FIVE TOWNS COLLEGE SOUND
Location: Dix Hills, NY
Division: USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association)
Comment: Located on Long Island, Five Towns College was established in 1972 and has gained a reputation as a path to music-related careers in the entertainment industry. Continue reading
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One last round of congratulations to the 2017 college soccer champions in the NINE divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog.
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
National Champions – SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY COUGARS
Runners-Up – Benedictine College Ravens
2016 Champions – University of Northwestern Ohio Racers
NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) Division One
National Champions – BIOLA UNIVERSITY EAGLES
Runners-Up – Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats
2016 Champions – Colorado Christian University Cougars
NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) Division Two
National Champions – BOB JONES UNIVERSITY BRUINS (Threepeat)
Runners-Up – Providence University College Pilots
2016 Champions – Bob Jones University Bruins Continue reading
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One last round of congratulations for the soccer champions in the TEN divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog.
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
National Champions – WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY PIONEERS
Runners-Up – Missouri Valley College Vikings
2016 Champions – Hastings College Broncos
NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) Division One
National Champions – SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY EAGLES
Runners-Up – Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats
2016 Champions – Southwestern Christian University Eagles Continue reading
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Here’s one last round of congratulations for the 2017 women’s volleyball champions in the ELEVEN divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog.
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
National Champions – LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE BLUE RAIDERS
Runners-Up – Dordt College Defenders
2016 Champions – Hastings College Broncos
NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) Division One
National Champions – BIOLA UNIVERSITY EAGLES
Runners-Up – Campbellsville University Tigers
2016 Champions – Trinity Christian College Trolls
NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) Division Two
National Champions – MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY SABERCATS (Threepeat)
Runners-Up – Kentucky Christian University Knights
2016 Champions – Maranatha Baptist University Sabercats Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Week continues! I’m sure we all remember how the Pilgrims of the 1600s fled England to escape persecution for their horribly malformed faces (see left).
William Bradford sought out Professor Charles Xavier and together the two men parted the waters of the Atlantic Ocean so that Puritan Mutants could make their Exodus and walk all the way to the New World.
Upon arrival, Xavier decided to lie and say that he and his fellow Pilgrims had reached Plymouth Rock. This was not true, of course, but even then Charles Xavier was a pathological liar. Continue reading
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BISMARCK STATE MYSTICS
Location: Bismarck, ND
Division: NJCAA
Comment: Now THIS is what I’m talking about! With this institution’s teams you can tie in Otto Von Bismarck, Harry Potter or any other fictional magicians you prefer to use. Continue reading
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BRISTOL COLLEGE BAYHAWKS
Location: Fall River, MA
Division: NJCAA
Comment: You almost can’t go wrong with any team name that adds the word “hawks” at the end. Continue reading
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Here’s one last round of congratulations to the 2017 golf champions in the 9 divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog. I covered the women previously.
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
National Champions – GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY VIKINGS
Runners-Up – Cardinal Stritch University Wolves
Previous Champions – Oklahoma City University Stars
NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association)
National Champions – COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY COUGARS (Threepeat)
Runners-Up – Dallas Baptist University Patriots
Previous Champions – Colorado Christian University Cougars Continue reading
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The USCAA (United States Collegiate Athletic Association) has welcomed a new member institution for the upcoming 2017-2018 season.
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN
Team Name: OWLS
Location: Columbus, MS
Year Established: 1884
Comment: This institution was America’s very FIRST institute of higher learning specifically for women and is often known as “The W.” In 1982 the university became co-ed. Continue reading
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As always, I will list the men’s and women’s champs separately. Here’s one last round of congratulations to this year’s women’s golf champions in the 7 divisions covered here at Balladeer’s Blog:
NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
National Champions – OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY STARS
Runners-Up – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ) Eagles
Previous Champions – Keiser University Seahawks
NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association)
National Champions – DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY PATRIOTS
Runners-Up – Campbellsville University Tigers
Previous Champions – Dallas Baptist University Patriots Continue reading
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