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MEN’S SOCCER FALLS IN NWAC CHAMPIONSHIP NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE Booster Club News DECEMBER 2014 Talley Wins Soccer Player of the Year The Northwest Athlet- ic Conference office an- nounced that sophomore, Adam Talley (Newman Lake, WA), from North Idaho College was se- lected as the Baden Athlete of the Year for NWAC Men’s Soccer. ADAMTALLEY Talley lead NIC to a sec- ond place finish at the NWAC Soccer Champi- onships and led the league in goals scored with 20. Talley was also selected as the East Region NIC CARD-nival a HUGE success MVP, after leading the Cardinals to the East Early estimates show net proceeds from event of more than $30,000; Region title with a 17-1-2 record. all proceeds benefit scholarships and support for NIC athletic programs The NIC Booster Club and Athletics Gold Coin drawings. All proceeds from the Seidl earns NJCAA Department hosted the largest fundraiser auction benefit scholarships and support of the season for the athletics program on for the NIC athletic programs, with early All-America Honors December 10 at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, estimates of net proceeds over $30,000. Maddi Seidl, a sopho- and it was a resounding success. Attended The Raise the Paddle cause generated more setter from Castle by nearly 300 guest, the casual carnival enough in donations to allow the athletics Rock, WA, was se- atmosphere with games, heads and tails department to purchase two Game Ready lected to the NJCAA beads, silent auction, life auction, and bids ® machines- therapy equipment which All-America second for table desserts, was truly an enjoyable aids athletes in accelerated healing. team announced after evening. Our special thanks to the many donors the NJCAA national Special thanks to Columbia Bank and and attendees that helped make this eve- tournament. Seidl was iShoutOut.com for sponsoring the $1,000 ning a tremendous success. also selected 1st Team MADDISEIDL All-Region, leading the Cardinals to a 12-12 record and fourth place finish in the SWAC. Seidl was solid as a rock this year for the Cardinals. She did an excel- lent job distributing the ball as four Cardinal players averaged over 2 kills per set. She fin- ished second in the SWAC averaging 10.02 assists/set, and was third on the team in digs with 2.63 digs/set. LUNCHEON SCHEDULE: 1/13: Noon: Outback Steakhouse • 1/27: Noon: Coeur d’Alene Resort • 2/10: Noon: Outback Steakhouse BOARD OFFICERS Tradition of Excellence The holiday seasons are here and it’s a wonder- PRESIDENT ful time for all of our NIC sports fans. The NJCAA Jon Parson and National Soccer Coaches Association rank- ings are out, and as expected your Cardinal teams are well represented. The fall season ended well VICE PRESIDENT with an NWAC runner-up finish for men’s soccer Roger Stewart and a playoff berth for women’s soccer. The golf team showed that they should be a factor in the TREASURER NWAC spring season with strong performances by several individuals. Softball had a short fall sea- Mark Hampe son, but the roster is loaded with hitters. Volleyball fell short of reaching the National tournament for SECRETARY the first time in 5 years, but still managed a win- ning record with a new coach. On the winter sports Rann Haight ledger, Wrestling is proving that their national #2 ranking isn’t overstated, with only two losses in 10 AL WILLIAMS BOARD dual meets including a win at defending national MEMBERS champion Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Men’s Rounds 1-2 begin at 10:00, with the semi-finals basketball is ranked # 21, and they got a taste of at 2:00pm, and the finals at 6:00pm. Save the date NWAC competition with a dominating champion- and support your Cardinals! Robert Cliff ship performance in the Bigfoot Classic hosted by Tom Messina the Community Colleges of Spokane. Women’s CDA CROSSING basketball has proven they will be a resilient group Special thanks to the board members of the John Marcheso this season, as they have several major comeback Coeur d’Alene Crossing 2.4 mile swim for rais- Jon Berger games, and only three losses to date. It’s going to ing funds for three local organizations. The three Frank Darlington be another fun season and the best is yet to come recipients; North Idaho College Booster Club, for the winter sports! Union Gospel Mission and the Coeur d’Alene Patty Stewart Swim Team all received donations from the CDA Casey Irgens NIC TO HOST WEST DISTRICT WRESTLING TOURNEY Crossing board in December. This year the event JJ Jaeger Make sure you mark your calendar for the Wres- attracted almost 200 swimmers and generated over Al Williams (ex-officio) tling District tournament at Christianson gymnasi- $30,000 in contributions. The NIC Booster Club um on Friday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m. The West received a check for $6,000 (see picture on Page ([email protected]) District tournament is the toughest NJCAA quali- 3). We extend our sincere appreciation to NIC fying district in the nation, based upon the number Booster Club board members Robert Cliff and PHOTOGRAPHS of teams ranked in the national polls. John Marcheso for participating on both boards, Participating teams include Northwest College and making the CDA Crossing a highly successful Tom Greene and Western Wyoming from Region 9, and Clacka- event in only its third year of existence. mas CC, Highline CC, and Southwestern Oregon Next year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, CONTACT CC from Region 18. August 16, departing from Arrow Point and end- ing at the Hagadone Event Center. Check out the Patty: 208-769-3348 The all day tournament determines the wrestlers that will advance to the NJCAA national tourna- website at www.cdacrossing.com for more details. P.O. Box 492 ment in Des Moines, Iowa on February 27-28. There is plenty of time to start training! Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT The North Idaho College Booster Booster Club supports all NIC rec- our athletic Cardinal Kids outreach Club is a nonprofit organization, ognized intercollegiate athletics as a programs. The Booster Club holds committed to providing financial lifelong learning experience that will various fund-raising events through- support to all recognized intercol- enhance the value of sportsmanship out the year including an annual legiate athletic programs at NIC and provide a positive experience for auction, awards banquet, 3-on-3 bas- through various fund-raising and student athletes, students, and fans. ketball tournament, and golf tourna- endowment activities for student The club also recognizes the commit- ments. It also co-sponsors the Coeur athlete grant-in-aid and team ben- ment our athletes make to the young d’Alene Crossing and operates a efits. Organized in the 1960s, the people of our community through concession stand at all home events. PAGE 2 NIC CARDINALS HOME EVENT SCHEDULE DATE TIME EVENT DATE TIME EVENT Dec. 19-20 All Day TRI-STATE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TOURNEY Jan. 22 7:30 p.m. M. BASKETBALL vs Utah State University-Eastern Dec. 29-31 12 p.m. COEUR D’ALENE INN-VITATIONAL Jan. 24 3 p.m. W. BASKETBALL vs Colorado Northwestern Dec. 29 8 p.m. M. BASKETBALL vs Medicine Hat College Jan. 24 5 p.m. M. BASKETBALL vs Colorado Northwestern Jan. 2 5:30 p.m. W. BASKETBALL vs Trinity Western University Jan. 28 7 p.m. WRESTLING vs Simon Fraser University Jan. 3 3 p.m. W. BASKETBALL vs Trinity Western University Jan. 29 5:30 p.m. W. BASKETBALL vs Snow College *Jan. 4 7:30 p.m. M. BASKETBALL vs Blue Mountain C.C. Jan. 29 7:30 p.m. M. BASKETBALL vs Snow College Jan. 17 5 p.m. M. BASKETBALL vs College of Southern Idaho Jan. 31 3 p.m. W. BASKETBALL vs Salt Lake C.C. Jan. 17 3 p.m. W. BASKETBALL vs College of Southern Idaho Jan. 31 5 p.m. M. BASKETBALL vs Salt Lake C.C. Jan. 22 5:30 p.m. W. BASKETBALL vs Utah State University-Eastern Feb. 13 10 a.m. WRESTLING - Region 18 Tournamenr (Cd’A) *Due to a scheduling conflict by the visiting team, the Men’s basketball team has moved the Dec 31 game vs Blue Mountain CC to January 4 at 7:30 p.m. Where is The Moose? The NIC Wrestling team took the first round in regaining The Moose, the travelling trophy between NIC and Northwest (WY) College. The Cardinals defeated Northwest 28-13 at Christianson Gym on Dec 12. The rematch is scheduled for January 30 in Powell, WY. Northwest College captured the trophy by outscoring the Cardinals in total points last season, despite both teams winning on their home mat. Stay tuned. The Moose wants to come home to Coeur d’Alene! BLAST FROM THE PAST NIC Hall of Famer and NJCAA Basket- ball All-American Greg Wiltjer (far right) hasn’t been on the NIC campus since 1981. However, you may recognize the last name if you are a college basketball fan. Wiltjer’s son, Kyle, is a star for the Gonzaga Bulldogs after transferring from the University of Ken- tucky. The elder Wiltjer currently resides in the Portland area. In the 1979 picture above, he is joined by former Cardinal Jim Barstow (left) and NIC Hall of Fame inductee Don Sausser (center). Greg led the Cardinals to a 10th place final finish in the 1980 NJCAA national tournament, and was the first Cardi- NIC Athletics Director Al Williams accepts a $6,000 donation check from members of the CDA nal men’s basketball player selected 1st team Crossing Board.