Tag Archive: Soccer

Akot Named NJCAA Region 16 Player of the Year

November 3, 2021
East Central College sophomore Stephen Akot was named the National Junior College Athletic Association Region (NJCAA) Region 16 DII Men’s Soccer Player of the Year. The award goes to the player receiving the most votes from the region coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. Akot, a native of Dronten, Netherlands, is in his… View Article

High Honors for Top Men’s Soccer Falcons

June 28, 2021
Three East Central College men’s soccer players were recognized with “high honors” following the 2020-21 season. ECC Athletic Director Dr. Jay Mehrhoff noted that the Falcons finished the season 8-4 and ended the season ranked No. 16 in the final National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DII Men’s Soccer poll. “Despite a postponed and shortened… View Article

David Beck Named New Soccer Head Coach

January 22, 2019
David Beck will be stepping into the role as head coach of the East Central College Men’s Soccer program for the 2019 season. Beck previously spent the last nine years as the assistant soccer coach for Rutgers University in New Jersey. “Beck is known for his recruiting abilities,” said Dr. Jay Mehrhoff, East Central College… View Article

Student Named National Finalist for Scholar-Athlete Award

May 7, 2018
The National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) has announced the finalists for the 27th Annual NATYCAA Scholar-Athlete Awards sponsored by Relation Insurance Services. East Central College is proud to announce Magnus Andersen made the list! “Magnus is an outstanding soccer player and an outstanding student,” said East Central College Athletic Director Jay Mehrhoff…. View Article

#InspiringExcellence – Students Named All-American Athletes for 2016!

December 5, 2016
Two East Central College students can now say they are All-American athletes! Sophomore midfielder Jacob Moore was named to the NJCAA Division I Men’s Soccer All-American Second Team for the 2016 season, and sophomore setter Mackenzy Vedder was named an NJCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Honorable Mention All-American. Moore has been a catalyst to the… View Article