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Saturday, May 9
Baseball
Sinclair CC wins two to stay alive at the Region XII baseball Tournament
The Sinclair Community College baseball team went 2-0 on Saturday to stay alive in the NJCAA Region XII Tournament. The Pride opened the tournament Friday with a 9-5 win over Muskegon (MI) CC. They were led by John Lydic in the first game as he went 3-4 with a runs scored, two runs batted in and a double. Jacob Robinson went 3-4 with two doubles and three RBI. Billy Kitchen pitched at complete game allowing seven hits, five runs (all earned), seven strikeouts and five walks.
In the second game host Kellogg CC mercied Sinclair 14-4 in six innings. Daniel Marsh went 2-4 with a double and 2 RBI and Jacob Robinson went 2-3 with two runs scored.
On Saturday, Sinclair withstood a seventh inning rally from Macomb CC to win 7-6. Clay Ragland went 3-3 with a double, two runs and two RBI. Zach Botjer went six innings scattering six hits, six runs, five earned, walking four and striking out four. Paul Zubeck came in to pitch three batters into the seventh and allowed on hit and walked one but picked up the save.
In the second game the story was offense and the Pride outslugged Grand Rapids CC 16-9 to advance to tomorrow's loser's bracket final. Sinclair was led by Jacob Robinson who went 4-5 with, two home runs, five RBI and three runs scored. Nate Kautz went 4-4 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored. Kyle Hopwood came picked up the win in relief going four innings, scattering three hits while striking out two.
Sinclair will play Vincennes (IN) University tomorrow at 1:00 PM. If Sinclair wins the will then play Kellogg CC at 4:00 PM. Sinclair will have to beat Kellogg CC twice to advance to the NJCAA Nationals in Enid, OK.
Saturday, May 9
Softball
Owens CC comes up short in championship game
The Owens Community College softball team made it all the way to the NJCAA District E Softball Tournament Championship. Then they ran into Lansing Community College and lost to them 11-4 in the title game. Owens opened the tournament by beating Kalamazoo Valley CC 8-3. Owens then faced Lansing Community College and lost 2-1 to the number #2 ranked Stars 2-1, as Lansing homered in the sixth and seventh innings to win the game. On Friday, The Lady Express mercied Kalamazoo Valley CC 8-0 in 5 innings. Owens then faced the Stars and could not find a way to stop their high powered offense, as the hit three home runs in the game. Owens had three players make the All-Tournament Team. Danielle Hahn, Kendall Kulakowski and Amanda Temple were all recongized for their play during the tournament.
Saturday, May 9
Softball
Cuyahoga CC finished third in District F Tournament
The Cuyahoga Community College softball team went 2-2 to finish third in the NJCAA District F Softball Tournament. Cuyahoga opened the tournament by losing to eventually champion Macomb (MI) Community College 13-1 five innings as the Monarchs pounded out five home runs. The Challengers only run came on a solo shot by Alex Podmore. Cuyahoga then beat Mott (MI) Community College 4-2 to advance to Friday. The Challengers beat Delta (MI) College 7-6 on Friday morning as they held off a seventh inning rally by the Pioneers. Cuyahoga then had to play Oakland (MI) Community College. The Challengers lost the game 8-4 as Podmore hit another solo home run.
Cuyahoga placed two landed two players on the All-Tournament Team. Alex Podmore and Danielle Almaschie both were honored for their play in the tournament.
Thursday, April 30
Baseball
Owens CC drops to 15th in this week's baseball poll
Owens Community College baseball team dropped eight spots this week in the NJCAA Division II baseball poll. The Express finished third in the OCCAC baseball tournament last week and have an overall record of 34-8 and finished 10-2 in the conference. Owens will take part in the NJCAA Region XII sub-regional this weekend. They open play on Friday at 12:30 against Cuyahoga Community College. The tournament is hosted by Lakeland Community College. Sinclair Community College is listed in the others receiving votes catagory. The Pride, 33-10 overall, won the first ever OCCAC baseball tournament and will be the fourth seed in next week's NJCAA Region XII Baseball Tournament in Battle Creek, MI.
Thursday, April 30
Baseball
Sinclair Hoisington and Kitchen named player/pitcher of the week
Sinclair Community College third baseman Taylor Hoisington and pitcher Billy Kitchen have been named OCCAC player and pitcher of the week for the week of April 20-26. Hoisington went 4-9 with a double, five runs scored, six RBI, a walk, two stolen bases and two sacrafices as Sinclair went 3-0 at the first ever OCCAC Tournament. Kitchen pitched a complete game shut out win over Owens Community College allowing two hits, walking one and striking out three as Sinclair won the game 6-0.
Thursday, April 30
Golf
Anderson named OCCAC Golfer of the Week
The Coaches of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference voted Kurt Anderson of Lorain County Community College OCCAC PLAYER OF THE WEEK for his outstanding play during the week of April 20. Anderson posted a Medalist score of 72 during the LCCC Golf Invtational at Elyria Country Club on Thursday and followed that score the next day at the Lakeland CC Golf Invt'l with an 75 (T-2) on the Tom Weiskopf Course-Quail Hollow Resort.
Thursday, April 30
Softball
Owens CC still in others receiving votes category
The Owens Community College softball team is listed in the other receiving votes category for the second straight week. The Express finsihed the OCCAC regular season with an 8-0 record and are 21-11 overall and will participating in the NJCAA District E softball Tournament in Battle Creek, MI next week.
Wednesday, April 22
Golf
Owens' Bell named OCCAC Golfer of the Week
Owens Community College sophmore golfer Jimmy Bell was voted OCCAC Player of the Week by the conference golf coaches. Jimmy shot a very consistent 76-76 in the Columbus State Community College and Owens Community College conference golf Tournaments last week. Bell tied for 2nd with two other players at the Columbus State CC Tournament and was the medalist at the Owens CC Tournament.
Wednesday, April 22
Baseball
Sinclair's Ragland and Botjer named baseball player/pitcher of the week
Sinclair Community College's rightfielder Clay Ragland and pitcher Zach Botjer were named OCCAC player and pitcher of the week respectifully.
Ragland, a 5-10, 165 freshman from Chillicotte, OH, went 11-27 (.407) in nine games. He scored 11 runs, had two doubles, eight RBI's six walks seven stolen bases and one sacrifice as the Pride went 7-2 on the week.
Botjer, a 6-2, 162 freshman from Hamler, OH went 1-1 this week with an ERA of 2.92. He gave up seven hits in 12 innings, allowing five runs all earned with eight walks and 15 strikeouts. His win was a complete game win over Lakeland CC.
Wednesday, April 22
Softball
Owens' Hahn and Lingenfelter named softball player/pitcher of the week
Owens Community College's centerfield Danielle Hahn and pitcher Chelsea Lingenfelter were named the OCCAC player and pitcher of the week respectifully.
Hahn, a sophomore from Castalia, OH, went 7-14 this week with six runs scored four RBI, a walk and a stolen base for the Lady Express.
Lingenfelter, a freshman from Lima, OH, threw two complete games this week. She pitched 12 innings allowing six hits, two runs (one earned) with just on walk and 12 stikeouts and an ERA of 0.58. Her win on Sunday was a one-hitter.
Wednesday, April 22
Softball
Owens CC listed in NJCAA Division II Softball Poll
Owens Community College softball team dropped out of the top 20 in this week's NJCAA Division II Softball poll, but are still in the other receiving votes catagory. The Lady Express are 20-8 on the season and 8-0 in the OCCAC.
Wednesday, April 22
Baseball
Owens CC moves up three spots in this week's baseball poll
Owens Community College baseball team moved up three spots in this week's NJCAA Division II Baseball poll to number seven this week. The Express are currently 31-6 overall and 10-2 overall and tied for first in the OCCAC. The Express are set to host the OCCAC baseball tournament this weekend in Toledo.
Thursday, April 16
Baseball
Owens CC baseball team moves up two spots in NJCAA Poll
The Owens Community College baseball team moved up two spots this week to number ten in the NJCAA Division II Baseball Poll. The Express are 25-6 overall and are 6-2 in the OCCAC.
Thursday, April 16
Softball
Owens CC softball team hold steady at number 12
The Owens Community College softball team held steady at number 12 in this week's NJCAA Division II Softball Poll. The Lady Express are 14-8 overall and 5-0 in the OCCAC.
Wednesday, April 15
Softball
McIntire and Johnson named softball player and pitcher of the week
Owens Community College swept the OCCAC softball pitcher and player of the week for the week ending April 12. Lynsey McIntire, on outfielder from Woodville, OH went 2-2 with a double, a triple, one runs scored, two RBI, a walk and two stolen bases in the Lady Express' only game of the week, a 9-1 win over Lorain County CC.
Melinda Johnson was named the OCCAC Pitcher of the Week. She won her only game pitching six innings, scattering three hits allowing one unearned run with three walks and seven strikeout in a 9-1 win over Lorain County CC.
The OCCAC congratulates these players on the honor.
Wednesday, April 15
Baseball
Lydic and West named baseball player and pitcher of the week
Sinclair Community College's John Lydic and Ryan West as the OCCC player and pitcher of the week.
Lydic, a catcher from Gahanna, OH, went five for nine with four runs, two doubles four RBI and three walks as the Tartan Pride with 2-1 last week. West pitched six innings for the win allowing seven hits, one earned run, walking one and striking out four in a 9-4 win over Miami-Hamilton.
The OCCAC congratulates these players on the honor.
Sunday, April 12
Men's Basketball
Sinclair's Anderson named First Team NJCAA Basketball All-Americans.
Mark Anderson a 6-7, sophomore, forward from Sinclair Community College earned First Team All-American honors this season. Anderson averaged 24.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 assists and 2.4 blockes per game.
OCCAC congratulates Mark for his outstanding season.
Sunday, April 12
Women's Basketball
Two OCCAC players named Division II Women's Basketball All-Americans
The OCCAC had two player named NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Third Team All-Americans this season. Gail Hartings, a 5-9 sophomore forward from Edison Community College earned Third Team All-American honors. Hartings averaged 18.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks per game for the Chargers. Heather Hassloch, a 6-0 sophomore forward from Cincinnati State Technical & Community College earned Third Team All-Americans this season. Hassloch averaged 19.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.5 steals and 2.4 blocks for the OCCAC Champion Surge.
OCCAC congratulates these two players on their outstanding seasons.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Softball
Owens CC breaks into the top 20 in NJCAA poll.
The Owens Community College women's softball team debuted at number 17 in this week's NJCAA Division II Softball poll. The Lady Express are 12-7 overall and 4-0 in the OCCAC softball standings.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Baseball
Owens CC drops two spots in this week's baseball poll
The Owens Community College men's baseball team dropped two spot this week to number 12 in the current NJCAA Division II Men's Baseball Poll. The Express are 16-3 overall and 4-0 in the OCCAC Baseball Standings.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Baseball
Owens Winckowski and Sinclair's Lamka named Player/Pitcher of the week
Owens Community College second baseman Casey Winckowski and Sinclair Community College Erik Lamka pitcher of the week. Winckowski, a sophomore from Oregon, OH, went eight for 15 on the weekend with a double, five RBI, five runs, a walk and an one stolen base. His average for the weekend was .533 as the Express went 4-0 on the weekend.
Lamka, a 6-0 sophomore from Troy, OH, went 1-0 on the week, pitching a complete game shutout allowing just three hits, striking out five batters and walking six. Lamka improved his record to 4-2 on the season in the 3-0 win over Cuyahoga CC.
The OCCAC would like to congratulate both players on the honor.
Thursday, April 2
Softball
Owens McIntire and Kulakowski named OCCAC Player/Pitcher of the week
Owens Community College outfielder Lynsey McIntire and Pitcher Kendall Kulakowski have been named OCCAC player and pitcher of the week repectively. McIntire went seven for nine with two doubles, a triple, four runs scored, five RBI, two walks and three stolen bases as the Express went 4-0 on the weekend.
Kulakowski went 2-0 on the weekend pitching two complete games, throwing 12 innings, scattering 7 hits and one walk. She struck out 19 in the two games and allowed just two runs in the second game, both earned.
The OCCAC would like to congratulate both players on the honor.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Baseball
Owens CC is the only OCCAC team ranked in first poll
The Owens Community College baseball team is the only OCCAC team in the NJCAA Division II baseball poll this week. The Express are ranked tenth with a record of 16-3.
Wednesday, March 25
Baseball
Owens CC Schultz wins 200th game.
Owens Community College baseball coach won his 200th game at OCC over the weekend with an 8-5 win over Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday. This is Coach Schutz seventh season with the Express and had an overall record of 205-100 in his career at Owens.
Saturday, March 21
Men's Basketball
Columbus State goes 1-2 at NJCAA National Tournament
The Columbus State Community College Men's Basketball team went 1-2 at the NJCAA Divsion II Men's Basketball Tournament. Columbus opened the tournament with a 86-78 win over South Suburban (IL) College in the first round. Brandon Beasley had 18 points and 11 rebounds,while Rayshawn Goins had 18 points. Greg LeSage chipped in 15 points, while Greg Rice had 12 points and Jerrell Sanders had 11 points. In the quaterfinal round, Columbus lost to eventually runner up Kirkwood (IA) CC, 73-60. Brandon Beasley and Greg Rice each had 12 points, while Jerrell Sanders had 11 points and seven rebounds. On Saturday, Columbus lost to Cecil (MD) College 87-83. Rayshawn Goins, who was named to the All-Tournament Team, scored 27 points and eight rebounds. Courtney Davis and Greg Rice each had 13 points, Rice added eight rebounds. Brandon Beasley had 12 points and eight rebounds for the Cougars who finished the season with a 27-4 record.
Saturday, March 21
Men's Basketball
Columbus State goes 1-2 at NJCAA National Tournament
The Columbus State Community College Men's Basketball team went 1-2 at the NJCAA Divsion II Men's Basketball Tournament. Columbus opened the tournament with a 86-78 win over South Suburban (IL) College in the first round. Brandon Beasley had 18 points and 11 rebounds,while Rayshawn Goins had 18 points. Greg LeSage chipped in 15 points, while Greg Rice had 12 points and Jerrell Sanders had 11 points. In the quaterfinal round, Columbus lost to eventually runner up Kirkwood (IA) CC, 73-60. Brandon Beasley and Greg Rice each had 12 points, while Jerrell Sanders had 11 points and seven rebounds. On Saturday, Columbus lost to Cecil (MD) College 87-83. Rayshawn Goins, who was named to the All-Tournament Team, scored 27 points and eight rebounds. Courtney Davis and Greg Rice each had 13 points, Rice added eight rebounds. Brandon Beasley had 12 points and eight rebounds for the Cougars who finished the season with a 27-4 record.
Thursdsay, March 19
Men's Basketball
Columbus State CC wins opening game at Nationals
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team won their first game at the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament last night in Danville, IL, defeating South Suburban (IL) College by a score of 86-78. The Cougars, ranked number one in the nation, were led by Brandon Beasly with 18 points and 11 rebounds and Rayshawn Goins with 18 points. Greg LeSage added 15 points and Greg Rice chipped in 12 for the Cougars. Jerrell Sanders had 11 points as well. Columbus State CC plays Kirkwood (IA) CC tonight at 7:30 PM EDT.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Men's Basketball
Columbus State earns return trip to Danville, IL
The Columbus State Community College men's basketball team earned a return trip to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Danville, IL with a 91-75 win over Cincinnati State Technical & Community College on Sunday. Columbus State Community College (28-2), last year's runner up at the National Tournament, is the NJCAA District 7 tournament Champions for the second straight season. The Cougars were led by tournament MVP Greg Rice with 27 points and 18 rebounds on the day. All-Tournament Team member Brandon Beasley added 16 points, while Greg LeSage had 12 points. Another All-Tournament team member, Jerrell Sanders had 11 points and seven rebounds. Head Coach Patrick Carlisle was District 7 Coach of the Year.
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College (16-16) was led by All-Tournament Team members, James Millen and Marquis Mathis each hadd 22 points. Arrez Henderson chipped in 11 points.
Other members of the All-Tournament Team were; Chalres Bigsby from Cuyahoga Community College; Nate Barnes of Lakeland Community College, Justin Manns of Owens Community College and Mark Anderson of Sinclair Community College.
Columbus State Community College will now advance to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Danville, IL from March 16-21.