RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.
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Baseball: Four RVC players earn all-region honors
May 18, 2012
The Region IV All-Region teams have been announced and four Golden Eagles have been honored. Ryan Scarpetta (1st team), Ryan Blume (1st team), Cyrus Wimberly (1st team), and Cody Jacobson (2nd team) all represent RVC this year.
Women's basketball: Thompson, Ryczek named NJCAA All-Americans
April 10, 2012
The rain of confetti may have settled, but the awards keep pouring in for the RVC women’s basketball team. The NJCAA has released the names of this year’s NJCAA All-American selections for Division III and the Golden Eagles have two players on the list.
RVC hosting softball camp for kids
March 29, 2012
The RVC softball team will be hosting an All Skills Kids Camp on Sunday, April 15 for kids ages 12 and younger. There will be two sessions to choose from, either 1:00-3:00 p.m. or 3:00-5:00 p.m. Cost is just $35 for either session.
Baseball games versus Blackhawk College rescheduled
March 27, 2012
Tuesday afternoon's RVC Baseball double-header with Blackhawk College has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 29 at RVC Field. The first game will begin at 2:00 p.m.
RVC rolls past Roxbury to win national championship
March 17, 2012
The RVC women's basketball team has won the first NJCAA national title in the program's history after defeating Roxbury Community College 82-64 in the national championship game in Rochester, Minnesota
RVC women's basketball advances to national championship game
March 16, 2012
The RVC women's basketball team defeated top seed Anoka Ramsey Community College in the semi-final round of the NJCAA tournament on Friday evening, 63-55.
RVC women's basketball advances to national semi-finals
March 15, 2012
The RVC women's basketball team defeated Montgomery College- Rockville in the first round of the NJCAA tournament Thursday afternoon, 67-62 in overtime.
Men's basketball players receive post-season honors
March 13, 2012
The RVC men's basketball team recently completed its most successful season since the 2000-2001 season. That success has led to some post-season honors for some of RVC's players.
RVC Baseball partnering with Volcano Falls for baseball clinic
March 7, 2012
The Rock Valley College baseball team has partnered with Volcano Falls Adventure Park to host a youth baseball clinic on Saturday, March 31, 2012.
Golden Eagles women's basketball advances to nationals
March 4, 2012
The Rock Valley College women's basketball team is heading back to the national tournament for the second time in the last four seasons.
Women's basketball: RVC lands four on all-conference team; Opat named Coach of the Year
February 29, 2012
RVC women's basketball head coach, Misty Opat, has been named Coach of the Year for the N4C (North Central Community College Conference) after leading the Golden Eagles to consecutive conference titles.
Baseball: RVC's Jacobson commits to Culver-Stockton College
February 17, 2012
Rock Valley College sophomore outfielder Cody Jacobson has verbally committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO.
RVC Athletics hosting pancake fundraiser
January 31, 2012
The Rock Valley College softball and volleyball teams are hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s (6845 East State Street location) on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
RVC softball to sign 12 athletes at ceremony on January 15
January 10, 2012
Rock Valley College will host a signing event for softball on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the Physical Education Center, Room 0110 (lower level).
Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause
January 3, 2012
The Rock Valley College men’s basketball team is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s (1675 E. Riverside Blvd. location) on Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
RVC women’s basketball teaming up to fight hunger
January 3, 2012
The Rock Valley College women’s basketball team, in collaboration with Evolve Dance Company is collecting food to help support the Rockford Rescue Mission.
RVC Volleyball: Kotch, Knoll named NJCAA All-Americans
December 2, 2011
Rock Valley College’s Kristen Kotch and Morgan Knoll have been named first team NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) All-Americans for volleyball.
Softball: RVC to host free softball clinic at Wallbangers
November 15, 2011
Rock Valley College Softball will be hosting a free softball clinic at Wallbangers Academy (7135 Clinton Road, Loves Park) on Sunday, December 11 from 5:00 to 6:30pm.
Volleyball: RVC finishes third at national tournament
November 12, 2011
The RVC Volleyball team took third place at the NJCAA national tournament for the second straight season under second year head coach Abby Jenkins.
Darin Monroe named new softball coach
November 4, 2011
Rock Valley College is pleased to announce the hiring of Darin Monroe as the new head coach for RVC softball. He will also serve as a part-time lab assistant for the Fitness Lab at RVC.