CLC vs. Rochester 1-8-11

Raider basketball

Men come back to win 17th
Marcus Ayala scored 10 of his game-high 25 points in a surge that led Central Lakes College to an 87-77 upset of the second-ranked Yellowjackets of Rochester (16-1) on Jan. 8 at CLC. The sophomore guard had a lot of help from fellow Arizonan Kwamaine Johnson on defense as the Raiders scrapped their way from a 13-point deficit (68-55). Freshman guard Johnson is a defensive gem on a team that knows what it takes to stop an offense. On the scoring side for CLC Nash Faulk and Kendall Brown added 15 apiece, and Maurice Hernandez had clutch baskets on his way to 13 points. The Raiders (17-0) were ranked fourth in the NJCAA Division III poll at the start. CLC is at Ridgewater Jan. 12, home vs. Riverland Jan. 15.
Women fall short
The CLC women's basketball team made a surge in the second half but couldn't catch the quick Rochester Yellowjackets, losing 79-66 on Jan. 8 in the CLC gym. The Raiders, who shot just 38 percent for the game, were led by Stephanie Neugebauer's 24 points and Nikki Pearson's 12 points and five assists. Rochester led at halftime, 34-20, and built up its lead to 44-24 at the 15:00 mark of the second half. The Raiders were able to cut the lead in half as Neugebauer's layup and follow up free throw pulled CLC to 54-47. The Yellowjackets (11-5) stepped up the full-court pressure and the Raiders were unable to run their offense. The Raiders are now 7-9 (0-2 in the Southern Division) going into the Jan. 12 game at Ridgewater (Willmar).

Diversity commitment

Marge Anderson, chief executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, spoke to Central Lakes College employees Thursday, Jan. 6 during a day devoted to diversity. The day began by honoring and celebrating the collaboration between the college and the band. This "Diversity - A Commitment to Action" duty day included the Nay-Ah-Shing drum group as well as remarks from Dr. Larry Lundblad, CLC president; Dennis Olson, commissioner of education for the Mille Lacs Band; David Isham, access and opportunities specialist with the Office of the Chancellor (Minnesota State College and Universities); Charles Black Lance, CLC director of TRiO/Student Support Services; Mary Sam, CLC director of diversity; and a keynote address by Jennifer Godinez, associate director of Minnesota Minority Education Partnership. The afternoon included working with students with disabilities by Steve Franz and Scott Goings from the Office of the Chancellor; sexual harassment training with Nancy Paulson, CLC human resources director; and a Diversity Committee meeting. The spring term at CLC begins Monday, Jan. 10.

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Basketball teams open Division play

Men win 16th -- barely
FERGUS FALLS - Anthony Kelley (left) made a penetrating baseline shot with four seconds left to lift the Central Lakes College Raiders to a 73-72 win over Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) Wed., Jan. 5. M State led by as many as 14 points in the game and held a 43-34 halftime lead. The only time they trailed in the second half was at the end of the game. Kendall Brown led the Raiders with 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting and pulled down 11 rebounds. Nick Grewe had 14 points and 8 rebounds. Maurice Hernandez scored 11 points and Nash Faulk finished with 10 points. Point guard Marcus Ayala had 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. CLC shot 42.5% (31/73) from the field and made only 19% (4/21) of their 3's. The Raiders were 8-of-19 from the free throw line. The Raiders remain undefeated at 16-0 and are ranked No. 4 in the nation in NJCAA Division III.
Women fall
In the Southern Division women's basketball opener, M State defeated CLC a 73-64. M State made 47% (29/62) of their field goal attempts and hit 10-of-15 free throws in the game. Stephanie Neugebauer had 19 points, Nikki Pearson 13, and Carlee Davich 10. M State held a 51-49 advantage on the boards. CLC shot 25.6% (20/78) from the field and made only 21% (5/24) of their 3-pointers. They hit 19-of-29 free throws.

Mental health video

Students in Communication Art and Design at Central Lakes College recently completed a video project on behalf of the regional Mental Health Advisory Council. The 35-minute video, "Holding the Hope: Our Journey to Recovery," was made with the help of students as well as staff from the Minnesota Mental Health Consumer Survivor Network, www.mhcsn.org. For the video, nine people stepped forward to talk about their mental illness and recovery at the request of the regional council that serves the counties of Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena. The council includes those who have a psychiatric diagnosis, family members, and providers of mental health services. On behalf of the CLC students, Leon Dahlvang, instructor, accepted a plaque of appreciation from Barbara Rekowski, council vice chair. The video is available for viewing. Contact Jode Freyholtz-London, jode.freyholtz@mhcsn.org or (218) 639-2010.

Cultural Arts Series

The spring schedule for the Central Lakes College Cultural Arts Series has been announced by Coordinator Patrick Spradlin. The season opens with "The Comedy of Errors" presented by the Acting Company touring ensemble on Tues., Feb. 1 in Chalberg Theatre. The performance of Shakespeare's rollicking tale of mistaken identity starts at 7:30 p.m. Other events in the series are a concert by the Irish band Gaelic Storm on Feb. 23, a show by the Fabulous Armadillos called "Motown & Soul" on March 11, Minnesota's Central Lakes EgoFest short-film extravaganza March 18 and 19, a Commonweal Theater production of Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People" April 5, and the May 13 finale, an Eagles tribute called "Takin' It to the Limit" by the Fabulous Armadillos. Details can be found at http://www.clcmn.edu/theatre/CulturalArtsSeries.html

CLC student killed

Central Lakes College sophomore Dominique Corder, 20, was shot and killed in his hometown of Indianapolis. Police say he was talking with someone in an SUV near his grandparents' home early on New Year's Day when someone shot him in the abdomen. Indianapolis police are asking for help from the public in finding the killer. "Many of you will remember Dominique as the quarterback on our football team this season," said Head Coach Greg Medeck. "This is a tragic incident that has hit the members of our football program especially hard. Dominique was a truly inspirational person way beyond his great achievements on the football field. He had an incredible future." Corder was an All-American and voted MVP of the 10-2 Raiders' team after the Dec. 4 appearance in the Valley of the Sun Bowl in Arizona. He was being recruited by several colleges and universities to which he aspired. "We are all stunned by this tragic and senseless incident," said Dr. Larry Lundblad, president of CLC. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Dominique's family during this difficult time." Offensive Coordinator Jim Strohmeier, who had recruited Corder, said: “He was working hard in every aspect, academically, and as a person. He was always asking about ways to get better, not only on the football field but in his study habits. He was a good young man." A CLC memorial service for Dominique will be held in the Brainerd campus gymnasium at noon on Wed., Jan. 12. The Indianapolis service is Fri., Jan. 7 at noon in New Wineskin Ministries Church, 4501 W. 38th St.