Spartan Times

Making history: Women match last year’s win record

Photo by Ayzha Haili.

The lady Spartans get amped up in a huddle before the start of their game against Colby Community College. This past week from Nov. 11 – Nov. 13, the Lady Spartans played in Colby, Kan., winning two out of three games. Lady Spartans are currently at a 3-2 record, which means that out of only five games played so far this season, the ladies have already matched their last season record of 3-26.

Tags: CNCC Athletics, Sports Victory, Women's Basketball

Spartan Men Basketball: A Home Court Victory

By Ayzha Haili, Art Editor

This past Friday, the Spartans men’s basketball team earned a 116-58 victory in their first home game against the men of Little Big Horn College.

From the beginning, the Spartan men were off to a good start and played hard.

“At the start of the game, I wasn’t sure how it was going to be, but once the game started, it was clear that the guys were ready to play,” said head men’s basketball coach Adrian Hayes. › Continue reading

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Lady Spartans basketball team takes home a win again Northwest Wyo.

By Ayzha Haili, Art Editor

For the CNCC Lady Spartans basketball team, the 80-76 victory against the Lady Trappers of Northwest Wyoming College this past Friday at a tournament in Gillette, Wyoming showed that they are definitely a different team this year.  › Continue reading

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Volleyball wraps up season

By Bryanna McFadden, Reporter

The volleyball team gets ready to ride the rapids this summer. Back Row (L-R), Amber Holtzman, Alex Rotunda, Amy Loy, Bryanna McFadden, Ashley Bercier, Michelle Einzinger. Middle Row (L-R) Casara LaGree, Birdina Tuiava, Brianna Notz, Samantha Huffar, Monique Mier. Bottom Row (L-R) Danielle Duncan, Azirae Leonard, Christina Anderson. Photo by Bryanna McFadden.

This year’s Spartan volleyball team grew dramatically in many ways. Head Coach Richard Barker and many team sophomores have said that this year’s team was improved compared to last year’s team. Each lady on the team had superb individual talent. Once it was all pulled together, it resulted in good improvement for the Spartan girls. › Continue reading

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Coach spotlight of the week: Adrian Hayes

By Meagen Lish, Reporter

He went from playing college basketball at Northern Arizona University (NAU) to playing professional ball in Mexico, and then moved on to a few pro leagues in Los Angeles. From there, he become a personal trainer for three or four years in L.A., moved into an assistant coaching position at Colorado Northwestern for a year, then became head men’s basketball coach at CNCC. He has been doing that for the past three years. Coach Adrian Hayes has made basketball his life. › Continue reading

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Volleyball clinches first home win in four years

By Christina Anderson, Reporter

CNCC Lady Spartan volleyball setter Alexana Rotunda gets ready to set, while Amy Loy (#2) transitions outside, Bryanna McFadden (#7) takes the middle and Michelle Einzinger (#10) gets ready for a right side hit. Photo by Sam Torno.

One great milestone was reached at CNCC-Rangely on Oct. 8: the Lady Spartan volleyball team won their first home volleyball match in four years against Sheridan Generals College. The Lady Spartans took Sheridan to five sets and were able to come out with a win. › Continue reading

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Volleyball athlete of the week: Casara LaGree

Compiled by Michelle Einzinger, Reporter/Photographer

Sophomore left side Lady Spartan Casara LaGree has plenty going for her besides a killer spike. LaGree can also juggle, has a thing for the film “Nacho Libre,” and plays some mean powderpuff football. Photo By Michelle Einzinger.

Height: 5’ 8″

Hometown: Salida, Colo.

Here to study: Marine Biology › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, CNCC Athletics, Sports, Volleyball

Midnight madness: A good time had by all

By Shemeka Smith

Freshman post player Jaime Bair goes for a hook shot over freshman post player Jessica Madsen during Midnight Madness. Organized by women's basketball coach Antowin Edwards and the Residence Life Department, the event was partly to showcase new talent this year. Photo by Shelby Almond.

What was the only event where you can find a Lady Spartans basketball scrimmage, free ice cream, free T-shirts, a raffle contest, and a chance to play against other CNCC students? Midnight Madness, my friend! › Continue reading

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Lady spartan volleyball team brings it on with help from the fans

By Christina Anderson

Sophomore Brianna Notz (middle) gets a defensive hit during the Lady Spartans' first home game. Notz is assisted by freshman Ashley Bercier (back left) and freshman Amy Loy (front right). Photo courtesy of Festus Hagins.

Friday, Oct. 1 at the Hefley Gym in Rangely, there was a lot of energy, intensity, and noise being made. The Lady Spartan fans showed up ready to see some amazing volleyball be played. It was the first home game, which also happened to be the first home conference game for the Lady Spartans volleyball team. › Continue reading

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Athlete of the week: Damian Salais

Compiled by Michelle Einzinger and Bryanna McFadden

Freshman Spartan basketball guard Damian Salais. Photo by Michelle Einzinger.

Height: 5’10”

Age: 20

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Here to study: Nursing › Continue reading

Tags: athlete of the week, CNCC Athletics, Men's Basketball