(6/30/07) Women's Bowling Signs Eight The Crimson Wave Women's Bowling Team has signed 8 ladies to national letters of intent to play bowl under Head Coach Shon Washington. Coach Washington on his recruits:

"Nikki Matusik: Nikki was an integral part of Lake Central's 2007 Team State Bowling Title. She is a 185 plus average bowler with the potential to average over 200. Nikki possesses a very strong and aggressive release that allows her to generate a greater number of revolutions on her ball than most women. We expect great things from her in the upcoming years.

Alice Veenstra: Alice will likely lead-off for us next season. She is an excellent spare shooter and is a clutch performer. Alice qualified for the Indiana State finals as an individual in 2007 and finished 10th after averaging 193. Alice brings a strong mental game to Calumet College which should help her adapt quickly to challenging collegiate lane conditions.

Chandra Murphy: Chandra is one of three left-handed bowlers that will compete for Calumet College next fall. Mental toughness and a will to win made Chandra a must have on our roster. She has an almost effortless swing and good footwork. Her potential to become a great bowler is immeasurable. Chandra could become one of the premier left-handed bowlers at the collegiate level.

Megan Fricke: Megan comes to us from Crown Point and will be reunited two former Bulldog teammates. (Monica Kafantaris 06', Jessica Funk-incoming freshman) Megan is tenacious and unyielding, qualities a bowler must have during competition. Megan finished her high school career as the anchor bowler and helped lead her team to an 8th place finish at the Indiana State Finals. I look forward to working with her for the next four years.

Stacy Jena: One word comes to mind when describing Stacy, INTENSE. She brings some much needed fire and intensity to our program. Stacy joins our southpaw club of Chandra Murphy-incoming, and Sammantha Brooks-returning starter. Stacy's game is simple and smooth. She is a good spare shooter with tremendous up-side. Adapting her skills to the collegiate game should not prove to be a difficult task.

Jessica Funk: Jessica will continue the family tradition and follow big brother David (Baseball) into collegiate athletics. Jessica is that arrive first and last one to leave kind of player. We have worked together for a couple of years now and I still have to literally escort her from the building. Jessica will likely red-shirt for us this season. She will undoubtedly continue to prepare herself to make significant contributions on the lanes in 2008.

Michelle Ratliff: Michelle joins us from Hammond Gavit H.S. where she was the anchor bowler for a surprisingly competitive gladiator team in 2007. Michelle's willingness to learn is what makes her a coach's dream. Michelle will red-shirt for us this season and continue to prepare herself for the 2008/2009 bowling season."

(6/29/07) Crimson Wave Hold First Awards Banquet
Calumet College of St. Joseph's Athletic Department held is inaugural awards banquet last night at the college. The department honored the men's basketball team and their conference championship with championship rings, along with NAIA Scholar Athletes. The department also awarded four major awards, Female Senior Athlete of the Year - Joell Dixon (Crown Point High School), Male Senior Athlete of the Year - Brad Hatfield (T.F. North High School), Athlete of the Year - Evinn Herring (Thornton High School), and The Andy Juscik Character Award - Louie Guillen. The night was very successful and included speeches from Athletic Director Peter Haze Haring, Men's Basketball Coach Ryan Sexson, and President Dr. Dennis Rittenmeyer.

(6/25/07) Escobar to Play for Wave
High school standout Wilfredo Escobar has signed a national letter of intent to play men’s basketball for Calumet College of St. Joseph. Escobar, a hard worker and dedicated player, received many awards while in high school including Chicago Public League All-Academic Team, Chicago Public League Red-Northwest All-Conference, and Chicago Sun-Times All-City Honorable Mention. Coming to the Wave, Escobar hopes to work into a starting position on an already successful Wave team. Escobar hopes to achieve this by knowing his role and working hard.

Head Coach Ryan Sexson on Wilfredo Escobar: “We are very fortunate to have Wilfredo join our basketball program. He is a scoring point guard that defends very well on the perimeter, but I believe his best asset is his understanding of the game. He is very poised with the ball in his hands and makes great decisions in transition. He is also a very good student, so we are very excited to have Wilfredo for the next four years.”

(6/22/07) Calumet College Signs Top Bowling Recruit
One of the State’s top bowlers, Sammy Krucek, of Hammond, has signed a letter of intent to attend Calumet College of St. Joseph beginning this fall. Krucek, who recently graduated from Bishop Noll High School with a 3.3 Grade Point Average, will join a Crimson Wave team that made it to the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships in Wichita, Kansas this past April.
Krucek finished off a stellar high school and junior bowling career this past season with a unanimous First Team All-State selection by the Indiana High School Bowling Association. Krucek’s other accomplishments include being named the Post-Tribune High School Bowler of the Year, City Masters Champion, 4-Time Varsity MVP at Bishop Noll, High School Regional and Sectional Champion. Krucek has a personal sanctioned high game of 300 to go along with an 810 series and high average of 234.
Head Coach, Mike Kubacki, said, “Sammy is a key signing for us. We are well aware of his talent and abilities, both, on and off the lanes. He has a chance to make an immediate impact on our team.”
Calumet College is gearing up for the start of its second year of intercollegiate play. Last year, the Crimson Wave finished the season with a national ranking of 13th. In just their first year of collegiate play, the Crimson Wave qualified as one of 16 teams from around the country to compete for a national title, where they finished in a tie for 9th.
Coach Kubacki is pleased with this year’s prospects. “We’ve had another good recruiting campaign for the start of our second year. With our new recruits joining an already accomplished and experienced core of players, our goal will be to exceed last years overall performance.”
Joining Krucek in this year’s recruiting class are Loman Fox of Valparaiso, Doug Pullins of Hebron, Anthony Thomas of East Chicago, Tom Coppage of Hammond, Abdul Kabir of Chicago, Juaquin Coto of Hammond, and Ryan Cattoni of Monee. They will be joining the following returning players from last year’s ITC qualifying team: Ryan Gleghorn, Danny Locke, Ryan Alberson, Mike Scholl, Nick Palanyk, Adam Vania, Andrew Saenz, Kevin Zatorski, Karl Marx, Quentin Batteast, Matt Komisarcik, John Verbich, and Danny Komisarcik.

(6/21/07) Soria Resigns, Myszak Promoted to lead the Crimson Wave
Dan Soria has resigned from his duties as head baseball coach at Calumet College of St. Joseph effective immediately. Soria began his duties as head coach for the Crimson Wave in the winter of 2005. The former Gary Southshore Railcat compiled a 33-98 record in his three years as head coach of the Calumet College of St. Joseph’s baseball program. Soria intends on accepting an assistant coaching position at his alma mater Chicago State University for the upcoming 2007-08 season.

Athletic Director, Peter Haze Haring, has promoted current assistant coach Tony Myszak to assume the new leadership responsibilities as head coach for the Crimson Wave baseball program. The former Hammond police officer and long time regional baseball coach will take on the challenges of heightening the success of the baseball program at Calumet College of St. Joseph. Haring states, "Myszak has a very strong knowledge of the game along with the proper understanding of the needs for the College’s baseball program. He goes on to say, "Tony will take what Dan has been able to build and bring a strong sense of commitment to performance while addressing the recruiting needs of team to be more competitive in the CCAC."

(6/12/07) Soria Resigns as Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the Crimson Wave
Loretta Soria has resigned from her duties as Head Women’s Basketball coach at Calumet College of St. Joseph effective immediately. Soria served as an assistant coach for the Crimson Wave for two years prior to being promoted to head coach for the 2006-07 season. Assistant coach Roslyn Turner will serve as the interim head coach until a replacement is found.

Crimson Wave Athletic Director, Peter Haze Haring had this to say about Soria’s resignation “It is an unfortunate situation to loose a very talented and young basketball coach but family comes first and Loretta had to make a tough decision. I wish her and her family all the best.”

An immediate search for her replacement will begin with the intentions of finding the best candidate within the next two to three weeks. Initial inquiries on the head coaching women’s basketball position should be made to Peter Haze Haring via e-mail at pharing@ccsj.edu or by phone at 219-473-4323. Serious inquires only with a strong coaching, successful coaching background.

(6/01/07) Abner and Bowman to Join the Wave
State bound Hobart High School seniors Matt Abner and Brian Bowman have signed national letters of intent to run track and field for the Crimson Wave next season. Abner and Bowman will join already signed Mike Rainbolt in the 4X800 relay for Wave the next year. Hard workers and passionate runners Bowman and Abner will be great contributors to the Wave’s future success.
Coach Don Reed on Matt Abner: “Matt is the ideal Calumet College runner as he demonstrates what hard work and dedication is all about. He will be a central figure in our program's plans during his time at Cal."
Coach Don Reed on Brian Bowman: “Brian is another great addition to our track program, as well as our cross country program as well. He will be an integral part to our relays as well as the open 800 and 1500 at the next level.”

\(6/01/07) Rainbolt Will Run for the Crimson Wave
Lake Central Track and Field standout Mike Rainbolt has signed a national letter of intent to run Track and Field for Head Coach Don Reed and Calumet College of St. Joseph. Rainbolt who won the 800 m DAC Conference Race, has decided to join the Wave and build a tradition. A hard worker and good leader Rainbolt will bring a lot to the second year program.Coach Reed on Mike Rainbolt: “We are extremely excited about having Mike join our program and help us take the next big step. There is a lot of local talent at the high school level, and to get a student-athlete of Mike’s caliber will really help us meet and exceed our program’s goals. I expect a lot of great things from Mike both on and off the track during his career at Cal. With Mike, and the other athletes we are in the process of signing, our program is going to make a quantum leap next season.”

(5/22/07) Softball Signs Three
The Crimson Wave softball team has signed three recruits to a national letter of intent to play under Head Coach Dale Ray; Stephanie Zimny, Jennifer Davila, and Anna Liptack. Zimny a transfer from University of Indianapolis will help the Wave in the much need pitching department. Davila, a Hammond High graduate will come to the Wave and join the already talented infield of Laura Siminuc and Ashley Lake. Ana Liptack will rejoin the ladies after receiving her associate’s degree in 2006. Liptack led the Wave in batting average throughout the 2006 season.

(5/07/07) Men’s Soccer Signs 7
Coach Peter Haze Haring of Calumet College of St. Joseph announces the signing of seven “region” soccer players who have committed to the Crimson Wave men’s soccer program. Jose “Pepe” Sandoval (Hammond H.S. / University of Indianapolis), Angel Salazar (Hammond H.S.), Juan Granda (Hammond H.S.), Ricky Salazar (Hammond Morton H.S.), Will Fortenberry (Portage H.S.), Bobby Miroski (Crown Point H.S.) and Nick Sneiderwine (Crown Point H.S.). According to Coach Haring the incoming players will be a nice combination of talent and leadership that will compliment the strengths of the returning players of the team. Jose Sandoval, Ricky Salazar and Will Fortenberry will add a greater depth and consistency to the midfield of the Crimson Wave. The additions of Sneiderwine and Morski should bring more offensive striking to the squad which features current players of Federico Villasenor, Ryan Fentress and Esteban Lagunas. Angel Salazar and Juan Granda will be great additions to the defensive core of the team because their ability to read the game along with a strong defensive presence.

(5/04/07) 11 Named Scholar Athletes
NAIA Region 7 has named 11 Crimson Wave athletes Region 7 Academic Scholar-Athletes. The following are the 11 athletes and their sport: Jessica Banke (Women’s Volleyball) Charlsie Martinez (Women’s Volleyball), Kim Hrabovsky (Women’s Soccer), Sally Lobo (Women’s Soccer), Jorie Arnold (Women’s Soccer), Kim Harkleroad (Women’s Basketball), Lauren Nakoff (Women’s Basketball), Tom Radtke (Men’s Basketball), Ryan Keelan (Baseball), Joe Kwiatkowski (Baseball), and Dan Rudenga (Baseball).

(5/04/07) Liptack Named Honorable Mention
Crimson Wave softball player Missy Liptack (St. Francis de Sales HS) has been named CCAC All-Conference Honorable Mention. Liptack led the Wave this season in Batting Average with .303, Slugging Percentage .440, and Hits with 33. Liptack’s highlight of the season was a grand slam home run against nationally ranked William Penn University on 4-14-07. Only a sophomore, Liptack has two years left and many more highlights.

(5/03/07) Baseball Ends Season
The Crimson Wave baseball team was defeated in a conference double header today against Trinity International University 10-0 and 15-6. This was the men's last game of the season. Their final record was 10-39 and 1-19 in conference.

(5/02/07) Softball Wins Two of Three
The Crimson Wave softball team played three games yesterday at Mount Mary College. Game one against Lincoln Christian College the Wave won 9-2 with Laura Siminuc going 2-3 with a double, and Corey Scanlan going 2-4 with a double. Game two the Crimson Wave won 13-3 against Mount Mary College. Missy Liptack was 3-3 with a 2 run homer. Laura Siminuc also was 2-4 with a double. The Wave lost game 3 to Robert Morris College 9-0. This was the last game for the ladies this season. Their final overall record is 10-34 and 0-18 in conference.