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Archive for August 2007

 
 

Strong Second Half Gives YC Victory...

The Roughrider soccer team erupted for 4 second half goals to record their 2nd conference win in as many tries.

Volleyball Upsets #16...

The Lady Rider volleyball team rebounded from their opening season loss to upend the NJCAA Pre-Season #16 ranked Scottsdale Community College Lady Artichokes Wednesday night, 3-1 (30-21, 30-26, 29-31, 30-20).

Soccer Opener: Mesa (0) at Yavapai (3)...

Aug 24 – The Roughriders opened their 19th season of intercollegiate soccer with a 3-0 conference victory over Mesa CC.

Whitehead Opts for NCAA...

YC basketball player, Tom Whitehead, will forego his sophomore season to enroll in an NCAA Division I institution yet to be determined.

Two-Time JUCO National Champ Stacy Iveson Named Softball Head Coach...

Stacy Iveson has been named the Yavapai College Head Softball Coach. She will lead the softball program slated to begin practice in the fall, 2007 and ACCAC/NJCAA competition in the spring, 2008.

Soriano Signed to Play Professional Basketball in Mexico...

Former Mayer High School and Yavapai College Roughrider basketball player, Stephen Soriano has signed a contract to play professionally in Mexico.

Roger Espinoza was selected as the 2006-07 ACCAC Male Athlete of the Year...

This is a new award by the conference recognizing top athletes based on academic achievement, athletic ability/achievement, community service and leadership.

Five YC athletes named to 2006-07 NJCAA Academic All-American Team...

These students athletes are being recognized at the national level for their academic achievements and excellence.

Lady Rider Antoinette Reed Signs With Oregon State University...

Reed, a 2006-07 NJCAA and WBCA All-American will forego her sophomore season at Yavapai College to go to the NCAA Division I institution.

Point Guard Ebony Ward Signs with Lady Roughriders...

Head Coach Brad Clifford announced the signing of point guard Ebony Ward from Moreno Valley, CA.

Roughrider Soccer Ranked 3rd in NJCAA Pre-Season Poll...

Holding the number one spot is Jefferson College followed by Mercer County Community College.

New Look for Roughrider Volleyball...

Yavapai volleyball has a new look for the 2007 season as the Roughrider Nation welcomes a new coaching staff and ten newcomers to the squad.

Volleyball in Full Swing...

Practice is now in full gear for the Roughrider volleyball team as they prepare for the 2007 campaign.

2007 – 2008 Season Begins Friday, August 24...

The 2007-2008 YC sports season begins this Friday, August 24, 2007 with the #3 ranked Roughrider soccer team hosting their initial match and the new look Lady Rider volleyball team on the road.

Goalie Kelvin Jack Voted into NJCAA Soccer Hall of Fame...

Former Yavapai College goalkeeper Kelvin Jack was recently voted into the NJCAA Soccer Hall of Fame.

Jack manned the net for Head Coach Mike Pantalione’s 1997 and 1998 teams. He still owns the YC record for all-time shutouts and goals against average. Jack becomes the sixth Roughrider