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SSC Soccer Earns Eighth Straight National Berth; Volleyball Advances to District Tournament

Josh Hutton

The Seminole State College women’s soccer team is pictured at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid after capturing the Central Plains District championship with a 1-0 victory over Rose State College on Oct. 31. The win secured the Trojans’ eighth consecutive appearance in the national tournament, scheduled for Nov. 15-21 in Evans, Georgia.

Seminole State College’s women’s soccer and volleyball teams extended their postseason runs with victories over Rose State College, sending soccer to the national tournament for the eighth consecutive year and volleyball to the Plains District Tournament.

The soccer team defeated Rose State 1-0 on Oct. 31 to capture the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Central Plains District championship at the Advance Soccer Complex in Enid. SSC opened the tournament with a 5-1 victory over NorthWest Arkansas Community College on Oct. 30.

Led by Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill, the Trojans hold a 16-3 overall record and went undefeated in conference play at 9-0.

SSC will compete in the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Tournament at Blanchard Woods Park in Evans, Georgia. The national tournament is scheduled for Nov. 15-21.

In this photo, the Seminole State College volleyball team is pictured hoisting a trophy following its 3-0 victory over Rose State College in the Region II Tournament.
The Seminole State College volleyball team is pictured following its 3-0 victory over Rose State College in the Region II Tournament on Oct. 30 at Raymond Harber Field House on SSC’s campus. The Trojans advance to the opening round of the Plains District Tournament at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Kansas City Kansas Community College.

The volleyball team swept Rose State 3-0 in the Region II Tournament on Oct. 30, earning a spot in the opening round of the Plains District Tournament.

The Trojans will continue postseason play at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The district tournament brings SSC into competition with teams from Region VI.

Head Volleyball Coach Bobbi Leitha was also named Region II Volleyball Coach of the Year in her first season leading the program.

The volleyball team enters district play with a 14-20 overall record and a 3-1 conference record.

For postseason updates, visit sscok.edu.

SSC to Host Fall Baseball State Tournament

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This photo shows an ariel view of the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.
Seminole State College’s Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex will host the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the 2026 OSSAA Class B Fall Baseball State Tournament Oct. 8-9. Four quarterfinal games will be played Thursday, followed by two semifinal games Friday.

Seminole State College will host the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the 2026 Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association Class B Fall Baseball State Tournament Oct. 8-9 at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

Quarterfinal games will begin Thursday, Oct. 8, with Fort Cobb-Broxton facing Vici at 11 a.m., followed by Moss against Dover at 1:30 p.m., Calumet against Leedey at 4 p.m. and Drummond against Tupelo at 6:30 p.m.

The semifinal round will be played Friday, Oct. 9, with games scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The two semifinal winners will advance to the Class B state championship game at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City.

In this photo, From left, SSC students Fredricka Finnikin of Montego Bay, Jamaica; Losaline Makahununiu of Norman; and Malerie Hawk of Choctaw show off custom street signs they created Aug. 17. The activity was one of several events hosted by SSC Student Activities and Events during Welcome Week.

Welcome Week Kicks Off Fall Semester at SSC

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In this photo, SSC students Imani Cudjoe of Edmond, left, and Nylia Reid of Sapulpa walk to class on Aug. 17 as Seminole State College welcomed students back to campus for the start of the fall semester.

SSC students Imani Cudjoe of Edmond, left, and Nylia Reid of Sapulpa walk to class on Aug. 17 as Seminole State College welcomed students back to campus for the start of the fall semester.

In this photo, Assistant Professor of Life Sciences Truitt Eubank, center, assists SSC students Alivia Wapskineh of McCloud, left, and Christian Herlehy of Shawnee during an Introduction to Environmental Science lab.

Assistant Professor of Life Sciences Truitt Eubank, center, assists SSC students Alivia Wapskineh of McCloud, left, and Christian Herlehy of Shawnee during an Introduction to Environmental Science lab.

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In this photo, Former University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball Head Coach Sherri Coale delivers her keynote, “Time Well Spent,” during Seminole State College’s fall in-service on Aug. 12 in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center’s Utterback Ballroom.

Former OU Coach Sherri Coale Speaks at SSC Fall In-Service

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Former University of Oklahoma women’s basketball Head Coach Sherri Coale shared lessons from her career and reflections on living intentionally during Seminole State College’s fall in-service on Aug. 12.

Coale presented her keynote, “Time Well Spent,” to approximately 140 full-time SSC faculty and staff in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center’s Utterback Ballroom.

Throughout the presentation, Coale drew from her experiences as a coach, educator and leader to discuss the importance of being intentional with time and recognizing the influence people can have on those around them. She encouraged employees to consider how they invest their time, build relationships and approach the opportunities they are given.

Her message complemented the purpose of SSC’s annual fall in-service, which brings employees together before the start of the academic year for professional development, institutional updates and preparation for the semester ahead.

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In this photo, SSC student-athletes meet at the beginning of the fall 2025 semester.

76 SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors

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Seventy-six Seminole State College student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 NJCAA All-Academic Teams, while seven SSC athletic programs earned NJCAA Academic Team Awards.

The number of individual honorees increased by 24 from the previous academic year, when 52 SSC student-athletes received recognition. The number of qualifying athletic teams also increased from five to seven.

The NJCAA recognizes student-athletes in three categories based on grade point average: First Team for a 4.0 GPA, Second Team for a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99, and Third Team for a GPA between 3.60 and 3.79.

“Earning this recognition requires discipline, consistency and a strong commitment to both academics and athletics,” SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell said. “We are proud of these student-athletes and grateful to the coaches, faculty and staff who support their success in the classroom.”

NJCAA Academic Team Awards are presented to programs that maintain a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or higher. Women’s Golf led SSC with a 3.75 GPA, followed by Softball with a 3.63, Women’s Soccer with a 3.60, Baseball with a 3.40, Volleyball with a 3.26, Men’s Golf with a 3.14 and Men’s Basketball with a 3.11.

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NJCAA Region II Leaders Meet at SSC

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Pictured, from left: SSC Athletic Director and NJCAA Region II Women’s Director Leslie Sewell, NJCAA Region II Commissioner Chris Parker and University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Athletic Director and NJCAA Region II Men’s Director Jerod McCormick pose for a group photo.

National Junior College Athletic Association Region II leadership met at Seminole State College on July 14 to discuss and review policies and procedures in preparation for the 2026-27 academic year. Pictured, from left: SSC Athletic Director and NJCAA Region II Women’s Director Leslie Sewell, NJCAA Region II Commissioner Chris Parker and University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Athletic Director and NJCAA Region II Men’s Director Jerod McCormick.