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Athletics Accolades

VOLLEYBALL

The lady Red Devils improved upon last season finishing with an overall record of 16-12 and 3-6 in conference play. Having several returning players for this season, helped bring some leadership to the court. Sophomore libero, Andrea Maldonado was second in the conference tallying an average 5.77 digs per set and a total of 485 on the season. Also, sophomore Gabriela Dominguez had an average of 3.10 kills per set putting her in the top 15% of conference for this season.

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Although their season fell short, they lady Red Devils always brought intensity and enetgy to their games. We look forward to cheering them on next season!

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Ending the season with a Jayhawk Conference Championship, you couldn’t ask for more. The team finished with an overall record of 12-5 and 5-1 in conference play.

MEN’S SOCCER

As in years past our men’s eam has been strong. This year is no different. At the Firestarter Classic hosted in Iola, Allen’s Devan Crow finished 5th overall and the top Allen performer. Landing him Week 6’s Athlete of the Week for the Jayhawk Conference. However, Allen did have 4 runners finish in the top 20 at that race.

The team will compete at the NJCAA D2 Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida on November 12th to go for a national title!

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Like their counterpart, the men’s team also finished with a Jayhawk Conference Championship, talk about storybook endings. The team finished with an overall record of 12-4-1 and 7-2 in conference play.

A Look Ahead....

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Head Coach Leslie Crane is looking forward to a new season with lots of new faces. Coach Crane brought in 11 new players this season and will look for them to make an impact, while returning 4 veteran players to complete her squad.

Opening preseason against Cowley County and Friends University, the women’s team looked to be on the right track. For Coach Crane, entering her second season as lead of the Lady Red Devils, she is excited to rebuild this program to new heights.

After clinching the conference title last season, Coach Andy Shaw who is entering his 11th year as the Head Coach of the men’s team is excited to get to work. Shaw is returning 11 of his players from last year’s team, with adding 4 new members. The team has another member returning but while he hasn’t suited up for the Red Devils in a couple years, he will be a key add to the team. Assistant coach De’Quaan Haggerty is ready to enter his first season on the coaching side with the Devils.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Having several sophomore’s who were averaging over 10 minutes per game last season, this group is no stranger to what the conference holds and how competitive it is. The experienced team will look to build off of the historical run last year and look to go further this year. We look forward to cheering them on and witness another amazing season!

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GIVE THE GIFT OF

EDUCATION

Year after year we find ourselves struggling to find the perfect presents for our loved ones. This season you can avoid the last-minute gift panic by giving the gift of education.

Not only is the gift of education meaningful, quick, and simple, but an education never gets old, outgrown or goes out of style. This gift option is thoughtful and can be life-changing for a student at Allen Community College.

Make a gift of any size online by visiting https://www.allencc.edu/alumni-endowment, mail your check to Allen Community College Endowment, 1801 N Cottonwood St, Iola, KS 66749 or visit us for more information.

Interested in a more significant gift option or naming rights at Allen? There are several opportunities available. Don’t hesistate to contact the Endowment at 620-901-6218 or endowment@allencc.edu with any questions. We look forward to assisting you wiht your gifts this holiday season. What a lovely way to cleebrate the spirit of Christmas and to spread joy!

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