Athletics
| SUNY Rockland
Community College (RCC) is committed to
providing a
competitive athletic atmosphere in an institution known for academic
excellence. The main focus of the athletic administration and
coaching
staff is to assist student athletes in their pursuit of a four year
college degree. Upon graduation from Rockland, several
student
athletes
have competed professionally in various sports, and many others have
competed at NCAA or NAIA sponsored colleges or universities. Supported largely by Student Activity Fees, the Rockland Hawks compete in the Mid Hudson Athletic Conference. Rockland is also a member of Region XV of the National Junior College Athletic Association, with all teams participating in Division III, except for Baseball and Men's Golf, both in Division II. Currently, the Hawks field teams in various sports. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, soccer, and tennis. Women’s sports consist of basketball, bowling, tennis, and volleyball. Athletics are for the entire college community to enjoy, whether as a participant or as a fan. Rockland also boasts a 90,000 square foot indoor fieldhouse which incorporates four tennis courts, two basketball courts, two volleyball courts, squash courts, two aerobic and dance studios, an indoor running track, a swimming pool, a fitness center with free weights, and an athletic trainer’s lab. Outdoor facilities include a 500 seat lighted baseball stadium, a soccer field with an outdoor running track, five tennis courts, and a softball field. While visiting our pages, note that some teams have provided Roster, Action, Alumni, and Coaching Staff photos. Where available, these photos can be accessed via the respective team pages, and via a central photo landing page. Please check these pages regularly for planned photo additions and enhancements. |
| 2009 - 2010 Highlights |
|
The Baseball,
Men's Golf,
and Men's Tennis Teams
have ended the season. See "2008 - 2009 Highlights"
below for highlights from last season. The Bowling Team was led by a pair of sophomores who represented Rockland at the 2010 NJCAA National Bowling Tournament in Buffalo March 5 - 7. Julius DeMata and Jonna Morgo each were selected to the All Region Team, and earned the right to compete at the National Tournament. At the tournament, DeMata finished fifteenth out of ninety two entries in singles competition. DeMata, a native of Mira Mesa California, posted a thirty fifth place finish in the "All Events" category. Morgo, who returned to the National Tournament for the second straight year, took seventeenth in the final "All Events" standings. The Clarkstown North graduate was twenty sixth out of fifty seven in the singles competition. Under the direction of First Year Head Coach Brian Levine, the Women’s Team finished third at the Region XV Tournament, while the Men’s Team finished fifth. The Men’s Basketball Team once again represented Rockland at the Region XV Tournament February 25 - 28 at Westchester Community College. The Hawks, who were the defending champions, battled Fashion Institute of Technology in the opening game. Although the team suffered a disappointing 89 - 71 setback against the Tigers and was ousted from the tournament, three student athletes garnered post season awards. Sophomores Edwin Perez (11.8 ppg) and John Oakes (14.4 ppg), along with freshman Josh McKinley (14.4 ppg), were given Honorable Mention Status on the All Region Team, and were named to the All Conference Team. Head Coach William Kurisko completed his fifth year, and his third consecutive winning season, seeing the Hawks finish with a 16 - 15 overall record. The Men's Soccer Team completed the season by falling 5 - 0 to Monroe College in the opening round of the Region XV Tournament on October 24. Head Coach Loren Green, who just finished his twenty seventh season, guided the team to 7 - 10 overall record after a 1 - 6 start. Dennis Kcira was selected to the All Mid Hudson Conference First Team. The sophomore finished with nine goals, which placed him in a third place tie in the final Region XV scoring statistics. The Clarkstown North High School graduate was an Honorable Mention Selection to the All Region XV Team, and was also named Mid Hudson Conference Player of the Week for the week of October 12. Diego Ramocan was selected to the All Mid Hudson Conference Second Team. Ramocan, a sophomore from Queens, garnered Honorable Mention Status on the All Region XV Team. He also won the Sportsmanship Award from Region XV. Eduardo Maldonado was chosen to the All Mid Hudson Conference First Team. Maldonado is a sophomore defender who graduated from Nyack High School. Michael Barbetto and Robert Wyatt earned All Mid Hudson Conference Second Team Honors. Barbetto, who netted two goals this year, is a sophomore from Clarkstown North. Wyatt is from Northern Virginia and scored five goals this season. The Volleyball Team struggled through a tough season. The Lady Hawks lacked experience simply because Third Year Head Coach Stacy Corsale saw five starters graduate from last season’s squad, which advanced to the Region XV Tournament. Corsale left the program at the end of this season to pursue a teaching and coaching career in New Jersey. Lauren Linzenberg was selected to the All Mid Hudson Conference Second Team. A sophomore from Suffern High School, Linzenberg led the team in digs as an outside hitter. The Women’s Basketball Team closed out their season on February 20 at the Mid Hudson Conference Tournament at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie. Because the team bowed to Orange Community College in the semi finals, the Lady Hawks lost in the consolation game to Sullivan Community College. Under First Year Head Coach Rich Jacobson, the team struggled early but managed to right things midway through the season, before two key players were forced to miss the last few games with injuries. Sophomore Alyssa Guido and freshman Katie Daly were chosen to the All Region XV Second Team. Guido averaged 17.6 ppg and 5.1 rpg, while Daly netted 15.4 ppg and 3.1 rpg. Both earned All Mid Hudson Conference Team honors. The Women’s Tennis Team improved on last year’s foundation, managing a 1 - 3 overall record under the direction of Sixth Year Head Coach Kevin Rapelye. The Lady Hawks defeated Dutchess 9 - 0 on October 6. Allison Garner and Kristie DeJesus reached the semi final round of their respective flights at the Region XV Tournament on October 23 - 24 at SUNY Orange County Community College. Garner teamed up with Kim Garcia and reached the semi finals in first flight doubles competition. Meanwhile, DeJesus paired up with Jamila Grampus and won their quarter final doubles match. |
| 2008 - 2009 Highlights |
| The Baseball Team, under
the direction of Fifth Year Head Coach Joe Zeccardi, ended the season
with a disappointing 10 - 9 loss to rival Orange Community College in
the Region XV Tournament. Although the Hawks out hit the
Colts 17 - 10, they left 11 runners on base. They did,
however, lead 9 - 4 in the bottom of the ninth, but
were unable to withstand a furious Orange rally. The
heartbreaking defeat followed an impressive 8 - 7 victory over Sullivan
Community College in the opening round. Against the Generals,
Nick Tingos pitched 7 strong innings, and Dan Roeser knocked in Ryan
Spicer with the eventual winning run in the top of the ninth.
Sophomore Shortstop Anthony Estevez was selected to the All Region XV
Tournament team by being 8 for 13 and leading the tournament with a
.615
batting average. Also receiving post season honors was Pearl
River native Ryan Spicer. Leading Region XV in batting with a
.518
batting average, Spicer became only the tenth RCC baseball
player to
receive NJCAA All American honors. As the team’s Right
Fielder, he had 59 hits, 12 doubles, 2 home runs, and 46 RBI.
The sophomore also earned Region XV and Mid Hudson Conference Player of
the Year honors. The Hawks were also represented on the All
Region Second Team Squad by Outfielder Chris Landry, Third Baseman
Chris Lupardo, Catcher / Designated Hitter Bill Ribeiro, and
Tingos. Tingos, a sophomore Pitcher from Staten Island, also
made the All Mid Hudson Conference First Team. The Hawks
ultimately completed the season with a 13 - 19 overall record. The Men's Golf Team, under the direction of First Year Head Coach Tom Craffey, experienced a successful campaign for the second straight season, with Craffey guiding the team to a first place finish in the final Mid Hudson Conference Standings. Newcomer Amrit Etwaroo was named NJCAA All American, the first RCC golfer in over 10 years to earn such an honor. Etwaroo fired a 75 on the final day of the Region XV Championship at Grossingers Country Club in Liberty, to capture the Region XV Title. He, along with teammate Jon Cross, represented the Hawks at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament June 1 - 6 at the Chautauqua Golf Course in Chautauqua. Etwaroo shot a 292 over 4 rounds and finished eighth in the overall individual standings. After shooting par (72) in the first round, Cross managed a total of 309, which was good enough for a tie for thirty fifth place. The Tappan Zee graduate finished in the top 10 at the Region XV Tournament, and earned All Region XV Team status. The Men's Tennis Team, under the direction of Twenty Third Year Head Coach Rich Meyer, captured their first Mid Hudson Conference Championship since 2005. The Hawks posted 5 - 4 decisions against both Dutchess Community College and Ulster Community College, to secure the title. The team competed in the 2009 Region XV Tournament at the historic Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, and finished the season with a 3 - 2 overall record. Sophomore Ayman Busat earned Mid Hudson Conference Player of the Year honors, while teammates Ali Asef and Jian Yin He were selected to the All Conference First Team. |
| Contact Information |
| Athletic Director: | Dan Keeley |
| Office Location: | Fieldhouse, First Floor, Room 5111 |
| Office Hours: | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Telephone: | (845) 574 - 4452 |
| Fax: | (845) 574 - 4769 |
| Email: | dkeeley@sunyrockland.edu |
| Nickname: | Fighting Hawks |
| Colors: | Green, Orange, and White |
