Wednesday, February 27
The CCC men's basketball team welcomed back point-guard Andrew Engel Wednesday night, but his services weren't enough to lift the Trojans to victory. Barton County handed the Trojans a 86-70 loss at the Community Building. Barton built a 21 halftime lead, shooting over 60 percent from the field in the first half. The Trojans narrowed the lead to 13 points several times in the second-half, but they couldn't creep any closer.
Both Everson Lacerda and Erick Peguero played tremendous for the Trojans. Lacerda had a season-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting from the floor, and also pulled down 11 rebounds. Pegeuro nearly had a triple-double, finishing with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.
Tashaun Kelly and Jordon Ottoway each added 10 points for the Trojans. Engel didn't score, attempted only 4 field goals and hobbled around on a less than 100 percent ankle, but his ball-handling enabled the Trojans to be more efficient offensively.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Lady Trojans fall to Barton 54-38
Wednesday, Feb. 27
For the first seven minutes of Wednesday's game against Barton County, the Colby Community College Lady Trojans played tough defense and managed a 10-2 lead. However, Barton County hit back-to-back three-pointers and responded with a pressure defense. Barton took the lead back and lead by a 27-17 at halftime.
The Lady Trojans continued to struggle against Barton, the #7-ranked team in the NJCAA and also the top-ranked defensive team in the conference, in the second half. The Lady Trojans limited Barton, who averages 80 points a game, to 36% shooting for the night and 58 points. But in the end, the Lady Trojans couldn't find enough offense to keep pace.
Katie Spresser led the Lady Trojans with 10 points and also had 5 rebounds. Sandra Sormaz grabbed 7 rebounds, but was constantly double-teamed by Barton and limited to just 8 shot attempts and 5 points. Nikki Welsh added 6 points and 4 rebounds.
For the first seven minutes of Wednesday's game against Barton County, the Colby Community College Lady Trojans played tough defense and managed a 10-2 lead. However, Barton County hit back-to-back three-pointers and responded with a pressure defense. Barton took the lead back and lead by a 27-17 at halftime.
The Lady Trojans continued to struggle against Barton, the #7-ranked team in the NJCAA and also the top-ranked defensive team in the conference, in the second half. The Lady Trojans limited Barton, who averages 80 points a game, to 36% shooting for the night and 58 points. But in the end, the Lady Trojans couldn't find enough offense to keep pace.
Katie Spresser led the Lady Trojans with 10 points and also had 5 rebounds. Sandra Sormaz grabbed 7 rebounds, but was constantly double-teamed by Barton and limited to just 8 shot attempts and 5 points. Nikki Welsh added 6 points and 4 rebounds.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Trojan baseball struggles against another tough Texas team
Sunday, Feb. 24
The Colby Community College Trojan baseball team's four-game Texas roadtrip ended with a doubleheader loss to Odessa Community College on Sunday. The Trojans lost by the scores of 7-3 and 12-6. Josh Edwards picked up the loss in game one, allowing 4 runs (2 earned) in 3 innings of work. Trojan catcher Eric Sim was 1-for-3 with 2 RBI for the Trojans.
Steve Blankenship couldn't end the roadtrip with a win in game two of the doubleheader, allowing five runs in 2 1/3 innings of work. Garrett Stone was 1-for-2 with a double and 3 RBI for the Trojans.
The Trojans begin conference play with a four game set on March 1-2 at Pratt Community College.
The Colby Community College Trojan baseball team's four-game Texas roadtrip ended with a doubleheader loss to Odessa Community College on Sunday. The Trojans lost by the scores of 7-3 and 12-6. Josh Edwards picked up the loss in game one, allowing 4 runs (2 earned) in 3 innings of work. Trojan catcher Eric Sim was 1-for-3 with 2 RBI for the Trojans.
Steve Blankenship couldn't end the roadtrip with a win in game two of the doubleheader, allowing five runs in 2 1/3 innings of work. Garrett Stone was 1-for-2 with a double and 3 RBI for the Trojans.
The Trojans begin conference play with a four game set on March 1-2 at Pratt Community College.
Trojan baseball drops doubleheader to Howard (Feb. 23)
The Colby Community College baseball team lost both ends of a doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 23 to Howard College of Big Spring, Texas. Howard CC, a ranked and undefeated team, defeated the Trojans 17-7 and 19-4.
The Trojans committed 8 errors in the game, which allowed six unearned runs to score. Sean Lydon picked up the loss for the Trojans. Trojans second baseman Scott Hornstra was 3-for-3 with a homerun, double, walk and 2 RBI. Dan Turre was 3-for-4 with a double and 3 RBI, while Steve Kletke also collected a three hit game, going 3-for-4 with 1 RBI.
In game two, Howards offense remained hot, pounding out 16 hits, collecting 9 walks, and scoring 19 runs in the victory. Scott Hornstra hit his second home run of the day for the Trojans. Garrett Stone also homered in the loss.
The Trojans committed 8 errors in the game, which allowed six unearned runs to score. Sean Lydon picked up the loss for the Trojans. Trojans second baseman Scott Hornstra was 3-for-3 with a homerun, double, walk and 2 RBI. Dan Turre was 3-for-4 with a double and 3 RBI, while Steve Kletke also collected a three hit game, going 3-for-4 with 1 RBI.
In game two, Howards offense remained hot, pounding out 16 hits, collecting 9 walks, and scoring 19 runs in the victory. Scott Hornstra hit his second home run of the day for the Trojans. Garrett Stone also homered in the loss.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Trojan Wrestlers finish 8th at Nationals; Hepburn 2nd & Kearn 3rd
Sunday, Feb. 24
The Colby Community College wrestling team finished 8th overall at the NJCAA Championships. The Trojans had two individual All-Americans in T.J Hepburn, who finished 2nd at 149 pounds, and Chris Kearn, who finished 3rd at 184 pounds. Every Trojan wrestler won at least one match, and several fell just short of All-American honors (7th place or better).
Here are the full results for each wrestler.
Akmal Adilov
10-7 dec. over Jon Tatro (Ridgewater); 12-6 dec. to Miles Bolin (Meramec); By fall over Ryan Lessner (Lincoln); By fall over Jared Miller (NW Oregon); and 9-0 dec. to James Airey (Middlesex)
Danny Manius
12-5 dec. over James Henderson (Mercyhurst); 8-0 dec. to Chris Notte (Nassau); By fall over Jubron Nassar (Muskegon); and 13-12 dec. to Brandon Skunk (Ridgewater).
Lyubomir Kumbarov
By fall to David Greenwald (Iowa Central); 11-2 dec. over Dale Rollett (Sprinfield); By fall over Joseph Michel (SW Oregon); and by fall to T.J. Moen (NIACC)
T.J. Hepburn
10-6 dec. over Chessjuan Monk (Highline); By fall over Andre Harrison (Nassau); 18-1 tech. fall over Dale DeBacco (Niagara); and 3-2 dec. to Albert White (NIACC).
Cole Garcia
By fall over Wade Granger (Minnesota West); 15-5 dec. to DaVaughn Perkins (NIACC); and 10-2 dec. to Mike Wiseman (Mercyhurst).
Delanno Palmore
By fall over Ted Wilzcek (Itasca); 7-4 dec. to Donald Woods (Meramec); 13-7 dec. to Josh Miller (Mercyhurst); By fall over Kris Spencer (Clackamas); and 13-5 dec. to Leon Davis (Springfield).
Scott Miller
7-0 dec. over Sean Sercu (Niagara); 21-8 dec. to Glenn Rhees (NIACC); and 16-3 dec. to Corey Greene (Northwest Wyo.).
Chris Kearn
16-0 tech. fall over Steve Catalano (Triton); 8-3 dec. over Joe Johnson (Iowa Central); 23-8 tech. fall to Deron Winn (Meramec); 12-4 dec. over Anthony Enyobi (Labette); 5-4 dec. over Joe Johnson (Iowa Central).
Final Team Standings
1. Iowa Central (138 pts)
2. St. Louis-Meramec (117.5 pts)
3. Labette (111 pts)
4. North Iowa Area CC (109 pts)
5. Nassau (88.5 pts)
6. Ellsworth (71.5 pts)
7. William Rainey Harper (64 pts)
8. COLBY (59.5 pts)
9. Clackamas (57 pts)
10. Neosho (53.5 pts)
Northwest Wyoming (53.5 pts)
The Colby Community College wrestling team finished 8th overall at the NJCAA Championships. The Trojans had two individual All-Americans in T.J Hepburn, who finished 2nd at 149 pounds, and Chris Kearn, who finished 3rd at 184 pounds. Every Trojan wrestler won at least one match, and several fell just short of All-American honors (7th place or better).
Here are the full results for each wrestler.
Akmal Adilov
10-7 dec. over Jon Tatro (Ridgewater); 12-6 dec. to Miles Bolin (Meramec); By fall over Ryan Lessner (Lincoln); By fall over Jared Miller (NW Oregon); and 9-0 dec. to James Airey (Middlesex)
Danny Manius
12-5 dec. over James Henderson (Mercyhurst); 8-0 dec. to Chris Notte (Nassau); By fall over Jubron Nassar (Muskegon); and 13-12 dec. to Brandon Skunk (Ridgewater).
Lyubomir Kumbarov
By fall to David Greenwald (Iowa Central); 11-2 dec. over Dale Rollett (Sprinfield); By fall over Joseph Michel (SW Oregon); and by fall to T.J. Moen (NIACC)
T.J. Hepburn
10-6 dec. over Chessjuan Monk (Highline); By fall over Andre Harrison (Nassau); 18-1 tech. fall over Dale DeBacco (Niagara); and 3-2 dec. to Albert White (NIACC).
Cole Garcia
By fall over Wade Granger (Minnesota West); 15-5 dec. to DaVaughn Perkins (NIACC); and 10-2 dec. to Mike Wiseman (Mercyhurst).
Delanno Palmore
By fall over Ted Wilzcek (Itasca); 7-4 dec. to Donald Woods (Meramec); 13-7 dec. to Josh Miller (Mercyhurst); By fall over Kris Spencer (Clackamas); and 13-5 dec. to Leon Davis (Springfield).
Scott Miller
7-0 dec. over Sean Sercu (Niagara); 21-8 dec. to Glenn Rhees (NIACC); and 16-3 dec. to Corey Greene (Northwest Wyo.).
Chris Kearn
16-0 tech. fall over Steve Catalano (Triton); 8-3 dec. over Joe Johnson (Iowa Central); 23-8 tech. fall to Deron Winn (Meramec); 12-4 dec. over Anthony Enyobi (Labette); 5-4 dec. over Joe Johnson (Iowa Central).
Final Team Standings
1. Iowa Central (138 pts)
2. St. Louis-Meramec (117.5 pts)
3. Labette (111 pts)
4. North Iowa Area CC (109 pts)
5. Nassau (88.5 pts)
6. Ellsworth (71.5 pts)
7. William Rainey Harper (64 pts)
8. COLBY (59.5 pts)
9. Clackamas (57 pts)
10. Neosho (53.5 pts)
Northwest Wyoming (53.5 pts)
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Trojan men overmatched against conference frontrunner
Wednesday, Feb. 20
The Colby Community College men's basketball team went into Wednesday's contest down three players and facing the No. 1 team in the Jayhawk West. Earlier in the season, with its full compliment of players, Hutch barely edged Colby 94-90.
However, this time was different. Hutch jumped out to a big lead early and cruised to a 100-58 victory over Colby (7-21, 3-11). The Trojans had two players in double-figures led by Erik Pegeuro with 16 points. Pegeuro also pulled down 6 rebounds.
Everson Lacerda had 13 points and 6 rebounds. Tashaun Kelly added 7 points and 9 assists. The Trojans struggled once again without its top two guards, committing 30 turnovers and were unable to stop one of the premiere offensive teams in the conference.
The Trojans have two remaining home games, Wednesday, Feb. 27 against Barton and Saturday, March 1 against Seward.
The Colby Community College men's basketball team went into Wednesday's contest down three players and facing the No. 1 team in the Jayhawk West. Earlier in the season, with its full compliment of players, Hutch barely edged Colby 94-90.
However, this time was different. Hutch jumped out to a big lead early and cruised to a 100-58 victory over Colby (7-21, 3-11). The Trojans had two players in double-figures led by Erik Pegeuro with 16 points. Pegeuro also pulled down 6 rebounds.
Everson Lacerda had 13 points and 6 rebounds. Tashaun Kelly added 7 points and 9 assists. The Trojans struggled once again without its top two guards, committing 30 turnovers and were unable to stop one of the premiere offensive teams in the conference.
The Trojans have two remaining home games, Wednesday, Feb. 27 against Barton and Saturday, March 1 against Seward.
Lady Trojans play Hutch tough, but fall short
Wednesday, Feb. 20
The Colby Community College Lady Trojans (11-17, 6-8) played conference opponent Hutchinson tough Wednesday night, but fell short, losing 62-50. The Lady Trojans trailed by two at halftime (31-29), and Hutchinson (21-6, 10-3) held off Colby down the stretch.
Sandra Sormaz was the only Lady Trojan in double figures with 14 points, and Lauren Fortin and Whitney Archer both added 9 points. Katie Spresser led the Lady Trojans with 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Lady Trojans have two regular season home games remaining, Wednesday, Feb. 27 against Barton County and Saturday, March 1 against Seward.
The Colby Community College Lady Trojans (11-17, 6-8) played conference opponent Hutchinson tough Wednesday night, but fell short, losing 62-50. The Lady Trojans trailed by two at halftime (31-29), and Hutchinson (21-6, 10-3) held off Colby down the stretch.
Sandra Sormaz was the only Lady Trojan in double figures with 14 points, and Lauren Fortin and Whitney Archer both added 9 points. Katie Spresser led the Lady Trojans with 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Lady Trojans have two regular season home games remaining, Wednesday, Feb. 27 against Barton County and Saturday, March 1 against Seward.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Baseball spilts four game set with Bossier Parish
by Cory Little
Littleton, Colo. sophomore
The Trojans baseball team kick-started their season this past weekend with a four game set against Bossier Parish Community College in Shreveport, Louisiana, going
2-2. The Cavaliers of Bossier Parish came into the game with an even five and five record and came out on Sunday and took the first two games.
The first game was a low-scoring affair with the Cavaliers topping the Trojans by a score of 3-1. Starter Sean Lydon gave a strong effort going 3 and 2/3 while only giving up 2 earned runs. Sophomore reliever Garret Morgan, who would prove to be a force out of the bullpen the entire weekend, came in and gave the Trojans a chance by holding Bossier Parish to zero runs the last 3 innings. The Trojans however could not quite get the sticks going against a very good Cavaliers pitching staff, as they were held to only five hits, with sophomore Kurri Darby getting Colby's only RBI.
Game 2 of the doubleheader was more of the same for the Trojans, as they were downed 4-3. BPCC pitcher Jordan LeGross turned in a dominating performance, striking out 12 Trojan batters through 7 innings. The Trojans got down 2 early but managed to scrape their way back to a 2-2 tie with two crucial sacrifice flies; one in the top of the 7th by sophomore transfer Dan Turre to get the Trojans on the board, and the another in the top of the 8th by Zach Semenza to knot the game up at 2. The Cavaliers battled back in the bottom of the ninth though and managed to scratch out a run out of two softly hit singles to win the game.
The Trojans were able to flip the script on the second day though, and went on to capture both games of the doubleheader. Colby got a great start out of freshman Josh Edwards, who went 5 innings while only giving up 2 earned runs. Edwards battled through adversity throughout the game, stranding at least one Cavalier runner on base each inning. Colby's big inning offensively came in the 6th, with Garret Stone leading off the inning with a big double to the gap. Freshman Scott Hornstra immediately drove him in with a single up the middle. The Trojans went on to win the first game by the score of 4-2.
The last game of the series proved to be the best of them all for Colby. It was a back and forth game up until the 8th inning when, with the score all knotted up at
4, the Cavaliers scored twice to go up 2 entering the top of the ninth.
Bossier Parish quickly got the first two outs but the Trojans showed tremendous heart and managed to scrape out two runs with two outs on a single by Steve Kletke. Reliever Garret Morgan proved to be huge once again for Colby, coming in and shutting down a good Bossier Parish lineup for four innings. His work gave the Trojans the chance to win the game in the 11th inning which they gladly took.
With one out Hornstra singled and Kletke singled him in with another clutch RBI. Sophmore Aaron Dunsmore, who had 4 hits in the game, cemented the lead with an RBI single to drive Kletke in. Morgan then closed the game out with a quick 3 up 3 down inning to pick up his first win of the year.
The Trojans are on the road again this coming weekend with a 2 game stand against Howard College of Big Spring, Texas and Odessa College of Odessa, Texas.
Littleton, Colo. sophomore
The Trojans baseball team kick-started their season this past weekend with a four game set against Bossier Parish Community College in Shreveport, Louisiana, going
2-2. The Cavaliers of Bossier Parish came into the game with an even five and five record and came out on Sunday and took the first two games.
The first game was a low-scoring affair with the Cavaliers topping the Trojans by a score of 3-1. Starter Sean Lydon gave a strong effort going 3 and 2/3 while only giving up 2 earned runs. Sophomore reliever Garret Morgan, who would prove to be a force out of the bullpen the entire weekend, came in and gave the Trojans a chance by holding Bossier Parish to zero runs the last 3 innings. The Trojans however could not quite get the sticks going against a very good Cavaliers pitching staff, as they were held to only five hits, with sophomore Kurri Darby getting Colby's only RBI.
Game 2 of the doubleheader was more of the same for the Trojans, as they were downed 4-3. BPCC pitcher Jordan LeGross turned in a dominating performance, striking out 12 Trojan batters through 7 innings. The Trojans got down 2 early but managed to scrape their way back to a 2-2 tie with two crucial sacrifice flies; one in the top of the 7th by sophomore transfer Dan Turre to get the Trojans on the board, and the another in the top of the 8th by Zach Semenza to knot the game up at 2. The Cavaliers battled back in the bottom of the ninth though and managed to scratch out a run out of two softly hit singles to win the game.
The Trojans were able to flip the script on the second day though, and went on to capture both games of the doubleheader. Colby got a great start out of freshman Josh Edwards, who went 5 innings while only giving up 2 earned runs. Edwards battled through adversity throughout the game, stranding at least one Cavalier runner on base each inning. Colby's big inning offensively came in the 6th, with Garret Stone leading off the inning with a big double to the gap. Freshman Scott Hornstra immediately drove him in with a single up the middle. The Trojans went on to win the first game by the score of 4-2.
The last game of the series proved to be the best of them all for Colby. It was a back and forth game up until the 8th inning when, with the score all knotted up at
4, the Cavaliers scored twice to go up 2 entering the top of the ninth.
Bossier Parish quickly got the first two outs but the Trojans showed tremendous heart and managed to scrape out two runs with two outs on a single by Steve Kletke. Reliever Garret Morgan proved to be huge once again for Colby, coming in and shutting down a good Bossier Parish lineup for four innings. His work gave the Trojans the chance to win the game in the 11th inning which they gladly took.
With one out Hornstra singled and Kletke singled him in with another clutch RBI. Sophmore Aaron Dunsmore, who had 4 hits in the game, cemented the lead with an RBI single to drive Kletke in. Morgan then closed the game out with a quick 3 up 3 down inning to pick up his first win of the year.
The Trojans are on the road again this coming weekend with a 2 game stand against Howard College of Big Spring, Texas and Odessa College of Odessa, Texas.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Trojans lose 84-58 at Cloud County
Saturday, Jan. 16
The Trojan men's basketball team's task of making the post-season conference tournament just got extremely tougher. Already down two starters, Andrew Engel and Mike Boyd, due to injury, the Trojans also lost leading rebounder and second leading scorer Koance Davis, who decided to quit.
The remaining squad played tough Saturday night, but lost 84-58 at Cloud County. Tashaun Kelly led the Trojans with 13 points and also had 9 rebounds. The ever-improving Everson Lacerda had 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Jordon Ottoway had 10 points.
The Trojans committed 26 turnovers while trying to find offensive production without their top three leading scorers. The Trojans were able to hold Cloud to 38% shooting from the field, but Cloud had 29 more shot attempts, thanks to Trojan turnovers and 21 offensive rebounds.
The Trojan men's basketball team's task of making the post-season conference tournament just got extremely tougher. Already down two starters, Andrew Engel and Mike Boyd, due to injury, the Trojans also lost leading rebounder and second leading scorer Koance Davis, who decided to quit.
The remaining squad played tough Saturday night, but lost 84-58 at Cloud County. Tashaun Kelly led the Trojans with 13 points and also had 9 rebounds. The ever-improving Everson Lacerda had 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Jordon Ottoway had 10 points.
The Trojans committed 26 turnovers while trying to find offensive production without their top three leading scorers. The Trojans were able to hold Cloud to 38% shooting from the field, but Cloud had 29 more shot attempts, thanks to Trojan turnovers and 21 offensive rebounds.
Lady Trojans lose at No. 21 Cloud County
Saturday, Jan. 16
The Colby Community College Lady Trojans lost 79-49 Saturday at No. 21-ranked Cloud County. The Lady Trojans trailed by six at halftime, but Cloud opened up the game, out-scoring the Lady Trojans 47-23 in the second half.
The Lady Trojans struggled offensivley, shooting 33 percent from the field, and made just 4-of-20 from three point range. CCC also committed 24 turnovers.
Erin Goodhue came off the bench to lead the Lady Trojans with 11 points. Goodhue was 4-of-6 from the field, and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line. Sandra Sormaz had 9 points and attempted only six shots from the field. Whitney Archer had 8 points, Samantha Ciani had 7 points and 6 rebounds, and Lauren Fortin led the Lady Trojans with 7 rebounds.
The Colby Community College Lady Trojans lost 79-49 Saturday at No. 21-ranked Cloud County. The Lady Trojans trailed by six at halftime, but Cloud opened up the game, out-scoring the Lady Trojans 47-23 in the second half.
The Lady Trojans struggled offensivley, shooting 33 percent from the field, and made just 4-of-20 from three point range. CCC also committed 24 turnovers.
Erin Goodhue came off the bench to lead the Lady Trojans with 11 points. Goodhue was 4-of-6 from the field, and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line. Sandra Sormaz had 9 points and attempted only six shots from the field. Whitney Archer had 8 points, Samantha Ciani had 7 points and 6 rebounds, and Lauren Fortin led the Lady Trojans with 7 rebounds.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Rotich continues running for Crimson Tide
Friday, February 15
Former Colby Community College cross country and track and field runner Betty Rotich made her debut for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in January. Rotich made her debut on Jan. 19 at the Clemson Invitational. Rotich, a native of Nakuru, Kenya, won the 3000 meters in a time of 10:05.69.
Rotich also also competed Feb. 9 in Lincoln, Neb., finishing fourth in the mile with a personal best time. The University of Alabama track and field team is compteting today (Feb. 15) in Fayetteville, Ark. If you wish to keep track of Rotich's progress at Alabama, their athletic site is at www.rolltide.com.
Former Colby Community College cross country and track and field runner Betty Rotich made her debut for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide in January. Rotich made her debut on Jan. 19 at the Clemson Invitational. Rotich, a native of Nakuru, Kenya, won the 3000 meters in a time of 10:05.69.
Rotich also also competed Feb. 9 in Lincoln, Neb., finishing fourth in the mile with a personal best time. The University of Alabama track and field team is compteting today (Feb. 15) in Fayetteville, Ark. If you wish to keep track of Rotich's progress at Alabama, their athletic site is at www.rolltide.com.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Lady Trojan basketball moves to 6-5 in the conference
Saturday, Feb. 9
The Colby Community College women's basketball team improved its record to 11-14 overall, 6-5 in the conference with a 72-63 victory over Dodge City Community College.
Sandra Sormaz led the Lady Trojans with 19 points, and also contributed 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Whitney Archer added 18 points and 6 rebounds. Katie Spresser had a double-double for the Trojans, finishing with 14 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Spresser also had 5 assists.
The Lady Trojans forced 21 turnovers and held a 46-39 rebound advantage. The Trojans shot just 37% from the field, but grabbed 18 offensive rebounds. CCC has five remaining games this season, three on the road and then the final two games at home. Their road contests are at Butler on Feb. 13, at Cloud on Feb. 16 and at Hutchinson on Feb. 20.
The final two regular season games are home contests against Barton on Feb. 27 and against Seward on March 2.
The Colby Community College women's basketball team improved its record to 11-14 overall, 6-5 in the conference with a 72-63 victory over Dodge City Community College.
Sandra Sormaz led the Lady Trojans with 19 points, and also contributed 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Whitney Archer added 18 points and 6 rebounds. Katie Spresser had a double-double for the Trojans, finishing with 14 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Spresser also had 5 assists.
The Lady Trojans forced 21 turnovers and held a 46-39 rebound advantage. The Trojans shot just 37% from the field, but grabbed 18 offensive rebounds. CCC has five remaining games this season, three on the road and then the final two games at home. Their road contests are at Butler on Feb. 13, at Cloud on Feb. 16 and at Hutchinson on Feb. 20.
The final two regular season games are home contests against Barton on Feb. 27 and against Seward on March 2.
Trojan wrestling qualifies eight for Nationals
Saturday, February 9th
The Colby Community College wrestling team qualified eight members for the NJCAA National Meet. The regional qualifier was held in Rock Springs, Wyo. on the campus of Western Wyoming Community College. The Trojans placed second as a team and head coach Steve Lampe was named the Western Region Coach-of-the Year.
Qualifying was Akmal Adilov (4th) at 125 pounds. Adilov lost 3-1 to Tommy Edgmon from Pratt, but rebounded to pin Donte Bulter from Neosho. Adilov was injury defaulted in the match for third and fourth, but qualified as a wildcard.
"Akmal has a half-tear in his miniscus, and we wanted to rest him," Head Coach Steve Lampe said. "Hopefully it will be fully healed by nationals. Akmal has worked very hard over the last few weeks."
Danny Manius finished 3rd at 133 pounds. Manius defeated Luis Carranza of Northwest Wyoming by 7-4 dec., lost to Western Wyoming's Nick Mamalis by fall, defeated Kyle Beebe of Pratt 9-1 and won by fall over Rory Kendall of Neosho.
Lyubomir Kumbarov finished 2nd at 141 pounds. Kumbarov defeated Jeremy Lawled of Neosho 2-1, but lost 4-2 to Derek Ward of Labette.
"Lyubo wrestled very well," Lampe said. "He was called for stalling in the match against Ward, which we felt was questionable."
T.J. Hepburn continued his impressive streak over the past few tournaments, finishing first at 149 pounds. Hepburn won by techicall fall over Eric Cress of Pratt and pinned Ty Jaquess of Neosho.
Cole Garcia finished 2nd at 157 pounds. Garica pinned Thad Zempel of Western Wyoming, but lost in the finals to Joe Cornejo of Labette by a 3-2 decision.
"Cole ran into a little bit of trouble in the finals match," Lampe said. "He struggled with bottom control, but he'll be alright. It was the first time wrestling against the Labette wrestler, but he will be fine for nationals."
Delanno Palmore qualified 2nd at 165 pounds. Palmore won by an 8-5 decision over Kenny Carney of Neosho, but lost to ranked wrestler Mickey Morgan of Labette by 8-4 decision.
Scott Miller qualified 3rd at 174 pounds. Miller was probably the story of the day for the Trojans, wrestling for the first time this season. He lost the opening match by fall to Joe Yust of Labette, but rebounded to win by fall over J. Thomas of Pratt and win 4-3 over Corey Green of Northwest Wyoming.
"(Scott) was way to exicted in his first match," Lampe said. "He started quickly, but ran out of gas and ended up being disqualified because he couldn't finish the match. After that, he settled down and wrestled better and smarter as the day went on."
The final qualifier was no surprise as Chris Kearn finished 1st at 184 pounds. Coach Lampe said Kearn started slow, but finished strong. Kearn defeated Kirk Fairley of Pratt 8-6 and defeated Anthonyt Enyobi 7-2 in the finals.
The National Tournament will be held on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23 in Rochester, Minnesota. The website for the national tournament is http://www.rochsports.org/2008njcaawrestling.php
The Colby Community College wrestling team qualified eight members for the NJCAA National Meet. The regional qualifier was held in Rock Springs, Wyo. on the campus of Western Wyoming Community College. The Trojans placed second as a team and head coach Steve Lampe was named the Western Region Coach-of-the Year.
Qualifying was Akmal Adilov (4th) at 125 pounds. Adilov lost 3-1 to Tommy Edgmon from Pratt, but rebounded to pin Donte Bulter from Neosho. Adilov was injury defaulted in the match for third and fourth, but qualified as a wildcard.
"Akmal has a half-tear in his miniscus, and we wanted to rest him," Head Coach Steve Lampe said. "Hopefully it will be fully healed by nationals. Akmal has worked very hard over the last few weeks."
Danny Manius finished 3rd at 133 pounds. Manius defeated Luis Carranza of Northwest Wyoming by 7-4 dec., lost to Western Wyoming's Nick Mamalis by fall, defeated Kyle Beebe of Pratt 9-1 and won by fall over Rory Kendall of Neosho.
Lyubomir Kumbarov finished 2nd at 141 pounds. Kumbarov defeated Jeremy Lawled of Neosho 2-1, but lost 4-2 to Derek Ward of Labette.
"Lyubo wrestled very well," Lampe said. "He was called for stalling in the match against Ward, which we felt was questionable."
T.J. Hepburn continued his impressive streak over the past few tournaments, finishing first at 149 pounds. Hepburn won by techicall fall over Eric Cress of Pratt and pinned Ty Jaquess of Neosho.
Cole Garcia finished 2nd at 157 pounds. Garica pinned Thad Zempel of Western Wyoming, but lost in the finals to Joe Cornejo of Labette by a 3-2 decision.
"Cole ran into a little bit of trouble in the finals match," Lampe said. "He struggled with bottom control, but he'll be alright. It was the first time wrestling against the Labette wrestler, but he will be fine for nationals."
Delanno Palmore qualified 2nd at 165 pounds. Palmore won by an 8-5 decision over Kenny Carney of Neosho, but lost to ranked wrestler Mickey Morgan of Labette by 8-4 decision.
Scott Miller qualified 3rd at 174 pounds. Miller was probably the story of the day for the Trojans, wrestling for the first time this season. He lost the opening match by fall to Joe Yust of Labette, but rebounded to win by fall over J. Thomas of Pratt and win 4-3 over Corey Green of Northwest Wyoming.
"(Scott) was way to exicted in his first match," Lampe said. "He started quickly, but ran out of gas and ended up being disqualified because he couldn't finish the match. After that, he settled down and wrestled better and smarter as the day went on."
The final qualifier was no surprise as Chris Kearn finished 1st at 184 pounds. Coach Lampe said Kearn started slow, but finished strong. Kearn defeated Kirk Fairley of Pratt 8-6 and defeated Anthonyt Enyobi 7-2 in the finals.
The National Tournament will be held on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23 in Rochester, Minnesota. The website for the national tournament is http://www.rochsports.org/2008njcaawrestling.php
Lady Trojan softball drops two in season opener
Lady Trojans Softball Drop Two in Season Opener
Game #1
Colby 3
Lamar 5
Losing Pitcher - Kari Panno 5H 1BB 3K 5R 1ER 6IP Leading Hitter - Courtney Duell 1-2 1RBI
Chloe Jackson 1-4 HR 1RBI Team Hits - 6
Game #2
Colby 3
Lamar 10
Losing Pitcher - Brittani Kage 7H 4BB 0K 6ER 7R 3.6IP
Ninostka Amaro 5BB
Kari Panno 3H 2K 1BB 1ER 3R 2.3IP Leading Hitter - Kat Nickel 1-3 Erin Myers 1-3 Team Hits - 4
Coach Comments: We didn't play bad considering we have been outside only a few days. We had one inning in each game that cost us. Our hitting was up and down but our defense play well. Our pitchers need to improve before our next game in three weeks. We need to attack pitches that we can drive with runners in scoring position. This gives us something to gauge ourselves on. Now we know exactly what we need to work on. Our next game is at McCook, NE February 29 2pm start time.
Game #1
Colby 3
Lamar 5
Losing Pitcher - Kari Panno 5H 1BB 3K 5R 1ER 6IP Leading Hitter - Courtney Duell 1-2 1RBI
Chloe Jackson 1-4 HR 1RBI Team Hits - 6
Game #2
Colby 3
Lamar 10
Losing Pitcher - Brittani Kage 7H 4BB 0K 6ER 7R 3.6IP
Ninostka Amaro 5BB
Kari Panno 3H 2K 1BB 1ER 3R 2.3IP Leading Hitter - Kat Nickel 1-3 Erin Myers 1-3 Team Hits - 4
Coach Comments: We didn't play bad considering we have been outside only a few days. We had one inning in each game that cost us. Our hitting was up and down but our defense play well. Our pitchers need to improve before our next game in three weeks. We need to attack pitches that we can drive with runners in scoring position. This gives us something to gauge ourselves on. Now we know exactly what we need to work on. Our next game is at McCook, NE February 29 2pm start time.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Trojan basketball defeats Pratt in overtime
Wednesday, Feb. 6
For the second time this season the Colby Trojan basketball team (7-16, 3-7) and Pratt went into overtime to decide a game. In the first game, Colby was able to steal a win on Pratt's home court. This time, Colby was able to seal a win at home in overtime.
Erick Pegeuro hit a crucial three with .45 seconds remaining, sealing a 90-84 win for the Trojans. The Trojans were tied before Pegeuro hit the three, and Mike Boyd hit two free-throws on the next Trojan possesion to ice the game. Pratt had a chance to win the game in regulation, but guard Will Collins missed an open jump shot with five seconds left.
The Trojans had six players in double-figure scoring, led by Koance Davis with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Boyd had 18 points and 5 assists, Jordan Ottoway had 15 points on 5 three-pointers, Pegeuro had 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Mikey Doll had 12 points and 5 assists, and Everson Lacerda had 11 points and 6 rebounds.
Pratt opened the game on a 12-2 run over the first three-minutes of the game, but the Trojans went on a 10-2 run over the next two minutes to tighten up the game. From that point on neither team enjoyed more than a six-point cushion.
For the second time this season the Colby Trojan basketball team (7-16, 3-7) and Pratt went into overtime to decide a game. In the first game, Colby was able to steal a win on Pratt's home court. This time, Colby was able to seal a win at home in overtime.
Erick Pegeuro hit a crucial three with .45 seconds remaining, sealing a 90-84 win for the Trojans. The Trojans were tied before Pegeuro hit the three, and Mike Boyd hit two free-throws on the next Trojan possesion to ice the game. Pratt had a chance to win the game in regulation, but guard Will Collins missed an open jump shot with five seconds left.
The Trojans had six players in double-figure scoring, led by Koance Davis with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Boyd had 18 points and 5 assists, Jordan Ottoway had 15 points on 5 three-pointers, Pegeuro had 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Mikey Doll had 12 points and 5 assists, and Everson Lacerda had 11 points and 6 rebounds.
Pratt opened the game on a 12-2 run over the first three-minutes of the game, but the Trojans went on a 10-2 run over the next two minutes to tighten up the game. From that point on neither team enjoyed more than a six-point cushion.
Lady Trojans hold on to beat Pratt at home
Wednesday, Jan. 6
The Colby Community College Lady Trojan basketball team overcame 23 turnovers to defeat Pratt Community College 59-52. The Lady Trojans struggled to find consistency on the offensive end. The game was also very physical with few fouls called. After leading 27-23 at halftime, the Lady Trojans were able to maintain that margin.
Both teams were content shooting from the outside as Colby attempted 29 three-pointers, while Pratt attempted 23. CCC also held a distinct advantage on the boards, with a 38-23 advantage.
Sandra Sormaz led the Lady Trojans with 18 points and 11 rebounds, Nikki Welsh added 12 points and 8 rebounds, and Whitney Archer had 10 points and 4 rebounds.
The Colby Community College Lady Trojan basketball team overcame 23 turnovers to defeat Pratt Community College 59-52. The Lady Trojans struggled to find consistency on the offensive end. The game was also very physical with few fouls called. After leading 27-23 at halftime, the Lady Trojans were able to maintain that margin.
Both teams were content shooting from the outside as Colby attempted 29 three-pointers, while Pratt attempted 23. CCC also held a distinct advantage on the boards, with a 38-23 advantage.
Sandra Sormaz led the Lady Trojans with 18 points and 11 rebounds, Nikki Welsh added 12 points and 8 rebounds, and Whitney Archer had 10 points and 4 rebounds.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Trojan men fall short at Garden City
Monday, Feb. 4th
The Colby Community College men's basketball team added to their list of close-call losses this season, losing 75-73 at Garden City on Saturday. It was the Trojans eighth loss this year by fewer than five points.
For just the second time in five games, the Trojans were at full strength as Koance Davis and Mike Boyd finished up serving suspensions from an earlier altercation in a game with Dodge City. The Trojans fell behind in the first half, and trailed by nine points at halftime.
Koance Davis led the Trojans with 28 points and 18 points. Mike Boyd had 15 points, Everson Lacerda had 10 points and 5 rebounds. Erick Peguero had 8 points and 10 rebounds. Andrew Engel was held in check in the game, finishing with just five field goal attempts and 3 points.
The Trojans are currently tied for last place in the West Division of the Jayhawk Conference. They are tied at 2-7 with Dodge City. Both Pratt and Bulter are one game ahead of the Trojans at 3-6. The Trojans host Pratt on Wednesday at the Community Building, a game crucial for the Trojans' chances of making the post-season conference tournament.
The Colby Community College men's basketball team added to their list of close-call losses this season, losing 75-73 at Garden City on Saturday. It was the Trojans eighth loss this year by fewer than five points.
For just the second time in five games, the Trojans were at full strength as Koance Davis and Mike Boyd finished up serving suspensions from an earlier altercation in a game with Dodge City. The Trojans fell behind in the first half, and trailed by nine points at halftime.
Koance Davis led the Trojans with 28 points and 18 points. Mike Boyd had 15 points, Everson Lacerda had 10 points and 5 rebounds. Erick Peguero had 8 points and 10 rebounds. Andrew Engel was held in check in the game, finishing with just five field goal attempts and 3 points.
The Trojans are currently tied for last place in the West Division of the Jayhawk Conference. They are tied at 2-7 with Dodge City. Both Pratt and Bulter are one game ahead of the Trojans at 3-6. The Trojans host Pratt on Wednesday at the Community Building, a game crucial for the Trojans' chances of making the post-season conference tournament.
Lady Trojans pick up road win over Garden City
Monday, Feb. 4th
After trailing by seven points at halftime, the Colby Community College Lady Trojans outscored Garden City by 20 points in the second half, finishing with a 73-60 victory Saturday at Garden City.
The victory moves the Lady Trojans record to 9-14 overall, 4-5 in the West Division of the Jayhawk Conference. The Lady Trojans had four players in double figures, led by Sandra Sormaz with 22 points. Sormaz was 8-of-17 from the field, and 4-of-9 from three-point range.
Whitney Archer had 13 points, Lauren Fortin added 12 points and Katie Spresser had 10points and 9 rebounds. Also with solid contributions were Nikki Welsh (6 points, 9 rebounds) and Samantha Ciani (6 points, 7 rebounds).The Lady Trojans outrebounded Garden City 48-28 in the game and held Garden City to 31% shooting in the second half.
The Lady Trojans currently sit fifth in the Jayhawk West standings at 4-5. Ahead of them are Cloud (8-1), Hutchinson (7-1), Barton (7-2) and Seward (7-2). Following the Trojans are Garden City (3-6), Pratt (3-6), Butler (1-8) and Dodge City (0-9).
After trailing by seven points at halftime, the Colby Community College Lady Trojans outscored Garden City by 20 points in the second half, finishing with a 73-60 victory Saturday at Garden City.
The victory moves the Lady Trojans record to 9-14 overall, 4-5 in the West Division of the Jayhawk Conference. The Lady Trojans had four players in double figures, led by Sandra Sormaz with 22 points. Sormaz was 8-of-17 from the field, and 4-of-9 from three-point range.
Whitney Archer had 13 points, Lauren Fortin added 12 points and Katie Spresser had 10points and 9 rebounds. Also with solid contributions were Nikki Welsh (6 points, 9 rebounds) and Samantha Ciani (6 points, 7 rebounds).The Lady Trojans outrebounded Garden City 48-28 in the game and held Garden City to 31% shooting in the second half.
The Lady Trojans currently sit fifth in the Jayhawk West standings at 4-5. Ahead of them are Cloud (8-1), Hutchinson (7-1), Barton (7-2) and Seward (7-2). Following the Trojans are Garden City (3-6), Pratt (3-6), Butler (1-8) and Dodge City (0-9).
Indoor Track and Field Results (Feb. 2)
Colby College Results from:
Scottie Open - 2/2/2008
Wellness Center in Highland, KS
Women 55 Meter Dash
12, Dempewolf, Carleigh, 8.23
Women 200 Meter Dash
4, Baggoo, Sherry-Ann, Colby, 28.41.
Women 500 Meter Dash
2, Baggoo, Sherry-Ann, Colby, 1:24.09.
Women 1500 Meter Run
1, Nero, Tonya, Colby, 5:03.87.
5, Clark, Nicole, Colby, 6:51.68.
Women 5000 Meter Run
2, Nero, Tonya, Colby, 19:04.27
4, Thomas, Tiffany, Colby, 22:47.16.
Women High Jump
5, Stapp, Kaitlyn, Colby, 1.45m.
Women Shot Put
3, Schulte, Angela, Colby, 10.41m.
6, Henke, Erin, Colby, 9.70m.
13, Empson, Heather, Colby, 7.59m.
Women Weight Throw
6, Henke, Erin, Colby, 11.75m.
11, Schulte, Angela, Colby, 9.56m.
14, Empson, Heather, Colby, 8.64m.
Men 55 Meter Dash
4, Zamora, John, Colby, 6.63.
18, Mwago, Wilson, Colby, 6.82.
26, Binning, Robert, Colby, 7.17.
27, Unruh, Nathan, Colby, 7.34.
Men 200 Meter Dash
3, Zamora, John, Colby, 23.67.
11, Mwago, Wilson, Colby, 25.02.
Men 400 Meter Dash
7, Ruest, David, Colby, 57.80.
Men 1000 Meter Run
7, Sporing, Darren, Colby, 2:51.55.
11, Whiteman, Anthony, Colby, 2:56.60.
12, Beck, Harley, Colby, 2:56.65.
Men 1500 Meter Run
7, Beck, Harley, Colby, 4:31.94.
9, Whiteman, Anthony, Colby, 4:34.02.
Men 5000 Meter Run
1, Nero, Sandino, Colby, 16:22.95.
8, Chavez, Juve, Colby, 18:25.08.
Men 4x400 Meter Relay
2, Colby Community College 'A' 3:43.41.
5, Colby Community College 'B' 3:56.24.
Men Distance Medley
1, Colby Community College 'A' 11:19.35.
Men Pole Vault
5, Unruh, Nathan, Colby, 3.97m.
8, Binning, Robert, Colby, 3.82m.
Men Long Jump
14, Zamora, John, Colby, 6.02m.
Men Weight Throw
3, Guel, Ivan, Colby Commun, 13.95m.
Full results at
http://www.kjccc.org/track/08/020208scottieopen.html
Scottie Open - 2/2/2008
Wellness Center in Highland, KS
Women 55 Meter Dash
12, Dempewolf, Carleigh, 8.23
Women 200 Meter Dash
4, Baggoo, Sherry-Ann, Colby, 28.41.
Women 500 Meter Dash
2, Baggoo, Sherry-Ann, Colby, 1:24.09.
Women 1500 Meter Run
1, Nero, Tonya, Colby, 5:03.87.
5, Clark, Nicole, Colby, 6:51.68.
Women 5000 Meter Run
2, Nero, Tonya, Colby, 19:04.27
4, Thomas, Tiffany, Colby, 22:47.16.
Women High Jump
5, Stapp, Kaitlyn, Colby, 1.45m.
Women Shot Put
3, Schulte, Angela, Colby, 10.41m.
6, Henke, Erin, Colby, 9.70m.
13, Empson, Heather, Colby, 7.59m.
Women Weight Throw
6, Henke, Erin, Colby, 11.75m.
11, Schulte, Angela, Colby, 9.56m.
14, Empson, Heather, Colby, 8.64m.
Men 55 Meter Dash
4, Zamora, John, Colby, 6.63.
18, Mwago, Wilson, Colby, 6.82.
26, Binning, Robert, Colby, 7.17.
27, Unruh, Nathan, Colby, 7.34.
Men 200 Meter Dash
3, Zamora, John, Colby, 23.67.
11, Mwago, Wilson, Colby, 25.02.
Men 400 Meter Dash
7, Ruest, David, Colby, 57.80.
Men 1000 Meter Run
7, Sporing, Darren, Colby, 2:51.55.
11, Whiteman, Anthony, Colby, 2:56.60.
12, Beck, Harley, Colby, 2:56.65.
Men 1500 Meter Run
7, Beck, Harley, Colby, 4:31.94.
9, Whiteman, Anthony, Colby, 4:34.02.
Men 5000 Meter Run
1, Nero, Sandino, Colby, 16:22.95.
8, Chavez, Juve, Colby, 18:25.08.
Men 4x400 Meter Relay
2, Colby Community College 'A' 3:43.41.
5, Colby Community College 'B' 3:56.24.
Men Distance Medley
1, Colby Community College 'A' 11:19.35.
Men Pole Vault
5, Unruh, Nathan, Colby, 3.97m.
8, Binning, Robert, Colby, 3.82m.
Men Long Jump
14, Zamora, John, Colby, 6.02m.
Men Weight Throw
3, Guel, Ivan, Colby Commun, 13.95m.
Full results at
http://www.kjccc.org/track/08/020208scottieopen.html
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