This past week was relatively calm around the campus, with the soccer teams either traveling or experiencing a bye week.
Call it the “calm before the storm” because things are about to heat up.
The No. 9 Roadrunners battled undefeated Coastal Bend to a 2-2 draw in Beeville Friday afternoon, and on Sunday, the college hosted its 4th Annual Dinner at the Diamond fund-raising event.
Here’s a short recap, along with the upcoming events.
No. 9 Roadrunners 2, Coastal Bend Community College 2
AC’s guys took on the undefeated Cougars Friday afternoon in Beeville, coming home with a hard-fought, 2-2 draw – meaning the Roadrunners still haven’t lost a match all season.
The ‘Runners scored two first-half goals – both featuring Filliph Kamfjord with the assists – with Eric Ortiz and Omar Mora finding the back of the net for a 2-0 AC lead.
The Cougars, however, evened the match with two second-half goals and held the Roadrunners scoreless over the final 45 minutes to salvage the tie.
The Roadrunners (4-0-2) will travel to Southmost Community College as part of Tuesday’s women’s/men’s doubleheader in Brownsville, Texas. The Lady Roadrunners kick off at 2 p.m., with the men following at 4:30 p.m.
Both AC teams will host Jacksonville College in Friday’s home doubleheader starting with the women’s match at 5 p.m.
AC Baseball Hosting Friday Game
The Roadrunner baseball team will host Alvin College in a single, nine-inning game starting at 2 p.m. on Friday at Poland Stadium on the AC campus.
Lady Roadrunner Softball
The Lady Roadrunner softball team will play at Stephen F. Austin State University at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6.
Then, AC’s ladies will host a pair of fall games against Nitro starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Lady Roadrunner Softball Complex.
Dinner at the Diamond Hosts Another Successful Night
In what has become one of the area’s “must-do” events, the Angelina Foundation on Saturday hosted its 4th Annual Dinner at the Diamond.
Yes, it’s one heck of a great time, but everything taking place has behind it a great cause: Raising funds to help ensure student success at Angelina College. There were games, raffles, auctions (both silent and live) and numerous other activities. In addition, the live entertainment came from performer Sundance Head, who won Season 11 of the hit TV show “The Voice.”
To help set up, maintain and break down the entire setup, several AC athletes were on-hand to lend their hands.
(Dinner at the Diamond photos by Teagan Jones and Gary Stallard)
Basketball Schedules:
Both the Roadrunner and Lady Roadrunner basketball teams have posted their schedules online, but there were a couple of tweaks this past week. You’ll find the updated versions attached to this email.
Brace yourselves: AC’s men will host a home scrimmage at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Shands Gymnasium.
Yes, hoops season is heading our way that quickly. One can almost hear the shoes squeaking already.
As always, visit the Angelina College Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com) or follow us on Facebook (Angelina College Athletics) or Twitter (@ACAthletics).
I’ll see you at the games.
