Black Hawk College student-athletes recently earned awards from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for their academic achievements in 2017-18. All towns are in Illinois unless otherwise noted. NJCAA Academic All-American individual awards – Eleven student-athletes were honored for GPAs they earned during the 2017-18 school year. NJCAA All-Academic First Team (4.0 GPA) Madison […]
Three Black Hawk College baseball players earned a spot on the 2018 NJCAA Division II North Central District/Region IV Rawlings Gold Glove Team. Shortstop Sam Stonskas also was named Defensive Player of the Year. The team members are: Chris Liggett, Blue Springs H.S. (MO) – outfielder – freshman Stephen Pim, Pleasant Valley H.S. (IA) – […]
Congrats to eight Black Hawk College baseball players for winning Region IV and Arrowhead Athletic Conference awards! The 2018 Division II All-North Central District/Region IV teams include four BHC players. First Team Chris Liggett, Blue Springs H.S. (MO) – outfielder – freshman Devin Wessels, United Township H.S. (IL) – pitcher – sophomore Second Team Nick […]
Black Hawk College baseball coach Arnie Chavera was inducted into the NJCAA Region IV Hall of Fame at a Feb. 15 ceremony. Chavera is in his 14th year as head coach of the Braves. His record of 426-243-1 makes him the all-time winningest Black Hawk College baseball coach. He notched his 400th win April 1, […]
Black Hawk College student-athletes recently earned awards from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for their academic achievements in 2016-17. All towns are in Illinois unless otherwise noted. NJCAA Academic All-American individual awards – Thirteen student-athletes were honored for GPAs they earned during the 2016-17 school year. Previously the most BHC student-athletes honored in […]
Five Black Hawk College baseball players have been named to the 2017 Division II All North Central District/Region IV Team. First Team Pitchers — Zack Erdman, sophomore (St. Laurence H.S., IL) Infielders — Connor Lowrie, sophomore (John Paul II H.S., TX) Outfielders — Pedro Alfonseca, freshman (North Kansas City H.S., MO) Designated Hitter — Gama […]
Congratulations to the Black Hawk College baseball team for an outstanding 2017 season! The Braves won the Arrowhead Athletic Conference with a 15-3 record and went 36-8 overall for the season. The team will compete in the NJCAA Region IV Finals May 19-21 in Kankakee. 2017 Arrowhead Athletic Conference Baseball Most Valuable Player Gama Martinez […]
Humble Chavera notches 400th victory as BHC baseball coach By Tom Johnston, tjohnston@qconline.com Apr 5, 2017 Updated Apr 5, 2017 MOLINE — Black Hawk baseball coach Arnie Chavera knew he had reached a coaching milestone last weekend, but admitted the accomplishment of logging his 400th coaching victory didn’t get much thought. “I guess 500 and […]
Black Hawk College baseball coach Arnie Chavera notched his 400th win Saturday, April 1 when the Braves beat Highland Community College 7-2. Coach Chavera is in his 13th year as head coach of the Braves. The team currently is 12-3. In 12 years at Black Hawk College, Chavera has led the Braves to the Arrowhead […]
Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus student-athletes recently earned the following awards from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). NJCAA Academic All-American individual awards – Eleven student-athletes were honored this year. Previously the most BHC student-athletes honored in one year was eight. NJCAA Academic All-American Banner Award winners (45 credits or more with a 3.60 […]
