Sports

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TONKAWA — The Northern Oklahoma College Women’s Soccer Team opens the 2019 season Thursday at Butler Community College at 7 p.m.

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PONCA CITY — Ponca City Public School certified employees were celebrated at the Back to School Assembly held in the concert hall.

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ENID — Scott Mansfield will replace Raydon Leaton as the head coach of the NOC Jets.

TONKAWA — Ten Ponca City and seven Shidler athletes participated at the Northern Oklahoma College Girls’ Basketball Camp held July 7-11, for girls in grades 7-12.

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ENID —  Raydon Leaton, currently serving as Head Jets Baseball Coach and business instructor at NOC Enid, has been named vice president for NOC Enid replacing Dr. Ed Vineyard. He will assume the position on Aug. 8.

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TONKAWA — A total of 25 Northern Oklahoma College Maverick athletes and the baseball and women’s soccer programs were recognized for academic achievement during the 2018-19 academic year. Mavs baseball finished fourth in overall GPA while women’s soccer finished 25th.
  “The NJCAA recognition of our student-athletes and our athletic programs is well deserved,” said NOC Athletic Director Jeremy Hise.  “First and foremost, it is a reflection of the commitment and effort of our student-athletes.  They commit to the challenging demands to be both a student and athlete. It is also a reflection on the values and culture established by all of the coaches, faculty and staff who work with our student-athletes at Northern.  These are the individuals who challenge, inspire, motivate and encourage our student-athletes during their time here.  Our student-athletes and athletic programs are fortunate to have so many people who care about the future of these young men and women that extend well beyond their playing days.”

Mavs baseball coach Ryan Bay said, “I’m very proud of my team’s academic accomplishments. They’ve embraced the term student-athlete and what it means to pursue excellence on and off the field.”

Women’s soccer coach Jade Ovendale echoed Bay’s comments.
“I am very proud of our teams GPA this academic year,” said Ovendale.  “Their dedication to their studies is a credit to them and I’m happy we received recognition for this. They have showed great commitment to their studies and it shows. Some members of our team are taking some difficult classes and are maintaining strong GPA’s.”
The following Mavs are listed on the first three NJCAA Academic All-American Teams:

First Team (4.00 GPA) – Tahanee Bennell (women’s basketball), Chase Bridges (baseball), Bryan Burgos (baseball), Cale Francis (baseball), Seth Martin (baseball), Alex Moore (baseball), Luke Quick (baseball).
Second Team (3.80 – 3.99 GPA) – Collin Armstrong (baseball), Britt Brown (baseball), Ashton Francis (baseball), Benjamin MacNaughton (baseball), Hannah Maples (women’s basketball), Aylin Nunez (softball), Emily Poindexter (softball), Jaime Ponce (men’s soccer).
Third Team (3.60 – 3.79 GPA) – Jenna Chassie (softball), Garrett Crone (baseball), Megan Deshazo (women’s soccer), Eric Gutierrez (baseball), Madeline Kindred (women’s soccer), Cristhofer Monje (men’s soccer), Savannah Nelson (women’s soccer), Emma Peak (women’s soccer), Allison Roberts (softball).

Student athletes from around the nation contributed to a new NJCAA record as 6,656 participants earned a spot on one of the three NJCAA All-Academic teams. This year’s record eclipsed the previous mark of 6,329 set in the 2017-18 academic year.

“Year in and year out, NJCAA student-athletes continue to set a new standard both on the field and in the classroom,” stated NJCAA President & CEO Dr. Christopher Parker. “The 2018-19 academic year was no different as student-athletes raised the bar once again to reiterate the importance of academics throughout the NJCAA. As an association, we take tremendous pride in knowing that our student-athletes put their best foot forward each day to become well-rounded members of their team, their campus, and their communities.”

By SHARON ROWEN | KAY NEWSCOW

WICHITA, Kan. — Over three dozen women from Ponca City took part in the 100th edition of the United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships held this year in Wichita, Kan. at Northrock Lanes.

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ENID — Northern Oklahoma College has hired Megan Hill to lead the Jets’ softball program in Enid.

TONKAWA — Six campers attended the Northern Oklahoma College Girls’ Basketball Camp for Grades 1-3 held at NOC, June 10-12. 

TONKAWA —  Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks softball is hosting a Skills Day Camp June 17-18 at the Mavericks Sports Complex in Tonkawa.