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February 15, 2010 - Gator Men Win Fourth In a Row

The Green River men’s basketball team took one more step towards the post season with a fierce 52-47 victory over the visitors from Clark College. Although no players scored more than 10 points, eight Gators cracked the scoring column with Chris Plooy leading the team with nine points. A spirited defensive effort, GRCC contributed to Clark shooting just 23.5% from the field. Freshman post, Jeremy McLain had a strong performance with eight points and a game high 11 rebounds.

On Saturday, Sophomore point guard Jake Wilcox hit a game winning three point basket as time expired to defeat South Puget Sound 69-67. With 13 lead changes in the second half, the game was filled with key plays. After a Wilcox missed free throw with 32 seconds to play, SPSCC got the ball deep in the key for an easy score to take a 67-66 lead. Instead of calling time out, Coach Tim Malroy put the ball in his key playmakers hands who zig and zagged his way through traffic raised up an hit the clutch three point goal to win the ball game. Wilcox finished with a team high 21 points. Brok Pendleton added 18 and Gralin Paul contributed 14 in the GRCC effort as well.

The Gator’s earned their fourth victory in a row and combined with a Highline loss on Wednesday, Green River is now on the doorstep of qualifying for the NWAACC Championships slated for March 6-9^th.

February 11, 2010 - Men's Hoop Wins Valley Cup

Coach Tim Malroy could not have been much happier with the performance of his team on Wednesday night as the Gators posted a 74-43 victory over Valley Cup rival Highline College. Behind five players in double digit scoring, the Gators balanced offensive attack combined with a spirited defensive game plan contributed to the final outcome. Damari Lewis led all Gators with 17 points. Jake Wilcox and Brok Pendleton both scored 14, Chris Plooy added 11, and Gralin Paul came off the bench to contribute 10 as well. Green River took a commanding 39-14 lead at halftime as their defensive intensity thwarted the Thunderbirds into 19% shooting from the field.

February 1, 2010 - Top Scholar Athletes Attend Leadership Summit

On Monday over 70 students leaders participated in the first GRCC annual student leadership summit featuring renowned student trainer Del Suggs. Focusing on collaborating with other student service departments, athletics joined with student government, commencement achievement, and clubs to promote student on campus engagement. Suggs spent the afternoon sessions focusing on identifying the qualities and traits of leaders, how to market those strengths and how student leaders impact the college campus.

November 24th,2009 NWAACC Honors Gator Fall Sports

With the conclusion of the 2009 fall sports seasons, the NWAACC handed out its post season recognition at the annual championship events.

In Volleyball, Sophomore Libero, Samantha Potts (Graham, WA) earned second team all-Western Region recognition for her standout defensive performance. Ashley Parries (Auburn, WA) was named as an honorable mention honoree.

While in Soccer, Sophomores captains Carli McCrabb (Auburn, WA), BriAnn White (Kent, WA), and Erica Kobe (Bonney Lake, WA) were selected All Western Region soccer for the second year in a row. McCrabb finishes her Gator career as the second all-time leading scorer in school history. She led the team with ten goals scored this season, including four in a single contest against Olympic College.

June 8, 2009 - GRCC Honors Top Student Athletes for 08-09

At the 2009 ASGRCC end of year celebration on Friday night, Green River athletic director Bob Kickner recognized the outstanding accomplishments of the year's top scholar-athletes and coaches. Brianne Gregory (Bremerton, WA) was named the female student athlete of the year, while Cody Brooks (Lacey, WA) and Kyle Baskett (Des Moines, WA) received co-male athlete of the year awards.
Gregory (on right) was named the 2008 most valuable volleyball player in the Western Region as well as earned the NWAACC All-Academic award. She led the team in all offensive categories and aided the team to a seventh place finish at the NWAACC Championships. She finished her AA in five quarters and moved on the Central Washington University where she will continue her volleyball career.

Together Brooks and Baskett (left) led the GRCC baseball team to an overall third place finish in the NWAACC. Individually they each earned First Team All NWAACC honors, NWAACC gold glove awards, and All-Academic recognition. Baskett has plans to move to continue his career at Sacramento State University, while Brooks will attend St Martins University.

Additionally, Jodi Owen and Jake Wilcox were recognized as the male and female Jack Johnson Memorial Award winners for their contributions in the classroom and in their sport during their freshman seasons. Owen won the NWAACC singles title in ladies tennis, while Wilcox was selected to the All Western Region second team in basketball.

Jennifer von Doehren (women's golf) and Mike McDonnell (tennis) were each presented with the NWAACC Coach of the Year award for their respective sports. The NWAACC provided each winner with a watch to commemorate the accomplishment.

May 28, 2009 - Tennis and Golf Bring Home the Hardware

Men's Tennis - 2009 NWAACC Champions!!

The 2009 Green River men’s tennis team capped off their undefeated season and reclaimed the prestigious Steve Sauers trophy for winning the NWAACC Tennis Championship held in Spokane. Green River took home five of the nine championship medals on their way to 133 team points. Spokane finished second with 109.

For the women, Green River concluded the year with an impressive second place finish at the NWAACC Championships behind five time defending champion Bellevue. The Gators posted 98 points to Bellevue’s 134.
Freshman Jodi Owen (pictured on the left) was crowned as the champion in the number one singles draw to lead the Gators. Green River athletes finished second in three other events, losing all to Bellevue.

In Golf, Green River women also posted a second place finish at the Championships hosted by Walla Walla. Sophomore Jenna (Rochelle) Witmer (pictured on right) brought home the individual crown as the low female of the tournament. Down by four strokes as a team after the first day, the Gators were unable to mount a charge against eventual champion Spokane. Spokane posted a score of 472, Green River finished with a 482, Bellevue placed third with a score of 508.

For their efforts Green River coaches Mike McDonnell (tennis) and Jennifer Von Doehren (women’s golf) were selected as the NWAACC Coaches of the Year for their respective sports.

May 27, 2009 - Gator Baseball Takes Home Third at NWAACC's

The Memorial Day weekend provided the Green River baseball program with many fond moments on their way to a third place finish at the NWAACC Championships held in Longview, WA.

After a 10-6 opening round loss to eventual champion Bellevue, the Gators were determined to not be sent home early. On Friday, the Gators used a grand slam home run by Aaron Johnson to defeat Treasure Valley 5-1. Jake Shadle earned the pitching victory while Antone Saltvick received a three inning save.

Day three saw the Gators win another loser out contest in dramatic fashion when they came from behind against Skagit Valley with four runs in the eighth inning to topple the Cardinal 4-2. GRCC shortstop Cody Brooks’ two RBI single was the knockout blow. Antone Saltvick pitched his second strong contest earning the victory in relief.

Finally on Sunday the Gator momentum came to a halt against Columbia Basin. Pitcher Bryce Bowell gave a strong performance scattering CBC batters through five innings allowing Green River to take a 3-2 lead. However a two out error by GRCC in the sixth opened the flood gates that Columbia Basin was eager to rush through. Seven runs later the Gators were down 9-3 and would not recover. The team secured Green River’s third place finish for the sedond time in three seasons. Antone Saltvick and Zach Gagnon were selected to the all-tournament team for their efforts.

December 9, 2008 - Holiday Auction Receives Warm Reception

Two of Green River Community College’s most well known Major League Baseball players had their GRCC jerseys retired at the second annual GRCC holiday auction and banquet on December 6.

Former New York Met standout Doug Sisk and current Milwaukee Brewer David Riske were honored at GRCC’s the event by having their GRCC jersey retired. Riske began his Major league career with the Cleveland Indians. He has played for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and Kansas City Royals before signing with the Brewers in 2008. Riske, a right-handed relief pitcher, has a career 20-20 record.

Sisk made his major league debut with the New York Mets in 1982. He compiled a 22-20 record as a relief pitcher for the Mets and was a member of the 1986 World Series championship team that defeated the Boston Red Sox. He finished his Major League Baseball career with the Atlanta Braves in 1991.

2007 - 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.

Last updated on: 02/18/2010

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