Crimson Wave News
August 2007
(8/31/07) Women's Volleyball at Cornerstone
The Crimson Wave women's volleyball team traveled to the Cornerstone University Invitational
this weekend in Grand Rapids, MI. The ladies lost their first two matches tonight.
In the first match the Wave was defeated by Aquinas College 3 games to 0 (30-25, 30-28, 30-8).
The second match brought a loss to Cornerstone University 3 games to 0 (30-11, 30-6, 30-9).
The women's record is now 0-2. The ladies will match up against Malone College and
Ohio Dominican University tommorow.
(8/30/07) Women's Soccer Defeated by St. Ambrose
The Crimson Wave women's soccer team was defeated by St. Ambrose University tonight 12-0.
The ladies record is now 0-3. The ladies next game will be Saturday September 1st at
the Crimson Wave Invite being held at Campagna Academy.
(8/25/07) Men's and Women's Soccer Fall Short to Mount Mercy College
The Crimson Wave soccer teams competed in the Iowa Wesleyan College Classic this weekend in Burlington, IA.
The women lost their matchup with Mount Mercy College four to two. Senior Jorie Arnold (Crown Point HS) scored the Waves only two goals. Paulette Villareal (Hammond Clark HS) had 7 saves for the wave. The women's record is now 0-2.
The Crimson Wave men also came up short to Mount Mercy College five goals to two. Jon Reis (Morton HS) and Eric Ruiz (Portage HS) each scored for the Wave. The men's record is now 0-2.
The men will travel to Wisconsin-Parkside on Wednesday August 29th for their next game.
(8/22/07) Soccer Takes Hard Loss in Season Opener
The Crimson Wave men and women's soccer teams played against Aquinas College this afternoon.
In the men's game the wave lost 6-2 with goals from Jon Reis and Federico Villasenor. Jon Reis and Fransisco Padilla each had one assist. Nick Sneiderwine had 7 saves for the Wave.
In the women's game the Wave lost 9-0. Paulette Villareal had 31 saves for the women.
Both teams will be traveling to the Iowa Wesleyan Classic this weekend.
(8/21/07) Women's Soccer Falls to Huntington in Exhibition
The Crimson Wave women's soccer team lost an exhibition game tonight against Huntington College three goals to one. Stephanie Butler (Portage HS)scored the Crimson Waves only goal in the first half. The score was tied one to one at half time. The women will open their season against Aquinas College tommorow August 23rd at Aquinas College.
(8/21/07) Men's Soccer Ties Exhibition With Huntington
The Crimson Wave men's soccer team ended their exhibition game against Huntington College tonight in a draw 3-3. Ryan Fentress scored a first half goal for the wave off a penalty kick leaving the first have tied one to one. Brendan Mulroe scored the first of the Waves two second half goals late in the game off of a corner kick. Soon after Huntington College scored back to back goals with in minutes of each other. With just under 3 minutes remaing in regulation Jon Reis scored the Waves tying goal. Leaving the game three to three. The men will also open their season tommorow August 23rd at Aquinas College.
(8/13/07) Schmidt Hired to Lead the Crimson Wave
Portage High School varsity assistant coach, Christina Schmidt, has accepted the women's basketball head coaching position at Calumet College of St. Joseph. She will become the fourth head coach for the Crimson Wave women's basketball program and will take over a squad that finished 7-25 overall and 1-7 in CCAC.
Schmidt, a stand out player at Purdue Calumet (1997-2000), played under the discipline of Coach Gary Hayes (former men's coach for the Crimson Wave). During her playing career for Purdue-Calumet Schmidt was a two-time 1st team CCAC all-conference selection while also achieving the honor of being a member of the 1,000 point club for Purdue-Calumet.
Having competed within the NAIA and the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, Schmidt has a full understanding of what a student-athlete will have to prepare for on the court and in the classroom. Education is the number one priority for Schmidt as she takes over the Crimson Wave women's basketball program. As the new head coach for the Crimson Wave women's basketball program, Schmidt wants to emphasize the importance of earning a college degree while competing at the highest level within NAIA women's basketball.
Schmidt's coaching style is a tough, disciplined, structured approach to the game which is similar to her former college coach, Gary Hayes. She also understands that the college season is long and can take a huge mental toll on a team. She plans on creating a positive, supporting team concept that will reinforce the mental portion of game in order to be better prepared towards the end of the season when it counts the most. During her seven years as an assistant at Portage High School, her alma mater, she was part of last season's sectional championship team, the team's first title in 19 years. Her experience as a Duneland Athletic Conference coach should pay quick dividends for the Crimson Wave due to her knowledge of quality basketball within the Region and being able to recruit some of the best local talent to Calumet College of St. Joseph.
"The future of the women's basketball program is in good hands." states Crimson Wave Athletics Director Peter Haze Haring. He goes on to say, "Coach Schmidt has the motivation, desire and understanding of what needs to be done to build a quality women's basketball program at Calumet College. Her experience within the Northwest Indiana Region will definitely allow the women's program to progress in a positive direction within the CCAC and NAIA."
Schmidt is hopeful that the upcoming 2007-08 season will provide a new sense of success as she looks to build a strong core of players for the future. Schmidt states, "Calumet competes in one of the toughest conferences within the NAIA and will have to recruit new players who are committed to succeeding in the classroom and on the court."