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

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 Leadership Class Gives Back Through Annual Food Drive

In this photo, members of Seminole State College’s Leadership Development class pose for a group photo with more than 425 food items they collected for the Salvation Army and SSC Food Pantry.

Seminole State College’s Leadership Development class collected more than 425 food items for the Salvation Army and SSC Food Pantry during its annual food drive, held Oct. 13-29. Donations included boxed and canned goods, as well as ready-to-eat and microwaveable meals. “This project is always one of the most direct and meaningful ways to support our neighbors and students,” said Professor of History Marta Osby, who teaches the class. Osby credited the hard work of students, support from SSC employees and generosity of community donors for the drive’s success.