Yavapai Roughriders

01/20/2021

01/19/2021

Thank you KYCA Radio - The News AM 1490 / 103.5 FM for the exciting news of our new hire, Rozie DeWeese.

01/19/2021

Super proud of YC Alumni, Brandon Fischer. Can't wait for NAZ Wranglers games this year! Yavapai College Alumni
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01/18/2021

"There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right." Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/18/2021

We all wish a Happy Birthday to Assistant Softball Coach, Erika Bennett. Send her well wishes below.

01/15/2021

ROZANNE (ROZIE) DEWEESE, NAMED FIRST HEAD COACH OF NEW YAVAPAI COLLEGE WOMEN'S SOCCER PROGRAM

Yavapai College Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Rozanne (Rozie) DeWeese to become the first head coach of the new YC women's soccer program.

DeWeese has many years of experience coaching soccer at the collegiate level. She is leaving her post as an assistant coach at Sacramento State University, a job she has held since 2017. Rozie spent 10 years as the Associate Head Coach at the University of California, Davis and before that was an assistant coach at Indiana State University. Additionally, DeWeese has been a coach with the Davis Legacy Soccer Club and an instructor with the Nor Cal Premier Soccer/US Soccer Federation, and the CEO/Director of Coaching with the Capital Valley FC.

"I am honored to be the first-ever Head Coach for our Yavapai College Women's Soccer program. I am extremely excited about the opportunity to build and grow a competitive program and to provide a new pathway for committed student-athletes to continue achieving their soccer and academic goals at YC and beyond," said DeWeese. "These are challenging times we are all facing through the continuing pandemic. However, I am grateful and optimistic about the opportunity to make a positive impact for aspiring student-athletes to achieve continued success, Together as part of the YC Soccer Family."

"Thank you, Brad Clifford, AD, and to all involved, for entrusting me with this invaluable opportunity to lead the program. I am in the beginning process of building our women's soccer team roster. I am looking to recruit student-athletes who work hard, love to compete, trust the process, and who want to contribute to a positive and competitive team culture. I look forward to being a part of your soccer/life journey, helping you to achieve your individual goals and our team goals. Contact me today for more information and to join our first-ever Yavapai College Women's Soccer Program!"

"We are very fortunate to have someone of Rozie's experience leading our inaugural women's soccer program," said Athletic Director Brad Clifford. "Her enthusiasm and soccer knowledge will bring instant success to the Roughrider women's soccer team."

The Roughriders will begin play in the Fall of 2021. The team will compete in the ACCAC. For any questions about this new program or to reach Rozie, please email [email protected].

Yavapai College has six locations throughout Yavapai County, including campuses in Prescott and the Verde Valley, and centers near the Prescott Airport, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Sedona. For more information, visit www.yc.edu.
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01/12/2021

The Yavapai College Athletic Department announces the retirement of long-time Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach Hugh Bell effective January 15, 2021.

Bell was the hired in 1992 as the first men’s soccer assistant coach. Hugh has been an integral part of 6 NJCAA National Tournament Titles. He was inducted into the NJCAA Soccer Hall of Fame. Additionally, Bell was honored with the AFLAC National Assistant Coach of the Year in 2003 and was a finalist for the NSCAA National Assistant Coach of the year in 2004.

“Hugh has been an important part of the Roughrider soccer program for 28 years. His knowledge of the game and his tireless work ethic has contributed to the success of the soccer program”, said Athletic Director Brad Clifford. “He has been a great ambassador for Yavapai College and Roughrider Athletics for many years.”

The announcement comes on the heals of long time Head Coach Mike Pantalione announcing his retirement after 32 years at the helm. The 2020-21 soccer season will begin in March with conference play starting in April.
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01/12/2021

Congrats to Yavapai College Alumni after two strong seasons with El Paso Locomotive FC in 2019 and 2020, Memo Diaz has signed a new two-year USL Championship agreement with the Oakland Roots Sports Club.

A former standout with UNLV Rebel Soccer and Laredo Heat, Memo also attended Path2Pro Combines in San Francisco and San Diego in 2018 prior to signing his first professional contract in 2019.

Congrats on another great step in your career Memo, and good luck in the Bay!

01/07/2021

Getting to know…
Alia Rasmussen * Setter * Sophomore

Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Favorite musical artist: Lauv
Favorite subject in school: English
Favorite movie: Ella Enchanted
Favorite moment at YC: When we won the Region Championship
If you didn’t play volleyball, what would you want to be doing: Rock Climbing
Nickname: Lee Lee
Three items you would take with you on a deserted island: Generator, Crockpot, Endless bag of rice
Something people don’t know about you: I love to read
Kind of business you would open: Cookie business
Favorite part about being a Roughrider: I love being part of a team
Most impressive thing you know how to do: Sneeze on command
Yavapai College Volleyball

01/05/2021

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FORMER ROUGHRIDER STEPHEN SORIANO!!!

01/04/2021

Getting to know…
Heather Wanninger * Libero * Sophomore

Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite musical artist: Carrie Underwood
Favorite subject in school: Math
Favorite movie: The Greatest Showman
Favorite moment at YC: Beating AZ Western in the Region Championship
If you didn’t play volleyball, what would you want to be doing: Be a physical therapist
Nickname: Red
Three items you would take with you on a deserted island: Knife, Pan, Blanket
Something people don’t know about you: I used to have pink and purple highlights in my hair
Kind of business you would open: Kids with disabilities that can play on a team
Favorite part about being a Roughrider: The friendships you build, and picking on coach
Do you have a relative that has played sports at YC: My sister, Nicki Wanninger
Yavapai College Volleyball

01/01/2021

Happy New Year! 2021!