2019-20 Saints General News

Lady Saints Volleyball receives AVCA Team Academic Award
Lady Saints Volleyball receives AVCA Team Academic Award

July 21, 2020

LIBERAl, Kan.- The Lady Saints Volleyball programs add to their historical year with another National Award with a 2019-20 AVCA Team Academic Award.

Saints student-athletes earn NJCAA All- American Awards
Saints student-athletes earn NJCAA All- American Awards

July 13, 2020

LIBERAL, Kan.- The NJCAA announced the All academic team and Seward County Community College has 38 student-athletes honored with their success in the classroom. With an abrupt change in the spring semester, the Saints adapted and continued their success. 

Three Saints invited to the 2020 All-American JUCO Showcase
Three Saints invited to the 2020 All-American JUCO Showcase

June 30, 2020

LIBERAL, Kan.- Seward County Community College men’s basketball team will be represented in Atlanta Georgia for the 2020 All-American JUCO Showcase. Ahmed Ibrahim, Bee McCrary, and Surakata Jawara have been invited to the showcase that features the top 160 JUCO student-athletes entering their sophomore seasons.

Spring 2020 Athletic Director's Honor Roll
Spring 2020 Athletic Director's Honor Roll

June 30, 2020

LIBERAL, Kan.- The Seward County Community College Athletic Department is proud to announce the Spring 2020 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. To qualify, student-athletes must have a 3.0 GPA or higher in non-remedial courses and have successfully completed 12 or more credit hours for the semester.

Lady Saints hire NJCAA Coach of the Year Todd Ciochetto to lead Women's Basketball Program.
Lady Saints hire NJCAA Coach of the Year Todd Ciochetto to lead Women's Basketball Program.

May 28, 2020

LIBERAL, Kan.- This past season Ciochetto led NIACC to a 32-1 record, region XI championship, and a number one seed at the NJCAA Division II national tournament. With this success, he was honored as the Division II National Coach of the Year by both the NJCAA and World Exposure Report, also being recognized by Region XII, District, and ICCAC with Coach of the Year honors.

COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Updates

April 16, 2020

Josh Abbott Band Concert postponed
Josh Abbott Band Concert postponed

March 17, 2020

LIBERAL, Kan.- The Josh Abbot Band Concert that was originally scheduled for April 10th has been postponed due to the recent development of the COVID-19 virus. This event will be rescheduled and will be announced at a later date. All of the tickets and tables purchased for this event will remain valid for the rescheduled event.

NJCAA cancels spring athletic seasons and National Tournaments
NJCAA cancels spring athletic seasons and National Tournaments

March 16, 2020

The NJCAA has announced the cancelation of the spring athletic season and basketball national tournaments. This includes practices, regular season, postseason and national tournaments for all of the athletic programs effective immediately. For student-athletes participating in the spring of 2020 will not be charged a year of eligibility. 

NJCAA Basketball National Tournament Postponed
NJCAA Basketball National Tournament Postponed

March 12, 2020

Basketball National Tournaments has been postponed with a tentative date rescheduled for April 20th.

KJCCC suspends all regular season competition through April 1st
KJCCC suspends all regular season competition through April 1st

March 12, 2020

Based on the latest developments and continued spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference, with support from the Presidents Council, announces the suspension of all regular-season competition for all teams, effective Friday, March 13 through April 1st.  This time will allow everyone to assess the current situation and plan accordingly. You will be kept updated through this time as we navigate through this.

Saints honor Fall sports success and look towards Homecoming
Saints honor Fall sports success and look towards Homecoming

January 30, 2020

LIBERAL, Kan.- During halftime of the Seward County Community College, men’s basketball against Northwest Kansas Technical College the Saints athletic department honored the fall sports success. The banners that will be in the Greenhouse were presented to the 2019 Lady Saints Volleyball, Men’s Tennis players Gabe Ortiz, Sander Jans, and Karl Wurth also recognized.

Athletic Director Honor Roll for Fall 2019
Athletic Director Honor Roll for Fall 2019

January 21, 2020

LIBERAL, Kan.- Seward County Athletic Department announces the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall semester of 2019. Honors 80 student-athletes that surpassed a 3.0 GPA while enrolled in 12 or more credits.

Saints Debut Elementary Night
Saints Debut Elementary Night

January 13, 2020

Saints invite local Elementary Schools to game.

Saints weekend preview
Saints weekend preview

October 04, 2019

Liberal Kan- this weekend the Seward County Community College athletic programs softball, baseball, basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball will all be competing this weekend.

Saints Going to Tennis Nationals
Saints Going to Tennis Nationals

October 01, 2019

Liberal Kan- The Seaward County Community College Men’s Tennis Players Sander Jans and Karl Wurth win the doubles draw at the ITA Regional and Jans also wins the Singles draw to claim their spots in the National Tournament.

Saints Weekend Preview
Saints Weekend Preview

September 12, 2019

Liberal Kan. - With 4 of the Saints programs on the road this weekend it begins the busy travel schedule for coaches and players alike. The sophomores on the Baseball team will in Wichita Kansas, the Men's and Women's Tennis teams will be in Oklahoma City, and the volleyball team will be competing in Las Vegas, Nevada