2014-15 OCCAC Women's Volleyball News

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Four OCCAC Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Honors
Four OCCAC Teams Earn NJCAA Academic Honors

The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) released its 2014-15 Academic Team of the Year awards, and four OCCAC schools were awarded honorable mention recognition.

Twenty OCCAC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA Academic Awards
Twenty OCCAC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA Academic Awards

Twenty OCCAC student-athletes were honored today as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national office announced the recipients of the 2014-15 NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards today.

117 Student-Athletes Named to OCCAC All-Academic Team
117 Student-Athletes Named to OCCAC All-Academic Team

The 2014-15 OCCAC All-Academic team has been announced, and 117 student-athletes across eight conference schools have made the team.

Owens Captures 2014-15 OCCAC All-Sports Award, Cincinnati State Second
Owens Captures 2014-15 OCCAC All-Sports Award, Cincinnati State Second

Owens Community College has been named the 2014-15 OCCAC All-Sports Award winner, with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College finished second.

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Postseason Volleyball Awards Announced, Columbus State's Ruffing, Yocum Take Home Top Honors

Columbus, Ohio---A perfect conference season leads to many awards and Columbus State Community College reaped those benefits as postseason awards were announced today.

Cain, Williams Garner Final OCCAC Volleyball, Soccer Player of the Week Honors
Cain, Williams Garner Final OCCAC Volleyball, Soccer Player of the Week Honors

Ellie Cain, a freshman setter from Columbus State Community College, and Tevin Williams, a freshman forward from Cuyahoga Community College, have earned the final volleyball and men's soccer player of the week awards of the season.

Ruffing, Thiaw Earn National Honors, Conference Total Now Up To Four This Year
Ruffing, Thiaw Earn National Honors, Conference Total Now Up To Four This Year

The Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) has now had four student-athletes earn national player of the week honors following the announcement by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) that Stephanie Ruffing of Columbus State's volleyball team and Mohamed Thiaw of Cincinnati State's men's soccer team are national player of the week recipients for the week ending Oct. 19.

Ruffing, Thiaw Named OCCAC Players of the Week In Volleyball, Soccer
Ruffing, Thiaw Named OCCAC Players of the Week In Volleyball, Soccer

Stephanie Ruffing, a sophomore outside hitter for Columbus State Community College, and Mohamed Thiaw, a freshman midfielder for Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, have been named the OCCAC Player of the Week in women's volleyball and men's soccer.

Columbus State's Ruffing Earns Second OCCAC Player of the Week Honor
Columbus State's Ruffing Earns Second OCCAC Player of the Week Honor

Columbus, Ohio---Stephanie Ruffing, a sophomore outside hitter for Columbus State Community College, has been named the OCCAC volleyball player of the week for the second time this season.

Cooper Named OCCAC Volleyball Player of the Week
Cooper Named OCCAC Volleyball Player of the Week

Toledo, Ohio---Jessica Cooper, a sophomore setter from Owens Community College, has been named the OCCAC player of the week in women's volleyball.

Reigelsperger Named OCCAC Volleyball Player of the Week
Reigelsperger Named OCCAC Volleyball Player of the Week

Toledo, Ohio---Macy Reigelsperger, a freshman middle blocker for Owens Community College's volleyball team, has been named the OCCAC player of the week.

Sinclair's Butler Named OCCAC Player of the Week
Sinclair's Butler Named OCCAC Player of the Week

Dayton, Ohio---Sinclair Community College's Carly Butler has been named the OCCAC volleyball player of the week.

Ruffing Named OCCAC Volleyball Player of the Week
Ruffing Named OCCAC Volleyball Player of the Week

Columbus, Ohio---Stephanie Ruffing, a sophomore outside hitter for Columbus State Community College, has been named the OCCAC volleyball player of the week.

Cougar Volleyball Moves Up In NJCAA Poll, Preparing To Battle For Conference's Top Spot
Cougar Volleyball Moves Up In NJCAA Poll, Preparing To Battle For Conference's Top Spot

Columbus, Ohio---The Columbus State volleyball team is ranked 14th in this week's edition of the National Junior College Athletic Association’s volleyball poll released Tuesday by the national office.

Cain Named OCCAC Player of the Week
Cain Named OCCAC Player of the Week

Columbus, Ohio---Columbus State Community College's Ellie Cain has been named the OCCAC player of the week.

Hartings Named OCCAC Volleyball Player of the Week
Hartings Named OCCAC Volleyball Player of the Week

Erika Hartings of Owens Community College has been named the OCCAC volleyball player of the week.