Thunder Athletics Recap – Oct. 20th to Oct. 25th

(Photo Courtesy of Northwest Iowa Community College)

Sheldon, Iowa — Northwest Iowa Community College’s men’s golf team closed its inaugural fall season with three golfers in the top 25 at the Prairie Fire Invitational in Galesburg, Illinois.

Volleyball continued to show improvement ahead of Sophomore Recognition Night, while men’s and women’s soccer concluded their seasons against nationally ranked opponents.

Men’s Golf

Prairie Fire Invitational | October 24–25 | Galesburg, Illinois

The Thunder wrapped up their fall schedule with an eighth-place finish among 11 teams at the Prairie Fire Invitational, played at Soangetaha Country Club.

Karson Hoogendoorn led NCC in the opening round with a 3-over-par 75. Carson Arens followed with a 77, Cody Snyders shot an 80, and Tavin Miller and Branden Puhrman each carded an 82.

Snyders paced the Thunder in the second round with another 80. Arens, Hoogendoorn and Miller each shot an 85 to complete the team scoring.

Snyders and Hoogendoorn tied for 20th individually, while Arens finished 24th, giving NCC three golfers in the top 25.

The Thunder gained valuable experience throughout their first fall schedule and will build on that foundation as they prepare for spring competition.

Volleyball

October 20 | vs. Southeastern Community College
October 22 | vs. Hawkeye Community College

The Thunder continued to battle and improve their fundamentals, taking a set from Southeastern Community College in a 3–1 loss. NCC also narrowly dropped another set, 32–30. The Thunder fell 3–0 to Hawkeye Community College later in the week.

Eva Stammer led the week’s offense with 15 kills, followed by Raina Nibbelink with 13 kills. Nibbelink also recorded a season-high five blocks.

Men’s Soccer

October 21 | vs. Northeast Community College

The Thunder concluded their season with an 8–0 loss to No. 2-ranked Northeast Community College. NCC thanks the student-athletes and coaches for their hard work and commitment throughout the season.

Women’s Soccer

October 21 | vs. Northeast Community College

The Thunder concluded their season with an 8–0 loss to No. 12-ranked Northeast Community College. NCC thanks the student-athletes and coaches for their hard work and commitment throughout the season.