Men's Soccer
Mid America Spoils CCU’s Thrilling Postseason Run
November 21, 2009 – The Mid America Evangels put an end to CCU’s glorious postseason run Saturday afternoon, posting a 3-0 victory over the Cougars in the NCCAA regional title game in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The host Evangels scored twice in the first half and added some insurance with a third goal at the 72 minute mark of the second stanza.
CCU was outshot 15-6 on the contest, including a 0-6 disparity in the corner kick department.
Despite the loss, Cougar keeper extraordinaire, Jared Jacobs, put an exclamation point on a stellar freshman campaign with four strong saves in 90 minutes of action between the posts.
The 2009 Cougars close the book on yet another season with a much improved record of 2-17-3 and 0-13-1 in conference play.
Cougars Advance to Finals on Penalty Kicks
November 20, 2009 – In one short year the CCU men’s soccer team went from doormat to domination, posting some breakout performances during the regular season and punctuating a stellar year by advancing past Central Baptist 3-2 in a double overtime penalty kick session.
The Cougars got things rolling a mere 38 seconds into the contest, when Taylor Shade zipped in an unassisted blast to put CCU in front 1-0.
Central Baptist was able to muster in a shot of their own at the five minute mark, but the Cougars managed to fire right back with 22 minutes showing thanks to a perfectly placed ball by Grant Terzian that found Tim Flavin for the second CCU goal of the half.
With only fifty seconds to go in the opening stanza, Central Baptist snuck in what would be the final goal of the afternoon, knotting the duel up at two each.
Battling through a second half and two overtime sessions, CCU was finally able to punch their ticket to the championship game by converting three of four penalty kicks and holding CBC to only one goal out of four attempts.
Jared Jacobs was a monster in the net for CCU, collecting six saves in 110 minutes of work.
The red-hot Cougars now prepare to face Mid America Christian Saturday afternoon in the regional title game with a trip to the NCCAA National Finals on the line. Game time is slated for 1:00 p.m. local time.
Men’s and Women’s Soccer Headed to Postseason Play
November 13, 2009 – With the 2009 regular season now behind them, the CCU men’s and women’s soccer teams can begin to set their sights on the NCCAA Regional Tournament.
Hosted by Mid America Christian in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the tournament will kick off on November 19 when the women take on fellow NCAA Division II foe, Dallas Baptist, at 2:00 p.m.
If the Cougars are able to repeat last year’s success over the Patriots, they will be back in action on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. against host Mid America Christian for a shot at their second-consecutive National Tournament appearance.
Following their most successful season in over five years, the men’s soccer team now gears up for a clash with regional titan, Central Baptist, on Friday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m. A victory over the Mustangs would set the stage for the regional championship contest the following afternoon against a to-be-determined team.
The postseason has finally arrived, so jump on board and support the men’s and women’s soccer teams as they look to make a splash in the NCCAA playoffs.
Rangers Thump Cougars 0-7 in RMAC Finale
November 3, 2009 – The Regis Rangers scored a 7-0 shutout over the CCU men’s soccer team in the regular season finale for both teams Tuesday afternoon in Denver, Colorado.
Jordan Brandel paced the Rangers with two goals, while Patrick Bonitatibus chipped in a pair of assists in the win.
Jared Jacobs and Russ Dornisch each split minutes in goal for the Cougars, snagging one save each.
With the loss, the Cougars wrap-up the regular season with a 2-16-2 overall tally and a 0-13-1 mark in conference action.
The men now gear up for the NCCAA Regional Tournament. A full schedule will be posted when available.
Emory, Roadrunners Rout Cougars 7-0
November 1, 2009 – Steven Emory unleashed for four assists and one goal to lead the Metro State Roadrunners to a 7-0 shutout over the CCU men’s soccer team Sunday afternoon in Denver, Colorado.
Metro scored three first half goals, added four more after the break and dominated the Cougars to the tune of a 35-4 shooting advantage and a 5-0 corner kick advantage.
Jared Jacobs posted seven saves for the Cougars, while Russ Dornisch gobbled up six in 32 minutes of work.
The Cougars wrap-up the regular season on Tuesday afternoon, when they battle the Regis University Rangers at 2:00 p.m.
Match at Regis Rescheduled Due to Blizzard!
October 28, 2009 – This Friday’s CCU men’s soccer match at Regis University has been rescheduled for Tuesday November 3 at 2:00 p.m.
It all began on Tuesday night, as a low pressure system settled much further into the southeast corner of the state than originally expected. As a result, the heaviest of the snowfall centered directly over the metropolitan area with accumulation ranging from 4-8 inches in the preliminary measurements.
Stay tuned to the Cougar Athletics website for all pertinent snowfall totals and game scheduling updates.
UCCS Escapes Cougar Upset Bid in OT
October 25, 2009 – The UCCS Mountain Lions overcame a 1-0 first half deficit to pull out a 2-1 overtime victory over the CCU men’s soccer team Sunday afternoon in Lakewood, Colorado.
Joda Hankins delivered the first goal of the contest for CCU, converting a turnover into an unassisted shot that zipped through the left half of the net to put the hosts in front 1-0.
Coming out of intermission trailing 0-1, the Mountain Lions managed a two unanswered goals, the first coming when Dami Oladiran tapped in a dual assisted center pass with 71:19 on the clock to eventually force the extended session.
Four minutes into overtime, Matt Friesen was able to put the game on ice by sneaking in a rebound shot that deflected off two Cougar defenders.
UCCS held a narrow 8-5 shots on goal advantage over CCU, while dominating the corner kick department 10-2.
Jared Jacobs took the loss in goal for the Cougars, logging five saves and allowing two in 100 minutes of action.
The Cougars are back in action on October 30, when they travel to Regis University to battle the Rangers at 3:30 p.m.
Henritze, Pueblo Pound CCU 5-1
October 24, 2009—Sam Henritze scored three goals for CSU-Pueblo Friday afternoon, as the host Thunderwolves pulled out a 5-1 victory over the CCU men’s soccer team in Pueblo, Colorado.
Henritze got Pueblo on the board early in the first half, blasting in an unassisted shot that put the hosts in front 1-0 with 15 minutes showing.
The Thunderwolves finished the opening half of action with two goals, before Henritze tacked on yet another goal in the first two minutes of the final forty five.
Following a Robert Kinsey goal with 51 minutes on the ticker, Henritze put an exclamation point on the afternoon with his third and final score at the 55 minute mark.
Joda Hankins helped CCU avoid the shutout, scoring his first goal of the year thanks to a dual assist by Dylan Riley and Titus Shoulderblade with six minutes to go in the contest.
The Cougars are back in action this Sunday, as they host the UCCS Mountain Lions at 3:00 p.m.
Skyhawks Smash Cougars 11-0
October 18, 2009—The Fort Lewis Skyhawks scored early and often, posting eight first half goals and three second half goals to pull out an 11-0 victory over the CCU men’s soccer team Sunday afternoon at Cougar Field in Lakewood, Colorado.
It was a career day for a handful of Skyhawks, as Euan Percell scored three goals, Jeff Jennings and Byron Cephers notched one goal and two assists, Dimo Krymanidis logged two assists and two other players notched one goal and one assist in the blowout.
Cougar keeper, Jared Jacobs, had his hands full for most of the day, snagging fives saves in the loss, while Russ Dornisch nabbed nine saves in relief duty. CCU’s net-minders were under fire all afternoon, as the Skyhawks accumulated a whopping 49 shots to CCU’s six.
Sunday’s loss drops the Cougars to 2-12-2 on the year and 0-9-1 in conference play.
The Cougars are back on the road this Friday, when they battle CSU-Pueblo at 4:00 p.m.
Cougars, Mesa Battle to 1-1 Dual OT Draw
October 16, 2009—CCU men’s soccer battled a tough Mesa State Maverick squad to a 1-1 double overtime tie (box score) Friday afternoon at Cougar Field in Lakewood, Colorado.
Taylor Shade got the Cougars on the board early, converting a perfect Ryan Schlichtman assist into his second goal of the year at the 25 minute mark, putting the Cougars in front 1-0.
Ethan Johnson helped the guests Mavericks escape the shutout, when he sailed in a free kick ten minutes into the second half to knot the dual up at one each.
The Mavericks had a handful of opportunities to steal the win, but some cat-like reflexes allowed all-world keeper Jared Jacobs, to deflect every Mesa attempt, as each team eventually settled for the tie.
Jacobs finished with a season-best 18 saves in the tie, while weathering a total of 34 Mavericks attempts.
With the tie, CCU moves to 2-11-2 on the season and 0-8-1 in RMAC action.
The men return to the field this Sunday when they host the Fort Lewis Skyhawks at 3:00 p.m.
Dylan Riley Earns RMAC All-Academic Honors
October 15, 2009—The CCU Athletics Department is pleased to announce that Dylan Riley, a senior mid on the men’s soccer team, has earned recognition as Second Team RMAC All-Academic.
Riley boasts a cumulative GPA of 3.71 in Biology, and has proven to be a mainstay in the Cougar lineup with 14 starts on the year.
In addition to Riley, five other men’s soccer players earned a spot on the RMAC Honorable Mention team. The list includes: Russ Dornisch (3.30, Communications), Michael McHugh (3.34, Accounting), Lane Schulz (3.85, Biology), Corbin Siklosi (3.57, History) and Drew Smoker (3.54, History).
Congratulations to this year’s award winners!
Mines Blasts Cougars 7-0 in Golden
October 11, 2009—The Colorado Mines Orediggers blasted in seven unanswered goals Sunday afternoon and handed the Cougars their ninth shutout of the year with a 7-0 decision at Oredigger Stadium in Golden, Colorado.
The Diggers dug the Cougars a deep hole early on, scoring two goals in the first 15 minutes and four by the end of the half. By games end, five different players had scored for the hosts, with Jeff Nelson tacking on the first two and assisting on the third.
The Cougars found themselves on the short end of a 19-8 shooting disparity, keeping keeper Jared Jacobs busy with seven saves in the setback.
With the loss, CCU remains winless in RMAC action and drops to 2-11-1 on the season.
The men hit the pitch once again on Friday as they host Mesa State at 11:00 a.m.
Cougars Caged 0-3 at UC-Colorado Springs
October 9, 2009—The UC-Colorado Springs Mountain Lions logged a commanding 0-3 shutout (box score) over the CCU men’s soccer team Friday afternoon at Mountain Lion Stadium in picturesque Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The host Lions got things rolling at the 39 minute mark, when Matt Friesen broke open a scoreless contest with a left-footed, indefensible blast that sailed through the upper left corner of the net.
Five short minutes later, Donny Stone capitalized on the momentum and gave the hosts a 2-0 cushion, drilling in an Aaron Brandt cross pass with just over 30 seconds remaining before intermission.
Friesen struck once again with 69 minutes showing in the second stanza to give UCCS a 3-0 advantage and effectively put the contest in the bag.
CCU was outshot 26-8 on the afternoon, including a 12-2 shots on goal disparity.
Jared Jacobs snagged nine saves for the Cougars in 90 minutes of work.
The Cougars (2-10-1, 0-7-0 RMAC) are back to work this Sunday, as they travel to Golden, Colorado to battle the Colorado Mines Orediggers at 12:00 p.m.
Rangers Thump Cougars 10-1
October 4, 2009—The Regis Rangers sailed in five goals per half to cruise to an easy 10-1 decision (box score) over the CCU men’s soccer team Sunday afternoon in Lakewood, Colorado.
Kyle Emge scored the first two goals for Regis in the 19 and 22nd minute of play, with Lio DelPiccolo adding three of the five second half scores in the lopsided victory.
The lone Cougar bright spot was an unassisted goal by Mark Sekelsky which took place 20 minutes into the second half of action.
Jared Jacobs and Russ Dornisch split minutes between the posts for CCU, each giving up five goals in 45 minutes of work.
The loss drops the Cougars to 2-9-1 on the season and 0-6-0 in conference play.
CCU is back in action on October 9 as they travel to Colorado Springs to battle UCCS at 4:30 p.m.
Roadrunners Outlast Hard Working Cougars 2-0
October 2, 2009—The Metro State Roadrunners scored one goal per half to post a 2-0 victory (box score) over the CCU men’s soccer team Friday afternoon at Cougar Field in Lakewood, Colorado.
Marc Hershberger got the Roadrunners rolling at the 34 minute mark, escaping a group of defenders and hammering in an unassisted blast to put the guests in front 1-0.
Metro was able to fend off a high-energy Cougar squad and finally put the game on ice when Steven Emory made it 2-0 on yet another unassisted breakaway goal with 57:22 showing in the second half.
CCU was outgunned 29-6 on the afternoon, with Metro holding a commanding 11-4 advantage in the corner kick department.
Cougar keeper extraordinaire, Jared Jacobs, was his usual self, keeping the home team in the game with 14 strong saves in the afternoon showdown.
The loss drops CCU to 2-8-1 and 0-5-0 in conference action. The Cougars will take the field once again this Sunday as they host Regis University at 1:00 p.m.
A Standout Performance by Hughes Proved Too Much for Cougars
September 27, 2009— In a late afternoon match between the visiting Thunderwolves from University of Colorado at Pueblo, a strong offensive effort exhausted the CCU men with the final score at 5-1 (box score). CSU-P earned their first conference win with this game leaving the Cougars now 0-4 in the RMAC.
Unassisted Corey Cullen of the Thunderwolves scored the first of many goals for the Thunderwolves in 9th minute of play. The Cougars would continue to fight in the first half as Cougar midfielder Rusty Bates, responded to the pressure scoring, assisted by Lane Schulz and Taylor Shade.
Freshman Brendan Hughes for the Thunderwolves showed an outstanding performance scoring his first of three goals on a penalty kick in 10th minute of play. This early goal displayed talents of an impact player who would then go on to score twice for the Thunderwolves in the second half.
Earning a total 22 shots on goal, the Cougars could not respond to the attack gathering only nine shots on goal. Despite the loss the Cougars goal keeper, Jared Jacobs, earned six saves in what resulted in a clean match in Lakewood, Colorado.
With a few days rest the Cougars will prepare for more RMAC competition next week facing nearby Metro State, Friday at 3:30 pm, when the Roadrunners come to visit.
Orediggers Bury Cougars in 0-9 Shut Out
September 25, 2009— In the late afternoon match between the nearby Colorado School of Mines men’s soccer team the Cougars are outplayed in what resulted in a 0-9 shutout (box score) in Lakewood, Colorado.
The Colorado School of Mines men displayed talents early taking full control with an early goal made in the first three minutes of the game by Phil Wilson. The Orediggers continued to attack as Cale Haas assisted on the goal by Alex Nass just two minutes later.
With 17 shots on goal to the Cougars two in the first period the Cougars continued to struggle after a red card left the Cougar’s one man short.
The efforts by the Orediggers were unmatched by the Cougars with an Oredigger total of 33 shots on goal to the Cougars only six. All nine goals by the Orediggers were made by different players displaying the depth and talent of the Mines roster despite a six save performance by Russ Dornisch. With a valiant effort the Cougars will look beyond to this Sunday’s match against UCCS.
Three First Half Goals Sink Cougars at Mesa
September 20, 2009—The Mesa State Mavericks posted three goals in the first 45 minutes to pull out a 3-0 shutout (box score) over the CCU men’s soccer team Sunday afternoon in Grand Junction, Colorado.
John Smario led CCU with two shots, one on goal, while Jared Jacobs and Russ Dornish each notched a save in 45 minutes of action.
Mesa outshot the Cougars 6-2 on goal and 19-5 overall in the victory.
The Cougars are back at it this Friday as they host the Colorado Mines Orediggers at 3:30 p.m.
Cougars Crushed 0-6 in Durango
September 18, 2009—The CCU men’s soccer team came up on the short end of a 0-6 decision (box score) to the Fort Lewis Skyhawks Friday afternoon in Durango, Colorado.
The Skyhawks unleashed for three goals in the first half and three more in the second, outshooting the Cougars by a combined total of 38-3 and posting 18 corner kicks to CCU’s one.
Jared Jacobs logged a season-best 16 saves in the Cougars loss.
Freshman standout, Grant Terzian, chipped in a team-high two shots goal for CCU.
The Cougars are back in action this Sunday when they square off against the Mesa State Mavericks in Grand Junction, Colorado. Game time is slated for 1:00 p.m.
Cougars Dust College of the Southwest in OT
September 11, 2009—The CCU men’s soccer team broke back into the win column in impressive fashion, posting a 2-1 overtime victory (box score) over University of the Southwest Friday afternoon in a neutral site showdown in Pueblo, Colorado.
Taylor Shade got the Cougars rolling at the eight minute mark, when the senior forward blasted in a rebound shot off the cross bar to put CCU in front 1-0.
Southwest was able to sneak in the tying goal late in the second half, thanks to an unassisted shot by Callum Congreve that slipped through the normally stalwart Cougar defense.
The Cougars dominated the overtime session, doubling up Southwest 2-1 in shots and finally blasting in the game-winner with only one minute remaining when Tim Flavin headed in a Grant Terzian corner kick.
Improving to 2-3-1 on the season, the Cougars are back in action on September 18 when they travel to Durango, Colorado to battle the Fort Lewis Skyhawks.
Cougars Tie Adams State 1-1 in Double OT
September 7, 2009—The CCU men’s soccer team battled to a 1-1 double overtime tie (box score) with the Adams State Grizzlies this afternoon in a non-conference bout at the Cougar Soccer Field in Lakewood, Colorado.
The scoring for each team occurred early, but not often, as the Grizzlies got on the board at the 34 minute mark when Peter Freeman converted a Rami Avalos center pass into the game’s first goal.
A short five minutes later, CCU’s Corbin Siklosi knotted the contest up at one each thanks to a dual assist by Tim Flavin and Travis Reddick.
Fans of a strong defensive struggle were in for a treat from that point on, as neither team would be able to tack on a game winning score for the remainder of regulation or the two period overtime bonanza.
CCU net-minder Jared Jacobs, continued his strong play with six breathtaking saves, including a kick-save in the final minute of the second half that preserved the tie and guaranteed an extended session.
The Cougars outshot Adams 29-21 on the afternoon, with Jarod Thomas snagging 10 saves for the guest Grizzlies in the tie.
Moving to 1-3-1 on the year, CCU now prepares for a neutral site showdown with cross-region rival, College of the Southwest. Game time is slated for 11:00 a.m. this Friday at Colorado State-Pueblo.
Second Half Goals Spark Eastern New Mexico over Cougars
September 4, 2009—Emerson Rodrigues snuck in two second half goals to propel the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds to a 2-0 victory (box score) over the Colorado Christian men’s soccer team Friday afternoon in Lakewood, Colorado.
Following a scoreless and evenly matched first half, the Eastern offense finally began to catch fire in the final stanza. As a team, the Greyhounds logged 16 second half shots and eventually found the net with 11 minutes to go when Rodrigues blasted in a goal from the center of the penalty box.
Eight short minutes later, Rodgriues was once again in the thick of the action, this time heading in a Mychael Contrerras corner kick to put the guests in front 2-0 and all but put the game on ice.
Eastern rattled off a grand total of 28 shots to CCU’s six, while managing an impressive 16 corner kicks on the afternoon.
Jared Jacobs played 90 spectacular minutes in goal for the Cougars, finishing with 13 strong saves, including yet another penalty kick stop.
The men are back at it this Monday, when they host the Adams State Grizzlies at 1:00 p.m.
Feisty Cougars Fall to NW Nazarene
August 31, 2009—The Northwest Nazarene Crusaders barely held on to pull off a narrow 3-0 victory (box score) over a scrappy and determined CCU men’s soccer team Monday afternoon in Lakewood, Colorado.
The stingy Cougar defense put the clamps on a potent Crusader offense, holding the guests scoreless for the initial 24 minutes of the first half.
The Crusaders were finally able to muster a score however, when Brock Ogami captured a Cougar turnover and blasted it through the right half of the net to put the guests in front 1-0.
In typical fashion, CCU kept battling hard and threatened Northwest on various occasions throughout the first and second halves. The Cougars managed five quality shots on goal over the contest and took nearly full of advantage of every Crusader miscue.
Despite CCU’s intensity and strong desire to achieve, Northwest slipped in two second half goals and dodged a variety of Cougar bullets to escape town with the narrow 3-0 victory.
Cougar keeper extraordinaire, Jared Jacobs, unleashed for four inspiring and athletic saves, including an acrobatic stuff of a penalty kick that demoralized the opposition and sent the Cougar fans into a frenzy.
With the loss, CCU falls to 1-2-0 on the season and is back in action this Friday when they host Eastern New Mexico University at 4:00p.m.
Cougars Drop Great Falls 2-1
August 29, 2009—The CCU men’s soccer team got a notch in the win column Saturday afternoon thanks to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Great Falls College in Billings, Montana.
The Cougars got the scoring underway at the seven minute mark, when Grant Terzian sent a perfect assist to Ryan Schlichtman, who zipped it to the far post from 18 yards out.
Holding a 1-0 lead at the break, the Cougars were threatened 11 minutes into the second half, as David Jiminez knotted the contest up at one each on a penalty kick.
The notoriously resilient Cougars refused to let this one get away from them however and all but put the contest in the bag with just over 10 minutes to go, when Tim Flavin assisted Terzian on a dagger shot from 25 yards out.
CCU outgunned Great Falls 13-11 on the contest and held a remarkable 6-3 advantage in corner kicks.
Jared Jacobs spent all 90 minutes between the posts for the Cougars, logging six strong saves in the victory.
CCU now returns home to face the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds this Monday at 4:00 p.m.
Cougars Stumble 0-6 in Billings Opener
August 28, 2009—The CCU men’s soccer team stumbled out of the gates Friday evening, dropping a 0-6 decision to the Yellow Jackets of Montana State-Billings in the season opener for both teams.
Billings got on the board in the first two minutes of action, as Jeremy DeHerrera floated an assist to Sam Charles to put the hosts in front 1-0.
The Yellow Jackets struck again just five short minutes later, when DeHerrera assisted Garion Holian to build a 2-0 cushion.
Billings erupted for four goals in the first half alone, before adding two more after the break to cruise to the easy six goal decision.
The Cougars found themselves on the short end of a 17-5 shooting disparity, with Jared Jacobs posting seven saves in the CCU loss.
Taylor Shade paced CCU with three shots on the afternoon.
With the first game of the year in the books, the Cougars now gear up for Great Falls College Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
Follow Cougar Home Events Live on B2 Networks
August 24, 2009—Don’t forget Cougar fans, you can watch all soccer and volleyball home games this season live on the B2 Sports Network!
Season and single game packages are available. Simply click on the Live Video link on the upper right corner of the home page to secure your front row seat to all of this year’s action.
Men’s Soccer Welcomes 15 Newcomers
CCU head men’s soccer coach, Joshua Caucutt has announced the completion of the roster for the 2009 season.
Forwards: Two freshman forwards have joined the Cougars this season. Travis Reddick from Colorado Springs Christian and Mark Sekelsky from Scottsdale Christian in Arizona hope to compete for time up front. Mark was the Co-Player of the year in his conference and is creative around the net. Coach C said that “Mark has a good soccer foundation, we will concentrate on getting his body strong enough for NCAA D2. Travis possesses a D2-ready strength and as he learns the game at this level, he has a chance to really make an impact.” A transfer player, John Smario could be a real find for the CCU men’s soccer team. Smario has been out of the game for a while, but spent time training and playing at some of the highest levels at a younger age. He is from Flowermound, TX and his previous college stint was at Roberts Wesleyan. “John Smario could be a great weapon for us. As the rust comes off his game, we are excited by his potential.” CCU also welcomes John McCulley (Ralston Valley HS, CO) back to the roster after a year off. “John has a head for the game and a powerful body. Once his fitness level returns, we expect consistent production.”
Midfielders: One of the top players on a high school team that went 18-1 a year ago, Grant Terzian joins high school teammate Travis Reddick on the CCU roster. “Grant brings a high level of skill to the CCU midfield,” says Coach Caucutt. “As he adds strength and adjusts to the college game, we think he can be an impact player in the RMAC.” Morgan Wall, a transfer from Western Nebraska CC, also hopes to compete for time in the center of the field. According to Coach Caucutt, “Morgan is a veteran, he plays smart soccer under pressure and will be a good back up for our other mids who will be getting more time.” Joseph (Joda) Hankins comes back to the roster after a year off. “Joda has looked great in preseason and we are excited to see him return to college soccer in a Cougar uniform.” Joda will play an important role as a strong defensive midfielder who can also be a catalyst for the attack.
Defenders: David Giralt from Kelly Walsh in Caspar, WY is a new defender for the Cougars. Giralt played for one of the strongest high school programs in Wyoming and understands winning and fundamentals. Caucutt says that “David’s fitness level if off the charts. His skill is not quite where we want it, but he should see plenty of time as a center back. I am confident that he will play his way into being an effective player.” Nathan Churan from Fairfax, VA by way of the US Navy also brings great fitness and endurance to the Cougar defense and will compete for time.
Goalkeepers: The CCU men have only one returning goalkeeper, junior Russell Dornisch, so it was important to add at least two more in the off-season. Andrew Sullivan from Rapids City, SD signed early in the year and comes to college with a great work ethic and a strong background in goalkeeping fundamentals. “Sully did not play in the net during his senior year due to injury, but we are confident that he will eventually be a good college GK”, says Caucutt. Jared Jacobs, a transfer from Texas by way of Abilene Christian was a last minute addition to the CCU roster. “Jacobs kind of fell into our lap, but should see a lot of time between the pipes,” according to Caucutt. Jared was a great athlete in high school, he played football, basketball and won a state title as the starting goalkeeper for Marcus HS. Coach C said, “He really is an amazing athlete, we just need get him caught up on his soccer technique.”
The team also added several redshirt players who hope to become a big part of the roster in the future. Joshua Coker is a local product who played at Littleton High School. Coker played for the soccer team in the fall and was a member of the track team in the spring. “Josh brings great athleticism and a desire to perfect his soccer skills. We look forward to his development over the next few years.” Joshua’s father recently graduated from CCU’s Adult and Graduate Studies program. Mason Williams played at Rincon Valley Christian in Santa Rosa, California. Coach C states that “Mason will bring a great attitude to practice every day.” James Simmons from Balwin City, KS will join the CCU goalkeeper contingent and a freshman defender, Tyler Peterson, from Roseville, MN will round out the roster as a big defender who will eventually contribute on the college level.
Soccer Gears up for Season with Early Scrimmages
August 5, 2009—With the beginning of the 2009-10 campaign less than a month away, the men’s and women’s soccer teams look to gear up for the regular season with a series of scrimmages over the next few weeks.
Both teams will be in action on Friday, August 14, as they host Dodge City Community College right here at the Cougar Soccer Field. The women will kick-off the action at 11:00 a.m., with the men following at 1:30 p.m.
Taking the field once again on Tuesday, August 18, the men’s soccer team will host the CCU Alumni All Stars at 6:00 p.m.
Don’t miss a minute of the excitement as your Cougar soccer teams prepare for what is sure to be another exciting year of NCAA competition!
Riley Named to NCCAA All-Region First Team
December 2, 2008—The Cougar Athletic Department is proud to announce that Dylan Riley, a junior mid on the men’s soccer team, has been named NCCAA First Team All-Region.
Riley started all 21 games for the Cougars, tacked on one goal and eleven combined shots, while leading CCU to their first-ever berth in the NCCAA regional tournament.
Joining Riley on the NCCAA first team is Nate Billings (Central Baptist), Chris Skillern (Mid America), Daniel Porras (Central Baptist), Heath Whitehouse (Central Christian), Jorge Lama (York), Jonathon Jacobs (Central Baptist), Jose Figueroa (Central Baptist), Bryce Jantz (Mid America), Victor Vargas (Central Baptist), Michilli Moses (Central Baptist), Ben Stropes (Central Christian).
All-region goal keepers include Austin Custar of Mid America and Charles Otieno of Central Baptist.
Congratulations to Riley and to the rest of the men’s soccer team for their hard work and accomplishments during the 2008 season.
York Sends Cougars to Early Exit in NCCAA Regional's
November 20, 2008—It was one and done for the CCU men’s soccer team in the 2008 NCCAA Regional Championships, as the York College Panthers scored two unanswered goals to pull off a 2-0 victory (box score) over the host Cougars Thursday afternoon in Lakewood, Colorado.
CCU possessed the ball for the majority of the contest, logging 10 corner kicks to York’s three and out-shooting the Panthers 9-5 on goal.
Despite plenty of CCU opportunities, it was York who pulled ahead 1-0 at the 39:02 mark, when Brendan Hanaphy snuck a penalty kick through the left corner of the net and past the outstretched hands of CCU net-minder, Russ Dornisch.
Each team battled through almost fifty more minutes of scoreless action, before Ian McEnerney blasted in an improbable goal from 30 yards out with three minutes remaining to seal the contest.
York’s Keith Manley posted nine saves in the contest, while Dornisch snagged three in the CCU loss.
Tim Flavin led the Cougars with four total shots, two of them on goal.
Harty Named Third Team All-RMAC
November 6, 2008—CCU’s junior defender, Mitchell Harty, has been recently selected to the 2008 All-RMAC Third Team.
Harty started all 20 games for the Cougars this season and impressed coaches and fans alike with a vast array of technical skills and an undying work ethic.
The eight head men’s soccer coaches in the RMAC chose the all-conference teams (coaches cannot vote for their own players). The first team requires three forwards, three midfielders, three defender, a goal keeper and on at-large position.
In addition to All-RMAC athletic honors, Harty’s impressive GPA of 3.31 in Business was good enough for a spot on the All-RMAC Academic Honor Roll in October.
Congratulations to Mitch Harty and to all of this year’s award winners for your dedication and hard work in the classroom and in competition. (More)...
