Athletics News

Volleyballers named NWAACC All-Stars

Duncan Stevenson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:58:55 +0000

Sophomore 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 one of the top setters and overall players in the NWAACC. Jeffers also earned Setter of the Month honors for September. Freshman Alex Brasseaux was selected as a Second Team All-Star in the West, for her outstanding rookie season in helping the Raiders to an 8-4 regular season record. Brasseaux became a consistent threat from the outside hitters position and earned Offensive Player of the Week honors in Week 7. Sophomore transfer Kristen Iverson was named Honorable Mention and was named Offensive Player of the Week in Week 3.

Jeffers and Iverson will be joined by fellow sophomore Brianna Breland at the NWAACC All-Star event, to be held December 5, at Big Bend Community College.

Raiders drop first round playoff match to Spokane

Duncan Stevenson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:46:23 +0000

Following 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. Freshman Casey Woodruff capped his stellar freshman season by scoring the Raiders lone goal in the 74th minute. Woodruff lead the Raiders with nine regular season goals.

Raiders defeat Clark, finish 3rd in West

Duncan Stevenson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:36:35 +0000

A 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 Tournament. In addition to saying goodbye to sophomores Kylie Jeffers, Brianna Breland, and Kristen Iverson, it was also the final home game for head coach Paige Ellerston. Paige will be leaving Pierce College to return to the East Coast, where her husband Clint will begin a teaching assignment at West Point Military Academy. Thirteen of Paiges former players were in attendance for the pre-game ceremonies – a testament to the impact she had on their lives.

Ellertson and the Raiders have one final task — taking on the top teams in the NWAACC at the Conference Championships, November 19-21, at Mt. Hood Community College. The team has their sites set on bringing home a trophy, as the final chapter of Coach Ellertsons tenure at Pierce comes to a close.

Raiders Volleyball sweep Player of the Week awards

Duncan Stevenson — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:43:34 +0000

Week 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 their outstanding play this season.

Raiders Soccer going back to Playoffs

Duncan Stevenson — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:35:50 +0000

The 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 in the Southern Division. The Raiders can still catch Clark for second place, but must win their remaining 2 games against Southwest Oregon and Chemeketa, while Clark must lose all 3 of their contests. Coach Bill Pearsons all freshmen team has made quite an impression on the rest of the NWAACC this season, and look to turn a few heads in the NWAACC playoffs.

Raiders Soccer ranked #7 in latest NWAACC poll

Duncan Stevenson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:51:34 +0000

The 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 NWAACC have earned the all-freshmen squad a great deal of respect across the conference. The Raiders look to turn their new status into a solid showing in the conference playoffs in November.

Raiders Soccer tops Clark

Duncan Stevenson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:41:44 +0000

The 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 minute. The Raiders solid defense held up for the remainder of the contest, improving the Raiders league mark to 5-1-2 (5-2-3 overall).

The Raiders host South Puget Sound this Wednesday at 4 pm, at Heritage Recreation Center. The top-ranked Chemeketa Storm come to town on Saturday, game time at 2 pm.

Jeffers named Top Setter in the West!

Duncan Stevenson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:04:36 +0000

Kylie 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 sophomore from Puyallup High School has her teams sites set on a return trip to the NWAACC play-offs in November.

Raiders take Second at West Region Crossover

Duncan Stevenson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:49:20 +0000

The 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 - again coming up against the Titans. The Titans prevailed, taking home First Place, with the Raiders capturing Second. Raiders Kylie Jeffers, Kristen Iverson, Alex Brasseaux, and Brittney Jansen were selected to the All Tournament Team.

Raiders remain tied atop West

Duncan Stevenson — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:43:36 +0000

The 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 Iverson, and Brianna Breland, led a balanced Raider attack.
The Raiders open the second half of league at home on Wednesday, hosting Centralia at 7:00 pm.

Olivas Named NWAACC Defensive Player of the Week

Duncan Stevenson — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:40:02 +0000

Freshman 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 efficiency, 3.16 digs per set, and a serve/receive efficiency of 2.4. The Raiders are currently tied for first place in the Western Division, and will rely on the consistent play of Olivas to continue their success and a earn a return trip to the NWAACC Championships in November.

Raiders Soccer #8 in Coaches Poll

Duncan Stevenson — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:05:21 +0000

Riding 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 top eight.

Volleyballs Iverson earns Player of the Week

Duncan Stevenson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:46:52 +0000

Sophomore 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 team leaders in nearly every statistical category.

Raiders Volleyball Wins Big

Duncan Stevenson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:41:06 +0000

The 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, taking game 2, 25-23, and game 3 (and the match) 25-21. The win improves the Raiders early season record to 2-0 in the West, tied for first place.
The Raiders had a strong team effort in the win, led by Kristen Iverson and Brittney Jansen with 8 kills each, and Kylie Jeffers 25 assists. Jeffers and Nissa McCormack each 3 serves for aces. Iverson and Brianna Breland each 2 solo blocks
The Raiders host cross town rival and #1 ranked Tacoma CC on Wednesday night, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Young Raiders off to Fast Start

Duncan Stevenson — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:32:33 +0000

The 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 24th minute, and goalies Paul Root and Nick Creveling combined for the shutout. The win improves the Raiders league record to 3-0-1, good for 10 points and second place in the Southern Division standings, two points behind Clark College.
The Raiders are on the road for the next two matches. They will play South Puget Sound CC this Wednesday at 5:00 pm, and Whatcom CC on Saturday (10/3) at 2:00 pm. The Raiders return home on Saturday, 10/10, when they host Everett CC at 2:00 pm, at Heritage Recreation Center.

Nadeau named head man for Pierce College Baseball

Duncan Stevenson — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:23:58 +0000

Mike 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 years, Nadeau has been the head coach of The Buzz, a very successful summer select program located in Federal Way. Nadeau is also the founder and president of Nadeau Sports Training.
A native of Oregon, Nadeau attended George Fox University, earning his Bachelors degree in History in 1994. Nadeau played at George Fox, under former head coach Pat Casey. In his senior year, Nadeau was named the National NAIA Division II Player of the Year (1994). Following graduation, he was selected as a 17th round draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles, and played for six years in the minor leagues.
“Mike is a great addition to the Raider coaching staff. He brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to our program, and will help continue the positive growth the program has seen the past few years,” said Duncan Stevenson, Pierce College Athletic Director.

Jones steps down from Raider Baseball program

Duncan Stevenson — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:55:38 +0000

Following 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). The highlight of Jones tenure with the Raiders was the team’s 2008 NWAACC Championship Tournament appearance, the first by a Raider team since the 1982 season (under Coach Karl Benson). The Raiders earned the trip to the NWAACCs by taking an amazing 2 of 3 playoff series against crosstown rival Tacoma CC. The 2009 Raiders finished 11-14, just missing the playoffs. In his three years, Jones has helped 16 Raiders move on to play at the 4-year level.
The search is currently underway for a replacement for Jones for the 2009-2010 season. The Raiders look to return 24 freshmen from the 2009 campaign.

Raiders gear up for Fall Baseball

Duncan Stevenson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:28:13 +0000

The 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 Health Education Center, at the Fort Steilacoom campus. All returning players, recruits and prospective team members should plan to attend this meeting.

1. First day of Fall Ball practice is Tuesday, September 15, 2009.
2. Practice starts promptly at 3:00 p.m.
3. Location for practice on the 15th is at Mt. Tahoma High School (the main baseball field at the west end of campus).
4. There is a $40 player fee to participate in the Fall Ball program. Players receive a t-shirt and hat. The $40 player fee must be paid prior to the first day of Fall practice, and can be paid at the Raider Athletics office, at the Fort Steilacoom campus (room H308 in the Health Education Center).
5. All students turning out for the Fall Ball program must provide a current physical and medical history form, and the physical must have been completed after July 1, 2009. This must be turned into the Raider Athletics office prior to the first day of Fall practice. A copy of the form can be obtained at:
www.pierce.ctc.edu/athletics/forms
6. All students turning out for the Fall Ball program must be enrolled in at least 12 credits Fall Quarter. If you are a transfer student from another college, please contact the Athletics office to discuss your eligibility status.
7. Fall Quarter begins September 23.

All interested players must contact the Raider Athletic Department prior to the first day of Fall practice.
See you on the 9th!

Raider Baseballers earn individual honors

Duncan Stevenson — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:08:20 +0000

The 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 was selected to the Western Region First Team All-Stars. Buckles played a solid 3B for the Raiders and led the team in hitting (.396), hit 3 home runs, and drove in 19 runs on the season. Sophomore pitching standout Corey Ventura was selected as a Western Region Second Team All-Star, as were freshmen outfielders Dustin Markholt and Alex Rose. Ventura led the Raiders staff in innings pitched (47), earned run average (1.79), and strikeouts (36). Markholt hit .291 on the season and consistently came up with key hits in tough situations. Rose led the Raiders with 29 RBIs and 13 doubles in 120 at-bats, while hitting a solid .325.
Freshman first baseman Derek Kaaiwela earned Gold Glove honors as the best first-sacker in the West. Kaaiwela finished second on the team with a .389 average, hit 3 homeruns, 10 doubles and drove in 19 runs. He led the Raiders with a .593 slugging percentage.

Raiders Softball sweeps Spring Awards

Duncan Stevenson — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:45:29 +0000

Hot 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 every offensive category for the Raiders in 2009. The award for the third baseman/pitcher marks the fourth straight year that a Raider has been recognized as the MVP in the West. Sophomore Kimmie Cable received the regions Most Valuable Pitcher award for the second straight year. In addition to going 8-6 from the circle this season, Cable was a potent factor in the Raider offense hitting .430.
Raiders selected to the Wests First Team All-Stars were sophomore Keilani Cruz (SS), and freshmen Lauren Kolanko (P) and Angilia Smith (C/SS). Cruz missed the final two weeks of the season due to injury, but finished with a .434 average and 10 stolen bases. Kolanko led the Raider pitching staff in innings pitched (105), victories (10), and strikeouts (51), while compiling a 3.07 ERA. Smith spent most of her time behind the plate, but made the switch to shortstop following the injury to Cruz. Smith was the Raiders second leading hitter, with a.522 average, tied for the team lead in home runs (5), and led the team with 44 RBIs and 26 doubles. Smith struck out only once in 134 at bats.
Second Team All-Star award recipients included freshman Kimber Rhodes, and sophomores Ashley Sonneman and Krista Zappone. Rhodes spent most of the season in the outfield, filled in a bit at first base, and hit .398 on the season. Sonneman (OF/2B) hit .367 with 7 stolen bases. Zappone (2B/C) hit .407 with 29 RBIs.

Purugganan to lead Pierce College Women's Basketball

Duncan Stevenson — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:30:28 +0000

Brian 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. The Falcons were the Narrows Bridge Division Champions in 2007-08, and Purugganan was selected as the Narrows League Coach of the Year in 2004.
Prior to his time at Foss, Purugganan was the head coach at Clover Park High School for five years (1995-2000), and at Christian Faith High School for five years (1990-1995).
Purugganan has coached with a number of AAU teams in Seattle and Tacoma, has run clinics for the Boys & Girls Club in Tacoma, and has run team camps for high school girls varsity programs. His teams have attended the NBC Camps for sixteen of the past nineteen years.
Coach Purugganan is excited about the opportunity to coach at the college level. “I consider it an honor and a privilege to be working at a level where I can be part of molding and shaping young women and preparing them for the future. I look forward to the challenge of building a winning tradition with the Raiders basketball program.”
A Tacoma area resident for the past 27 years, Purugganan was born in California, attended high school in Alaska, and went to college in Hawaii. He attended Hawaii Community College-Hilo for one year, and was a member of the state title team. Purugganan then transferred to Hawaii Pacific College, where he played basketball for three years, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science in 1982.
“We feel very fortunate to have someone of Brians caliber and experience join our staff, and are looking forward to getting the Raiders Womens Basketball program back on the map in the NWAACC,” said Duncan Stevenson, Pierce College Athletic Director. “Brian will bring a new energy, a positive attitude, and a desire to succeed to the program.”

Raiders Soccer to hold Youth Soccer Academy

Duncan Stevenson — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:39:29 +0000

Pierce 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 Raiders men's soccer team will be on hand for a fun, but challenging month of soccer. Coach Pearson has 14 years of experience at the youth level and holds a USSF "B" National License. His focus for this academy will be player development. For more information and to register, go to our Camps page: www.pierce.ctc.edu/athletics/camps

Pierce College to host NWAACC Basketball All-Stars

Duncan Stevenson — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:05:59 +0000

Pierce 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 15, at the Health Education Center on the campus of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA.
Game times are scheduled as follows:
11:00 a.m. – North Women vs South Women
12:30 p.m. – East Women vs West Women
2:00 p.m. – North Men vs South Men
3:30 p.m. – East Men vs West Men

Ticket prices for the event are; $5 for adults, and $3 for students, seniors, and military. Children under 12 are free.
Concessions will be available.

This is your last chance to see the top sophomores in the Pacific Northwest, before they move on to new careers at a 4-year college or university next year. Come on out and support NWAACC Basketball.

ISPN Sports Show Coverage for NWAACC Baseball

Web Manager — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:50:01 +0000

Hey 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 & On Demand!

Raiders Basketball vs Clark – re-scheduled for January 12

Duncan Stevenson — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:27:12 +0000

The 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 campus.
Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students/seniors/military. Children under 12 and Pierce Students with ID are FREE.

Raiders Basketball, Jan 7th — Cancelled

Duncan Stevenson — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:23:33 +0000

Due 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

Duncan Stevenson — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:55:18 +0000

Day 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 for the Titans with 13 points. In the other loser-out game, the host Raiders beat Grays Harbor, 66-35. Chayniece Johnson led a balanced Raiders effort with 18 points, followed by Brittany Sebastian with 11 points and 6 steals.
In the winners bracket, Skagit Valley beat up on Shoreline, taking a 66-41 victory. Balanced scoring was the answer for the Cardinals, as Brittany Janz and Keri Arendse each had 12. The Dolphins Kierra Harrison had a game-high 17 points, followed by Phelisa Reynolds with 12. In the final game of the day, Peninsula defeated Olympic 62-49. Sam Flett had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Pirates, as teammate Brittany Bridges had 13 points and 15 rebounds. The Rangers were led by Shayvonne Barretts 21 points and Colby Thatchers tournament high 17 rebounds.
Sundays schedule of games are as follows: Big Bend and Pierce (11 am), Shoreline and Olympic (1 pm), and Skagit Valley and Peninsula will play for the tournament championship at 3 pm.

Raiders Invitational Opening Day results

Duncan Stevenson — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:39:27 +0000

The 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 20 points, and Kalasa Taumaletias 13 points and 9 steals. In game 2, Skagit Valley edged out Big Bend by 2, 56-54. Lero Arendse led the way for the Cardinals with 14, followed by Brittany Janzs 10. The Vikings Angela Fales and Sarah Smith each tossed in 11. In the third game of the day, the Olympic Rangers beat the Grays Harbor Chokers, 59-49. Colby Thatcher led the way for the Rangers with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Megan Morris chipped in 14 for Olympic. The short-handed Chokers, with only 6 players, were led by Brittany McKinneys 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 steals. In the nightcap game, Peninsula defeated the hosts from Pierce. The Pirates were led by Britney Yamane with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Sam Flett supported Yamanes effort with 11 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 7 steals. The Raiders were led by Kaylah Scotts 15 points, and Chayniece Johnsons 12.
Game times and match ups for day 2 of the tournament are; Tacoma and Big Bend at 1 pm, Grays Harbor and Pierce at 3 pm, Shoreline and Skagit Valley at 5 pm, and, Olympic and Peninsula at 7 pm.
Game times on Sunday are 11 am, 1 pm, and the championship game at 3 pm.

Raiders host 5th Annual Thanksgiving Tournament

Duncan Stevenson — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:57:53 +0000

Pierce 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), Columbia Basin and Whatcom (6 pm), and Linn-Benton and the host Raiders (8 pm). Game times for Saturday are at 1, 3, 5, and 7 pm. Sundays action starts at 11 am, with the 3rd place game starting at 1 pm, and the championship game at 3 pm. Results from each days games will be reported here, and will also be available on the NWAACC website, www.nwaacc.org
Come on out to the HEC for a weekend full of great college basketball. Admission is $6 per day for adults, and $3 for seniors/military/and students. Pierce College students are free. A $14 tournament pass will get you in for all three days.

Welcome Freshmen! (2008-09)

Web Manager — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:44:45 +0000

Welcome 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 Burks is a 5′-8″ 135 lbs hard throwing right handed pitcher/Utility player with great foot speed and overall athleticism. Ashley was a 3 years starter 1 time 1st Team All Area Pitcher, 1 time second team All Area Pitcher, two time 1st Team SPSL Pitcher, one time 2nd Team All SPSL Pitcher, 3 time SPSL Leader in Strikeouts, Innings pitched and Completed Games 7th in State 2006. Three time Cultural Exchange Invitee. Ashley played club ball for Washington LadyHawks and Phoenix.

Erin Cross 5′-3″ 130 lb utility player from Wilson of Tacoma where she was a four year starter on varsity 2 year most inspirational, 1 year 2nd team all league, 2 years 1st team all league, 1 year all area outfielder,1 year honorable mention all state outfielder, 1 year 2nd team all state, varsity captain, 4 year division champs, 3 years league champs, 3rd in state, 4th in state. Attended 18A asa nationals 07 and 08 with MsStix.

Tara Dorsey is a 5′-4″ 140 pound utility player from Puyallup High School. Tara is very solid at he plate, she has two years of varsity experience. Tara played club ball for Washington Thunder.

Tia Kobayashi is a 5′-4″ 155 lbs speedy utility player from Oahu Hawaii. Tia was an honorable mention all conference performer in high school.

Lauren Kolenko is a 5′7″ 130lbs right handed pitcher with good velocity, movement and control. Lauren is from Argyle Vancouver BC. Lauren is also a speedy, strong armed outfielder. Lauren's accomplishments include 6 time game MVP, 3 time player of the game. While playing for the Poco Ravens her teams have chalked up an impressive club ball record including;1st Place -Pacific Challenge Series Tournament, 3rd Place- Tssawaseen Softball Tournament, 2006- 8th overall in Provincials,2005- 6th overall in Provincials.

Sammy Miller is a 5′-4″ 120 lbs utility player with great speed from Stadium High School in Tacoma. Sammy was a four year starter for Stadium and a two time first team all conference and honorable mention all state as in infielder. Sammy's high school team went to the 4A playoff three consecutive years, finishing as high as 4th. Sammy played club ball for Sidewinders Gold and Phoenix Gold.

Katie O'Brien is a 5′-8″ 160 lbs power hitting first basemen/outfielder/pitcher from Wilson of Tacoma. Katie has four years of varsity experience and is a two time first team all conference performer. 4 division champs, 3 league champs, 3rd in state, 4th in state. Attended 18A ASA nationals 07 and 08 with MsStix.

Kimber Rhodes I am 5′5 3/4″, 135 lbs, 2 years two years of varsity experience with Emerald Ridge High School; twice finishing second in SPSL districts. Kimber is a left handed 1st basemen/outfielder with 4 years of club ball experience. Kimber was on the honor roll every year.

Angelia Smith is a 5′-6″ 155 lb catcher from Curtis High School in University Place. Angelia is a 3 year starter on Varsity, two time 2nd team SPSL performer, Team Captain and MVP and voted best offensive player by her team. Angelia's club team has made 3 trips to ASA national tournaments.