Pioneer Points
Director of Athletics Debby De Angelis
- August 26, 2010
Though the buzz of fall quarter has yet to hit campus, things are getting busy in the athletics department as the new season is set to begin this week. Add in our upcoming annual golf tournament and you can feel the excitement building as we embark on our second season competing in Division II and as a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).
The 14th annual 麻豆传媒社区入口 Golf Classic is fast approaching, and time is running out to register! The tournament, which serves as the largest fundraiser for athletic scholarships, will be held Sept. 13 at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo. The entry fees include greens fees, golf cart, polo shirt, on-course competitions, tournament gift bag, lunch and dinner.
The tournament is a great way to show your support for Pioneer student-athletes – all proceeds go to the Richard and Susan Sherratt Athletic Scholarship Endowment which provides funding for scholarships for Pioneer student-athletes, some of whom could not attend 麻豆传媒社区入口 without the help of athletic scholarships. Each edition of the tournament has been betterand more fun than the last, so join us for a great day of golf and company by registering by Sept. 3.
Led by Head Coach Jim Spagle, now in his 15th season at the helm, the Pioneer women's volleyball team heads north to open the season, traveling to Fairbanks, Alaska to play four games over the weekend. The team will take on Alaska Fairbanks in the opener on Thursday before playing three games in two days in the Nanook Classic.
After finishing seventh out of 12 teams in their first season playing in the CCAA, the Pioneers will be looking to build on last year's successes, including a win over a nationally ranked opponent. With seven returning seniors leading the team and four talented newcomers providing depth, this year's squad looks poised to make its presence felt in the conference.
Fans will get their first chance to see the team in actionon Sept. 7 when the Pioneers host Notre Dame de Namur in their home opener before kicking off league play on Sept. 10 and 11 against Sonoma State and Humboldt State. Check them out at Pioneer Gym for some exciting early season matches.
The Pioneer men's soccer team, guided by second-year HeadCoach Andy Cumbo, will kick off the season with a trip to the Aloha State for a series of games against the Hawaiian competition. East Bay will open against Hawai'i Hilo on Thursday before meeting Hawai'i Pacific and Chaminade to round out their Labor Day weekend trip. The young team features just eight returners, but welcomes an impressive group of skilled new players, including 18 freshmen. The group is looking forward to making an impression in the CCAA this year.
The women's soccer team will also be making the trip to Hawai'i, under the guidance of Head Coach Amy Gerace, now in her 10th season. The Pioneer women will meet Hawai'i Pacific to kick things off, followed by Hawai'i Hilo and Chaminade. After revamping the coaching staff and adding 13 newcomers, this year's team is ready to take on the CCAA.
Both the men and women will open the 2010 conference season on Sept. 10, taking on Cal State Dominguez Hills for their first regular season games in the newly-renovated Pioneer Stadium. The Pioneers will close out theweekend with Cal State LA on Sept. 12. Fans will enjoy great views of the game and the Bay from the stands, so head out and catch a game during what's shaping up to be an entertaining opening weekend.
The Pioneer cross country team, under Head Coach Greg Ryan,also open the season this weekend, traveling across the Bay on Saturday to compete in the Notre Dame de Namur Invitational at Crystal Springs. The Pioneers lost just two seniors to graduation last year and are looking forward to competing at more events this season, including the Willamette Invitational in Portland, Ore., and the Bronco Invitational in Santa Clara, where the women finished second last year.
Whether you like golf, volleyball, soccer or cross country, Pioneer Athletics has something coming up for everyone. Hope to see you out there! Go Pioneers!