Tennis News
Joan Armstrong passes away Legendary coach Joan Armstrong who fostered excellence and character in thousands of young athletes at Skagit Valley College and other area schools died Aug. 5, 2008. She was 71. Joan was inducted into the NWAACC Hall of Fame in 2001. She was a physical education teacher, coach and NWAACC commissioner at Skagit Valley where she served for 37 years. Current Skagit Valley Athletic Director Gary Knutzen said Armstrong "has been referred to by many as the founder of community college athletics in Washington." Recently, the tennis courts at Skagit Valley were named in honor of her dedicated service to the school. A vigil, and mass in Joan's name will be held on Friday, Aug. 8th at 9pm (vigil) and Saturday, Aug 9th (mass) at 10 a.m. Both ceremonies will take place at Sacred Heart Church in Bellingham. Read about Joan Armstrong on goskagit.com
You may share your thoughts and memories of Joan in the online memorial guest book at www.molesfuneral homes.com.
2008-08-08 10:46:37
NWAACC Summer In-Service set for August Vancouver, WA - The Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges will be hosting an in-service for administrators and coaches at the beginning of August in Olympia, WA. The in-service will include a speech by Pacific Lutheran University's head men's basketball coach Steve Dickerson. Meeting presentations will include All coaches and administrator are encouraged to attend. For more information about the event and how to register, download the brochure.
2008-06-26 12:38:16
Spokane men and Bellevue women claim 2008 tennis titles Spokane, Wash - The Spokane Sasquatch men edged the Green River Gators by a mere ten points to claim the 2008 NWAACC Men's Tennis Championship title. Wally Heidenson of Spokane was named the men's Coach of the Year and Jason Chapman of Bellevue was named women's Coach of the Year. Men's Team Results Men's Singles (top six) #2 Travis Johnson, Green River def. Doug Truitt, Spokane 6-1, 6-3 #3 Mike McIntosh, Spokane def. Conner Ayris, Green River 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 #4 Bernardo Nogales, Green River def. Andrew Persen, Spokane 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 #5 James Ravotti, Green River def. Stephen Gant, Spokane 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 #6 Cameron Rassmussen, Spokane def. Angelito Daquiz, Green River 6-1, 6-3 Men's Doubles (top three) #2 Mike Shelton & Andrew Persen, Spokane def. Conner Ayris & Bernardo Nogales, Green River 6-1, 6-2 #3 Cameron Rassmussen & Stphen Gant, Spokane def. Angelito Daquiz & Brook Fitzsimmons, Green River 6-3, 6-1 Women's Team Results Women's Singles (top six) #2 Courtney Groszhans, Bellevue def. Kelsey Richardson, Green River 6-7 (7-9), 6-1, 6-4 #3 Azusa Takahashi, Skagit Valley def. Heather Steigelmeyer, Spokane 6-0, 6-1 #4 Ribeka Hirokawa, Green River def. Hanna Jordt, Bellevue 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 #5 Rika Matsumoto, Bellevue def. Starla Seal, Skagit Valley 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 #6 Lauren Heino, Bellevue def. Holly Olson, Skagit Valley 6-1, 6-0 Women's Doubles (top three) #2 Ribeka Hirokawa & Yuki Nakamura, Green River def. Caitie Newman & Azusa Takahashi, Skagit Valley 6-1, 6-4 #3 Missi Parr & Holly Olson, Skagit Valley def. Rika Matsumoto & Lauren Heino, Bellevue 6-4, 7-5
2008-05-18 23:28:01
The Ladies title wasn't quite as close as the three-time defending champion Bellevue Bulldogs out-distanced runner-up Skagit Valley Cardinals by 33 points to claim their fourth consecutive NWAACC title.
Spokane 136pts, Green River 126pts, Shoreline 44pts, Skagit Valley 31pts, Treasure Valley 24pts
Champion Mike Shelton, Spokane def. William Herbert, Green River 7-5, 6-4
Champions Doug Truitt & Mike McIntosh, Spokane def. William Herbert & Travis Johnson, Green River 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Bellevue 120pts, Skagit Valley 87pts, Green River 78pts, Shoreline 48pts, Spokane 25pts, Treasure Valley - Inc.
Champion Yuki Nakamura, Green River def. Ciara Schultz, Bellevue 6-2, 6-1
Champions Kari Fiske & Betty Wang def. Ciara Schultz & Courtney Groszhans, Bellevue 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
Green River Wins Men's Tennis Title 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. Men's Coach of the Year: Wally Heidenson, Spokane.
2007-05-20 22:10:12
#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).
Bellevue wins Women's Championship 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. Women's Coach of the Year: Jason Chapman, Bellevue.
2007-05-20 22:01:14
#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.
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.
Fall Tennis Jamboree 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.
2006-10-24 12:37:03
Accessing Old NWAACC Site 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
2006-10-03 12:37:36
