Natimia Doss, the powerful outside hitter for the Raider Volleyball team, has been selected the West Region Offensive Player of the Week for Week 7 of the NWAACC volleyball season. Doss, known around the NWAACC for her thunderous attacks at the net, has been one of the major offensive forces for Coach Doug Carlson and the Raider squad since the beginning of the season. Recently selected to the All-Tournament Team at the West Region Crossover Tournament, hosted by Pierce College, Doss has caused fits for opposing teams trying to slow down the Raiders attack. Carlson calls Doss “a fine captain and team leader, and is a dynamic leaper and hitter.”
Athletics
October 21, 2011
Doss named West Region Offensive Player of the Week
October 18, 2011
Raiders Alaurra Boring named West Region and NWAACC Defensive Player of the Week
- Boring earns NWAACC honors
Alaurra Boring, a defensive specialist from Wilson High School, was recognized for her consistent play in the Raider backcourt by being named the Week 6 Defensive Player of the Week for the Western Region. She was also named the all-NWAACC Defensive Player of the Week, also for Week 6. The freshman DS has provided Coach Doug Carlson’s Raiders with a solid defensive presence this season, and her play has been instrumental in keeping the Raiders in the heart of the playoff race for a spot at the NWAACC Championships in November. Boring’s award marks the first time a Raider has been recognized at the region or conference level this season.
Western Region Crossover – Walla Walla crowned tournament Champs!
The Warriors from Walla Walla CC proved to be the class of the Western Region Volleyball Crossover Tournament hosted by Pierce College, as they took home the championship trophy following a 3-0 win over East Region rival Blue Mountain on Saturday. The Warriors opened bracket play on Saturday with a decisive win over host Pierce College, 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-16), and dispatched South Region powerhouse Clackamas, 3-0 in the semi-finals. Walla Walla was led by Tournament MVP Libby Kerr and all-tournament selections Brittany Dominguez and Kayla Hanus.
The host Raiders lost to West Region rival Lower Columbia in the consolation bracket, 2-1. Pierce’s Natimia Doss was named to the all-tournament team for her outstanding offensive performance for the tournament.
October 14, 2011
Raider Volleyball hosts Western Region Crossover Tournament – Day 1 Results
Day 1 of the Western Region Crossover Tournament was a day filled with great volleyball action, as Pierce College proudly served as the host site for the mid-October classic. The field of 8 teams featured 4 of the top 9 teams in the NWAACC, led by top-ranked Linn-Benton, #3 ranked Blue Mountain, #5 ranked Walla Walla, and #9 – Clackamas. The teams were divided into two pools of 4; Pool A – Blue Mountain, Clackamas, Everett, and Pierce; and Pool B – Edmonds, Linn-Benton, Lower Columbia, and Walla Walla. Competition was extremely tight in Pool A, with 3 teams finishing with identical 2-1 records, resulting in the sets won/lost tie-breaker to determine seeding into Saturday’s championship play — #1 seed will be Clackamas (5-2), #2 – Blue Mountain (4-2), and #3 – Pierce (4-3). Everett is the #4 seed, finishing 0-3. In Pool B Linn-Benton is #1 (3-0), Walla Walla is #2 (2-1), Lower Columbia is #3 (1-2), and Edmonds is #4 (0-3). For complete match details and Day 2 bracket pairings go to www.nwaacc.org
The host Raider squad had a great day, defeating Everett in the tournament opener, 2-0 (25-11, 25-20). They lost a tough second round match to a very tall Blue Mountain, 0-2 (18-25, 16-25), and finished their opening day play with an upset of Clackamas, 2-1 (28-30, 26-24, 15-12). The Raiders played their best volleyball of the season as their all-freshmen squad continues to mature into a formidable force in the West Region playoff race.
September 21, 2011
Raiders drop league opener to Tacoma
The Raider Volleyball squad opened West Region play on Wednesday, hosting the #4 ranked Titans from TCC. Although the Raiders lost 3 sets to none, the ladies gave the Titans all they could handle. Scores for Tacoma’s 3 set win were 26-64, 25-17, and 25-20. Natimia Doss led the Raiders with 8 kills, setter English Bryant had 15 assists, and defensive specialist Alaurra Boring had 12 digs. Tonights match marked the fourth Top 8 NWAACC team the Raiders all-freshmen squad has faced in the past 5 days.
The Raiders travel to Centralia on Friday. Match time at 7:00 p.m.
February 3, 2011
Raiders earn Fall Academic Honors
Members of the Raiders Volleyball and Soccer teams were recently recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in the classroom. Nissa McCormack, Wes Caldwell, Alex Garza, and Kent Sanner, were all selected the NWAACC All-Academic Team for Fall Quarter. The All-Academic team recognizes those sophomore student-athletes who have maintained a 3.25 grade point average or better during the 2 years of college coursework. In addition, McCormack and Caldwell were also selected as recipients of the NWAACC Academic Leadership Award. This award recognizes sophomore student-athletes who have maintained a grade point average of 3.50 or better.
Komarzec earns 2nd Team Honors
Sophomore setter Lauren Komarzec was selected to the Western Region Second Team All-Stars for her outstanding performance for the Raiders 2010 season. The converted setter, from Gig Harbor High School, helped lead the Raiders to a 5th place finish in the West, missing the playoffs by just one win. Coach Doug Carlson noted, “Lauren’s growth in the setter’s role kept us in the playoff hunt until the final weekend of the season”.
November 11, 2008
Raiders named to NWAACC All-Academic Team
The Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges has announced the conferences 2008 All-Academic Teams for Fall Sports. Pierce College is well represented this Fall, with 6 Raiders garnering this prestigious award. Two members of the Raiders Volleyball team – Sara Cusato and Cami Medlock – and four members of the Raiders Soccer team – Jordan Hanson, Kyle Mikkelsen, Kyle Ritz, and Stephen Stabbert – have been recognized by NWAACC for their outstanding achievements in the classroom.
Sophomore student athletes who have completed a minimum of 36 credits and have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better qualify for consideration for this award. Of the 31 sophomore volleyball players from across the NWAACC who received this award, the Raiders Cami Medlock has the highest GPA, with a 3.95; and, of the 21 sophomore male soccer players in the NWAACC recognized, the Raiders Stephen Stabbert has the highest GPA, with a 3.75.
Congratulations to these outstanding young women and men for their accomplishments in the classroom, as well as their achievements on the court and field of competition.
March 14, 2008
Raiders Volleyball signs top recruits
CONGRATULATIONS 2008-2009 VOLLEYBALL SIGNEES
The Pierce College Raider Volleyball Program is very pleased to announce the following signed players for their 2008-2009 season. Coaches Tisserand and Pancake believe that they will be terrific additions to the squads eight returners in terms of their talent, athletic ability, and motivated and determined attitude. The Raider Squad welcomes these incoming freshmen!!
Kylie Jeffers: A 5’9″ senior setter from Puyallup High School, Kylie led her team to a second place finish in the SPSL South Division with an overall league record of 11-3. From there, her team competed at the SPSL District Tournament, and earned an entry in the State Tournament, where they finished tied for twelfth. For her efforts, Jeffers was named First Team SPSL South. Additionally, she served as the Team Captain for the 2007-2008 season.
Jeffers played with the Puyallup Juniors Club for two years, and for Puget Sound Volleyball Club for three years.
Kylie intends to pursue a Nursing Degree while at Pierce.
Coaches Remarks: Kylie is an extremely athletic setter who moves the ball very well and is a dynamic player. In addition, she is a very competent blocker and solid offensive weapon. We are thrilled to have her on board, as we believe that she will enable us to run any number of offensive options, while providing very steady defense, and a formidable block.
Welcome Kylie!
Erika Gunderson: A 5’9″ senior middle blocker and outside hitter from Bethel High School, team captain Gunderson led her team to a tremendous comeback in the middle of league play that enabled them to advance to post-season play at the SPSL District Tournament. Erika was named Second Team SPSL South for her accomplishments throughout the 2007 season.
She played with G-Town Volleyball Club for 2 years, and for Puget Sound for one year. She was also a five sport athlete in high school, earning her Athlete of the Year honors as a freshman. Additionally, Gunderson played Tennis for Bethel her sophomore year and advanced to League Championships as 3rd Doubles.
Erika intends to pursue an AA while at Pierce.
Coaches Remarks: Erika is a very versatile player, who will give us a great option in the middle, on the outside, or in the back row. She is very quick and consistent and will provide us the ability to effectively run double and triple quicks in a variety of positions. She is a very strong defensive asset, with very stable serve receive and a good feel for the ball.
Welcome Erika!
Check back for more signees for the 2008-2009 Season!!!
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March 13, 2008
Raider Freshman Cami Medlock Breaks NWAACC Championship Tournament Record
Pierce College freshman Cami Medlock, 5’5″ outside hitter and libero for the Raiders, broke an all-time NWAACC Championship Tournament record at the 2007 Tournament Finals. Cami posted 18 digs in a single game, establishing both the single game dig record for the 2007 Championships, as well as shattering the old all-time NWAACC Championships single digs per game record. Congratulations to Cami! We are VERY proud of you!!!