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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!
RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in football, 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.
Basketball The first home games of the 2009-2010 basketball season start Thursday, November 12!
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Volleyball: Four Golden Eagles named All-Region
October 30, 2009
The Golden Eagles will head to Madison for the regional tournament this weekend not only as the top seed and the #1 ranked team in the country, but also armed with four All-Region selections.
Football: Ellsworth hammers RVC, 43-12
October 17, 2009
On an extremely chilly October afternoon at Rock Valley College, Ellsworth Community College wasted little time getting its offense warmed up.
Women's Tennis: Sitchon wins Sportsmanship Award
October 6, 2009
Rock Valley College's Laira Sitchon was awarded the Region IV Sportsmanship Award at Saturday's regional tournament for women's tennis.
Wildcats spoil RVC Homecoming, 34-13
October 3, 2009
On a chilly October afternoon at Rock Valley College, the North Dakota State College of Science spoiled the homecoming festivities with a 34-13 rout of the Golden Eagles.
Golden Eagles knock off #2 MATC in Madison; Cleaver named NJCAA Division III player of the week
September 16, 2009
Call them the Road Warriors. The Golden Eagles defeated yet another top ranked opponent on the road Tuesday night, this time disposing of Madison Area Technical College, 25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 25-17.
Football: Harper edges RVC, 14-8
September 12, 2009
Harper College knocks RVC to 0-3 with 14-8 win.
Volleyball: Golden Eagles perfect, knock off two powerhouses
September 2, 2009
The Golden Eagles and head coach Ben Staupe may have lost four all-conference players from a team that set a school record with 39 wins last season, but they have wasted little time establishing their dominance in 2009.
Football: Three more RVC players sign letters of intent
August 10, 2009
Three more Golden Eagles football players will be continuing their education and playing football at four-year schools this year.
Misty Opat named new women’s basketball coach
July 9, 2009
Rock Valley College is pleased to announce Misty Opat as its new head coach for women’s basketball.
Baseball: Rohl signs with Judson
June 22, 2009
RVC's Nate Rohl has accepted a scholarship to play baseball while finishing his academic career at Judson University (NAIA).
Volleyball: Three Golden Eagles land scholarships
June 19, 2009
Three Rock Valley College sophomores have landed athletic scholarships to play volleyball while finishing their college careers at four-year schools. Noelle Bennett, Merisa Amborn, and Ashley Yates have all accepted scholarships.
Football: Michel signs with Northern Michigan
June 18, 2009
RVC sophomore defensive back Junior Michel has signed a letter of intent to play football at Northern Michigan University. Michel was tied for second on the team this season with two interceptions. Northern Michigan is a member of NCAA Division-II.
Football: Eight area high schools to compete in RVC 7-on-7 Tournament
June 11, 2009
Teams from eight area high schools will show off their passing attacks at Rock Valley College’s sixth annual 7-on-7 Football Tournament, Saturday, June 13.
Softball: Mortlock earns All-American honors
May 27, 2009
Rock Valley College sophomore Jamie Mortlock has been named first team All-American for softball by the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association).
Post-season softball awards announced
May 26, 2009
Rock Valley College has landed four players on both the all-conference and all-region softball teams. Jamie Mortlock, Jackie Santaolalla, Ashley Blunt, and Kylee Morris all earned the dual honor.
Women’s Basketball: Coburn to sign with Olivet Nazarene
May 11, 2009
Rock Valley College sophomore Simone Coburn will be accepting an athletic scholarship to continue her college career at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbannais, Illinois.
RVC Men's Tennis heading to nationals
May 7, 2009
Steve Vee is taking his men’s tennis team to the national tournament once again after leading them to a top three finish nationally in seven of the last 11 years.
RVC to host Region IV Baseball Tournament May 8-10
May 6, 2009
The NJCAA Region IV Baseball Tournament will be held May 8-10 at the Rock Valley College baseball diamond (RVC main campus, 3301 North Mulford Road).
Region IV Softball Tournament Rescheduled
April 30, 2009
The NJCAA Region IV Softball Tournament at Rock Valley College softball diamond has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 2 through Sunday, May 3 due to heavy rains on Thursday. The tournament was originally scheduled to run Friday and Saturday.
Women's Basketball: Coburn named All-American
April 9, 2009
Rock Valley College's Simone Coburn has been named first team All-American for women's basketball for NJCAA Division III after earning second team All-American honors last season.