NCC Thunder Recap

Thunder Soccer:
In the final home game for Thunder soccer, presentations and recognitions were given to sophomore students who are graduating from NCC, either to transfer to a 4-year college or university or to start their careers. We wish them well on their future journeys and thank them for their dedication and contributions during this inaugural season.

As this inaugural season comes to a close, we are incredibly proud of the growth, hard work, and spirit shown by all our athletes. This season marks the beginning of a bright future for Thunder soccer. We also extend our gratitude to the coaching staff for their guidance and leadership throughout this historic season, and to the Thunder fans for their unwavering support.

Men's Soccer:
NCC Thunder fell 1-0 to Southeastern Community College in a tightly contested match. Goalkeeper Charlie Prtenjaca made 11 crucial saves to keep the game within reach. The only goal of the game came from Southeastern, as Thunder gave up a single goal.

Women's Soccer:
The women's team earned a 1-1 draw against Southeastern. After a scoreless first half, Southeastern opened the scoring 20 minutes into the second half. Shortly after, NCC's Ana Reyna answered back with a goal in the very next possession, securing the tie.

Both the men's and women's teams will face Western Iowa Tech on Wednesday, 10/23, in Sioux City, IA, for their final game of the inaugural season. The men's game kicks off at 2:00 p.m., followed by the women's at 4:30 p.m.

Sports Shooting: JUCO Trap Championship (ICCAC Shoot)

10 teams from the ICCAC met at the New Pioneer Gun Club in Waukee on October 19-20 to compete in the 2024 ICCAC Championships. It was a strong showing by all competitors, with NCC athletes making a solid impact in the standings.

In the team standings, Iowa Western claimed the top spot with 494/500, while NCC placed 6th overall with a score of 478/500. Here are the individual highlights:

• Blake Van Roekel: Scored 98, tying for 9th place overall
• Aaron Pierce: Scored 97, tying for 18th place
• Carson Vander Weide: Scored 96, tying for 27th place
• Derek Lawson: Scored 94, tying for 46th place
• Wilson Lofstedt: Scored 93, tying for 55th place

This was the final meet of the season for the NCC Sports Shooting team, and their performance throughout the year has been outstanding. We are proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing what the future holds for these talented athletes.

NCC competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC).