https://niccathletics.com en-us https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2025-26/releases/20260522hav1ce On his way to the championship game, he defeated Kirtland Community College 3-2 and Lake Michigan College 3-0. He then comfortably handled SLCC to win NICC’s second Hearthstone National Championship in two years. Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2025-26/releases/20260522hav1ce https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260511hk5amv “We are happy to come away with two all-region selections after year one,” Coach Conner Klostermann said. “Receiving postseason awards is a reflection of some on-field success as a team." Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260511hk5amv https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260505ewxwex “I couldn’t be more proud of our team for their effort this season,” Coach Nick Weinmeister said. “These three were consistently impacting games for us this season, and for a first-year program to get recognition like this is a true testament to how well our team performed this season." Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260505ewxwex https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260501yz5enm NICC swept the doubleheader last week at Marshalltown, but a slow start in the final series resulted in a split on the day. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260501yz5enm https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260501-2llr41r9 Natalie Nenne and Addie Miller were tied for the team lead in home runs after Miller homered early in game two versus Marshalltown yesterday. Then the Cougars only sophomore stepped up for one more at-bat in the blue and yellow... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260501-2llr41r9 https://niccathletics.com/sports/wrest/2026-27/releases/20260429es6gxs "People have brought up wrestling in multiple conversations since our announcement of expanding athletics back in 2024," Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said, "Decisions are calculated for what is in the best interest of the College, athletics and our students. I felt this was a venture that we’d see some immediate return." Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/wrest/2026-27/releases/20260429es6gxs https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260427hwji3g Cougar baseball secured their first series win of the season April 25 and 26 when they hosted the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Trojans. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260427hwji3g https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260426-3ui5sgum Jake Schmidt, Nico Olszewski and Andrew Rottinghaus send three baseballs out of Paul Scherrman Field on April 26, 2026. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260426-3ui5sgum https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260421ie045n A string of tough Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) opponents pushed NICC into a recent slump. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260421ie045n https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260412euc0sf NICC had competitive showings in most of the games, including a big win over a ranked Iowa Central. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260412euc0sf https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2025-26/releases/20260409oembbk Call of Duty (COD) 2v2 (D1), Mario Kart 1v1 (D1 and D3) and Hearthstone (D1) are representing NICC in the postseason, with six different student-athletes competing to keep their seasons alive. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2025-26/releases/20260409oembbk https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260407g5upgk Cougar baseball took on a rescheduled Easter Weekend series in Boone, Iowa, at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), April 5 - 6. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260407g5upgk https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260331hwpf8q The second weekend of softball games in Farley Park consisted of four competitive games against conference competition. It resulted in splits against the Central Raiders and Northeast Hawks. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260331hwpf8q https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260330-l4e3ac8h NICC took down Northeast in game two of their doubleheader on March 29, 2026, thanks to a sac-fly off the bat of sophomore shortstop Natalie Nenne. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260330-l4e3ac8h https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260326foy5zr This historic weekend for the team delivered solid pitching, a few home runs and even a walk-off winner. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260326foy5zr https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260324iepbk8 The Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) baseball team traveled to Indian Hills Community College for a weekend series on March 21 and 22. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260324iepbk8 https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260322-oivxa71v After dropping game one of the double header on March 22, the Cougars' Addie Miller hit a walk-off single to center to give NICC a 3-2 win over Iowa Lakes. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260322-oivxa71v https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260321-jmikgza0 Check out the longballs from today's softball doubleheader against Ellsworth - Jensen Beaton, Addie Vorwald and Alli Luka. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/videos/20260321-jmikgza0 https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260319ysbvbk The Cougar baseball team came into their doubleheader with Rock Valley College on March 19 on a lengthy losing streak. The streak would extend one more game, but a big comeback propelled them to a win in the second. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260319ysbvbk https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260224rrstew “What clicked for me most was my pitch recognition early in every count,” Natalie Nenne said. “I trusted my timing and swing to find the barrel and hit the ball hard. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260224rrstew https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260222o1l2xf “The offense was clicking, the defense was relentless and we showed true grit in every contest," Assistant Coach Kailee Pollard said. "This is the standard we’re setting for ourselves moving forward.” Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260222o1l2xf https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260216-bm711vio Feb. 15, 2026 - NICC wins game two of a doubleheader thanks to four long-balls from Jake Schmidt, Andrew Rottinghaus, Michael Kleinhans Jr. and Kaden Alstad. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/videos/20260216-bm711vio https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2025-26/videos/20260217-5jpmt230 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2025-26/videos/20260217-5jpmt230 https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260122f5dkhr Opening day is approaching quickly, and many different expectations and goals are being set by the leaders on this team. While they have set lofty benchmarks for their first year, the student-athletes are ready for the challenge. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260122f5dkhr https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260120nvf4sa “We have a group of guys who love to compete and do what is necessary to improve their game,” Coach Klostermann said. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260120nvf4sa https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260112i9176u "Our student-athletes did a great job during the fall semester and have set an amazing precedent for semesters to come, achieving an overall department grade point average of 3.30,” Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260112i9176u https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209mx29go "I couldn't be more excited about the 2026 recruiting class,” Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. “Our coaches have spent a lot of time securing commitments and continue to raise the competitiveness of our athletic programs." Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209mx29go https://niccathletics.com/sports/dance/2025-26/videos/2025_-_State_Dance_Video The NICC dance team competed at their first competition in program history on Dec. 4 at the Iowa State College Championships in Des Moines. The Cougars received a Division I rating, which means they scored high enough to be a top scoring divisional team. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/dance/2025-26/videos/2025_-_State_Dance_Video https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251119gdznav Student-athletes arrived at Northeast Iowa Community College’s (NICC) campus in the middle of August, and this was the official start for Cougar athletics programs. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251119gdznav https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2025-26/releases/20251110ozmxjb The team of J.T. Lucius and Konner Allendorf finished their regular season with a 10-1 record, putting them at the top of the standings and locked into a playoff spot. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2025-26/releases/20251110ozmxjb