OCCAC News May 2010
Friday, May 28
General
Cincinnati State T&CC celebrates successful 2009-10 sports year
After a year that included three of the four college sports winning conference championships and two appearances in the National Junior College Finals, Cincinnati State student athletes, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate, reflect, and honor those who made the past year so special.
Opening the night was guest speaker Terry Nelson, former UC starting forward from the 1992 Final Four team delivered to an audience of 300 members of Cincinnati State and the local community. Nelson provided the crowd with a message of triumph and overcoming the odds which College President John Henderson echoed in his address as he handed out engraved crystal trophies to the recipients of the President's Award (Best Leadership, Academic, & Athletic Success), Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year. Academic Advisors Julie McLaughlin and Joyce Rimlinger presented the Scholar Athlete of the Year.
The award recipients are as followed:
President's Award: Na'Tasha Farr -
http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/on-campus/athletics/athlete-spotlight
Male Athlete of Year: James Millen -
http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/on-campus/athletics/athlete-spotlight
Female Athlete of Year: Tamara Sneed - see below
Scholar Athlete of Year: Jake Jones - see below
Ending the night, Dr. Henderson praised all of the coaches and athletes, especially Director of Athletics and member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Theresa Check, on revitalizing the Cincinnati State program in a short 2-year span. The President also made sure to recognize the job that Coach Andre Tate (men's basketball) and Coach Scott Webb (golf) on getting their teams to the National Finals and help gain more recognition for the program. Finally, Dr. John Henderson acknowledged the accomplishments of the 2009-2010 Cincinnati State Athletic program, the strides it has taken, and the overall success the teams have had earning three conference championships (men's basketball, women's basketball, and men's soccer) which should be considered as one of the most successful seasons of any program in the area.
Tamara Sneed - Sneed led the women's basketball team to back-to-back championships in the Ohio College Community College Athletic Conference. She led the Surge in scoring with 14 points per game. She also averaged 8 rebounds and 3 steals per game. Tamara Sneed received All-Conference honors and accepted a scholarship to play at Central State University, a D-II program in Wilberforce, Ohio.
"Tamara is a player that you need on your team." Coach Theresa Check said. "She wants to take the last shot, fight for the rebound, or make the extra pass. She wants to win."
Jake Jones - In his first year playing for Coach Mike Combs, Jones complimented a number of talented players as the Surge won their 5th OCCAC championship in seven years. Jones had 5 goals and 11 assists in his first season with the team. He excelled in the classroom making Dean's list and having the highest GPA of any athlete in the athletic program.
"Jake came to me and was upset and amazed he got a B in Honors Anatomy." Julie McLaughlin joked while presenting Jake with award. "Jake is an amazing student with an incredible work ethic and will no doubt be an All-Academic American next year."
Monday, May 24
Men's Basketball
Sinclair Men's Basketball signs Former Lebanon High School Standout
Dayton, OH - Jeff Price announced today that Sinclair Community College has signed Blake Davenport (6-1/Lebanon H.S.) to a National Letter of Intent.
Before transferring to Lebanon H.S., Blake spent his first two years at Oak Park (CA) High School where he earned two varsity letters on a team that finished 24-7 & 23-8 respectively. Blake’s final two seasons at Lebanon earned him 1st Team All-GWOC and District 15 All-Star honors both years as well as scoring 16 points per game both seasons. “We are extremely excited about adding Blake to our backcourt and will look to him for his experience and scoring.” Said Coach Price
Blake will join another Miami Valley prep standout Patrick Crawford (6-0/Centerville H.S.) in the backcourt as they join a Sinclair Men's Basketball team coming off three consecutive 20 wins seasons as well as being ranked simultaneously in the top 20 of the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) polls.
Monday, May 24
Women's Golf
Columbus State Women's Golf finishes 15th at the NJCAA Women's Golf Nationals
The Columbus State Community College women's golf team finished 15th out of 23 teams at the NJCAA Women's Golf Nationals at Daytona Beach, FL that was held May 17 through the 20. The Cougars were led by Audrey Nelson who shot a 264 for the three rounds of the tournament and finished 56th. Rachel Nelson shot a 280 and finished 71st. Shelly post finished 88th with a 296 and Hee Soon Federico shot a 342 which placed her 111th.
Thursday, May 13
Softball
Rain washes away first day of District Softball Tournaments
Overnight heavy rains have washed out the first day of the NJCAA District G and H softball tournament. Rains have left the fields in an unplayable condition. The tournament will start tomorrow at 9:00 AM and conclude on Saturday morning.
Thursday, May 14
Columbus State golfer Dalgarn earns All-Region honors at rain shortened tournament
The NJCAA Region XII golf championship was cut to 36 holes due to heavy rain that fell on Battle Creek, MI on Tuesday. The golfers tried their best to get the third round in but the rain halted the tournament after most had completed 9 holes. Oakland (MI) Community College won the tournament with a two round total 604. Columbus State Community College golfer Jay Dalgarn earned All-Region honors and is the first alternate to go to the National Tournament if one of the six individuals that qualified can not make it. Dalgarn shot 152 for the 36 holes.
Tuesday, May 11
Golf
Cincinnati State T&CC wins Region XII Division III Regional Tournament
The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College golf team won the 2010 NJCAA Division III Region XII golf tournament by one stroke this last weekend. The Surge shot a three round total of 947 beating Vincennes (IN) University, who posted a 948 for the three rounds. OCCAC medalist Blake Harpenau lead the Surge with a 231 for the tournament, while Adam Endres shot 232 for the 54 holes. Conner Stookey had a three round total of 241, while Brian Warken shot 243 for the tournament. Vincennes' Zach Manley was the tournament medalist with a three round total of 228. Manley, Harpenau, Endres, Preston Robinette of Lorain County Community College and Stookey were named to the All-Region team. Cincinnati State now moves on to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament at Chautauqua Country Club in Chautauqua, New York on June 7-11, 2010.
Wednesday, May 5
Baseball
Sinclair's Stewart and Kerns named OCCAC player and pitcher of the week
Sinclair Community College's infielder Zach Stewart and pitcher Jeremiah Kerns earned the final OCCAC player and pitcher of the week honors. Stewart hit .538 with a double, four home runs and 13 runs batted in, including three homers and 9 RBI in the OCCAC tournament.
Kerns appeared in two games, including winning the championship game, pitching six innings, allowing two hits, no earned runs and striking out five batters.
The OCCAC congratulates Zach and Jeremiah on the award
Wednesday, May 5
Golf
Columbus State CC wins OCCAC Golf Title, Cincinnati's Harpeneau medalist
Columbus State Community College broke a three way tie in the golf standings by win the OCCAC Championship meet at Belmont Country Club in Perrysburg, OH on Monday. Columbus State shot 637 to beat Owens Community College by three strokes for the 36 hole event. Cincinnati State finished third in the tournament and the conference standings.
Blake Harpenau of Cincinnati State Technical & Community College shot a 76 to win the conference medalist honors by .57 of a stroke over Jay Dalgran of Columbus State Community College. Harpeneau averaged 76.00 strokes per event, while Dalgarn averaged 76.57. Harpenau and Dalgran earned First Team All-Conference. The were joined on the First Team by, Dan Martina of Columbus State CC, Jesse Szopczak, Lakeland Community College and Preston Robinette of Lorain County Community College. The five members of the OCCAC second team were Torey Brummett of Owens CC, Paul Farler of Columbus State CC, Adam Endres of Cincinnati State T&CC, Connor Stookey of Cincinnati State T&CC and Brooks Gardner of Owens CC.
Columbus State CC and Owens CC advance to the NJCAA Region XII Division II Golf Championship at Bedford Valley Golf Club on May 10-11. Also advancing are Jesse Sopczak, Ron Ritner and Nick Morocco of Lakeland Community College. Cincinnati State T&CC and Lorain County Community College advance to the NJCAA Region XII Division III at Weatherwax Golf Club in Middletown, OH on May 9-10.
Wednesday, May 5
Owens wins OCCAC softball title, Lakeland and Owens advance to Regionals
Owens Community College went 8-0 and won the OCCAC Softball Championship for the second straight year. The Express advance to the NJCAA District G Softball Tournament on May 13-14 at Bailey Park in Battle Creek, MI. Lakeland Community College finished second in the OCCAC and will advance to the NJCAA District H Softball Tournament on May 13-14 at Bailey Park in Battle Creek, MI.
Wednesday, May 5
Baseball
Region XII Sub-Regional Set for Friday and Saturday
Lakeland Community College Baseball will travel to Vincennes, IN to take on Vincennes (IN) University this weekend in a best of three series for the last southern berth in the NJCAA Region XII Tournament. The first game will be played Friday at 12:00 PM. The second game will be played 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. If a third game is necessary, it will be played on Saturday at 12:00 PM. The NJCAA Region XII Baseball tournament is May 14-17 at Bailey Park in Battle Creek, MI.
Monday, May 3
Baseball
Sinclair wins OCCAC Championship tournament, them and Owens qualify for Regionals
Sinclair Community College won the OCCAC baseball tournament without losing a game and became back to back OCCAC champions. The Tartan Pride went went 3-0 to win the tournament and qualify for the NJCAA Region XII Baseball Tournament. Owens Community College finished second in the tournament and went 2-2. The Express also qualified for the NJCAA Region XII Baseball tournament in Battle Creek, MI on May 14-17.