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Sea Devils Send 3 of 5 Teams to the NJCAA Tournament Championships
The Sea Devils finished their most successful athletic season to date with three Region 10 Conference Championships, three Region 10 Coaches of the Year, and numerous athletic and academic accolades spanning the entire CFCC Athletic Department. This season marks the first year in Sea Devils Athletics history that three teams have made it to the national tournament in the same year: basketball, volleyball and soccer. The hard work of student-athletes, coaches, and supportive faculty and staff at Cape Fear Community College all had a hand in making the 2021-2022 season a success.
IN THE PAINT WITH TAYLOR TODD-WILLIAMS: THE TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE
As a former women’s basketball player, there was nothing like experiencing the feeling from the coach’s seat. The score was 66–59 when the clock hit 00:00, but I didn’t see the score. I heard the buzzer and saw a group that fought against all odds, finally rewarded for the blood, sweat, and tears put into this game. This team was special, considering they went through a coaching change and an extra year because of COVID-19. They were determined to make this year worth it and that’s what they did. The hugs, the cheers, and tears after watching the girls hold the Region X Championship plaque in the air, made it all worth it. Proud is an understatement.
Taylor is CFCC’s Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and an NC Works Career Coach
Sea Devils Women’s Basketball Team Advances to 2022 National Tournament
The Cape Fear Community College Sea Devils Women’s Basketball team defeated #3 ranked USC Salkehatchie in the Schwartz Center on Thursday, March 3, 2022 with a final score of 7358. This semifinal tournament win gave the Sea Devils Women’s Basketball team an automatic bid to the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Championship Tournament. The Sea Devils team continued its winning streak on March 5, 2022 by defeating #1 ranked Wake Tech Community College, 66-59, which earned the team the title of Region 10 Champions.
“What a great way to kick off Women’s History Month,” said Head Coach Trae Bryant. “I’m thrilled for our hard-working athletes – I can’t wait to see them compete on a national level.”
