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In this photo, SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell welcomes athletes across all sports to campus in the fall of 2023.

SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA Academic Honors

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Fifty-eight student-athletes and six athletic teams at Seminole State College have been recognized for their academic achievements this year by the National Junior College Athletic Association. The NJCAA Academic All-American Student Athlete Awards are divided into the three groups based on grade point average – First Team requires a 4.0 GPA, Second Team requires a GPA between 3.80 and 3.99, and Third Team requires a GPA between 3.60 and 3.79.

“Our students’ dedication to excellence both in the classroom and on the field exemplifies the core values of Seminole State College. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and perseverance,” SSC Athletic Director Leslie Sewell said.

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In this photo Seminole State College Athletic Director Leslie Sewell throws the opening pitch of the Oklahoma City Spark’s game against the Chattanooga Steam at Devon Park on July 3.

SSC Athletic Director Throws Opening Pitch at Spark Game

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Seminole State College Athletic Director Leslie Sewell was invited to throw the opening pitch of the Oklahoma City Spark’s game against the Chattanooga Steam at Devon Park on July 3. Sewell has worked at SSC for 14 years. She was named Athletic Director in July of 2023. When she began the role, she was the only female athletic director in all the two-year colleges in Oklahoma. Since she has taken the helm, the SSC women’s volleyball, baseball and women’s soccer teams all won their regional tournaments. Soccer advanced to the national tournament ranked number two in the country.

The Oklahoma City Spark professional softball team had their inaugural season in the summer of 2023. They are led by Head Coach Amber Flores, who also serves as Head Coach for the SSC softball team. The Spark’s regular season runs through July 21.

In this photo Seminole State College infielder Caden Powell rounds third base.

Trojan Infielder Named NJCAA National Baseball Player of the Year

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Seminole State College infielder Caden Powell, of Clinton, was recently named the 2024 NJCAA Division I National Baseball Player of the Year. The last time the SSC Trojans had a national player of the year was in 2008.

Powell had a standout performance this season, achieving a batting average of .502 with 109 hits and 104 RBIs. In 217 at bats, he recorded 32 homeruns, 17 doubles and 7 triples. Powell led the Trojans in runs scored, hits, RBIs, doubles, triples, homeruns and total bases.

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In this photo, Seminole State College golfer Carson Newton, of Seminole, poses on the Twin Hills Golf and Country Club course in Joplin, Missouri, during the Division II NJCAA National Golf Tournament. Newton placed ninth at the tournament and was named to the All-American Team.

SSC Golfer Achieves Top Ten Finish at National Tournament

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Carson Newton, a recent graduate of Seminole State College, clinched a ninth-place finish in the Division II NJCAA Golf National Tournament held in Joplin, Missouri from May 21-24 at the Twin Hills Golf and Country Club. Newton’s performance also earned him the honor of being named to the All-American Team, marking a milestone as the first SSC student-athlete to receive this distinction.

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SSC Golfer to Compete in National Tournament

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Seminole State College golfer Carson Newton of Seminole secured second place at the Southwest Central District Golf Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 7. He will now advance to the NJCAA National Tournament in Joplin, Missouri, from May 21 through May 24. Both the SSC men’s and women’s golf teams completed their seasons this month. The teams are led by Head Coach Ronnie Williamson and Assistant Coach Kenneth Lupp.

Pictured (left to right) are members of the 2023-24 SSC men’s golf team: Carson Newton of Seminole, Brice Wolff of Stroud, Chase Conner of Seminole, Brett Griffith of Rocky, Alexander Landon of Prague, Conner Compton of Oklahoma City, Ryan Carlisle of Foss and Ethan Robbins of Spiro.
Pictured (left to right) are members of the 2023-24 SSC men’s golf team: Carson Newton of Seminole, Brice Wolff of Stroud, Chase Conner of Seminole, Brett Griffith of Rocky, Alexander Landon of Prague, Conner Compton of Oklahoma City, Ryan Carlisle of Foss and Ethan Robbins of Spiro.

“We’re so proud of these talented athletes and what they accomplished this year,” Williamson said. “We’re also so appreciative of First United Bank, Security State Bank, Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole Ford, Seminole Auto Sales, Wrangler, Bar-S Foods and Mark Gentry for sponsoring our journey to Nationals.”

Pictured (left to right) are members of the 2023-24 SSC women’s golf team: Paola Gutierrez of Caracas, Venezuela, Maggie Smith of Prague and Adrianna O’Daniel of Seminole.
Pictured (left to right) are members of the 2023-24 SSC women’s golf team: Paola Gutierrez of Caracas, Venezuela, Maggie Smith of Prague and Adrianna O’Daniel of Seminole.

Longtime SSC Baseball Coach Honored at Field Dedication

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Pictured (left to right) are Sen. Jech, SSC Educational Foundation Chair Lance Wortham, Simmons, SSC President Lana Reynolds and SSC Board of Regents Chair Kim Hyden posing for a photo during the Lloyd Simmons Field dedication on May 3 at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

Seminole State College hosted the Lloyd Simmons Field dedication on May 3 at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex. Former Trojan baseball Head Coach Lloyd Simmons was presented with a plaque and customized baseball bat to commemorate the special occasion. Simmons also received a Citation of Recognition from the State of Oklahoma in honor of the field dedication by State Senator and Trojan Alumni Darcy Jech. Pictured (left to right) are Sen. Jech, SSC Educational Foundation Chair Lance Wortham, Simmons, SSC President Lana Reynolds and SSC Board of Regents Chair Kim Hyden.

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Pictured is an Arieal view of the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

SSC Baseball and Softball Teams to Compete in Regional Tournaments

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This weekend, beginning Thursday, May 9, Seminole State College will host the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region II Division I baseball tournament at the Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex.

The college was selected last fall to host the tournament, following a bid process. Artificial turf on the complex fields will ensure tournament play, unless weather conditions provide a dangerous threat.

In the 50-plus years that the post-season playoff tournament has been held, this is the first time for the event to come to Seminole. It has been held at various locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, McAlester, Bartlesville and Woodward.

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