October 3, 2024: Sports Shooting vs. Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, Iowa
The NCC Thunder Sports Shooting team delivered a strong performance against Ellsworth Community College, securing a decisive victory with a team score of 440 to Ellsworth’s 124.
Top performers for NCC included:
- Triston Clausen: 92 (24, 22, 23, 23)
- Blake Van Roekel: 89 (24, 21, 21, 23)
- Wilson Lofstedt: 87 (21, 24, 22, 20)
- Jacob Schimmer: 87 (22, 19, 24, 22)
- Kaiden Johnson: 85 (22, 22, 21, 20)
October 4, 2024: Men’s Soccer vs. Northeast Community College, Norfolk, Nebraska
- Final Score: NCC Thunder 0, Northeast 6
The Thunder men’s soccer team faced a challenging match against Northeast Community College, conceding three goals in each half for a final score of 6-0. Despite a few promising moments, including a long-range shot from Kais Mahdi, the team was unable to find the back of the net.
October 5, 2024: Women’s Soccer at Scott Community College, Davenport, Iowa
- Final Score: NCC Thunder 1, Scott 1
In a dramatic finish, Sophia Schwappach scored a late equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw for the Thunder women. Scott took the early lead, but NCC maintained its focus and continued to push forward until Schwappach’s last-minute goal saved the match.
October 7, 2024: Men’s and Women’s Soccer Update
he NCC Thunder soccer teams faced Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) from Rosemount, Minnesota, at Orab Field in Sheldon in two tightly contested matches.
Men’s Soccer vs. Dakota County Technical College
- Final Score: NCC Thunder 2, DCTC 4
Jose Martinez opened the scoring for NCC, followed by a goal from Kais Mahdi after capitalizing on a goalkeeper error, giving the Thunder a 2-1 lead going into halftime. However, DCTC scored twice in the second half and added a late goal after NCC pulled Charlie Prtenjaca from the net for a strategic advantage, resulting in a 4-2 loss.
Women’s Soccer vs. Dakota County Technical College
- Final Score: NCC Thunder 3, DCTC 3
The Thunder women showcased resilience, with Sophia Schwappach scoring twice (one assisted by Bailey Koyle and another following a defensive mistake). Jenna Pringnitz added a goal for NCC, assisted by Ana Reyna with a header. Despite the team’s efforts, the match ended in a 3-3 draw.
