Mercer County Community College Men’s Soccer Team Region 19 Champs; Head to NE District Championship Nov. 4
Vikings setting sights on shot at national title
11/2/23
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Following a shutout of Massasoit, 3-0, in the Region 19 tournament on Oct. 29, the Mercer County Community College’s men’s soccer team travels to Michigan on Nov. 4 for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 2 Northeast District Championship, with the winner receiving an automatic bid to the national tournament.
The Vikings (9-6-2) will take on the Region 12 champion, Schoolcraft College, in Livonia, Mich, at noon. Schoolcraft is 14-2 on the season and ranked sixth in Division II men’s soccer. Schoolcraft defeated Grand Rapids Community College 3-1 to advance to the Northeast District Championship.
En route to the Region 19 championship, Mercer freshman Francesco Quintavalla (Parma, Italy) logged a goal and an assist, with sophomores Teddy Nkamanyi (Cologne, Germany) and Kida Yamaguchi (Hiroshima, Japan) each adding a goal in the win. Freshman Alou Gamby (Landsale, Pa.) had an assist, while freshman goalie Elias Ruano (Telde, Spain) recorded a shutout.
Nkamanyi was named the Offensive MVP of the tournament, with sophomore Dillon Du Toit (Johannesburg, South Africa) earning Defensive MVP honors. Head Coach Widmarc Dalce was named Region 19 Coach of the Year for the sixth time in his 12 seasons.
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About Mercer County Community College
Established in 1966, Mercer County Community College is a publicly supported comprehensive institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. MCCC’s James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents that meets the changing needs of thousands of students and community members seeking educational fulfillment and personal and career growth. President: Deborah E. Preston, Ph.D.; www.mccc.edu
The Mercer County Community College men’s soccer team celebrate after winning the Region 19 crown. The Vikings travel to Michigan Nov. 4 in a match for Division 2 Northeast District Championship, with the winner receiving an automatic bid to the national tournament.