https://niccathletics.com en-us 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/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/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20251023hsqcsx “I am proud of the team’s effort, hard work, progress and lasting memories built through competition,” Head Coach Anthony Sisneros said. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20251023hsqcsx https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20251016jgjlbj “The regional competition served as an excellent test for us,” Head Coach Anthony Sisneros said. “It provided our student-athletes with the opportunity to compete at a new range and face programs they don’t typically encounter.” Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20251016jgjlbj https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20251007fjijp6 “Despite battling tough winds,” Head Coach Anthony Sisneros said, “we showed determination throughout the competition..." Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20251007fjijp6 https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20251006eya9yc “Even though we came up short against Hawkeye,” Head Coach Anthony Sisneros said, “there were plenty of positives to take away from the event.” Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20251006eya9yc https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20250924fupvww "While no individual awards were handed out," Head Coach Anthony Sisneros said, "our athletes delivered strong individual performances that powered our overall score.” Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20250924fupvww https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20250910g2ly9f “It was a good start to the season,” returning NICC sports shooter Elizabeth Ward said. “It could’ve been better, but there is always room for improvement..." Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2025-26/releases/20250910g2ly9f 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 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 https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2024-25/releases/20250110oyayg0 “To have four student-athletes get recognized this year is a great accomplishment,” Head Coach Anthony Sisneros said. “The growth that I noticed was that the athletes were getting more competitive, not just with the other teams, but also with their teammates and themselves." Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2024-25/releases/20250110oyayg0 https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113hgphmr "I’m thrilled that we were unanimously voted into the NJCAA and will also be competing members in Region 11 within the ICCAC,” Athletic Director Nick Weinmeister said. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250113hgphmr https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2024-25/releases/20250113owddt8 Cougar athlete Taylor Reinhardt (91) finished third for females individually, while Colton Tollefsrud (98) and Tristan Lewison (98) tied for first in the male individuals. A shootoff between the two ultimately crowned Tollefsrud the top shooter on the day. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2024-25/releases/20250113owddt8 https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2024-25/releases/20250113p4vq7n Their first weekend match came against Kirkwood, and the Cougars won with a score of 480-460. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://niccathletics.com/sports/sportshoot/2024-25/releases/20250113p4vq7n 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 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