Tyler Junior College - News

[Men's Tennis] Men's Tennis Still In The Hunt For Title

Tim Drain — 2012-05-17T08:54:08-06:00

Article Courtesy of Tyler Morning Telegraph

PLANO - Despite dropping three matches on Wednesday, the Tyler Junior College Apaches remained in the hunt for the NJCAA men's national tennis championship.

TJC was 4-2 in singles at Collin County Community College and 2-1 in doubles.

[Women's Golf] Women's Golf Remains in 8th After Three Rounds

Tim Drain — 2012-05-17T08:43:48-06:00

The TJC women's golf team shot a 3rd round score of 344 to remain in 8th place at the NJCAA Women's Golf National Championships. The fourth and final round is today. Lisa Freunberger leads the squad with a three day total of 252, which places her 37th among all competitors.

Click HERE for complete scores.

[Baseball] Sara Murff Scholarship Award Winners Announced

Tim Drain — 2012-05-17T08:32:12-06:00

Article Courtesy of Phil Hicks, Tyler Morning Telegraph

Presenting the annual Sara Hightower Murff Scholarships and hosting a Little League Clinic have become two of the most anticipated events leading up to the NJCAA Division III World Series each year.

Awarding the Murff Scholarships has become a tradition as Robert E. Lee High School's Travis Miller and Arp High School's Gena Allen were awarded the scholarships during Media Day on Wednesday at Mike Carter Field.

[Women's Golf] Women's Golf in 8th After Day 2 at National Championships

Tim Drain — 2012-05-16T08:27:46-06:00

The TJC Lady Apache golf team sits alone in 8th place after Day 2 of the NJCAA Women's Golf National Championships. After shooting a team total of 334 on Day 1, the squad shot a 343, leaving them 16 shots behind 7th place Texarkana. Redlands Community College is the leader after two days with a team total of 595. Click HERE for all scores.

[Baseball] Apaches Advance to Third World Series

Charles Smith — 2012-05-13T14:15:38-06:00

The Apaches (36-18) defeated Richland College (32-26) 11-1 this afternoon in the District C Final at Mike Carter Field to advance to the 2012 NJCAA Div. III World Series presented by the Wells Fargo Advisers of Tyler, TX.

[Baseball] Apaches Graduate 12 Prior to District Semifinals Matchup

Charles Smith — 2012-05-12T15:14:03-06:00

Due to the timing of the NJCAA Division III District C Tournament falling on graduation weekend, Tyler Junior College's V.P. of Student Affairs Dr. Johnny Moore and Athletic Director Dr. Tim Drain recognized 11 student-athletes and 1 student athletic trainer as 2012 TJC graduates. The graduates were able to share the experience in front of friends, family, and fans this afternoon prior to their matchup against North Lake College at Mike Carter Field.

[Baseball] Apaches Defeat Richland in District Play

Tim Drain — 2012-05-12T07:26:44-06:00

Article Courtesy of the Tyler Morning Telegraph

The Tyler Junior College Apaches used a strong pitching effort from Cody Ellerbee and received a huge break in fourth inning to defeat Richland College, 10-2, in seven innings Friday in the NJCAA Division III District C tournament at Mike Carter Field.

[Baseball] World Series berth at stake at District C Tourney

Charles Smith — 2012-05-11T07:04:27-06:00

The Tyler Junior College Apaches are hosting the District C Baseball Tournament beginning today at Mike Carter Field. Three key players for the Apaches are (from left) Nico Moran, a sophomore center fielder from Longview; Trevor Clifton, a sophomore catcher from Cypress; and Taylor Drolette, a sophomore right fielder from Hutto. (Phil Hicks | Tyler Morning Telegraph)

[Women's Tennis] Apache Ladies claim three individual titles

Charles Smith — 2012-05-11T06:54:14-06:00

Courtesy Phil Hicks - www.etfinalscore.com

With the team championship secured, the Tyler Junior College Apache Ladies tennis team went for the individual hardware on Thursday.

The Apache Ladies captured three national titles with Kerrie Cartwright the big winner as she won championships in both singles and doubles as the NJCAA Women's National Tennis Tournament concluded its five-day run on the TJC campus.

[Women's Tennis] Women's Tennis Wins National Championship

Tim Drain — 2012-05-10T17:10:53-06:00

Not only did Tyler Junior College celebrate a three-peat on Wednesday, it was also sweet 16.

The Apache Ladies, led by a deep and talented roster, clinched their third straight NJCAA Women's National Tennis Championship on their home court, the JoAnn Medlock Murphy Tennis Center.

It was also the 16th women's national tennis title and 30th overall tennis crown. It is also TJC's 46th national championship in all sports.

[Women's Tennis] Tournament Director Rhodes Plays a Big Role in Tourney

Tim Drain — 2012-05-08T05:45:26-06:00

Courtesy Tyler Morning Telegraph

If you are from East Texas and picked up a tennis racquet sometime in your life, you more than likely have met Robert Rhodes.

Rhodes is the friendly gentleman who greets you at the tournament headquarters and calmly answers questions and offers encouragement to all the tennis players, their families and coaches.

[Women's Tennis] ASA Leads Tennis Championships After Day 2

Tim Drain — 2012-05-08T05:41:48-06:00

Courtesy Tyler Morning Telegraph

All six Tyler Junior College singles entries breezed to wins as all the top seeds hit the courts during the second day of the NJCAA Women's National Tennis Tournament.

After the final point on Monday, ASA (N.Y.) College leads with 24 points, followed by Broward (Fla.) (23), Temple (Texas) (22), State College of Florida (20), Collin (Texas) College (19.5), St. Petersburg (Fla.) (19, Tyler (18) and New Mexico Military (18).

[Baseball] NJCAA Div. 3 Baseball District C Tournament Information

Charles Smith — 2012-05-07T12:09:23-06:00

2012 NJCAA Div. 3 Baseball

District C Tournament Schedule

Mike Carter Field - Tyler, TX

May 11-13, 2012

***All game to be broadcast on www.njcaatv.ihigh.com***

[Baseball] Apaches Advance to District C Tournament

Tim Drain — 2012-05-06T20:47:55-06:00

The Tyler Junior College Apaches got their bats going - banging out 17 hits - to knock out Brookhaven 14-4 on Saturday, winning the Metro Athletic Conference Play-In series at Mike Carter Field and keeping their World Series bid alive.

[Men's & Women's Tennis] Peterson's Legacy of Winning

Tim Drain — 2012-05-06T20:38:23-06:00

When the NJCAA Women's National Tournament gets under way in Tyler, it will mark the first time since 1988 that the Tyler Junior College Apache Ladies will not be led by John Peterson.

Peterson, whose TJC men's and women's teams have a remarkable 25 national championships in his 24 years at the helm, retired in August as head coach.