Friday, November 22, 2013

Century College Men’s Soccer Team Ends 2013 Season on High Note

The Century College men’s soccer team ended their 2013 season on a high note. The team
advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament, held in Herkimer, New York for the first time in
program history.

Number 7 Century College faced off with an experienced, number 2 Montgomery College (MD)
team in their quarterfinal match. Montgomery College’s experience showed during the match
as they put a young Century team on their heels. Montgomery’s high powered attack was just
too much for the Century squad and they ended up winning 4-0.

The following day Century faced Camden County College (NJ). Century came out in this match and dominated. The match went to a penalty-kick shootout. Freshman Goalkeeper, Christian
Espitia, was able to make one huge save in the shootout, while Camden hit the post twice.

Freshman Defender, Ryan Flynn, eventually scored the match-winning penalty-kick, to give
Century their first victory at the tournament.

For Zach Wilmes’ efforts during the National Tournament, he was awarded by being named to
the 2013 NJCAA National All-Tournament team.

In the final polls of the 2013 NJCAA Men’s Soccer season, Century College is ranked #6 in the
nation.


Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Century College baseball players sign with NCAA DI,II Colleges

The 2013-14 Century College baseball program had 3 players sign National Letters of Intent to continue their career at NCAA Division I and II programs during the fall NCAA signing period.

Sophomores Eldon Evans (South Dakota State University), Dakota Belter (Minnesota State-Mankato), and Colton Vien (Augustana College) signed national letters of intent to continue their baseball careers and are receiving baseball scholarships.  All 3 players were major contributors to the Wood Ducks' team as they finished as NJCAA National Runner-Up in 2013.

Evans is a RHP from Montevideo HS (MN) and was 7-2 with 1.57 ERA as a freshman in 2013.  In 49 innings, Evans struck out 47 and walked only 15.

Vien was named to the NJCAA All Region Team in 2013 after finishing with a 9-3 record and a 2.43 ERA as a freshman.  He led the pitching staff with 74 innings pitched, striking out 44 and walking 20.  Vien is also from Montevideo HS (MN).

Belter was one of the nation’s top closers in 2013, leading the nation in saves with 12.  In 25 innings pitched, Belter allowed only 1 earned run (0.28 ERA) while striking out 28 and walking only 3.  Belter is from Somerset HS (WI).

“We are very excited for these players to have the opportunity to move on the next level and play for some great programs,” stated Head Coach Dwight Kotila.  “They came to Century College with the goal of moving on to a top-level university, and through their hard work, their goal was reached.  “SDSU, MN State-Mankato, and Augustana are getting some great players.”


After just 3 years of existence, the Century College baseball program has now had over 20 players continue their careers at 4-year colleges.



Pictured, Left to Right:  Colton Vien, Dakota Belter, Eldon Evans

Monday, November 4, 2013

Century Men's Soccer Team Wins NJCAA Region XIII District C Tournament!

It was a goal by Ryan Flynn in the 90th minute of the District C Championship game against Joliet JC on Saturday, Nov. 2, that is sending Century Men's Soccer team to the NJCAA National Tournament in Herkimer, NY!  Congratulations, Team!!!

Our team will take on Montgomery College (MD) at 3 pm (CST) on Thursday, Nov. 14. 

The entire Century Community is elated for the team and our coach!

GO WOOD DUCKS!!!!