headlines-featured https://niccathletics.com en-us Nehl claims second Cougar esports National Championship 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 Three Cougar esports teams prepare for playoffs 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 THIS IS COUGARS ESPORTS | Spring '26 NICC Hype Video 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 More than 80 student-athletes named to Academic All-Region teams 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 Cougar athletics complete first fall season 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 Esports duo caps regular season with 10-match winning streak, clinches playoff spot 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 Cougar Esports hires Bohr as assistant https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2025-26/releases/20250826le4r83 He knew he wanted to make a difference in others’ lives, and that’s what led him to his current profession and coaching eighth-grade football. Once he saw the opening at NICC, he knew it was a good fit. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2025-26/releases/20250826le4r83 Several NICC student-athletes named to Academic All-Region teams https://niccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250606gwut9w “Seeing so many NICC students named to Academic All-Region Teams is truly amazing and highlights a core value of our program," Head Esports Coach Verrick Foust said. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250606gwut9w Cougar student-athletes receive academic honors https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250115j72uc8 “Education is a top priority for the Esports team,” Head Esports Coach Verrick Foust said. “All my students understand that academics always come first, and achieving success in their respective majors is our ultimate goal.” Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250115j72uc8 Mason Cigrand comes back to win National Championship https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250110o01k66 Not only did Cigrand bring Esports their first championship, he will forever be known as the first Cougar National Championship-winning athlete. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250110o01k66 Swenka/Cigrand lead Cougars to three victories https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250113orihat Led by Mason Cigrand and Timothy Swenka, the Cougars won three of their five matches this week. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250113orihat Board of Trustees approve new athletics programs https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113pdb4rs NICC is building its athletics capacity to include baseball, softball, men's and women's cross country and dance, in addition to the College's growing sports shooting and esports teams. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113pdb4rs Foust hired as Cougar Esports coach https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250114errkdo The Northeast Iowa Community College Cougars recently named their next Esports coach. Verrick Foust, current Information Security Officer at NICC, will lead the Cougars in the coming seasons. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250114errkdo Nick Weinmeister hired as NICC athletic director https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250114ew0pp7 Northeast Iowa Community College has been developing athletic programs over the last few years in hopes of growing its student population. On May 1, the College officially hired Nick Weinmeister to fill the athletic director position. Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/esports/2024-25/releases/20250114ew0pp7