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Spokane Women and SW Oregon Men take 2009 Golf Championships Walla Walla, WA - The Spokane Sasquatch women and Southwestern Oregon men took home NWAACC Championship titles today at Veterans Memorial Golf Course in Walla Walla. Finishing the tournament as they did in the regular season at 1-2, Spokane cruised to a 10 stroke victory over runner-up Green River who's final scorecard read 482. Bellevue claimed the third place trophy with a final score of 508, nine strokes ahead of Skagit Valley who finished fourth. Green River sophomore Jenna Witmer was the women's individual champion with a two day score of 150. Witmer finished three strokes ahead of Spokane sophomore Katie Sorenson. Bellevue sophomore Brittany Zefkeles placed third and Spokane sophomore Chelsea Kenner placed fourth. On the men's side, day one leader Southwestern Oregon nearly lost the title to Spokane as the Sasquatch out-shot the Lakers on day two by six strokes. Both clubs finished tied at the end of round two at 559 to force a one hole sudden death playoff which Southwestern won. Walla Walla took the third place hardware with 570 followed by fourth place Bellevue with 577. SW Oregon freshman Andrew VonLossow out-shot day one co-leader Eric McCardle of Skagit Valley by four strokes to claim the men's individual championship. McCardle shared second place with Spokane freshman Sam Krause who also finished with 130. A four-way tie occurred for fourth place with SW Oregon's Jerry Morrell and a trio from Spokane - Tyler Johnson, Taylor Porter & Kyler Gable. Green River's Jennifer von Doehren was selected as the Women's Coach of the Year and Spokane's Scott Kramer was the Men's Coach of the Year. Individual results: Women - Men Team Scores INC: INC:
2009-05-18 18:30:42
SW Oregon 275 - 284, 559
Spokane 281 - 278, 559
Walla Walla 282 - 288, 570
Bellevue 285 - 292, 577
Skagit Valley 287 - 301, 588
Green River 297 - 293, 590
Olympic 300 - 296, 596
Treasure Valley 304 - 304, 608
Douglas 311 - 320, 631
Columbia Basin, Grays Harbor Spokane 233 - 239, 472
Green River 237 - 245, 482
Bellevue 250 - 258, 508
Skagit Valley 253 - 264, 517
Walla Walla 266 - 275, 541
SW Oregon 270 - 282, 552
Treasure Valley 297 - 289, 586
Centralia 306 - 291, 597
Columbia Basin, Douglas, Olympic
SW Oregon & Spokane lead men's and women's golf championships after day one Walla Walla, WA - Spokane women and Southwestern Oregon men holds leads after day one action at Veterans Memorial Golf Course in Walla Walla Sunday. On the women's side, Spokane Sasquatch, with a 233 score sheet, holds a four-stroke lead over the Green River Gators and a 17-stroke lead over third place Bellevue Bulldogs. Spokane and Green River finished the regular season at one-two in the standings while Bellevue was eighth [standings]. Sasquatch sophomore Katie Sorenson is the women's current leader with a 74. In men's action, the SW Oregon Lakers , with 275, leads Spokane by six strokes and third place Walla Walla Warriors by seven. Spokane and Walla Walla ended the season at first and second in the standings followed by Bellevue and SW Oregon [standings]. Skagit Valley freshman Eric McCardle and SW Oregon freshman Andrew VonLossow are then men's leaders with 66. Round two will take place Monday, May 18 at Veterans Memorial Golf Course. INC: INC:
2009-05-17 18:47:57
SW Oregon - 275
Spokane - 281
Walla Walla - 282
Bellevue - 285
Skagit Valley - 287
Green River - 297
Olympic - 300
Treasure Valley - 304
Douglas - 311
Columbia Basin, Grays Harbor Spokane - 233
Green River - 237
Bellevue - 250
Skagit Valley - 253
Walla Walla - 266
SW Oregon - 270
Treasure Valley - 297
Centralia - 306
Columbia Basin, Douglas, Olympic
NWAACC Golf All-League Teams announced Vancouver, WA. - The 2008-09 Golf All-League Teams have been announced by the NWAACC. Men All-League Women All-League
2009-05-05 14:34:49
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First Team
Matt Epstein, Bellevue
Kyler Gable, Spokane
Kris Jackson, Bellevue
Eric McCardle, Skagit Valley
Mike Noreen, Walla Walla
Andrew VonLossow, Southwestern Oregon
Second Team
Sam Ayotte, Southwestern Oregon
Ian Davis, Douglas
Anthony Faretta, Walla Walla
Nick Fasiano, Southwestern Oregon
Jason Molner, Spokane
Taylor Porter, Spokane
Derek Stamos, Walla Walla
First Team
Kelsey Harting, Spokane
Chelsea Kenner, Spokane
Darby Moberg, Spokane
Jenna Rochelle, Green River
Katie Sorenson, Spokane
Annie Viola, Green River
Second Team
Melissa Blamires, Southwestern Oregon
Katie Nelson, Spokane
Alyssa Osterback, Spokane
Stephanie Schoof, Bellevue
Michaela Staller, Douglas
Courtney Tappon, Green River
Spokane golf teams claim regular season titles Vancouver, WA. - Spokane men's and women's teams were crowned NWAACC regular season champions on Monday at Washington National Golf Club in Auburn, Washington. Spokane, Walla Walla and Southwestern Oregon men were in a three way tie with 26 points going into the final match, but Spokane took the maximum 10 points when they edged Bellevue by three strokes to win the match. Walla Walla took regular season runner-up with a third place finish, 12 stokes behind Bellevue. Bellevue's 9 points were enough to catapult the team into a third place regular season tie with Southwestern Oregon, who only managed a fifth place result in the match. Eric McCardle of Skagit Valley was the men's medalist with a score of 137. On the ladies' side, Spokane won the match by 7 strokes over runner-up Green River. The two squads were neck and neck going into the final match with Spokane leading the league with 32 points and Green River trailing by a only single point. The win sealed the championship for the Sasquatch as the Gators had to settle for a second place regular season finish. Skagit Valley took third at the event and finish the regular season in third with 27 points. Jenna Witmer of Green River was the women's medalist with a final score of 161. The NWAACC Golf Championships will be held on May 17-18 at Veterans Memorial Golf Course in Walla Walla, Washington [more info].
2009-05-05 12:43:17
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NWAACC Golf Championships May 17-18 The format will be a 36-hole stroke play event. The 4 lowest scores from each 18-hole round will determine the team’s score for the men and the 3 lowest per 18-hole round for the women's teams. Play begins at 7:30am both days from #1 Tee. Veterans Memorial Golf Course
2009-04-30 09:07:17
Vancouver, WA - The 2009 Men's and Women's NWAACC Golf Championships will take place at Veterans Memorial Golf Course in Walla Walla, WA on May 17-18.
201 E Rees
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-527-4507 [map]
NWAACC Golf heats up as '08-09 season winds down Southwestern Oregon, Spokane and Walla Walla are all tied with 26 points on the men’s side, while the Spokane women lead Green River by one heading into the 36 hole final at Washington National Golf Club in Auburn. Soutwestern Oregon has benefitted from Andrew VonLossow and Nick Fasiano shooting the lowest scores on the board in the past two tournaments, while Spokane will ride the momentum of its one shot team victory at the Apple Tree Tournament and its non league victory last weekend in the Bigfoot Invitational. Walla Walla has been steady all year long with Mike Noreen putting up the lowest numbers on the season. In a two team race for the women, Chelsea Kenner from Spokane has won two sudden death playoffs in league matches to put Spokane in position to win the title. However, expect Green River’s Jenna Rochelle and Annie Viola to put up a battle on their home course. Following the event, the teams will have two weeks to prepare for the NWAACC Championship tournament hosted by Walla Walla on May 17-18.
2009-04-29 08:47:49
Vancouver, WA - As the teams prepare for the fourth and final regular season match this weekend, both the men’s and women’s regular season championships will be on the line.
Spokane's Dalsanders named LPGA Western Section Coach of the Year Coach Dalsanders has been the head women's golf coach for the Community Colleges of Spokane for the last six years. Under her helm the CCS women have won four NWAACC Championships and finished second twice. Dalsanders has been named the NWAACC Coach of the Year the last five out of six years. Under Coach Dalsanders, the Community Colleges of Spokane's women's golf team has won the Eastern Region six consecutive times and have tallied a 70-2 league record.
2008-09-16 22:36:16
Spokane, WA - Christie Dalsanders, the head women's golf coach for the Community Colleges of Spokane, has been named the 2008 LPGA Western Section Coach of the Year.
Former Spokane golf standout, Azzarito joins Zags Jason is also very accomplished in the classroom as a two-time CCS Scholar Athlete of the Month and a recipient of the NWAACC Leadership Award in his sophomore season. He was also the two-time Team Medalist, two-time team MVP and the Team Captain his sophomore season. “Jason is an outstanding golfer and an even better person. We wish him the best of luck and look forward to seeing him compete at the next level,” commented CCS coach, Scott Kramer. Please click on the following link to see Gonzaga University’s story on Jason Azzarito: http://gozags.cstv.com/sports/m-golf/spec-rel/080808aaa.html
2008-08-11 12:38:07
Two-time Eastern Region All-Star and NWAACC All-Star, Jason Azzarito will be joining the Gonzaga University men’s golf team. Jason had an outstanding career as a Sasquatch, earning many top-three finishes, including a third place finish in the 2008 NWAACC Golf Championships with a two-day, four under par total of 140. He was also medalist at the 2007 Lewis-Clark State College Invitational and the Medalist at the 2008 Bigfoot Invitational. As a freshman, Azzarito was the Eastern Region Medalist by an 11-stroke margin.
Morris takes helm of Grays Harbor golf program. Grays Harbor Country Club assistant Mark Morris, 43, has been named the new men's and women's golf coach at Grays Harbor College. Morris graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1983 and played golf for the GHC Chokers for one year before turning pro. He has returned to the Country Club as the assistant and is looking forward to recruiting young golfers for the Choker teams. Men and women practice and play the same matches in community college golf. To contact Morris about the golf team, call Choker Athletics at (360) 538-4207.
2008-06-16 10:13:50
NWAACC Golf All-Region Awards 2008 Regional Teams and Individuals Women Western Region Northern Region Men Western Region Northern Region
2008-05-21 10:57:41
Eastern Region
Team Champions: Spokane
All-Eastern Region Team
Katie Sorenson-Spokane
Cecilia Garcia-Treasure Valley CC
Mandi Villanueva-CBC
Chelsea Kenner-Spokane
Team Champions: Green River CC
All-Western Region Team
Jenna Rochelle-Green River CC
Monica Brown-Tacoma CC
Jessica Marcum-Southwestern Oregon CC
Megan Manning-Green River CC
Team Champions: NA
All-Northern Region Team
Kalan Smith-Skagit Valley College
Eastern Region
Team Champions: Spokane
All-Eastern Region Team
Sam Whitaker-Walla Walla CC
Jason Azzarito-Spokane
Joe Perkins-Walla Walla CC
Jonathan Lumper-Spokane
Team Champions: Southwestern Oregon CC
All-Western Region Team
Sam Ayotte-Southwestern Oregon CC
Quin Koplitz-Tacoma CC
Brandon Solomonson-Tacoma CC
Mason LeMay-Green River CC
Team Champions: Bellevue CC
All-Northern Region Team
Richard Lee-Bellevue CC
Ian Davis-Douglas College
Mark Sexton-Skagit Valley College
Matt Strandberg-Olympic College
Columbia Basin and Walla Walla take 2008 Golf Championships [edited May 21] Tacoma's Monica Brown edged Spokane's Katie Sorenson by a single stroke for the ladies' championship. Amanda Bjork of Columbia Basin was the leader on day one, but had to settle for third place four strokes behind Brown. Walla Walla were the surprise winners of the men's title. The Warriors, 8-4 on the season, made a big turn around since May 12th when they placed fourth, 37 strokes behind SW Oregon at the Southwestern Oregon Invitational. The Warriors then capped the season by taking the final East Region Match on May 15th. Walla Walla finished a stroke ahead of second place North Champion Bellevue and four ahead of third place West Champion Southwestern Oregon to claim their third consecutive championship and fifth in the last six years. 2007 Champion Richard Lee of Bellevue again took home the hardware in 2008. Lee shot a 137 finishing two strokes ahead of the Warriors' Joseph Perkins and three ahead of Jason Azzarito of Spokane. Bellevue's Kirk Johansen was named the Men's Coach of the Year and
2008-05-19 20:40:05
Spokane, Wash - Columbia Basin took the women's title finishing seven strokes ahead of second place 2007 Champion Spokane while Green River came in at third, 14 strokes behind the Sasquatch.
Dan Clifford of Columbia Basin was awarded the Women's Coach of the Year.
Don Rasmussen Named Seattle University Head Golf Coach Courtesy: Seattle University Rasmussen has been the head golf coach at Tacoma Community College since March 2005, responsible for all aspects of both the men’s and women’s golf programs. In 2005, the women’s golf team won the NWAACC championship. From July 1994 through March 2000, he was the head golf coach at the University of Idaho, during which time he established the Vandal Junior Golf Camp for junior golfers within the local community who might not otherwise be able to afford a golf camp experience. During his time in Moscow, Idaho, Rasmussen helped make the Vandal golf programs competitive in the Big Sky and Big West conferences. "We welcome Don to the Seattle U. family. He has substantial coaching experience and contacts in the Northwest and has demonstrated an ability to build a strong program from the beginning," Athletic Director Bill Hogan said. [Note: Rassmussen will remain with Tacoma for the duration of the 2008 golf season.]
2008-03-14 11:05:32
Seattle, Wash. - The Seattle University athletic department has announced the hiring of Don Rasmussen as the school’s head golf coach, a significant step in the process of reestablishing the golf program at the university.
Spokane hires Head Men's Golf Coach The Athletic Department of CCS would like to announce the hiring of Scott Kramer as the new Head Men's Golf Coach. Kramer grew up in Odessa, Washington and attended Odessa High School. Kramer played football, golf and lettered all four years in both sports. Kramer played golf at CCS and was on the NWAACC Championship team in 2002. He transferred to Whitworth College where he continued to play golf and graduated in 2005.
2007-08-15 11:01:12
Green River's Gifford wins 2007 WSGA Women's Amateur Championship Bainbridge Island, Wash. (Wednesday, June 27)- In her first championship ever, 22-year old Paige Gifford (Green River CC) dominated a field of the finest Northwest women amateurs, winning the 2007 WSGA Women's Amateur Championship at Wing Point G&CC in Bainbridge Island. Gifford also won the 2007 NWAACC Championship at Washington National. For complete story go to www.thewsga.org
2007-06-29 15:39:14
Women's Art Fiero Award- Kate Redden VANCOUVER, WASH- Kate is a 4.0 student and a member of Southwestern Oregon's golf team. She finished 11th at this year's NWAACC Championship Tournament. Kate was a member of the All Academic Sports Team in 2007 and also a member of Phi Theta Kappa. The Art Feiro Award is given to the NWAACC Tournament’s most inspirational player. The award is named after the former Dean of Students and athletic director at Peninsula College who was the Executive Secretary of the NWAACC between 1967-75 and served on the Executive Board for 16 years ending in 1981. Art passed away one year later and this award was named in his honor. PAST FEMALE WINNERS
2007-06-07 11:10:29
1980-81 Mary Bradford, WVC
1981-82 Jamie Traynor, GRCC
1982-83 Noreen Schulz, GRCC
1983-84 Cheryl Homestead, HCC
1984-85 Kayle Krug, CCS
1985-86 Janice Aubrey, CCS
1986-87 Susan Volke, CCS
1987-88 Jan Robinson, SVC
1988-89 Jennifer Childress, WVC
1989-90 Julie Cotton, Clark
1990-91 Jennifer Oosterhof, SVC
1991-92 Sonia Schmuland, ClCC
1992-93 Melissa Allen, CenC
1993-94 Jeanne Christensen, WVC
1994-95 Cindy Anderson, SVC
& Cindy Spencer, CBC
1995-96 Jamie Good, LCC
& Gena McLain, WWCC
1996-97 Susan Reese, ChCC
1997-98 Erika Keatts, CBC
1998-99 Kelli Nemec, PiC
1999-00 Kristi Lund, Clark
2000-01 Emily Avery, WWCC
2001-02 Katya Spiecker, UCC
2002-03 Jessica Williams, WWCC
2003-04 Amanda Kamm, HCC
2004-05 Kate Burton, Clark
2005-06 Jessica Marie Fuller, CCS
2006-07 Kate Redden, SOCC
Spokane Women & Walla Walla Men Claim Golf Championships Auburn, WA. - Spokane's womens team claimed their 9th NWAACC Golf Title in the past 11 years with a 19 stroke victory over second place Skagit Valley. Green River's Paige Gifford, who has been dominating all season, was the tournament's medalist for the women with a score of 154. On the men's side, Walla Walla narrowly defeated Green River by five strokes to take the men's title. Walla Walla also won last year's championship and have four of the last five titles in their trophy case. Bellevue's Richard Lee was the men's medalist by edging out Green River's Chaz Burns for top score by a single stroke, 144-145. Women's Results Medalist : Paige Gifford - Green River - 154 Men's Results Medalist: Richard Lee - Bellevue - 144
2007-05-21 17:51:29
Champion: Spokane - 511
2nd - Skagit Valley - 530
3rd - SW Oregon - 538
2nd: Lindsay Manion - Douglas - 156
3rd Kaitlin Parker - Skagit Valley - 157
4th Amy Dalzell - Tacoma 162
Champion - Walla Walla - 603
2nd - Green River - 608
3rd - SW Oregon - 625
2nd Chaz Burns - Green River - 145
T-3rd Brian Baltzer - Skagit Valley - 147
T-3rd Tyler Dost - Green River - 147
T-3rd Adam Alldredge - Walla Walla - 147
2006-07 Golf Region Champions Vancouver, WA. - Region Champions have been determined in men's and women's golf for the 2006-07 season. In the North, Olympic's men claim the title with a 10-2 record, while Skagit Valley's women had a perfect run at 12-0. Southwestern Oregon take both the men's and women's region titles in the West. The ladies finished the season with a 19-1 record and the men with a 10-2 record. Walla Walla men swept the East Region at 12-0, while the Spokane Ladies dominated with a 11-1 record.
2007-05-15 12:34:41
GOLF: Skagit Valley and Olympic Men Battle for North Region Title With the 2006-07 golf season winding down, region champions have been identified in all but the North Region men's side. East Region - The East Region Champions are Spokane for the women and Walla Walla for the men. Walla Walla cruised through the men's schedule compiling a 12-0 record while the Spokane women nearly completed a perfect run at 5-1, losing a match to runner-up Columbia basin. West Region - Southwestern Oregon took both the women's and men's region titles with convincing play this season. The men finshed with a 10-2 season record followed by Tacoma at 7-5. Southwestern's women, at 19-1, were a single loss away from a sweep of region opponents, only losing to Green River's ladies in the fall. Green River was second at 13-4. North Region - With one North Region meet to go, Skagit Valley women's squad have rolled through the year so far and have clinched the North with a 9-0 record. The North Region men's title will be on the line this weekend as Olympic and Skagit Valley both go into the weekend with season records of 7-2. Olympic holds the advantage in the last two meets with consecutive wins over Skagit Valley, but Skagit only lost the last contest by four strokes on April 23rd.
2007-05-10 11:22:26
Hall of Fame Inductees Announced Vancouver, WASH- The 2007 NWAACC Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. The inductees will be honored at the 20th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet being held at the Bellevue Red Lion May 31st. The Hall of Fame includes athletes, coaches, teams and administrators who have enhanced and improved the quality of athletics at Northwest Community Colleges or have distinguished themselves after leaving the NWAACC. 2007 HALL OF FAME INDIVIDUAL INDUCTEES 2007 HALL OF FAME TEAM INDUCTEES BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Coaches: Ernie Woods (Head), Wil DeCuire, Bob Fronk (Assistants) Athletes: Kevin Baker, Marko Dresevic, Jason Griffith, Daniel Hallgrimson, Roger Hammond, Keith Higgins, Leon Johnson, Brett Lundeen, Ralph Metzger, Garry Muir, Mark Odsather, Willie Thomas, Roman Wickers.
HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Coaches: Joe Callero (Head), Jeff Albrecht, TJ Bohl, Brandt Borghorst, Tyler Geving, Fred Harrison, and Kurt Nelson (Assistants).
Athletes: Justin Adam, Reggie Ball, Marty Delange, Neil DeMerritt, Adam Enfield, Josh Geise, Bryan Guy, Derek Johnson, J.J. Ivy, Gabrriel Ladd, Scott Luedke, Shaun Madsen, Garrett Miller, Travis Moore, Brandon Nash, Tom Rockey, Brian Scalabrine, Kyle Templeton, Todd Watts, Quincy Wilder. SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE Coaches: Steve Epperson (Head),Betsy Benson and Julie Walker (Assistants).
2007-04-17 11:08:21
Fred Andrew, Everett/Bellevue
Leon Edmonds, Bellevue
Harold Heiner, Whatcom
Rob Kelly, NWAACC
Kenny Lyle, Bellevue
Robert Nellams, Bellevue
Steve Sauers, Green River
Phyllis Templin, Tacoma
Bill Tsoukalas, Everett
Mike Willis, Green River
1992-93 MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
1996-97 & 1997-98 MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
1987-88 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
Athletes: Tina Barker, Julie Benson, Tina Bumgarner, Jill Fetrow, Chantell Keeley, Heather Klungel, Heidi Klungel, Linda Lorentzon, Jan Robinson, Monica Rooney.
Spring Golf gets underway In the first weekend of action for NWAACC golf teams, the Spokane women and Walla Walla men had success on their first trips out. The Spokane women's golf team opened the spring season with a win over North Idaho College this past weekend. The Sasquatch were led by sophomores Sadie Green and Ashley Filliol each scoring 80. The Warrior men were second at the LCSC Invitational. Walla Walla was the runner-up to NAIA Top 15 team University of Victoria. The Warriors were led by Sam Whitaker in 3rd place.
2007-03-27 16:58:10
