https://www.region4sports.com en-us https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251216pvxnli SOUTH HOLLAND, IL — South Suburban College proudly announces that longtime Head Soccer Coach José “Tony” González has been recognized with the Outstanding Achievement in Sportsmanship Award during Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on September 25, 2025. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251216pvxnli https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209ky98i9 The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of all-region team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2024 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209ky98i9 https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209pi5w6y The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2025 fall sports season, and 41 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes eight from men's cross country, seven in women's cross country, four in men's soccer and women's volleyball, and three from women's soccer, as well as 15 College of DuPage football players. There are 11 first team recipients, 16 second team honorees, four third team selections, and ten honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent nine Region 4 institutions. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251209pi5w6y https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251209lza3r9 CHICAGO, ILL. & COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA - The bid for a three-peat was completed by the top-seeded Harry S. Truman College men's soccer team as they defeated #2-seeded Richard J. Daley College by a 3-0 final to claim their third consecutive Region 4 Division I Men's Soccer Tournament championship. The Falcons, who did not allow a goal in the tournament, advanced to the NJCAA Midwest District Tournament. Head coach Maciej Orlowski received his third straight Region 4 Coach of the Year award. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251209lza3r9 https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251209nnuktn JOLIET, ILL. - One year after a historic run to a first region championship and eventual trip to the national tournament, the Joliet Junior College men's soccer team decided to run it back and repeat in 2025. The Wolves defeated UW-Whitewater at Rock County by a 10-2 final to successfully defend their crown as Region 4 Division III Men's Soccer Tournament champions. Head coach Cris Trillo was awarded the Region 4 Coach of the Year. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251209nnuktn https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251209ol0exf MADISON, WISC. - With each victory, the Madison College men's soccer team knew something special was building in 2025, and it culminated with the program's first Region 4 championship after a 2-0 defeat of Triton College in the finals. The top-seeded WolfPack did not allow a goal throughout the entire 2025 Region 4 Division II Men's Soccer Tournament en route to securing the program's first-ever appearance at a national tournament. Head coach Logan Fye was named the Region 4 Coach of the Year. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20251209ol0exf https://www.region4sports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250107ijx3jp The NJCAA Region 4 Hall of Fame is pleased to announce a nine-member induction Class of 2025. The group includes eight student-athletes, one of which is also recognized for lifetime achievement, and one national championship team that all excelled during their time competing in Region 4. The inductees represent five different Region 4 schools, including three inductees from Madison College, two each from Joliet Junior College and Oakton College, and one from the College of DuPage. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250107ijx3jp https://www.region4sports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241206nr25zo The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2024-25 fall sports season, and 47 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes 12 from men's cross country, five in women's volleyball, four from women's cross country, and three from men's and women's soccer, as well as 20 College of DuPage football players. There are 17 first team recipients, 18 second team honorees, three third team selections, and eight honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent ten Region 4 institutions. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241206nr25zo https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/releases/20241126o3v8iw BATAVIA, NY & HUNTSVILLE, ALA. - Region 4 champions Joliet Junior College and Morton College competed at their respective NJCAA national tournaments to close out the 2024 fall season. The Wolves went 1-1 in their two matches at the Division III championships, while the Panthers dropped both of their pool play matches at the Division II tournament. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/releases/20241126o3v8iw https://www.region4sports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241119jsrrqq The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of all-region team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2024 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241119jsrrqq https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/releases/20241113pbb3e7 MADISON, WISC. - As the minutes began to wind down on November 9 at Madison College, it appeared that Elgin Community College was on its way to a region championship. Roughly a dozen soccer minutes later, it was Morton College holding the Region 4 Division II Men's Soccer Tournament championship plague with a 3-2 victory in overtime. Freshman Ricardo Cruz nailed the game-winning goal in the final seconds of the first overtime to give the Panthers their sixth region crown in the past 11 years. Juan Franco was awarded Region 4 Coach of the Year honors. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/releases/20241113pbb3e7 https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/releases/20241106nb6r20 CHICAGO, ILL. - One year after winning the school's first Region 4 title, the men's soccer team from Harry S. Truman College has delivered another after a 3-1 victory over Malcolm X College in the 2024 Region 4 Division I Men's Soccer Tournament Championship. The Falcons broke a 1-1 tie with a pair of second half goals and earn Maciej Orlowski his second consecutive Region 4 Coach of the Year accolade.  Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/releases/20241106nb6r20 https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/releases/20241106ow580g JOLIET, ILL. - It may not have been the most traditional route, but in the end, the Joliet Junior College men's soccer team beat the teams in front of them and are now headed to their first-ever national tournament. As the only remaining Division III team left in Region 4, the Wolves played a "Region Championship", also classified as a Sub-District Championship Game, on October 26 and defeated Owens Community College (OH) from Region 12 by a 3-1 final. A week later, JJC dispensed of Region 13 winner Riverland Community College (MN) with a 4-1 decision to claim the NJCAA Midwest District Championship. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/releases/20241106ow580g https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/releases/20241018mgf97a Whether you say Ola, Hola, Hej, Mhoro, Salam, Moin, or just Hello, at least one member of the 2024 Madison College men's soccer team will probably answer back. That's because the WolfPack has 13 athletes who were born in countries outside of the United States and spanning five continents and 13 countries. The team also has 11 second-generation players on the team, several who are the first members of their families to attend college. In all, the Pack can collectively speak eight different languages.  Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2024-25/releases/20241018mgf97a https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240716i45txy The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 4 membership will grow by two for the 2024-25 academic calendar with a pair of Janesville, Wisconsin-based institutions. Blackhawk Technical College and UW-Whitewater at Rock County will push the number of school in Region 4 to 32. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240716i45txy https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231128pireid The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2023-24 fall sports season, and 18 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes six from men's cross country, five in women's volleyball, three from women's cross country and women's soccer, and one from men's soccer. There are eight first team recipients, seven second team honorees, and three honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent eight Region 4 institutions. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231128pireid https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2023-24/releases/20231129j8n94i TUCSON, ARIZ. & GASTONIA, NC - Three teams represented Region 4 at NJCAA national tournaments to conclude the 2023 fall season. Defending Division II national champion Prairie State College went 1-1 in pool play, but joined Rock Valley College in the list of teams unable to advance into the bracketed quarterfinal round in the desert. Meanwhile, Harper College lost a consolation match in penalty kicks and went 0-2 at the Division III tournament along the east coast. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2023-24/releases/20231129j8n94i https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231128p2ocg1 The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region Team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2023 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20231128p2ocg1 https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2023-24/releases/20231127nj2eug CHICAGO, ILL. & OTTUMWA, IOWA - Harry S. Truman College made their return to the soccer pitch a highly successful one in 2023, culminating in a NJCAA Region 4 Division I Men's Soccer Championship on October 28. The Falcons rolled to a 9-0 win over defending champion Malcolm X College. Freshman Bekir Lekic was named Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player after scoring a hat trick, while Maciej Orlowski earned Region 4 Coach of the Year honors. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2023-24/releases/20231127nj2eug https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2023-24/releases/20231121ounutx MADISON, WISC. - The defending NJCAA Division II men's soccer national champions accomplished something in 2023 they were unable to do the year prior: win the Region 4 Division II Tournament. Top-seeded Prairie State College held off upset-minded and #6-seed Rock Valley College with a 3-2 win on November 4 at Madison College to claim their first Region 4 crown since 2019. The Pioneers, who lost in last year's region finale before going on a memorable run to the national championship, were led by Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player Leo Dutra. Carlos Reyes received the Region 4 Coach of the Year award. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2023-24/releases/20231121ounutx https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2023-24/releases/20231107r7n45e JOLIET, ILL. & AUSTIN, MINN. - The Harper College men's soccer team has a flair for the dramatic. The Hawks went to penalty kicks and won...twice...to claim the 2023 Region 4 Division III Men's Soccer Tournament championship and then again for the NJCAA Midwest District Championship. On Saturday, October 21, second-seeded Harper College got past top-seeded and host Joliet Junor College 5-4 in PK's after finishing 1-1 through two overtimes. Sophomore Ramon Orozco was named Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player and first year coach Vlad Gacanovic earned Region 4 Coach of the Year. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2023-24/releases/20231107r7n45e https://www.region4sports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221202i3he74 The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2022-23 fall sports season, and 25 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes six from men's cross country and women's volleyball, five in women's cross country and women's soccer, and three from men's soccer. There are 12 first team recipients, seven second team honorees, and six honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent nine Region 4 institutions. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221202i3he74 https://www.region4sports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221122i1657u The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region Team accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2022 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player & Athlete of the Year honors. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221122i1657u https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20221121pqdj6z TUCSON, ARIZ. - Two schools separated by roughly 30 miles traveled some 1,800 miles to set up an improbable all-Region 4 matchup in the NJCAA Division II Men's Soccer Championship, and in the end, Prairie State College won their school's first national title in any sport with a 1-0 decision over Morton College. The rematch of the Region 4 Championship was decided by freshman Josh Matiscik's game-winning goal to send the 11th-seeded Pioneers past the fourth-seeded Panthers. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20221121pqdj6z https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20221115nc8i1x CHICAGO, ILL. - The NJCAA Region 4 Division I Men's Soccer Tournament was a single game between City of Chicago schools Kennedy-King College and Malcolm X College, who met on October 29 with a spot in the district tournament on the line. In the end, it was all Hawks as Malcolm X College blew past the Statesmen 12-0 to claim their first Region 4 championship. Sophomore Eduardo Aguilera-Guillen was named Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player, with coach Jesse Rosen receiving Region 4 Coach of the Year honors. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20221115nc8i1x https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20221115orfz39 CICERO, ILL. - Forward Rafael Silverio came through in the clutch with a 91' golden goal that won Morton College the 2022 NJCAA Region 4 Division II Men's Soccer Tournament Championship with a 2-1 overtime victory over Prairie State College on November 6. The win gave the Panthers their fifth Region 4 title in the past nine years. Silvero was awarded the Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player, while coach Juan Franco took home Region 4 Coach of the Year accolades for the fourth time. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20221115orfz39 https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20221027k6riq9 MADISON, WISC. - Three goals in the second half propelled Harper College to a third straight NJCAA Region 4 Division III Men's Soccer Tournament Championship as they defeated Madison College by a 4-3 final on October 22. The second-seeded Hawks received two goals from freshman Aaron Bustamante, who was named the Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player. Head coach Dan Klaus, who took over the program prior to the start of the 2022 season, took home Region 4 Coach of the Year honors. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2022-23/releases/20221027k6riq9 https://www.region4sports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211214jpsscb The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2021 fall sports season, and 28 student-athletes representing NJCAA Region 4 were recognized. The group includes six from women's soccer, women's volleyball, and women's cross county, four from men's cross country, and three from the men's soccer and women's tennis. There are 14 First Team All-Americans, 12 second team honorees, and three honorable mention accolades. The student-athletes represent 13 different Region 4 schools. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211214jpsscb https://www.region4sports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211214hltwzp The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region accolades for student-athletes competing in the Fall 2021 season, including those recipients of Region 4 Player of the Year honors. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211214hltwzp https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211129mbr21k LaSALLE, ILL. - The 2021 calendar has proven to be extremely special for the Harper College men's soccer team, who followed a highly successful spring season with another championship run this fall. The Hawks used a 4-2 defeat of Illinois Valley Community College to claim the 2021 NJCAA Region 4 Division III Men's Soccer Tournament and successfully defend their 2020 title earned in an altered spring season. Freshman midfielder Jonathan Rivas was named Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player, while Andre Watson earned Region 4 Coach of the Year for the second straight season. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/msoc/2021-22/releases/20211129mbr21k