Category Archives: Athletics

09.19.16

Inspirational speaker Inky Johnson rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29

Please join us and encourage students to come hear inspirational speaker Inky Johnson on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. in Cass Gym. Light refreshments will be served. This former college football player for the Tennessee Volunteers, dealt a life-changing injury, is now changing the lives of others with his inspiring message to inky-johnsonembrace our challenges illustrated through his own dramatic story. Anyone can experience a life changing moment, but it is about how they persevere that determines their future! This will be an amazing opportunity for our students to be reminded that they can also persevere any challenges they may face.

Inky was featured on Sports Center and has published a book called INKY: An Amazing Story of Faith and Perseverance.  Learn more about him at www.inkyjohnson.com

08.29.16

accepting nominations for 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

LLCC is accepting nominations for its 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction to be held Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 in Cass Gymnasium.  Introduction of inductees will take place at the half-time of the men’s basketball game against Illinois Central College, which begins at 3 p.m.  The public is invited.

Any former male or female LLCC athlete who participated on one of the college’s athletic teams for at least one season prior to 2012 is eligible for nomination into the LLCC Athletic Hall of Fame.  Nominations are being accepted through Oct. 31, 2016.

To view past recipients, nominate a former LLCC athlete or for more information, contact Ron Riggle, LLCC athletic director, at 786.2581, or visit the Athletic Hall of Fame web page.

06.29.16

2016 recipients of Dick Dhabalt Athlete of the Year Award announced

The 2016 recipients of the Dick Dhabalt Athlete of the Year Award at have been announced. The award winners are baseball’s Ben Hecht of Effingham and volleyball’s Claire Reinthaler of Heyworth.

The LLCC Dick Dhabalt Athlete of the Year Award recognizes annually one LLCC male athlete and one female athlete. The award was established in February of 2015 in honor of Mr. Dhabalt, former athletic director, head men’s basketball coach and faculty member, and acknowledges his dedication to education, athletics and students at LLCC.

Read more about the players.

04.21.16

LLCC student athlete wins research trip aboard ship next month

LLCC first-year student and men’s basketball player Alex Portwood has been selected to participate in a National Science Foundation STEMSEAS experience aboard a research vessel travelling from San Diego to Honolulu next month.

The STEMSEAS (Science Technology Engineering Math Student Experience Aboard Ships) program gives students the opportunity to spend approximately 10 days on a ship working with mentor faculty on geoscience and oceanography activities. Students take part in an array of scientific research practices and techniques during the voyages.

Portwood was among hundreds of students from across the country who applied for the program. He will participate in the seagoing experience from May 8–19 with all expenses paid.

“Alex is an outstanding student and student athlete,” said Dean Butzow, LLCC professor of geography. “He completed an extensive application and interview process to reach this point. This is an incredible opportunity and LLCC will be well represented on the Pacific Ocean! I am proud to be a part of higher education where there are so many unique opportunities like this that give students the chance to learn and grow.”  Continue reading →

04.13.16

Springfield Sports Hall of Fame inductee visits LLCC

The LLCC baseball team got to spend time with ’85-’86 alum and 1993 LLCC Sports Hall of Fame inductee Joe Slusarski on Monday, April 11.  Slusarski visited campus to speak to the baseball team before he was inducted that evening into the Springfield Sports Hall of Fame.JoeSlu
Read more about Joe’s time at LLCC and baseball career in this article: “Springfield Sports Hall of Fame: Major leaguer Slusarski learned craft at LLCC.”

02.25.16

Homecoming Activities rescheduled for today

Cheer on the Loggers basketball teams as they take on the Parkland Cobras, with the women playing at 5:30 p.m. and the men playing at 7:30 p.m. in Cass Gymnasium.

Homecoming Court will be introduced during halftime of the women’s game. Queen candidates are Emmi Fisher, Morgan Mansur and Emily Millburg. King candidates are Brian Fisher, Brandon Lewis and Zeke Rowe.  King & Queen will be crowned at halftime of the men’s game.

The Alumni Association will be giving out a free hot dog, bag of chips and a soda to the first 200 people. Also, students will have a chance to win prizes in a shootout contest.

11.22.15

Loggers volleyball second in nation!

Congratulations to Coach Jim Dietz and the Loggers volleyball team on placing second at the NJCAA Division II championship! The Loggers (No. 6 seed) played region rival Parkland College (No. 1 seed) in the title game Saturday in Phoenix, Ariz. The final season record for the Loggers is 40-6. Way to go, Loggers!

11.20.15

Loggers win first match at nationals

The LLCC Loggers volleyball team won their first match at nationals against No. 11 seed Pasco-Hernando State College, Fla. At LincIn press time Thursday, the Loggers were scheduled to play in the quarterfinals at 6:30 p.m. against No. 3 seed Johnson County Community College, Kan. Good luck, Loggers!

11.17.15

Loggers volleyball team heads to nationals; three baseball athletes sign letters of intent

We wish the best to the Loggers volleyball team as they play their first game Thursday at 10 a.m. at the NJCAA tournament!

Three LLCC baseball players signed letters of intent Monday to continue their college baseball careers at four-year institutions. Konnor Aherin committed to the University of Tennessee-Martin, Ryan Arnold to Grand Valley State University-Michigan and Conor White to the University of Indianapolis. Congratulations!