April 28, 2002 @ 10:26 pm
After the rain washed out Saturday's doubleheader vs Centralia (rescheduled for April 29), Pierce took to the road for a doubleheader vs Green River College in Auburn. The Raiders played an exciting pair of NWAACC games winning the second one 4-3 in 10 innings.
The win was special considering Pierce lost the opener by the same score in 10 innings. The Raiders, hoping April showers, bring May flowers as the strech run continues. If you can not catch the Centralia game at Peterson Field on Monday, April 29, then join the Raiders for a cross town rivalry vs TCC this weekend, May 4th (Peterson Field, 1:00pm) & 5th (TCC, 1:00pm).
Pierce is now 10-15, 4-12 in conference.
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April 24, 2002 @ 8:13 pm
Pierce dropped to 9-14 overall and 3-10 in the NWAACC Western Division after a tough loss to Shoreline in Seattle. The Raiders, currently on a four game losing streak, look to snap out of it at home on Saturday vs Centralia. The game is scheduled for 1:00pm with starting pitchers Paul Richardson and Brian Benner on the mound for the doubleheader.
"Our kids now know what it takes to win, but we are slowly understanding how to transform that thought from conception to reality. It will come in time," said First Year Head Coach Brett Muche.
The Raiders are battling to make the NWAACC post-season after the top two teams in each league make the play-offs. The Raiders also play Sunday, the 28th at 1:00pm vs Green River College in Auburn in a doubleheader.
In addition, the following schedule changes have been made. May 1st will host the Gray's Harbor College Doubleheader at Olympic Stadium that was previously rained out. The Gray's Harbor game on May 11th will now be played at Pierce College's Peterson Field.
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April 16, 2002 @ 1:30 pm
Coach Fia Faatoafe announced his new women's volleyball assistant coach at Pierce College. "We are excited about Lorile Cook, our new assistant coach. She will bring a great volleyball background to our program", said Coach Fia.
Loreli Cook, a recent graduate of Central Washington University with a B.S. in Exercise Science, is pursuing a degree in physical therapy. Cook replaces, Nathalie Zukowski who resigned to become a high school volleyball coach. Cook quoted, " Volleyball has been a part of my life for nine years now. I have coached or assisted three club volleyball teams for the past five years and played on a variety of club teams and two years playing at TCC. This will be my first year at Pierce and I am looking forward to working with Coach Fia and the student-athletes. My background in exercise science will contribute to the teams overall strength and conditioning programs."
The 2002-2003 signees and schedule will be released soon.
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April 15, 2002 @ 5:25 pm
After four years as the women's assistant coach here at Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom, Raider Athletic Director, Duncan Stevenson announced Tim Quiroz's elevation to Head Coach. "The loyalty and hard work that Tim has set forth to the program allows him this opportunity to lead with the title of Head Coach. We are all excited to support Tim and the program as we embark on a new era, " added Stevenson.
Tim, a resident of Tacoma, works for McChord Air Force base as a civilian working as an avionics mechanic. A known AAU coach in the northwest, Quiroz graduated college from Lakeland High School, Idaho and attended Pierce College. Quiroz, has spent countless hours working with ladies all over Washington developing their skills and academics.
"I am looking forward to changing the Pierce Basketball's women's program to become a place that ladies from all over the state will want to come and learn the game and have a positive life experience, " said newly appointed Quiroz. Tim takes over for Neil Quarles who resigned after four seasons with an 18-87 record. Coach Quiroz has not yet named his assistant coach or the members of the 2002-2003 team.
The Raiders plan to return their five freshmen from last year's team. For more information on the women's basketball team, please call Raider Athletics at (253) 964-6614.
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April 15, 2002 @ 2:08 pm
A rain filled weekend washed away a home double header with Gray's Harbor College and one of the games vs TCC. The other TCC game will be made up on Tuesday at 3:30pm at TCC.
Paul Richardson continued to improve his pitching performance this season with another outstanding effort against TCC on Saturday. Richardson kept the Raiders in the game with a combination of well located fastballs and off-speed pitches. Unfortunately, the Raider offense was unable to provide Richardson with a run despite having plenty of opportunities to deliver. Pierce lost 3-0.
After the game Coach Brett Muche stated, "This team is coming together and developing strong character. I am proud of their comment and every day advancements within the game. They know if they produce and play the game like they can, then winning will take care of itself".
The next scheduled is against Lower Columbia this weekend. For more information on make-up dates, call raider Athletics (253) 964-6614.
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April 12, 2002 @ 10:44 am
On a cold rainy night in Bremerton, the Olympic pitcher threw only 42 pitches going into the 6th inning holding the Raiders to only 2 hits. Starter Kyle Nelson had a quick productive 3 innings. Raider middle relief struggled, Benner walked the bases loaded and all 3 of his runs scored.
Rodriguez balked in a run. Pitching struggled and the defense had some errors at bad times that lead to a few unearned runs. Showed signs of a small comeback at the end of the game with freshman Jeff Shea doing some clutch hitting. The Raiders fall to 3-5 and 8-8 overall.
The next game is at Tacoma College in a doubleheader, Saturday, April 6th at 1:00pm at TCC in a big weekend showdown in the NWAACC Western Division.
The Raiders return home on Sunday, April 7, 2002 at 1:00 pm vs Gray's Harbor College in a double header at Peterson Field.
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