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March 18, 2008 Spring Sports Hit Ground Swinging
As the Winter quarter comes to an end, Gator sports fans turn their attention outdoors for the beginning of the the Spring sports season. Green River participates in baseball, softball, men's golf, women's golf, men's tennis and women's tennis. Baseball will look to return to the NWAACC Championships this season after a third place finish in 2007. The women's golf program returns to action in first place of the Western Division after a productive fall campaign. Men's Tennis is the two time defending NWAACC Champions and will look to but their title on the line in May.
March 6, 2008 Massington and Borjesson play in All Star Game
Green River will be represented at the 2008 NWAACC Basketball All Star Contests by Sophomores Dave Massington and Megan Borjesson. Massington was selected as a first team All-Western Region selection after leading the GRCC men's program with a 16.7 scoring average. Borjesson also led her team in scoring with an 11.5 ppg average. Both players will now weight their options as the decide where to take their athletic and academic career in the future.
Green River to Hold Dinner/Action to Support Athletics
On December 1st, GRCC will hold our first-ever Gator Athletics Holiday Auction and Dinner to celebrate Gator Athletics and raise money for athletic scholarships. Current scholarship funds only cover 70% of those who qualify. Our goal is that no Gator athlete will have to choose between paying for college and developing his or her athletic potential.
In addition to a silent and live auction, we have a friendly contest or two planned so that you and your guests will leave with lasting memories. Doors will open at 5:00 and the program will begin at 6:15. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by contacting (253) 833-9111, extension 2480, or athleticdirector@greenriver.edu.
If you cannot attend, please consider donating an item or service for the auction. It’s a terrific way to make the Gator Athletics Holiday Auction and Dinner a success!
Nov 16, 2007 NWAACC Honors Fall Athletes and Coaches
Following the success of the volleyball and soccer teams run to the NWAACC post season this fall, several individual student athletes have garnered Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges all-league recognition.
In soccer, Jaime Lee Slaten (SO, Mid), Arlana Byers (FR, Def) and Azure Bartron (FR, Mid) were all honored with selection to the All-Northern Region team. For her efforts, GRCC first year head coach Heidi Monuteaux was named as the Northern Region Coach of the Year.
Nov 5, 2007 Gator Soccer Hosts Playoff Game
For their efforts, Green River (#2 North) will play host to Clark College (#3 South) on Wednesday at Wilson Playfields. Game time is 1:00 pm. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals for a Saturday showdown with Highline (#1 West).
October 23, 2007 - Women's Golf Wins Cardinal Classic
June 4 - GRCC Names Student Athletes of 2006-07
Bryan Marquez was team captain and started at second base for the Gator baseball team which posted the third most victories (34) in school history on their way to a third place finish at the NWAACC Championship tournament. Marquez was a first team all-Western Region selection, was an NWAACC All-Academic team member, and earned all-tournament honors in his Sophomore season. He has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at New Mexico State University. He plans to pursue a degree in business administration.
June 1 - Two Gator Greats Enter NWAACC Hall of Fame
Green River coaches Steve Sauers (tennis) and Mike WIllis (women's basketball) were honored Thursday night at the NWAACC Hall of Fame ceremony with their induction at the banquet. Sauers won 35 NWAACC Championships in 35 seasons coaching both the men and the women's tennis programs. Willis coached Gator basketball from 1979-91 making seven consecutive trips to the NWAACC tournament, three trips to the title game and winning the championship in 1985 and 1987. The two coaches join Green River legends Bob Aubert, Karen Bryant, Jack Johnson and Brian Stanley who are already in the NWAACC Hall of Fame.
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In
volleyball, Sophomore setter, Rebecca Fister (pictured on right) was
voted to the First Team All-West. Tricia Mowatt (SO, OH) and Brianne
Gregory (FR, MH) both were recognized on the second team. Fister
started the entire season running the offense of the Gators and was
among the top ten setters in all of NWAACC with over 10 assists per
game.
With
their playoff destination secure, Saturday Green River needed a win
or tie against Everett CC to qualify for the #2 seed from the
Northern Region in the NWAACC soccer playoffs set to begin
Wednesday. After ninety minutes of action, the Gators tremendous
defensive effort kept the Trojans out of the goal for a team
shutout. In bittersweet fashion, the Gators were also kept out of
the goal for a final 0-0 tie. GRCC Goalkeeper Arlana Byers was
credited with the shutout.
Friday, Green River
held its annual Student Programs celebration and awards program. In
athletics, Bryan Marquez (Sumner, WA) was named the 2007 Male
Student-Athlete of the Year. Paige Gifford (Kent, WA) and Trish Mowatt
(Roy, WA) were named the 2007 Co-Female Student Athletes of the Year.
Paige Gifford finished her
golf career at Green River with a convincing birdie on the final hole on
the NWAACC Championship to secure the individual championship in 2007
following her second place finish in 2006. A two time all-NWAACC and
all-Region selection, Gifford became one of the most decorated female
athletes as she won or shared medalist honors in five tournaments
throughout her career. Trish Mowatt also shared the honor after her
dominating performance on the volleyball court where she was named the
Western Region Most Valuable Player as a Freshman. Her 4.3 kills per game
combined with a 31% kill average made her one of the most effective
players in the NWAACC and aided the Gators to a fifth place finish at the
NWAACC Championships last fall.
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