Calvin Lands Seven on All-MIAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Teams
Thursday, March 05, 2009
All-MIAA Women's Swimming & Diving Team
For the second consecutive year the Calvin women’s swimming and diving team have landed seven individuals on the All-MIAA women’s swimming and diving team. The total matches the highest number of All-MIAA selections in Calvin women’s swimming and diving history with the Knights also accomplishing the feat in 2001.
Named to the All-MIAA team from Calvin are seniors Erica Deur, Cara Van Woerkom and Julie Wolfe, juniors Emily Roberts, Maggie Vail and Laura Price and sophomore Monica Bressler.
Calvin Cross Country Teams Receive All-Academic Honors From USTFCCCA
Thursday, March 05, 2009
The Calvin College men’s and women’s cross country teams have once again received All-Academic Team honors from the United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association of America.
Calvin Women’s Tennis Coach Previews 2009 Season
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Jerry Bergsma Pre-Season Audio Interview
The 2009 Calvin women’s tennis season is already underway. Last month, the Calvin Sports Information Department caught up with head coach Jerry Bergsma to preview the upcoming season and talk about the new Huizenga Tennis and Track Center on campus. That audio interview can be found here: Jerry Bergsma Audio Interview
Marcia Harris and Brook Van Eck Named to All-MIAA Women’s Basketball Team
Monday, March 02, 2009
All-MIAA Women's Basketball Team
Two members of the Calvin women’s basketball team have received All-MIAA accolades. Named to the All-MIAA first team from Calvin are senior center Marcia Harris and junior forward Brook Van Eck.
Harris is receiving first team All-MIAA honors for the fourth consecutive year. She is just the second individual in MIAA women’s basketball history to be named to the All-MIAA first team four straight years. Harris joins Calvin graduate Lisa Winkle (2004-2007) as the only two players in MIAA history to achieve the feat.
Veldhouse, Mantel and Veltema Receive All-MIAA Honors in Men’s Basketball
Monday, March 02, 2009
All-MIAA Men's Basketball Teams
Three members of the Calvin men’s basketball team have received All-MIAA honors. Named to the All-MIAA first team from Calvin are senior guard Caleb Veldhouse and junior center John Mantel. In addition, junior forward Matt Veltema has been named to the All-MIAA second team. A native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Sioux Falls Christian High School), Veldhouse is receiving first team All-MIAA honors for the fourth consecutive year. Veldhouse is the seventh individual in MIAA men’s basketball history including the fourth from Calvin to be named to the All-MIAA first team four straight years.
A Salute to Calvin’s Six Seniors In Men’s Basketball
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Audio Interview On Six Seniors
Six Calvin seniors played their final games inside Van Noord Arena Saturday. Calvin sports information student assistant Bruce Van Baren takes a look at their four-year runs as Calvin men’s basketball players.
Men’s Basketball Falls to Hope in MIAA Tournament Championship Game
Sunday, March 01, 2009
By Chaz Amidon
Post-Game Audio Interview With Kevin Vande Streek
GRAND RAPIDS – One night after their best shooting performances at the Van Noord Arena, the Knights turned in one of their worst.
Calvin shot just 33 percent from the floor – including 17 percent from 3-point range – and Hope used an 18-0 second-half run to outlast the Knights in the MIAA Tournament Championship game, 69-59.
Calvin Track & Field Teams Perform Well at Fred Wilt Invitational At Anderson University
Sunday, March 01, 2009
ANDERSON, In—The Calvin men’s and women’s track and field teams made one last push to qualify individuals for the upcoming NCAA III Indoor Track and Field Championships by competing at the Fred Wilt Invitational hosted by Anderson University. The meet was scored and on the women’s side, Calvin took first place with 140 points. On the men’s side, Calvin took second with 108 points.
Veltema’s Hot Hand Helps Calvin in MIAA Tournament Play
Saturday, February 28, 2009
By Bruce Van Baren
GRAND RAPIDS – Matt Veltema’s hot hand has been the spark plug for Calvin’s offense over the last three games.
In Calvin’s MIAA tournament semi-final win over Olivet on Friday, Veltema exploded from three-point range. The 6-6 forward poured in 19 points on four of six from down town en route to his fourth straight double-digit effort.
MIAA Tournament Men’s Basketball Ticket information For Feb. 28 Finals
Saturday, February 28, 2009
This update at 6:17 p.m. Feb. 28 - There are still over 600 tickets available for the Calvin-Hope men’s basketball game tonight. The tickets will be sold at the door.
