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The Pierce College Athletic Department offers six inter-collegiate sports: men's and women's basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball and softball. Pierce participates in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC). The NWAACC is made up of 32 colleges from Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Pierce College also offers cheerleading.
Current Athletic News
Volleyballers named NWAACC All-Stars
Thu Nov 19, 2009 @ 6:58 pmSophomore Kylie Jeffers has been named a member of the Western Division First Team All-Stars, after leading the Raiders to a Third Place regular season finish and a return trip to the Conference Championships. Jeffers is completing a very successful two-year career at Pierce, having been named MVP in the West as a freshman, and developing into [...]
Raiders drop first round playoff match to Spokane
Thu Nov 19, 2009 @ 6:46 pmFollowing a successful 2009 campaign that saw the Raiders return to the NWAACC playoffs, the team lost their opening round playoff match to Spokane, 3-1. The 6-5-2 Raiders had their best finish in four seasons, and the team made a strong statement to the rest of the NWAACC about the future of Pierce College Soccer. [...]
Raiders defeat Clark, finish 3rd in West
Thu Nov 19, 2009 @ 6:36 pmA Sophomore Night crowd of nearly 250 saw the Raiders close out the 2009 season with a decisive victory over Clark College (25-20, 25-22, 21-25, 26-24) giving the the team an 8-4 league record, good for Third Place in the West. The win qualified the team for a fifth consecutive trip to thhe NWAACC Championship [...]
Raiders Volleyball sweep Player of the Week awards
Thu Oct 29, 2009 @ 11:43 pmWeek 7 of the NWAACC Volleyball schedule was very good to the Raiders, as freshman Alex Brasseaux was selected as the Western Division Offensive Player of the Week, and teammate Lauren Komarzec picked up Defensive Player of the Week honors. Their selections mark the fourth and fifth time that Raider players have been recognized for [...]
Raiders Soccer going back to Playoffs
Thu Oct 29, 2009 @ 11:35 pmThe Raiders Mens Soccer team will be returning to the NWAACC playoffs, after a one year absence from post season play. Despite a 3-1 loss to Clark College on Wednesday, the Raiders current 10 point advantage in the standings over Southwest Oregon CC, with just 2 games remaining, is enough to guarantee the #3 spot [...]
Raiders Soccer ranked #7 in latest NWAACC poll
Tue Oct 20, 2009 @ 6:51 pmThe Raider Mens Soccer team moved back into the NWAACC Coaches Poll, jumping to their highest ranking of the 2009 season, at #7. The team earned a #8 ranking in the September 22 poll, but fell out of the Top 8 just 2 weeks later. Solid performances against some of the top teams in the [...]
Raiders Soccer tops Clark
Tue Oct 20, 2009 @ 6:41 pmThe Raider Men's Soccer team took to the road last Wednesday, and came up on the winning end with a 1-0 victory. The win keeps the Raiders one point behind the Penguins, solidly in 3rd place in the Southern Division. Freshman midfielder Stevie Laughlin scored the games only goal on a free kick in the 57th [...]
Jeffers named Top Setter in the West!
Tue Oct 20, 2009 @ 6:04 pmKylie Jeffers, last years West Region Most Valuable Player, as a freshman, has been selected as the West Regions Setter of the Month for September. Jeffers has continued her dominant play as the 'quarterback' of the Raiders, and leads the balanced attack that has Pierce tied for First Place in the West Region. The 5′6 [...]
Raiders take Second at West Region Crossover
Tue Oct 20, 2009 @ 5:49 pmThe Raider Volleyball team served as hosts for this years West Region Crossover Tournament and almost walked away with the championship trophy. The Raiders went 5-1 in the pool play portion of the tournament, defeating #4 ranked Mt. Hood, and #5 ranked Chemeketa, losing only to Tacoma CC (6-0), and walked through bracket play to the championship match [...]
Raiders remain tied atop West
Tue Oct 20, 2009 @ 3:43 pmThe Raider Volleyball team completed the first half of league play with a 5-1 record, and stand in a 3-way tie for 1st place in the West, along with Highline and Tacoma. The Raiders went on the road on October 14, and defeated Clark in 5 sets. Solid performances by Kylie Jeffers, Alex Brasseaux, Kristen [...]
Olivas Named NWAACC Defensive Player of the Week
Mon Oct 12, 2009 @ 10:40 pmFreshman Defensive Specialist, Chelsea Olivas, was selected as the NWAACC Defensive Player of the Week for week #4 of the Fall 2009 volleyball season. Olivas, from Rogers High School in Puyallup, has been a solid anchor for the Raiders defense during their early run in the Western Division. Her stats for week #4 included, a 93% serve [...]
Raiders Soccer #8 in Coaches Poll
Mon Sep 28, 2009 @ 6:05 pmRiding the wave of their early season success, the Raiders Soccer team earned a #8 ranking in the latest NWAACC Coaches Poll. The team is off to one of their best starts in years, compiling a 3-0-1 league record (3-1-2 overall). The Raiders are one of three teams from the Southern Division ranked in the [...]
Volleyballs Iverson earns Player of the Week
Mon Sep 28, 2009 @ 4:46 pmSophomore starter Kristen Iverson was selected as the Outstanding Offensive player in the Western Division, for the week of September 23. Iverson had an outstanding performance at the Linn-Benton Crossover, and was named to the All-Tournament Team. She also helped lead the Raiders to league opening victory against Centralia last Wednesday, and is among the [...]
Raiders Volleyball Wins Big
Mon Sep 28, 2009 @ 4:41 pmThe Raiders Volleyball team scored a huge win Friday night, by shutting out division rival and #6 ranked Highline CC, 3-0. The Raiders started strong, dominating game 1, winning 25-16. Games 2 and 3 began with Highline setting the tone early and leading late into both sets. However, the Raiders stormed back in both games, [...]
Young Raiders off to Fast Start
Mon Sep 28, 2009 @ 1:32 pmThe Raiders Mens Soccer team are just six games into the 2009 season, and already they have equalled their win total from last year. The Raiders earned their third victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Skagit Valley CC on Saturday. Freshman Oscar Diaz scored the only goal of the game in the [...]
Nadeau named head man for Pierce College Baseball
Thu Aug 27, 2009 @ 4:23 pmMike Nadeau has been selected as the new head coach for the Pierce College Baseball program. Nadeau comes to Pierce following one year as the head assistant coach at the University of Puget Sound. Prior to that, Coach Nadeau had been on the staff at Shoreline Community College for four years. For the past seven [...]
Jones steps down from Raider Baseball program
Wed Jul 15, 2009 @ 3:55 pmFollowing three successful seasons at the helm of the Raider Baseball program, Coach Orion Jones is leaving the program to pursue other business interests. Jones leaves the Raiders, having accumulated an overall record of 52-76 (second most wins by a Raider coach), and a league record of 33-42 (also second most by a Raider coach). [...]
Raiders gear up for Fall Baseball
Tue Jul 7, 2009 @ 5:28 pmThe start of the Raider Baseball teams Fall Ball program for 2009 is just around the corner. A few reminders for our returners from last season and for all incoming recruits and walk ons: IMPORTANT – Meet Coach Nadeau -There is a team meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, at 2:30, in room H102 of the [...]
Raider Baseballers earn individual honors
Thu Jun 25, 2009 @ 1:08 pmThe Raider Baseball team fell short of their goal of a return trip to the NWAACC Tournament in 2009, but were in the playoff hunt up to the final weekend of the season. The young Raiders continued to earn respect in the West, as demonstrated by announcement of the NWAACC post season awards. Freshman Ryan Buckles [...]
Raiders Softball sweeps Spring Awards
Thu Jun 25, 2009 @ 12:45 pmHot on the heels of their third consecutive Western Division title, the Raiders Softball team once again dominated the NWAACC post season awards. Freshman standout, Danielle Kauzlarich, was selected as the Most Valuable Player in the West. 'Kauz' led the entire conference in hitting with a .549 batting average and was near the top of [...]
Purugganan to lead Pierce College Women's Basketball
Wed May 20, 2009 @ 5:30 pmBrian Purugganan has been selected as the new head coach for the Pierce College Womens Basketball program. Purugganan comes to Pierce following nine successful seasons as the head coach for the varsity girls team at Foss High School, where he lead the Falcons to two State tournament appearances, and six West Central District Tournament appearances. [...]
Raiders Soccer to hold Youth Soccer Academy
Fri Mar 20, 2009 @ 10:39 amPierce College Men's Soccer Program is proud to offer a local Youth Soccer Academy. The Academy will be held at Heritage Park through the month of April for all boys and girls ages 9-13 looking to improve their game. Pierce College Men's Head Soccer Coach Bill Pearson, members of his staff and members of the [...]
Pierce College to host NWAACC Basketball All-Stars
Mon Mar 2, 2009 @ 3:05 pmPierce College and Raider Athletics is proud to serve as the host site for the 2009 Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges Basketball All-Star event. The annual showcase event features 96 of the top womens and mens sophomore basketball standouts from the four regions of the NWAACC. The event will be held on Sunday, March [...]
ISPN Sports Show Coverage for NWAACC Baseball
Tue Feb 24, 2009 @ 11:50 amHey Raider fans, keep up to date with NWAACC Baseball on the ISPN Sports Show, Hosted by Kevin Mac every Saturday morning on www.ispnsports.com. ISPN features live broadcasting of NWAACC baseball including highlights and interviews from coaches and players from around The league, available 24/7 on ISPN Sports. Miss a show or broadcast? Click On Replay [...]
Raiders Basketball vs Clark – re-scheduled for January 12
Fri Jan 9, 2009 @ 4:27 pmThe Raiders Basketball doubleheader against Clark College, that was postponed due to poor weather and travel conditions this past Wednesday, has been re-scheduled for Monday, January 12. The womens game will start at 6:00 pm, with the men tipping off at 8:00 pm. The games will be played at the HEC at the Fort Steilacoom [...]
Raiders Basketball, Jan 7th — Cancelled
Wed Jan 7, 2009 @ 4:23 pmDue to the inclement weather and travel conditions on I-5 in SW Washington, tonights game womens and mens basketball games against Clark College have been cancelled. A make-up date has not been scheduled.
Day 2 results at the Raiders Invitational Tournament
Sun Dec 7, 2008 @ 12:55 pmDay 2 action at the Raiders Invitational Tournament produced three one-sided victories, two in the consolation bracket and one in the winners bracket. Big Bend defeated Tacoma in a loser-out game, 83-59. The Vikings were led by Megan Howertons 24 points and 7 rebounds, followed Alex Canfield with 20 points. Megan Block led the way [...]
Raiders Invitational Opening Day results
Fri Dec 5, 2008 @ 10:39 pmThe Raiders Womens Basketball Inaugural Invitational Tournament opened with some great first day action, with all four games swept by the Northern Region. In the opener, Shoreline defeated Tacoma, 67-57. The Dolphins were led by Kylie Williams 18 points, with Ashley Flemming contributing 10 points and 15 rebounds. The Titans were led by Megan Blocks [...]
Raiders host 5th Annual Thanksgiving Tournament
Thu Nov 27, 2008 @ 12:57 pmPierce College hosts the 5th Annual Mens Basketball Thanksgiving Invitational Tournament at the Health Education Center on the Fort Steilacoom campus. The tournament features 8 of the best teams in the NWAACC over the 3-day holiday weekend. First round action on Friday features Bellevue and South Puget Sound (2 pm), Shoreline and Lane (4 pm), [...]
Welcome Freshmen! (2008-09)
Mon Nov 17, 2008 @ 10:44 amWelcome Freshmen! (2008-09) Calie Brown is a is 5′10" 170 pound power hitting outfielder from Franklin Pierce High School in Parkland. Calie is a four year starter and was first team all conference all four years. Calie played club softball for Purple Haze. Calie was on the honor roll freshman and sophomore year. Ashley [...]