2016|17 SEASON
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On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), welcome to our campus and to another exciting year of Yellowjacket sports. As the Interim President of this great institution, I am excited for what the new academic year holds for our student-athletes, both on and off the courts. RCTC strives to maintain an outstanding athletic program, which includes setting examples of good sportsmanship and providing personal growth opportunities for our student-athletes through both academic performance and team experiences. This is accomplished by living our values of being learner-centered and valuing excellence, respect, teamwork, innovation and, along the way, a little fun. In addition to our athletic programs, student-athletes on our campus may choose from a variety of other student life activities that make life-long connections and develop leadership and other life skills. So while on our campus, feel free to tour the entire campus and check out what opportunities await you at RCTC. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.
GO YELLOWJACKETS!
Mary Davenport, Ph.D. Interim President
DATE VS TIME PLACE 10/9 ICCAC Juco Jam Scrimmage TBA Cedar Falls, IA 10/15 MCAC Scrimmage Jamboree 11,1,3 Coon Rapids, MN 11/8 St. Mary’s Scrimmage 6:00pm Winona, MN 11/18 Milwaukee Area Tech 5:45pm RCTC 11/22 @ Madison College 5:30pm Madison, WI 11/25 @ Arizona Western CC 5:30pm YUMA, AZ 11/26 @ Cochise CC 3:30pm YUMA, AZ 12/2 @ Northland 5:45pm Thief River Falls, MN 12/3 @ Itasca 1:00pm Grand Rapids, MN 12/7 @ Ellsworth CC 5:30pm Iowa Falls, IA 12/9 Hibbing 5:45pm RCTC 12/10 Rainy River 1:00pm RCTC 12/16 Vermilion @ AR Classic 2:00pm Coon Rapids, MN 12/17 Bismarck State @ AR Classic 12:00pm Coon Rapids, MN 1/6 NDSCS @ AR Tourney 1:00pm Coon Rapids, MN 1/7 Hibbing @ AR Tourney 11:00am Coon Rapids, MN 1/11 *St. Cloud Tech 5:45pm RCTC 1/14 *@ WTC 1:00pm La Crosse, WI 1/18 *@ Ridgewater 5:45pm Willmar, MN 1/21 *@ Riverland 1:00pm Austin, MN 1/25 *MSCTC 5:45pm RCTC 1/28 *Anoka-Ramsey 1:00pm RCTC 2/1 *@ MN West 5:45pm Worthington, MN 2/4 *@ St. Cloud Tech 1:00pm St. Cloud, MN 2/8 *WTC 5:45pm RCTC 2/11 *Ridgewater 1:00pm RCTC 2/15 *Riverland 5:45pm RCTC 2/18 *@ MSCTC 1:00pm Fergus Falls, MN 2/22 *@ Anoka-Ramsey 5:45pm Coon Rapids, MN 2/25 *MN West 1:00pm RCTC 3/3-4 Region XIII A Tournament Division Winner 3/16-18 NJCAA DIII National Tourney Utica, NY
MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DATE VS TIME PLACE 10/8 JUCO Jam @ University of Northern Iowa TBA 10/22 Rock Valley Scrimmages @ Rockford, IL TBA 11/9 Martin Luther Scrimmage @ New Ulm, MN TBA 11/16 Dakota County Tech College @ RCTC 7:00pm 11/18 Milwaukee Area Tech College @ RCTC 7:45pm 11/22 @ Madison College 7:30pm 11/29 Gustavus JV @ RCTC 7:00pm 12/2 @ Northland Community and Tech College 7:45pm 12/3 @ Itasca Community College 3:00pm 12/7 @ Ellsworth Community College 7:30pm 12/9 Hibbing Community College @ RCTC 7:45pm 12/10 Rainy River Community College @ RCTC 3:00pm 12/13 @ St. Thomas JV 7:00pm 1/6 North Dakota State College of Science 4:00pm @ Inver Grove Heights, MN 1/7 @ Dakota County Technical College 3:00pm 1/11 St. Cloud Tech @ RCTC* 8:00pm 1/14 @ Western Technical College* 3:00pm 1/18 @ Ridgewater College* 7:45pm 1/21 @ Riverland Community College* 3:00pm 1/25 MN State Comm & Tech College @ RCTC* 7:45pm 1/28 Anoka-Ramsey Comm College @ RCTC* 3:00pm 2/1 @ MN West Comm & Tech College* 7:45pm 2/4 @ St. Cloud Tech* 3:00pm 2/8 Western Technical College @ RCTC* 7:45pm 2/11 Ridgewater College @ RCTC* 7:45pm 2/15 Riverland Community College @ RCTC* 3:00pm 2/18 @ MN State Comm & Tech College* 3:00pm 2/22 @ Anoka-Ramsey Community College* 7:45pm 2/25 MN West Comm & Tech College @ RCTC* 3:00pm 3/3-5 @ MCAC Region 13 Tournament TBA * Denotes Conference Games
2016-17 BASKETBALL SEASON PROGRAM
2016-17 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM
TEAM ROSTER
NO
NAME
POS
CLASS
4
Nathalie Ratliff
G
SO
5’8”
Providence Academy
10
Reed Klunder
G
SO
5’7”
Byron
12
Jalysa Cutting
G
FR
5’6”
Plainview Elgin Millville
20
Justine Gonzalez
G
SO
5’7”
Sleepy Eye
22
Nautika Kotero
G/F
FR
5’7”
Wabasha-Kellogg
24
Paige Overgaard
F/P
FR
5’11”
NRHEG
30
Mckayla Ahlrich
G
SO
5’10”
Sleepy Eye
32
Anika Gardner
G
FR
5’8”
Saint Paul Central
40
Jenna Svodoba
P
SO
5’10”
Austin
42
Shaai Ferguson
F/P
FR
5’10”
Service (AK)
52
Victoria Asplund
P
SO
5’10”
Waverly-Shell Rock (IA)
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2016-17 BASKETBALL SEASON PROGRAM Jenna Svoboda is from Austin, MN, where she attended Austin High school. Her athletic honors include Big 9 Honorable mention in 9th grade, and Big 9 All conference her 10-12th grade years. She was a 1,000-point scorer as well as team captain in 11-12th grade. Her family includes her dad, Dale, her mother, Mary, and her 17-year-old brother, Dylan. Her major at RCTC is Nursing. Her favorite movie is Miracles from Heaven, favorite sports team is the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and her favorite food is beef and broccoli with rice. She came to RCTC for nursing and basketball. Nathalie Ratliff is from Edina, MN, where she attended Providence Academy. Her athletic honors include making all-state team three times, all conference four times, and honorable mention five times. She was also on a state championship team. Her family includes her parents, Ronald and Sherri, and her seven siblings. Her major at RCTC is nursing. Her favorite movie is Braveheart, favorite sports team is the Denver Broncos, and her favorite food is steak and mashed potatoes. She came to RCTC for nursing. Her special talent is being Bilingual. Nautika Kotero is from Wabasha, MN, where she attended Wabasha-Kellogg high school. Her athletic honors include all conference and M.V.P. Her family includes Kimberly Preston, Kartler Kotero, and Kieth Kotero. Her major at RCTC is physical therapy. Her favorite movie is Save the Last Dance, favorite sports team is the Chicago Bulls, and her favorite food is fried chicken. She came to RCTC to seek her opportunities. Her special talents include basketball and dancing. Reed Klunder is from Byron, MN, where she attended Byron High school. Her athletic honors include all conference for two years and all conference honorable mention. She achieved honor roll for 4 years. Her family includes her parents, Justin and Nicole and her sister, Finnley. Her major at RCTC is Pathology. Her favorite movie is Addams Family, favorite sports team is the Chicago Cubs, and her favorite food is Chinese. She came to RCTC to play basketball and further her education. Victoria Asplund is from Waverly, IA, where she attended Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School. Her athletic honors include all-conference and all state. Her high school team won the conference championship all 4 years, and went to the state tournament her sophomore and senior years. Her family includes her dad, Jerry, her mother, Cathy, and her brother Bobby. Her major at RCTC is Surgical Technology. Her favorite movie is Titanic, favorite sports team is the Packers and the Cubs, and her favorite food is Chinese. She came to RCTC to continue her basketball career. Her special talents include yelling at her friend Nikka. Shaadiqah Ferguson is from Anchorage, AK, where she attended Service High school. Her athletic honors include first team all-conference defense. She also made the honor roll. Her family includes Cassaundra, Stanley, Nihayah, Webbie, Shonta, her son Elijah, and her husband Isaac. Her major at RCTC is elementary education. Her favorite — Page 2 —
movie is The Jacksons: An American Dream, favorite sports team is the Dallas Cowboys, and her favorite food is hot wings. She came to RCTC to complete her education and to continue playing basketball. Her special talents include being an amazing cook and mommy. McKayla Ahlrich is from Sleepy Eye, MN, where she attended Sleepy Eye Public High school. Her athletic honors include honorable mention, the Wendy’s Heisman award, 2012 state participant, subsection champs, and section champs. She also was awarded academic all-state, academic all-conference, gold cord, and made the dean’s list. Her team honor was Most Improved Player. Her family includes her parents, Mike and Kathy, her sister, Rebeccah, her grandparents include Margie Ahlrich and Oz, and Claire Spoolman. Her major at RCTC is Sports Management. Her favorite movie is Love and Basketball, favorite sports team is the LA Lakers and MN Vikings, and her favorite food is tacos. She came to RCTC to further her education and to continue playing basketball and softball. Jalysa Cutting is from Millville, MN, where she attended Plainview-Elgin-Millville High school. Her high school team won a state championship, section championship, and conference championship. Her family includes Alexa, Olivia, Jasmine, Todd, and Missy. Her major at RCTC is Law Enforcement. Her favorite movie is End of Watch, favorite sports team is the Oregon ducks, and her favorite food is Chinese. She came to RCTC because she wanted to play basketball for a good program, and to help her go play at a higher level. She also told Coach Hucke she was going to play for him while In high school. Her special talents include being a savage. Justine Gonzalez is from Sleepy Eye, MN, where she attended Sleepy Eye Public High school. Her athletic honors include being a 1,000-point scorer, KEYC Player of the week, KNUJ player of the week, honorable mention, all- conference, 2012 state participant, subsection champs, and section champs. Her family includes her mom, Maria, her brother Cole, and Mark Schroepfer, Maria Moreno, and Julian Tejada. Her major at RCTC is Dental. Her favorite movie series is the Harry Potter series, favorite sports team is the San Antonio Spurs, and her favorite food is chocolate covered strawberries. She came to RCTC because it is a great school and environment, and also to continue her career in playing basketball. Her special talent includes cooking. Anika Gardner is from St. Paul, MN, where she attended St. Paul Central High School. Her athletic honors include all-conference and honorable mention. She was also on the honor roll. She was a threetime conference champion and a two-time section champion. Her family includes Alafia Parker, Clayton, and Tera Gardner, and her four siblings. Her major at RCTC is Liberal Arts. Her favorite movie is Titanic, favorite sports team is the Minnesota Lynx, and her favorite food is Chipotle. She came to RCTC because she wants to be a part of a program that would help her grow as a player as well as a person. Her special talents include yelling at her friend.
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2016-17 MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM
TEAM ROSTER
NO
NAME
HT
POS
CLASS
HOMETOWN/HS
1 3 10 12 14 20 22 23 24 30 32 33 34 40 42 44
Lydell Young Akeem Smith Michael Cornelius Andre Smith Brandon Jech Malik Jones Tyree Caruthers Gorg Alhag Zeke Thompson Nick Ogren Uwana Etuk-Akpan Kevin Lerma Jake Wesselingh Carlin Clarke Joe Young Roy Womack
G G G G G G F G G G G/F G G/F G/F F F
6’1” 5’9” 6’3” 6’0” 6’1” 5’9” 6’1 6’2” 6’1” 6’3” 6’4” 6’2” 6’4” 6’3” 6’4” 6’4”
SO SO FR FR SO SO FR SO FR SO FR FR FR FR FR FR
Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN St. Paul, MN St. Paul, MN Eyota, MN St. Paul, MN Fridley, MN Mankato, MN Mounds View, MN Stillwater, MN Irondale, MN Chicago, IL Derby, England St. Paul, MN Kenosha, WI San Antonio, TX
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2016-17 COACHING STAFF & MEN’S TEAM Steve Hucke – Women’s Basketball Head Coach will be starting his 15th season at RCTC. He comes in with a career record of 246-139, highlighted by winning the 2009 NJCAA DIII National Championship with a 34-0 record. The Yellowjackets have been very successful since Hucke arrived, they have been to the MCCC/MCAC State Tournament nine times and participated in five Regional Championships. The team was Region Champions in 2009, Runner-up in 2008, 2011, 2015, and 2016, and were State Champions in 2008 and 2009, as well as runner-ups in 2006 and 2007. Steve has been named MCAC Coach of the Year four times and Region XIII and National Coach of the Year in 2009. He has coached five All-Americans, three Distinguished Academic All-Americans, and four Academic All-Americans, and his teams have been ranked in the top 10 academically nationally for five years, and ranked in the Top 10 as a team consistently since 2003. He has had many players continue their careers at a various levels after completing their two years at RCTC. The up-tempo style that the Yellowjackets play is exciting to watch. He is married to Dawn and they have two children, Danielle and Collin.
LaPlante has coached Baseball, Football, and Golf at RCTC, and was an Assistant Coach at Winona State University in Basketball and Baseball prior to coming to RCTC. He has a B.S. in Physical Education from WSU (1995) and a Master’s in Physical Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse (2000). He and his wife Kristin have two children, Sean (16) and Kendall (13). He has seven brothers and sisters and 18 nieces and nephews. Jason Bonde – Assistant Coach enters his 8th year with the Yellowjackets. He is currently an Academic Advisor in the TRIO program at RCTC. Prior to his time here at RCTC, Bonde was an Assistant Coach at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. He is a former player at RCTC (2001) under Coach LaPlante and then went to play at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, MN. He received his BS in Physical Education from Bemidji State and his Masters in Education from Southwest Baptist University. Jason’s family includes his wife Sara and his daughter Faith, 9, and Nora, 4.
Chris Stenzel – Assistant Coach is entering his 26th year of coaching basketball. In 2014, Chris returned back to the Yellowjackets sidelines after serving as the Head Coach at Rochester Century High School from 2010 to 2014. Prior to taking over at Century, Coach Stenzel was an assistant coach with Steve Hucke at RCTC for five seasons. During those five seasons, the Yellowjackets recorded a 117-32 record which included two Southern Division titles, one State Runner-Up title, two State Championships, one Regional Runner-Up, one Regional Championship and one National Championship. Since his return in 2014, the Yellowjackets have been to the Region Championship twice and won a Southern Division Title. Before Stenzel’s first tenure with RCTC he was an assistant at Rochester Mayo and Marshall High Schools. At Mayo High School, Chris was an assistant coach of two State Championship teams. Coach Stenzel graduated from Freeborn High School. He obtained his A.A. degree from RCTC before transferring to Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN. Chris currently is employed at Rochester Off-Campus High School where he teaches social studies and physical education. He resides in Rochester with his wife Jackie. Brian LaPlante - Men’s Basketball Head Coach enters his 21st season as the Head Coach of the Yellowjackets. His overall at RCTC is 396-173 (70% winning percentage). He has had 52 All-Division, 37 All-State, and 16 All-Region players in his tenure. 46 Yellowjackets have went on and competed at various 4-Year institutions in his 20 seasons as Head Coach. Coach LaPlante was named District 4 Coach of the Year in 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016. His teams have been to the NJCAA National Tournament six times (2006-5th place, 2010-National Runner-up, 2011-National Runner-up, 2013 8th place, 2015 3rd place, and 2016 National Runner-up). The Yellowjackets have won the MCAC State title in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016 under LaPlante. — Page 4 —
Roy Womack is from San Antonio, TX, where he attended John Marshall High School. His family includes his mother, his three brothers, and his three sisters. His major at RCTC is Business Management. His favorite movies are Finding Nemo and The Lion King, favorite sports teams are the Lakers and New Orleans Saints, and his favorite foods are crawfish and chicken. He came to RCTC to have a great experience meeting new people and playing basketball. His special talents include talking to people, making friends, and acting. Dashanirro “DJ” Pettigrew is from Milwaukee, WI, where he attended Milwaukee School Languages/Milwaukee Pius. His athletic honors include an honorable mention all Independent Conference, ranked top 25 seniors in Milwaukee, team MVP junior team captain, all-time leading scorer at MSL Boys, and MVP at Cambridge holiday tournament in 2015. His family includes his mother, Senora, his brother, Denzel, and his two sisters, Najeaa and Sierra. His major at RCTC is Communication/Business. His favorite movie is Just Wright, favorite sports team is the Milwaukee Bucks, and his favorite foods are fried chicken and alfredo. He came to RCTC to win a national championship, raise a banner, and to play at a 4-year college afterwards. Kwantez Simmons is from Milwaukee, WI, where he attended Bradley Tech. His major at RCTC is Personal Training. His favorite movie is The Blind Side, and his favorite food is homemade pizza. He came to RCTC to gain an education and to play for RCTC.
Lydell Young is from Milwaukee, WI, where he attended Summit High School. His academic honors include being on the honor roll for all four years at Summit High School. His major at RCTC is Accounting. His favorite movie is Friday, favorite sports team is the Chicago Bulls, and his favorite food is shrimp alfredo. He came to RCTC to win a national championship. His special talent is that he enjoys writing. Uwana Etuk-Akpan is from New Brighton, MN, where he attended Irondale High School. His athletic honors include All-Conference and MVP. His academic honor includes being on the B honor roll. His family includes his parents John Etuk-Akpan, and Angelia Roberts. His major at RCTC is Optometry. His favorite movie is Friday, favorite sports team is the Cavaliers, and his favorite food is Chinese food. His special talent is the ability to juggle three items at once. Kevin Lerma is from Washington Heights, Chicago, IL, where he attended Marist High School. His team honors include defensive player, and offensive rebounder. His favorite movie is Coach Carter, and his favorite sports team is the Spurs. He came to RCTC to attend school, and to play basketball at RCTC.
2016-17 BASKETBALL SEASON PROGRAM Ezekiel Thompson is from Vadnais Heights, MN, where he attended Moundsview High School. His athletic honor includes an AllConference. His family includes his mother, Yolanda, his father, Tabari, his brother, Silas, and his four sisters, Brooke, Milan, Talia, and Sofia. His major at RCTC is Business. His favorite movie is Gladiator, favorite sports team is the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his favorite food is steak and lobster. He came to RCTC to become a better basketball player and to win a national championship. Brandon Jech is from Eyota, MN, where he attended Dover-Eyota High School. His athletic honors include an All-Conference, and a team MVP, and Dover-Eyota male athlete of the year 2015. His academic honor is making it on the Dean’s list for RCTC. His team honor that he received was the high school team winning the conference. His family includes his parents, Michelle and Bob, and his brother, Alex. His major at RCTC is Business. His favorite movie is Step Brothers, favorite sports team is the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his favorite food is spaghetti. He came to RCTC to win a national championship. Jake Wesselingh is from Derby, England, where he attended Derby College. His athletic honor includes the number one team in west conference 2015. His team honor includes the under 17’s national school champions. His family includes his parents, and his two older brothers. His major at RCTC is Computer Science. His favorite movie is Grease, favorite sports team is the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his favorite food is chicken wings. He came to RCTC to win a national championship. Tyree Caruthers is from Fridley, MN, where he attended Fridley High School. His athletic honors include being on the athletic hall of fame, an All-Conference for basketball, an All-Conference for football, all district awards, and most valuable senior football. His academic honor includes receiving the perfect attendance award. His team honors include being a state participant in basketball, a state participant for football, and Mr. Hustle. His family includes his mother, Sherri Hall, his brother, Theodore Caruthers, and his two sisters, Keyanna Caruthers and Kayla Caruthers. His major at RCTC is in Personal Training. His favorite movie is Heaven is for Real, favorite sports team is the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his favorite food is macaroni and cheese. He came to RCTC to improve and get better at basketball, and to get his major and graduate. Michael Cornelious is from St. Paul, MN, where he attended St. Paul Highland Park High School. His athletic honor that he received is an All-Conference. His athletic honor includes an avid and MVP award. His team honors include being captain, the MVP, and offensive player. His family includes his parents, Michael and Camille Cornelious, his brother Khiree, and his two sisters, Mikyla and Raven Cornelious. His major at RCTC is Sports Management. His favorite movie is Friday, favorite sports team is the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his favorite food is soul food. He came to RCTC to become a better student, and a batter basketball player, and to win a national championship. Essa Adam is from St. Paul, MN, where he attended St. Paul Harding High School. His athletic honors include two All-Conferences. His academic honors include being on the A and B honor roll. His team honor received includes an MVP. His family includes his parents, his two brothers, and his two sisters. His major at RCTC is Liberal Arts and Sciences. His favorite movie is Rush Hour, favorite sports team is the Lakers, and his favorite food is pizza. He came to RCTC to become a good student and basketball player, and to win a national title. His special talent is that he can sing. Malik Jones is from Chicago, IL, where he attended St. Paul Johnson High School. His athletic honors include the top five defensive of 2015. His team honors include the state runner up. His family includes his parents. His major at RCTC is Associate of Arts. His favorite movies are Paid in Full, Friday, and Loving Basketball. His favorite sports team is the Warriors, and his favorite foods are chicken, greens, and cornbread. He came to RCTC to win a national championship.
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Carlin Clarke is from St. Paul, MN, where he attended St. Paul Johnson High School. His athletic honors include an All-Conference award. His team honors include a state runner up. His family includes his parents. His major at RCTC is Business Management. His favorite movie is Jumper, favorite sports team is the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his favorite food is cheesy potatoes. He came to RCTC to win a championship and transfer to a 4-year university. His special talent is that he is good at writing stories. Savion Benton is from St. Paul, MN, where he attended St. Paul Johnson High School. His team honors include being the state runner up. His family includes his parents, his two brothers, and his sister. His major at RCTC is Business Management. His favorite movie is Four Brothers, favorite sports team is the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his favorite food is chicken alfredo. He came to RCTC to play basketball. Gorg Alhag is from Mankato, MN, where he attended Mankato East High School. His athletic honors include being 1st team All-State. His academic honors include being on the B honor roll. His team honors include being 4th in state finish. His family includes his parents, Elisabeth Ben and Albino Alil. His major at RCTC is Liberal Arts. His favorite movie is Space Jam, favorite sports team is Oklahoma City Thunder, and his favorite food is orange chicken. He came to RCTC to further his education, and continue his basketball career. Andre Smith is from St. Paul, MN, where he attended St. Paul Johnson High School. His athletic honors include an All-Conference. His academic honors include being an honor student in mathematics, chemistry, history, and English. His family includes his parents, Melinda Huerta and Andre Smith Sr., and his two brothers, Lorento Smith and Elijah Huerta. His major at RCTC is business management. His favorite movie is He Got Game, favorite sports team is the Portland Trailblazers, and his favorite food is chicken alfredo. He came to RCTC to transfer to a 4-year university. Akeem Smith is from Minneapolis, MN, where he attended Southwest High School. His athletic honors include a first and second team All-Conference, freshman of the year, and most improved. His academic honors include the most improved student. His team honors include being conference champions. His family includes his parents, his two brothers, and his two sisters. His major at RCTC is Sports Psychology. His favorite movies are Norcos, American Gangster, and More than a Game; his favorite sports team is the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his favorite food is pancakes and chipotle. He came to RCTC to win a national championship and to further his basketball career. Joseph L. Young Jr. is from Kenosha, WI, where he attended Mary D. Bradford High School. His athletic honors include All-Conference Honorable Mention, team captain and academic honor roll. His family includes his mother Kimberly and father Joseph. His major at RCTC is Sports Management. His favorite food is Chinese, favorite movie is The Fugitive and favorite sports team is the Toronto Raptors. Joseph came to RCTC to become a better student athlete and person. Nick Ogren is from Stillwater, MN, where he attended Stillwater Area High School. He was honored for highest 3-pt. percentage. His family includes his mom, dad, and brother who is in 11th grade. His major at RCTC is Elementary Education. His favorite movie is Wedding Crashers, favorite food is pasta, and favorite sports team is the Kentucky Wildcats. Nick came to RCTC to continue playing basketball and win a national title. James Beard is from Minneapolis, MN, where he attended Robbinsdale Cooper High School. His athletic honors include All-Conference Honorable Mention and three-time Varsity Letter. Academic honors include the honor roll and Global Language Award. His family includes his mother Latoshia, father James, and brother Jalen. His major at RCTC is Criminal Justice. His favorite food is chicken, favorite movie Paid in Full, and favorite sports teams are The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Minnesota Vikings. James came to RCTC to get his degree in Criminal Justice, play basketball, and move on to a 4-year college.
2016-17 BASKETBALL SEASON PROGRAM
Rochester Community and Technical College
Women’s Basketball - Individual, Team and Coaching Records Steve Hucke - Women’s Basketball Coaching Record Through 2016: 246-139 Season
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2002-03 8 16 2003-04 19 7 5th MCCC State, 3rd Southern Division 2004-05 14 10 2005-06 17 12 4th MCCC State, 3rd Southern Division 2006-07 20 9 2nd MCCC State, 2nd Southern Division 2007-08 26 4 Region Runner-up, MCCC State & Southern Division Champions 2008-09 34 0 NJCAA DIII National Champions, Region XIIIA, MCAC State & Southern Division Champions 2009-10 20 7 3rd MCAC State, 3rd Southern Division 2010-11 18 13 3rd MCAC State, 4th Southern Division 2011-12 21 7 Region XIIIA Runner-up, 2nd Southern Division 2012-13 3 21 2013-14 9 16 2014-15 21 8 Region XIIIA Runner-up, MCAC Southern Division Champions, MCAC Southern Division Coach of the Year 2015-16 16 10 Region XIIIA Runner-up, MCAC Southern Division Runner-up, MCAC Southern Division Champions, MCAC Southern Division Coach of the Year
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Region XIII A Runner-up (2016) MCAC Southern Division Runner-up (2016) Region XIII A Runner-Up (2015) Ranked No. 9 in NJCAA National poll (2015) MCAC Southern Division Champions (2015) Tailor Raymond NJCAA 3rd Team All-American (2015) Maria Gangelhoff NJCAA 1st Team All-American (2010) 2009 NJCAA DIII NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Anne Breland NJCAA 1st Team All-American (2009) Tess Milzarch NJCAA 3rd Team All-American (2009) Amanda Degan NJCAA Honorable All-American (2009) 212-123 overall end of 2013-14 Season 203-107 since 2002 (19 per wins per season) 34-0 overall & 12-0 MCAC (2009) Region XIII A Champions (2009) MCAC State Champions (2009) MCAC Southern Division Champions (2009) Ranked No. 1 (2009) Ranked 2nd Team Scoring- 85.9ppg (2009) Ranked 1st FT% - 71.5% (2009) Ranked 3rd FG%-46.6% (2009) Ranked 2nd 3pt%-41.3%(2009) Ranked 4th in Team Defense - 55.1 ppg (2009) Region XIII A Runner-up (2008) MCCC State Champion (2008) MCCC Southern Division Champions (2008) Anne Breland NJCAA 1st Team All-American (2008) Ranked No. 3 Nationally (2008) Ranked 2nd Team Offense - 76.1 ppg (2008)
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Ranked 2nd in FG% - 44.6 % (2008) Ranked 4th in FT%- 65.5% (2008) Ranked 6th in 3pt% - 34.8% (2008) Ranked 12th Team Defense - 55.9 ppg (2008) Runner-up MCCC State Tournament (2007) Runner-up MCCC Southern Division (2007) Ranked as high as 7th in NJCAA DIII Poll (2007) Ranked 11th in Nation in Team Defense 54 ppg (2007) Ranked 19th in Nation in Team Offense 64.8 ppg (2007) 3rd Team All-American Honors for Brittany Gladis (06-07) Finished Runner-up in MCCC Southern Division (05-06) Ranked as high as 7th in NJCAA DIII Poll (05-06) 3rd Team All-American Honors for Rebecca Fitzgerald (05-06) Ranked 7th in Nation in Team Offense 73.5 ppg (04-05) Ranked 20 th in Nation in Team Defense 62.4 ppg (04-05) Ranked 10th in the Nation (as high as 4th) (03-04) Ranked 1st in Nation in Team Scoring 79.3 (03-04) Ranked 11th in Team Defense 51.8 (03-04) Tied for 3rd in the MCCC (03-04) Finished 5th in MCCC State Tournament (03-04) MCCC State tournament and Region XIII Tournament participants in 2000-2001
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Rochester Community and Technical College Men’s Basketball - Post-Season Honors since 1996
1996-97 Dave Skalicky
Owatonna, MN
All-Division, All-State
1997-98 Reggie Ollendieck
Cresco, IA
All-Division, All-State
1998-99 Jason Lorenson
Cannon Falls, MN
All-Division, All-State
1999-00 Seth Nell Lima, OH Joel Wandrey Owatonna, MN Nick Freitag Elk River, MN Josh Diersen Caledonia, MN
All-Div, All-MCCC Tourney All-Div, All-State, AllMCCC Tourney All-Division, All-State, AllMCCC Tourney, All-Region 13 Hon Mention All-Division
2000-01 Ryan Hulke Neil Anderson Jeremy Scott Jeff Lorenson Jason Bonde
Nicollet, MN Rushford, MN Maplewood, MN Cannon Falls, MN Rochester, MN
All-Division, All-State All-Division All-Div, All-MCCC Tourney All-Division Hon Mention All-Division
2001-02 Ryan Hulke Neil Anderson Ryan Stahlke Vern Simmons
Nicollet, MN Rushford, MN Waconia, MN Minneapolis, MN
All-Div, All-State, All-Reg 13 All-Division, All-State All-Division Hon Mention All-Division
2002-03 Rob Giles John Freeman Trey Boyd
Minneapolis, MN St. Louis, MO Dallas, TX
All-Division, All-State All-Division All-Division
2003-04 Dominique Holmes Rob Giles Eric Ritter
Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN Jordan, MN
All-Div, All-State, All-Reg 13 All-Division, All-State Hon Mention All-Division
2004-05 Tyler Young Corey Ryan Chris Converse Aaron Motz
Albert Lea, MN Goodhue, MN Red Wing, MN Red Wing, MN
All-Division, All-State All-Division Hon Mention All-Division Hon Mention All-Division
2005-06 Cory Lott Rochester, MN Corey Ryan Goodhue, MN Joey Kollar Norwood Young Am., MN 2006-07 Rochester Rogers St. Paul, MN Matt Gangelhoff Sleepy Eye, MN Sean Clarke Richfield, MN Lucas Blood Mounds View, MN Darrin Loewenhagen Alma, WI 2007-08 Rochester Rogers Trevor Larson Darrin Loewenhagen Tyler Speer Chet Reilly Kurt Koenig Rochester Rogers
St. Paul, MN Chatfield, MN Alma, WI Lanesboro, MN Prairie Du Chein, WI Waconia, MN St. Paul, MN
2008-09 Kurt Koenig Waconia, MN Josh Reynolds Rochester, MN
All-Division, Region 13 MVP All-Division, All-State All-Division, All-State, All- Region 13, NJCAA AllTournament Team All-Div /All-State, All-Region All-Division, All-State All-Division, All-State Hon Mention All-Division Hon Mention All-Division All-Div, All-State, All-Region All-Division All-Division Hon Mention All-Division Hon Mention All-Division MCCC All-Tournament Team MCCC All-Tournament Team All-Div, All-State, All-Region All-Division
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Tyler Speer Lanesboro, MN Allen McGaha Bolingbrook, IL Kurt Koenig Waconia, MN Trevor Larson Chatfield, MN 2009-10 Demetrius Williams St. Paul, MN David Fritsch Stewartville, MN Brandon Milde Byron, MN Joe Conway Winona, MN Shiron Williams Bangor, MI
Hon Men, All-Div Hon Men, All-Div MCAC All-Tournament Team MCAC All-Tournament Team All-Div, All-State All-Division All-Division Hon Men, All-Div Hon Men, All-Div
2010-11 Joe Beck Lake City, MN Chaz Sharp Randallstown, MD David Fritsch Stewartville, MN Al Tillman Richfield, MN Joe Conway Winona, MN
All-Division, All-State, All-Region All-Div, All-State All-Div, All-State All-Division Hon Men, All-Div
2011-12 Torren Dowdy Coon Rapids, MN Shiron Williams Bangor, MI Vince Cary Madison, WI Deuntae Broadnax Buffalo, MN
All-Division, All-State, All-Region All-Div, All-State All-Division Hon Men, All-Div
2012-13 Joe Beck Lake City, MN Justyn Galloway Kenosha, WI Rico Gunn Bloomington, MN Cory Speer Elgin, MN
All-Division, All- State, All-Region, All-American 1st Team All-Division, All-State, All-Region All-Division Hon. Men, All-Div
2013-14 Chuck Robinson Minneapolis, MN Team All-American Jumarhi Turner Bloomington, MN Rico Gunn Bloomington, MN Cory Speer Elgin, MN Robert Claypool Woodbury, MN
All-Div, All-State, All-Region, 3rd All-Division, All- State, All-Region All-Division Hon Mention, All-Division Hon Mention, All-Division
2014-15 Justyn Galloway Kenosha, WI Robert Claypool Woodbury, MN Demetrius Cady Minneapolis, MN Lavar McCullough Golden Valley, MN Ben Ratliff Edina, MN Keiron Sauer St. Paul, MN
All-NJCAA Tourney, All Region, All State, All Division All-Region, All-State, All-Division All-Division All-Division Hon. Mention All- Division/All-State Tournament team Hon. Mention All- Division
2015-16 Demetrius Cady Minneapolis, MN Marquise Walker Lakeville, MN Ben Ratliff Rochester, MN Aaron Samuels Racine, WI Isaiah Coddon Woodbury, MN
All-NJCAA Tourney, All- Region, All-State, All- Division All-Region, All-State, All-Division All-Division All-Division Hon. Men, All-Division, Region 13 Tourney MVP
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