Sports
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FIFA 25 Tournament Brings Competitive Spirit To JCCC Student Lounge
This week, the Johnson County Community College student lounge was abuzz with excitement as students gathered for a FIFA 25 tournament hosted by Student Life. The event drew gaming enthusiasts from across campus and offered a chance to compete in one of the most popular soccer video games on the market.
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Video: Women’s Basketball Nationals Celebration
(Photo by: Audrey Hook) Our women’s basketball team earn their title as the champions of the season for their effort and determination. In a celebration on March 28, they dropped a banner for their continuous achievement. It is important we show our support to our sports teams.
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JCCC Softball Earns Key Split With Cowley College, Remains In KJCCC D-II Title Hunt
JCCC is now 18-11 overall, 5-1 in conference play, and will face No. 23 Kansas City Kansas Community College on Thursday at 2 p.m.
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Bo Shinkle Leads Men’s Baseball to Top of KJCCC Conference
“Getting into a calm mindset and envisioning myself having success before the game is the most important thing,” Shinkle said. “Doing whatever it takes to help the team find a way to win is the best thing that I got.”
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JCCC’s Very Own Lisa Elsener Wins Gold at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games
This was Elsener’s fifth time competing at the international level, and she is a member of the JCPRD Stormin’ Rangers. She has previously been to New Zealand, Alaska, Utah, and Louisiana to compete in figure skating, swimming, and speed skating. Elsener was also admitted into the Special Olympics Kansas Hall of Fame in 1990 for…
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Show Your Cavalier Spirit At Softball Student Night
Softball Student Night is all about bringing the JCCC community together to support student athletes and showcase Cavalier pride. Whether you’re a regular at games or just looking for a fun, relaxing way to spend the afternoon, this event is a great opportunity to cheer on your team and connect with fellow students.
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Cavs Charge Past Cardinals In Spring Season Opener, Showcasing Rising Talent
Last Wednesday, the Cavs faced off against the Cardinals in their first game of the Spring Season. The first half started off hot, and it didn’t take long for the Cardinals to get the first goal of the game.
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JCCC Celebrates Women’s Basketball National Championship
To recognize the team’s incredible accomplishment, JCCC is hosting a celebration on Friday, March 28 at 12 p.m. Students, professors, and fans are encouraged to attend and show their appreciation for the players and coaches who made history this season.
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JCCC Women’s Basketball Team Triumphs, Securing National Title
The JCCC Cavaliers are your 2025 NJCAA DII Women’s Basketball Champions, after going 34-1 this season. Their effort and hard work paid off and they got the title to show for it.
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JCCC Women’s Basketball Team Clinches Spot in NJCAA Championship Game
“It feels pretty good considering the team that we beat,” Conrad said. “I mean that was an undefeated team, number one seed, have been dominant all year over everybody who played them. I don’t think anybody has played them within twelve or thirteen points. I think their average margin of victory is something like 30…
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JCCC Esports Club Aims to Build Competitive Gaming Community
“Having a deeper connection than just playing video games is probably the biggest part of keeping people engaged,’’ Romero explained.
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Women’s and Men’s Basketball Teams Both Going to National Championships
The Women’s team will play at 9 a.m. (CT) on Tuesday, March 18. They will play the winner of the #13 vs. #20 game. The Men’s team will play at 8 p.m. (CT) on Monday, March 17 against Macomb Community College, the #6 seed.
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Cavs & KC Sports: Kansas City Becomes Tournament Town
Right across from the T-Mobile Center, the Kansas City Power & Light District will host the Miller Lite Fan Fest, offering free entry to an all-day basketball celebration experience. Fans can enjoy live entertainment, daily spirit rallies, giveaways and prizes, interactive games, and, most importantly, live streaming of the tournament on the big screen.
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Men’s and Women’s Basketball Begin Playoffs
“I thought our guys played well on Monday. Great start to the postseason but we also know that it is going to get tougher each step of the way,” said men’s basketball coach Rand Chappell.
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Video: The Undefeated Women’s Basketball Team
Johnson County Community College has had amazing sports teams throughout the seasons. Women’s Basketball is no exception, the team is currently undefeated. You can support our teams by attending games or watching from the JCCC athletics website.
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Cavs & KC Sports: Major College Winning Streaks & Does Travis Kelce Still Have It?
The Cavs have an ongoing 60-home game winning streak. The last time the Cavs lost at home was March 22, 2022 to Morton College.
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Cavs Women’s Basketball Complete Second Consecutive Undefeated Regular Season
“This is a great place to work and a great place to live, and most importantly, it’s been a great place to raise my kids,” Conrad said. “JCCC has been very loyal to me over the years, and I think I’m smart enough to know the grass is not always greener elsewhere.”
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Dance Team Coach Guides Championship Squad To Express ‘True Selves’
“ance is subjective, so everybody’s opinion can vary, it’s not point based like other sports,” coach Amy Sellers said.
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JCCC’s 12 National Titles A Testament To Motivated Coaches And ‘The Right Players’
“As a coach, I feel like our department consists of highly competitive and motivated coaches who love to teach, mentor, and help the student-athletes reach their goals,” women’s volleyball coach,” Jennifer Ei said. “We have been very fortunate to be successful across all of our programs in athletics.”
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Cavs & KC Sports: Volleyball Love, Sporting KC, How to Watch The Royals
The Cavaliers had an outstanding season with 30 wins and seven losses. They also had an amazing tournament run in search of their third national championship.
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What It Takes to Be a Successful Student-Athlete
“[I’m]proud to have our student-athletes represent JCCC both on campus and in the community. Our student-athletes work extremely hard and put in a lot of extra time and energy to be successful.”
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Cavs WBB Coach Ben Conrad Reaches 500 Wins
“These milestone wins have seemed to come late in the year, so most years, I’m so locked in on our stretch run, I don’t think I really feel anything,” Conrad said.
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Cavs & KC Sports: JCCC’s Own Fab Four, Mavs Hockey Faces Allen Americans
Four players, also known as the “Fab Four,” lead this team by averaging more than 10 points a game.
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For Student Athletes, Mental Health Is More Than Mind Over Matter
In all conferences and divisions, college student athletes have a lot on their plate, and it can be difficult to get adjusted to the college dynamic after high school. College athletics are faster paced, more intense, and put down a lot more pressure on athletes, as the stakes are higher than they are in high…
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Cavs and KC Sports: Baseball Starts, Basketball’s History, and Royals Head to Arizona
Cavaliers Baseball will play two doubleheaders this week against the Metropolitan Community College Wolves, two at JCCC on Feb. 13 and two at MCCC on Feb 15.
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JCCC Baseball Tops Preseason Rankings
By Hannah Sheer Preseason rankings were recently posted by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and JCCC Baseball is ranked 5th in the Division 1 level, and received the one seed in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC). While these rankings are not surprising considering their impressive 2023-24 season including a 53-13 record,…
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Cavs Women’s and Men’s Basketball Face Crosstown Rivals Feb. 8
By Joseph Mccray Strap in for another classic as The Lady Cavaliers take on the Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Blue Devils in what is bound to be a sight to behold. The contest will be held on campus February 8th, 2:00 P.M CST. With an 83-0 win streak, the Cavs look to extend…
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National Player of the Year, Maya Wallace, Continues Family Soccer Legacy at JCCC
In December, JCCC’s very own Maya Wallace respectively earned the United Soccer Coaches NJCAA Division II National Player of the Year Award, making herself the first women’s soccer player in the history of her conference (JCCC and KJCCC) to earn the award. What did it take to achieve this outstanding feat, and what can we…
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Car Culture and Motorsports: Niche Or Accessible, Fun Hobby?
By Alex Hesskamp Driving the autocross run is the easiest way to a one track mind. When the helmet goes on, there truly is nothing else in my head. The only thing that matters is the course, my driving, and the fastest way to get there. It turns out I’m not alone in that feeling. …
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Dynamic Sister Duo Leading Cavs to National Prominence
With two National Championships, three Runner-up titles, and nine Top 5 National finishes, the Johnson County Community College Women’s basketball team continues to crush teams around the country as they aim for another Division II National Junior College Championship title. With this goal in mind, the players have to be on the same page, so…
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Soccer Finishes ‘Incredible’ Season at National Championship Game
With a recorded 129 goals scored out of 24 games played this season (average 5.4 goals per game) the JCCC Women’s Soccer team was a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, as they suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Northwest Mississippi College at the 2024…