Schoolcraft College
(9-3 overall, 6-0 MCCAA Eastern) and Vincennes University (13-3) are the three NJCAA Region XII team receiving votes but not in the 20.
August 21, 2008
Women's Volleyball
Three Region XII Teams ranked in pre-season poll.
Three Region XII teams have earned spots in the NJCAA Division II volleyball preseason poll. Kalamazoo Valley CC is ranked 8th in the poll after posting a 27-21 record in 2007. Owens CC is ranked 13th in the poll. The Lady Express posted a 36-13 record last year. Schoolcraft College rounds out Region XII's represenation in the poll and are ranked 21st. The Ocelots posted a 29-17 record in the 2007 campaign.
August 21, 2008
Three Region XII volleyball players earn pre-season All-American status
Three Region XII volleyball players have been selected at NJCAA Division II Pre-Season All-American by the NJCAA. Chelsey Stover of Owens CC and Heather Totzke of Lake Michigan College both earned Second Team Pre-Season All-American Honors. Stover a 5-9, outside hitter had 3.2 kills per game and 2.80 digs per game in 2007. Totzke, also a 5-9 outside hitter, had 3.91 kills per game and 4.56 digs per game for the Indians in 2007.
Virgina Butler of Schoolcraft College was tabbed as a Third Team Pre-Season All-American. Butler, a 6-1 outside hitter, posted 3.76 kills per game and .310 aces per game of the Ocelots in 2007.