Sad News from Clark College
2008-03-06 11:33:20

The following message was sent out from Clark College late Wednesday.

It is with great sadness that we inform the College community that Ms. Joy Varney passed away on Monday, March 3 after a short illness. Joy was a secretary in the Athletic Department and has been with the College for 6 years. Ms. Varney's husband has notified us that a private service will be held for family members only however; if you wish to send condolence cards please forward them directly to Susan Reiter at MS25. For those of you, who would like to send a contribution in Joy's name, please send it to Canterbury Crest Nursing Services, P.O. Box 19147, Portland, Oregon 97280.

We ask that you please keep Joy's family and those that worked with Joy in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Green River Wins Men's Tennis Title
2007-05-20 22:10:12

SPOKANE, WASH- Green River took home four individual/doubles titles and one team title from this weekend's NWAACC Championships held in Spokane. The team victory marks their second consectutive NWAACC Championship. The Gators had representatives in all but one championship match. Winning individual glory for the Gators was Travis Johnson who won the #2 singles utle over Spokane's Michael Shelton in three 6-3,2-6,6-1. Fellow Gator Chris Dew won the #4 singles championship beating Milad Arefi 6-,6-4. Dew teamed up with Adam Blackner to win the #1 doubles title over Spokane's Alex Hart and Shelton 6-2,2-6,7-5. Johnson and Michael Paretta won the #2 double 6-2,6-2 over Spokane.

Esteban Ferrero won the #1 singles title beating Spokane's Hart 6-3,6-3. Andrew Persen of Spokane defeated Paretta 6-0,6-0 for the #4 singles title. Shoreline's Brian Kaloper bested Arefi (GRCC) 4-6,6-1,7-6(1). Jarrod Watson won the #5 singles championship.

Spokane finished second in the tournament, eight points behind Green River. Shoreline was third. Treasure Valley and Skagit Valley were fourth and fifth respectively.

#1 Singles: Esteban Ferrero (TVCC) def Alex Hart (CCS) 6-3,6-3.
#2 Singles: Travis Johnson (GRCC) def Michael Shelon (CCS) 6-3,2-6,6-1.
#3 Singles: Chris Dew (GRCC) def Milad Arefi (SHCC) 6-0,6-4.
#4 Singles: Andrew Persen (CCS) def Michael Paretta 6-0,6-0.
#5 Singles: Jarrod Watson (CCS) def Konner Ayris (GRCC) default.
#6 Singles: Brian Kaloper (SHCC) def Milad Arefi (GRCC) 4-6,6-1,7-6(1).
#1 Doubles: Blackner/Dew (GRCC) def Hart/Shelton (CSS) 6-2,2-6,7-5.
#2 Doubles: Johnson/Parretta (GRCC) def Boyle/Persen (CCS) 6-2,6-2.
#3 Doubles: Watson/Skinner (CCS) def Ayris/Arefi (GRCC) 4-1 (retired).

Men's Coach of the Year: Wally Heidenson, Spokane.

Bellevue wins Women's Championship
2007-05-20 22:01:14

SPOKANE, WASH-The Bellevue Bulldogs continued their season long domination of the women's NWAACC Tennis Championship. Bellevue swept all individual and doubles titles en route to their third consectutive NWAACC Championship. Ciara Schultz led the way winning the #1 singles 6-7(6), 6-0,6-4 over Spokane's Heather Handwerk. Schultz teamed with Patrycja Nowak to win #1 doubles title over Skagit Valley's Kristin and Caitie Newman 4-6,6-2,6-2.

Spokane was second in the team competition followed by Skagit Valley, Treasure Valley, Green River and Shoreline.

#1 Singles: Ciara Schultz (BCC) def Heather Handwerk (CCS) 6-7(6), 6-0,6-4.
#2 Singles: Cathy Thom (BCC) def Caitie Newman (SVC) 4-6,6-0,6-4.
#3 Singles: Courtney Groszhans (BCC) def Eleni Sorenson (CCS) 6-1,1-6,6-3.
#4 Singles: Katja Kunze (BCC) def Liz Wortley (GRCC) 6-2,6-1.
#5 Singles: Eri Yoshida (BCC) def Chelsie Harwick (CCS) 6-1,6-1.
#6 Singles: Victoria Jirak (BCC) def Grace Kelly (TVCC) 6-0,6-0.
#1 Doubles: Schultz/Nowak (BCC) def Twedt/Newman (SVC) 4-6,6-2,6-2.
#2 Doubles: Thom/Groashans (BCC) def Otto/Propp (CCS) 6-0,6-2.
#3 Doubles: Yoshida/Jirak (BCC) def Hardwick/Raby (CCS) 6-4,7-5.

Women's Coach of the Year: Jason Chapman, Bellevue.

Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
2007-04-17 11:08:21

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
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

2007 HALL OF FAME TEAM INDUCTEES

BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1992-93 MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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
1996-97 & 1997-98 MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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
1987-88 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

Coaches: Steve Epperson (Head),Betsy Benson and Julie Walker (Assistants).
Athletes: Tina Barker, Julie Benson, Tina Bumgarner, Jill Fetrow, Chantell Keeley, Heather Klungel, Heidi Klungel, Linda Lorentzon, Jan Robinson, Monica Rooney.

Fall Tennis Jamboree
2006-10-24 12:37:03

On November 4, 2006, a Fall Tennis Jamboree will be held on the Indoor Courts at Nordstrom Tennis Center located on the University of Washington Campus. The Jamboree is open to all community colleges students in an effort to generate interest in the sport of tennis and encourage participation. Players will be separated into two divisions, an A Division and a B Division.

The A Division will consist of players who competed in the NWAACC last season as a 1-3 single or new players skilled enough to play in those spots.

The B Division will be players who competed in the 4-6 singles positions or new players who determines themselves into this category.

The format will consist of Pro sets (8 games) and no ad scoring. Each player will be guaranteed at least two matches.

If you are interested in registering, contact Eric Moujttahid-Webster at emouj1@aol.com by Monday, October 31st. Specify which division you are interested in competing in. A bracket will be drawn and you will be notified of your first court time. Proof of medical insurance will be required.

Accessing Old NWAACC Site
2006-10-03 12:37:36

The NWAACC has launched its new look web site for the 2006-07 season. While we continue working on adding information for the winter and spring sports programs, you can access the old web site by visiting: nwaacc.org/oldsite