OCC Athletic Program Ranked #9 Nationally

Ocean County College finished ninth in the country as an athletic program for success in championship competition by the National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA).

Points are determined on where teams finish at the NJCAA National Championships. With the conclusion of all national competition and tourna-ments for the 2013-2014 year, OCC has been ranked as one of the top programs in the country.

NATYCAA is the professional organiz-ation of two year college athletic admin-istrators, and membership is open to all two year institutions from through-out the country (www.natycaa.com).

The NATYCAA Cup program began in 2004 and recognizes excellence in two-year college athletics based on success in championship competition. Standings for the Scholarship and Non – Scholarship Divisions are ranked twice a school year. (Mid Year rankings in January and Final Standings are in June.)

For full results, visit www.nacda.com/sports/natycaa

2013-2014 NATYCAA CUP NON-SCHOLARSHIP RANKINGS

COLLEGEMen’s Points

Women’s Points

Total Points

HERKIMER CCC 79.0 72.0 151.0GLOUCESTER CC 71.0 68.5 139.5SUNY DELHI 68.0 65.5 133.5BROOKDALE CC 48.5 81.0 129.5MOHAWK VALLEY CC 60.0 62.0 122.0SUFFOLK CCC 81.5 36.0 117.5ONONDAGA CC 64.0 36.0 100.0NASSAU CCC 77.0 5.0 82.0

OCEAN CC 34.0 47.0 81.0

HARPER 54.0 26.0 80.0

Cross Country Team Honored at National Championship Ring Ceremony

The Viking Women’s Cross Country Team, winners of

this past fall’s National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III National Championship, was honored this spring 2014 in a Ring Ceremony to recognize this remarkable accomplishment.

The Ring Ceremony capped off a continuous celebration of the Women’s Cross Country Team’s outstanding achievements. OCC clearly made the right decision in reinstating the Cross Country Team in 2009, after 13 years without a program. Since then, the women have repeatedly been on top of the Garden State Athletic Conference, Region XIX, and the NJCAA National Championship, in addition to being recognized by the New Jersey General Assembly and the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

In early November 2013, OCC’s run-ners traveled to Holyoke, Massachusetts, to compete for the NJCAA National Championship. Under the guidance of Coach Ed Baynes, the women cruised

to 1st Place. Standout Liz Kowalski won the women’s race and was named an indi-vidual National Champion and an NJCAA First Team All-American. In addi-tion, Meghie Weinberger finished 11th and earned an NJCAA All-American Honorable Mention.

Coach Baynes joined the program in 2009, and has been building a lasting tradition of excellence. He was recognized as National Coach of the Year in 2009, 2012, and 2013, and was a key reason OCC was awarded the Gary Moore Best Overall Program Award last season.

In addition to the success of the women runners, Baynes has recently coached the 2013 Vikings Men’s Cross Country Team to the Region XIX Championship and sec-ond place in the Nationals.

“Great job and congratulations to Ed and the Viking Cross Country Team!” A.J. Trump, OCC Athletic Director, remarked. “Everyone at OCC is extremely proud of their hard work and outstanding accomplishments.”

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VIKING UPDATE

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A newsletter from the OCC Department of Athletics Summer 2014

___________________ Sports Shorts ___________________

Men’s & Women’s Swim Finish 2nd in Non Scholarship

Division at Nationals

The Vikings Men’s and Women’s Swim

Team competed against many two and four year colleges this past winter, with Head Coach Steve Stout and Assistant Coach Lauren Stoltzfus a steady pool-side presence. The team qualified 19 swimmers in three or more events to participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championships at Indian River State College in Florida, where the women and men both finished second in the non-scholarship division and sixth over-all. Swimmers Randall Trasky and Breda Jones both qualified for an “A” final – in the 100-meter freestyle and the 100-meter breaststroke, respectively – and they each finished eighth in the country.

Men’s Basketball Picks up Steam in

Season’s Second Half

The Vikings Basketball Team, under the guidance of Head Coach Andy Smith and Asst. Coach James Stockton, had a slow start to the season, notching just a couple wins in its first 11 games. However, the squad soon caught fire and went on to nab the victory in nine of its next 15 games, finishing with an 11-15 overall record and seventh place in the Garden State Athletic Conference.

Freshman guard Anthony Walker led the Vikings in scoring this season, record-ing 426 points in just 17 games. For his efforts, he earned GSAC Player of the Week and First Team All-GSAC honors, and was the number seven ranked player in the nation in points per game.

Golf Qualifies for Tournament

OCC Golf qualified for and competed at the Regional Tournament at Crystal Springs. Unfortunately the team was unable to qualify for NJCAA Nationals but still had an excellent season and we are extremely proud of their accomplish-ments. Great job to the team members and Coach Beirne!

Women’s Basketball Finishes Strong;

Morgan Leads Team

With Head Coach Dana Kovich and Assistant Coach Nicole Ciocher ably directing from the sidelines, the Vikings Women’s Basketball Team finished the 2013-2014 winter with an 11-14 regular season record and ended up seventh in the Garden State Athletic Conference.

Sophomore forward Corinne Morgan was named GSAC Player of the Week in early January. Morgan led the Vikings in both scoring and rebounding this past season, averaging nearly 17 points and rebounds per game.

She was named to the First Team All-GSAC for her excellent play.

Softball has Excellent Season

Softball finished the season as the 4th place team in Region XIX with a 14-7 reg-ular season record. After qualifying for the final four by winning a best of three series over Bergen, the team lost 4-1 to the #1 team in the nation, Brookdale, then fell 1-0 to Northampton to end their playoff run. Great job to the Vikings and Coaches Mazanec and Weinberger for an excellent season.

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Baseball Has a Memorable Season

and Tournament

OCC Baseball finished the season as the #3 team in Region XIX. The team advanced to the Region XIX Final Four and defeated the defending National Champions Gloucester 4-2 in the first game. The Vikings then fell 6-2 to Cumberland in game two forcing an elimination game between Ocean and Gloucester the following day. The Vikings lost a heart breaker in the bottom of the 9th, 6-5 on a walk-off hit.

The team should be proud as they defeated every team in the Region this season including six nationally ranked teams. Congratulations to the players and Coach McRae, Browne, Marchie, and Dolan for their exceptional job this season.

Strong Season for Men’s Tennis;

Team Participates in Regional Tournament

Men’s Tennis finished with an 11-3 overall regular season record earning them a 2nd finish in the Garden State Athletic Conference. They competed in the NJCAA Region XIX Tennis Tournament and finished 5th. Great job to Coach Stan Friedman and the Viking Tennis Team on an excellent season.

Men’s Swimming: NJCAA Academic Team of the YearThe OCC Men’s Swim Team was named NJCAA Academic Team of the Year for having the highest team GPA in the nation of all NJCAA Men’s Swim Programs. The team had a stellar 3.16 team GPA this past year. The Average Team GPA for all sports was a 3.07 – great job, Vikings!

OCC Teams Recognized for 3.0+ Team GPA’s in 2013-2014Women’s Tennis 3.53Women’s Swim 3.37Men’s Tennis 3.28

Women’s Soccer 3.20Women’s XCountry 3.18Men’s Swim* 3.16

Golf 3.15Softball 3.13Baseball 3.10

*NJCAA Academic Team of the Year

Summer 2014 Athletics Update 3

Winter and Spring 2014 Academic HonorsAcademic All-Region & All-Conference (3.25 GPA+ during season of participation) ____________NAME HIGH SCHOOLBaseball Michael Ammerman HowellBrandon Bloodgood Toms River EastJames Burke Toms River SouthRocco Gonnella Toms River SouthTyler Iannarone Brick TownshipWesley Krempel Central RegionalJoseph Lunn Pinelands RegionalMitchell Preston WallC.J. Pulcine RaritanJordan Reizer HowellJohn Sullivan Brick TownshipCorey Zytko Brick MemorialMen’s TennisMichael Costa LaceyDaniel DeTata Brick MemorialTyler Fordyce Central RegionalAndrew Gomez Monsignor DonovanJoshua Packen Central Regional

NAME HIGH SCHOOL SoftballTaylor Gleason Southern RegionalMarlee Greenberg Brick TownshipAmanda Murray Toms River SouthPaula Szczypinski LaceyCharli Topinka Brick MemorialCourtney Valdora Brick TownshipHolly Walker BarnegatWomen’s BasketballEmily Kunzman Toms River EastAshley Pfeil Brick TownshipMarykate Sullivan Toms River EastApril Szymczyk Jackson LibertyCharli Topinka Brick MemorialMen’s BasketballMichael Zuhowski Point Pleasant Boro

NAME HIGH SCHOOLGolfAustin Blanco Brick TownshipMaeve Burg Central RegionalMen’s SwimmingMatthew Ihnken BarnegatTyler Kurywczak Central RegionalAnthony Maruca Toms River EastMatthew Nevers Jackson MemorialRyan Newman Toms River SouthKyle Stanley Toms River EastRandall Trasky Jackson LibertyWomen’s SwimmingTori Berntsen Toms River SouthElizabeth Davis Southern RegionalRonnie Grieco Brick MemorialBreda Jones Jones AcademyKelli Ryan Toms River North

Academic All–Conference (3.0 GPA+ during season of participation) ________________________NAME HIGH SCHOOLBaseballDan Foley Toms River EastCasey MacLeod Monsignor DonovanBrian Pintinics Brick MemorialJordan Silvestri Toms River North

NAME HIGH SCHOOLSoftballKim Campbell KearneyGolfC.J. Zanna Toms River North

NAME HIGH SCHOOLWomen’s SwimmingSasha Safarian Jackson MemorialMen’s SwimmingAnthony Domanoski Central Regional

2013-14 NJCAA Individual Academic AwardsNJCAA Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement (3.60-3.79 GPA with a minimum of 45 college level credits)

NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Achievement (3.80-3.99 GPA and a minimum of 45 college level credits)NJCAA Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence (4.0 GPA and a minimum of 45 college level credits)

Allison Dennis“Superior”W Tennis III Brick Memorial

Daniel Detata“Superior”M Tennis IIIBrick Memorial

Paige Fisk“Superior”W Cross Country IIIJackson Liberty

Charli Topinka“Superior”W Basketball III W Softball IIIBrick Memorial

Kathleen Demuth“Superior”W Soccer IIIJackson Liberty

Emily Kunzman“Superior”W Basketball IIIToms River East

ElizabethDavis“Exemplary”W Swimming and DivingSouthern Regional

Stevie Ferrara“Superior”W Soccer IIIPoint Pleasant Boro

Anthony Maruca“Superior”M Swimming and DivingToms River East

Brianna Sanzone“Exemplary”W Cross Country IIIToms River North

Cynthia Vitolo“Exemplary”W Tennis IIIToms River North

Mitchell Preston“Exemplary”M Baseball IIIWall

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Winter and Spring Athletes Earn National, Regional, and Conference Athletic Honors

______________________ All-America Honorable Mention ______________________

These Athletes have earned All American Status in their sport by being selected by the NJCAA and/or their respective Sport Coaches Association. Congratulations to all!

Kelly Ryan Women’s Swim Toms River North

Breda Jones Women’s Swim Jones Academy

RobertNewman Men’s Swim Toms River South

Ryan Leitz Men’s Swim Oakcrest

Brittany Earley Women’s Swim Toms River East

Sasha Safarian Women’s Swim Jackson Memorial

Ray Newman Men’s Swim Toms River South

Randall Trasky Men’s Swim Jackson Liberty

ElizabethDavis Women’s Swim Southern Regional

Ronnie Grieco Women’s Swim Brick Memorial

Anthony Domanoski Men’s Swim Central Regional

Matthew Ihnken Men’s Swim Barnegat

Tori Berntsen Women’s Swim Toms River South

Kyle Stanley Men’s Swim Toms River East

2013-2014 All-Region and All-Conference ATHLETIC Recognition

ALL-REGION

Men’sBasketballAnthony Walker, Lakewood

Women’sBasketball,Corinne Morgan, Manchester

BaseballDan Scheller, Toms River SouthMitchell Preston, WallJoe Karagiannakis, Toms River North

SoftballPaula Szczypinski, LaceyTaylor Gleason, Southern RegionalKatie Hulse, Brick TownshipHolly Walker, BarnegatCharli Topinka, Brick Memorial

Men’s TennisTyler Fordyce, Central RegionalJosh Packen, Central Regional

SPORT ALL-AMERICAN

ALL-REGION

ALL- GSAC

M. Soccer 1 5 4W. Soccer 1 4 4W. Tennis 0 3 1W. Cross Country 2 3 4M. Cross Country 2 3 4M. Swim 7 n/a n/aW. Swim 7 n/a n/aM. Basketball 0 1 1W. Basketball 0 1 1Baseball 0 3 2Softball 0 5 5M. Tennis 0 2 0Golf 0 0 1Total 20 30 27

ALL-GSAC

Men’sBasketballAnthony Walker, Lakewood

Women’sBasketballCorinne Morgan, Manchester

SoftballPaula Szczypinski, LaceyTaylor Gleason, Southern RegionalKatie Hulse, Brick TownshipHolly Walker, BarnegatCharli Topinka, Brick Memorial

BaseballDan Scheller, Toms River SouthMitchell Preston, Wall

GolfAustin Blanco, Brick Township

Summer 2014 Athletics Update 5

OCC Hosting Women’s Soccer Division III

National Championships

Ocean County College Athletics is pleased to announce that the

NJCAA National Championship Events Committee has selected Ocean County College as the host for the 2014, 2015, and 2016 NJCAA Division III Women’s Soccer National Championship

Tournament. This highly prestigious event

will bring 8 of the top women’s soc-cer teams from around the nation to

the college for a 4 day tournament experience.

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OCC – National Tournament Logo development 13-Aug-2013 Round 3

OCC Adding Two New NJCAA Sports

We are very pleased to announce two new teams to our athletic program for next academic year 2014-2015. Women’s Volleyball will begin Fall of 2014 and Men’s Lacrosse will begin Spring of 2015. There has been a great deal of interest in adding sports here at Ocean. These two teams will up our total to 16 intercollegiate athletic programs.

Anyone that is interested in trying out for the teams should e-mail the coaching staff mlacrosse@ocean.edu or wvolley-ball@ocean.edu

OCC Woman of the Year – Charli Topinka

Congratulations to OCC Basketball and Softball stand-out Charli Topinka! During the National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration on February 9th at Seton Hall University, Charli was honored as Ocean County College Woman Athlete of the Year.

New Vikings Join Staff ScottRoyerAthletic Trainer/Coordinator, Intercollegiate AthleticsOffice: HPEC, G108Phone: 732.255.0345 x2192Email: sroyer@ocean.edu

Scott Royer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Exercise Science from Rowan University with a dual concentration in Athletic Training and

Physical Education and his Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership and Management from Seton Hall University. He is a BOC certified, New Jersey licensed Athletic Trainer and an American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid instructor. He also serves on the Executive Council of the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey.

Mr. Royer feels athletics offers valuable life lessons in team-work, attention to detail, time management and persever-ance. He strives to provide exemplary athletic healthcare to all student-athletes through effective communication, atten-tion to special needs, and utilization of evidence-based best practices.

PatrickDuffyStudent Life and Athletics Coordinator, Intercollegiate AthleticsPhone: 732.255.0345Email: pduffy@ocean.edu

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Meet the Viking Coaching Staff!CROSS COUNTRY

crosscountry@ocean.edu

Coach Ed Baynes

MEN’S SOCCERmsoccer@ocean.edu

Coach Sal Colino Asst. Coach Vasili Foukarakis

WOMEN’S SOCCERwsoccer@ocean.edu

Coach A.J. Trump Asst. Coach Tracy Cole

WOMEN’S TENNISwtennis@ocean.edu

Coach Stan Friedman

W. VOLLEYBALLwvolleyball@ocean.edu

Coach Brett KillmanAsst. Coach Jennifer Kellemen

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MEN’S BASKETBALLmbasketball@ocean.edu

Coach Andy Smith Asst. Coach James Stockton

W. BASKETBALLwbasketball@ocean.edu

Coach Kathryn Lamastra Asst. Coach Jessica DeBerry

SWIMMINGswimming@ocean.edu

Coach Steve Stout Asst. Coach TBA

A Special Welcome to the

New Viking Coaches!Women’s Basketball Kathryn Lamastra & Jessica DeBerry

and Baseball Asst. Coach

Mike Browneand

Lacrosse Asst. Coach Nicholas Farrar

BASEBALLbaseball@ocean.edu

Coach Ed McRae Asst. Coach Mike Browne

GOLFgolf@ocean.edu

Coach TBA

MEN’S LACROSSEmlacrosse@ocean.edu

Coach Nick Caruso Asst. Coach Nicholas Farrar

SOFTBALLsoftball@ocean.edu

CoachBobMazanec Asst. Elise Weinberger

MEN’S TENNISmtennis@ocean.edu

Coach Stan Friedman

Ocean County College Viking Athletic Staff732.255.0345

EXEC. DIR. OF ATHLETICS & JUDICIAL AFFAIRS ........... Ilene Cohen ................................ icohen@ocean.eduATHLETIC DIRECTOR ....................................................... A.J. Trump .................................. atrump@ocean.eduATHLETIC TRAINER/COORDINATOR .............................. ScottRoyer ................................. sroyer@ocean.eduOFFICE MANAGER ........................................................... Darlene LaMonica ....................... dlamonica@ocean.eduATHLETIC ATTENDANT .................................................... Stephen Bungay .......................... sbungay@ocean.edu

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NOV. 13-16, 2014OCC hosts the NJCAA Women’s D-III Soccer National CHAMPIONSHIPS!

OCC competes in Region XIX of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Member schools include:

GardenStateAthleticConferenceAtlantic CapeBergenBrookdaleBurlingtonCamdenCC MorrisCumberlandEssexGloucester

MercerMiddlesexOceanPassaicRaritan ValleySalemSussexUnion

DelawareDel Tech - TerryDel Tech - StantonDel Tech – Owens

EasternPennsylvaniaAthleticConferenceBucksCC PhiladelphiaDelaware CountyHarcumHarrisburg Area CCJohnson CollegeLackawannaLehigh Carbon

Luzerne ManorMontgomeryNorthamptonStevensThaddeus StevensValley Forge Williamson Trade