August 22, 2006 @ 9:05 am
"A step in a new direction"
The 2006 edition of Raiders Soccer promises to bring an exciting level of play to the field this season. In hopes of capturing another piece of history, the Raiders will look to make another run at the NWAACC title this year.
In fact, a new chapter in the history of Pierce College Athletics has already been made as the Men's Soccer program begins its first year as a Puyallup based program and will now train and play at the newly developed Heritage Recreation Center. The new facility will support the needs of the players as well as support the demands of a college soccer program.
Raiders Soccer will be the first college sport ever to be supported in Puyallup and with its presence promises to introduce a new base of strong community support.
The recent decision to move the program to Puyallup has brought some exciting changes. The move has captured the interest of many talented local student-athletes, and with only 7 returning sophomores there will be many new faces to keep an eye on this year.
Entering his first full season, Head Coach Dan Hicker plans to build a program that is recognized for its competitive level of play and talented pool of players. Team chemistry and a new structure look to be major focuses this season as the Raiders introduce a team that competes with a higher standard and an increased passion for the game.
Be sure to check out the new-look 2006 Raiders Men's Soccer team as they take the field in Puyallup and take a new step for the future.
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August 16, 2006 @ 7:24 am
The Raider Women's Softball team begin the 2006-07 campaign with their annual kick off team barbecue, on Sunday, September 10, at 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at the team's new home field, Cirque Park, in University Place. Coach Chris DeMiero and his staff welcome returning players and new recruits, along with family members to this great start to another playoff bound season.
For additional information, contact Assistant Coach Mark Edmonston at: medmonst@cityoftacoma.org
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August 16, 2006 @ 6:51 am
The 2006 Fall Sports season is set to start official practice beginning on Wednesday, August 23. In preparation for the first day on court, the Women's Volleyball team will have a mandatory orientation meeting for all returning players and new recruits on Monday, August 21, at 6:30 p.m., on the Fort Steilacoom campus, Cascade Building, room C405. Meet Coach Paige Ellertson, as she prepares the Raiders for a second consecutive run to the NWAACC Tournament.
The Men's Soccer team will have their mandatory orientation meeting for all interested students on Tuesday, August 22, at 6:00 p.m., on the Puyallup Campus, College Center, in Multi-Purpose Room 'B'. Head Coach Dan Hicker will give an overview of goals and expectations, as he looks to lead the Raiders to another trip to the playoffs.
For additional information about these meetings and team tryouts, contact Raider Athletics at (253) 964-6612, or at dstevenson@pierce.ctc.edu
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August 15, 2006 @ 11:32 pm
New head coach Orion Jones will hold an information meeting for all returning players and new recruits, this Sunday, August 20. The meeting will be held at the Fort Steilacoom campus, in the Cascade Building, room C320, beginning at 3:00 p.m. This will be an opportunity for all new and returning students to meet Coach Jones and find out about the coming Fall practice schedule. For more information, contact Coach Jones at (425) 444-0230, or Raider Athletics at (253) 964-6612.
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August 2, 2006 @ 3:46 pm
The contest schedules for Women's Volleyball, Men's Soccer, and Men's and Women's Basketball are now available on the team pages of the Pierce College Athletics website. The two Fall sports – Volleyball and Soccer – are both preparing for another run at the playoffs and entry into the NWAACC Championship Tournaments. The Men's Basketball team looks to rebound from last year and get back to the championship game of the NWAACC Tournament. The Women's Basketball taem is looking to end a ten-year playoff drought this season.
Whether you are a soccer, volleyball, or basketball fan, come on out and catch some great college sports action. For additional information about home contests, game sites, or ticket information, contact Raider Athletics at (253) 964-6613, or on the web: www.pierce.ctc.edu/athletics
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