Guard Lia Kioa led the Cougars in scoring with 21. She went shot 50 percent from the field and went 10-for-15 from the free throw line. She also posted six assists and stole the ball twice.
Guard Jontea Byrd also had a big night. Her six field goals and seven free throws put up 19 points for the Cougars. She also had nine rebounds and an assist.
The men’s team had their work cut out for them Wednesday. After springing to an early lead, Eastern proved a tough nut to crack as No. 14 SMCC had to fight tooth and nail for their 79-75 win.
Forward Mike Craig was the stand-out player for the Cougars, as he posted a team-leading 27 points and 20 rebounds. His five assists also helped the team, not to mention a few slam dunks that got his team – and the crowd – ready to win.
Guard Alyx Foster added 21 points to the pile and forward Sergio Gonzalez put in 16 to push the Cougars on to the win.
Both teams will take the court again Saturday when they take on Tohono O'odham Community College Jegos in Sells, AZ. The women tip-off at 5:30 p.m. and the men tip-off at 7:30 p.m.
Go Cougars!
Nov 1, 2011
Cougars Hire New Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach
South Mountain Community College announces the hiring of new Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach Scott Vaughan. Coach Vaughan brings experience as both a player and as a coach. He is a native of Westford, MA and played his high school career at Westford Academy where he was a three-year varsity starter. After high school, Coach Vaughan played one year at Fitchburg State University until injuries ended his playing career. Coach Vaughan has been coaching soccer for the better part of the past 15 years in both Massachusetts and Arizona. Coach Vaughan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Fitchburg State University.
Academic National Champions… AGAIN!
For the 3rd time in 5 years, the Cougar Volleyballers are the Academic National Champions! Even with their lowest mark in a number of years, the team had the highest grade point average in the country, a 3.58. Four of the graduating sophomores were also named Academic All Americans for achieving a 3.6 GPA or better; Brandi Rourke, Natalie Geiger, Crissy Izqueirdo, and Melissa Rankin.
Softball Championships
Our Lady Cougars finished the 2011 NJCAA Division 2 National Tournament in 4th place, out of 16 teams. The Cougars won four games and lost two. We also played the national champion, LSU-Eunice (who went 4-0 in the tournament), to their closest game by the score of 7-6. Three of our Lady Cougars were named to the All-Tournament team:
First Baseman Felicia Wilson
Third Baseman Sabeana Romero
Designated Player Jennifer Yazzie
Felicia Wilson was also named the Tournament’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player.
Thank you for all your support through this tremendous season for the Lady Cougars!!!!
South Mountain Community College announces the hiring of new Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach Scott Vaughan. Coach Vaughan brings experience as both a player and as a coach. He is a native of Westford, MA and played his high school career at Westford Academy where he was a three-year varsity starter. After high school, Coach Vaughan played one year at Fitchburg State University until injuries ended his playing career. Coach Vaughan has been coaching soccer for the better part of the past 15 years in both Massachusetts and Arizona. Coach Vaughan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Fitchburg State University.
For the 3rd time in 5 years, the Cougar Volleyballers are the Academic National Champions! Even with their lowest mark in a number of years, the team had the highest grade point average in the country, a 3.58. Four of the graduating sophomores were also named Academic All Americans for achieving a 3.6 GPA or better; Brandi Rourke, Natalie Geiger, Crissy Izqueirdo, and Melissa Rankin.