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/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251209hn34kn ROCHESTER, MINN. - The Joliet Junior College women's soccer team went 12-3-1 during the regular season, and as the lone Division III program in Region 4, represented the region at the NJCAA Midwest District Tournament. The Wolves went 1-1 as their season came to an end against the eventual national champions. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251209hn34kn https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251209kf5ek9 MADISON, WISC. & WICHITA, KANS. - Since the Region 4 Division II Women's Soccer Championship moved to Madison, Wisconsin, in 2023, Rock Valley College has turned it into a second home as the Golden Eagles defeated South Suburban College in penalty kicks to claim their third consecutive title. Tied 3-3 through regulation, neither team was able to net a golden goal in overtime, which sent the match into penalty kicks. Rock Valley won by a 4-2 count and earned an automatic berth to the national tournament. Kevan Watkins was named Region 4 Coach of the Year. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20251209kf5ek9 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/wsoc/2024-25/releases/20241126omkdwb HUNTSVILLE, ALA. - In their second consecutive appearance at the NJCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championships, Region 4 champion Rock Valley College was unable to pick up a win during pool play. The Golden Eagles finished their season with a record of 17-4-1. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2024-25/releases/20241126omkdwb 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/wsoc/2024-25/releases/20241113o9azo4 MADISON, WISC. - One year after Rock Valley College rallied past South Suburban College to claim their first Region 4 title since moving up to Division II, the same two teams met again at Madison College to decide the region's automatic entry into the national tournament. The 2024 version saw the #2-seeded Golden Eagles notched a pair of second half goals en route to a 2-0 victory over the top-seeded Bulldogs to finish the Region 4 Division II Women's Soccer Tournament. Sophomore midfielder Emma Ambrose was named the Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player, while Kevan Watkins secured his second Region 4 Coach of the Year honor. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2024-25/releases/20241113o9azo4 https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240116hlwsbp The NJCAA Region 4 Hall of Fame is pleased to announce a nine-member induction Class of 2024. The group includes six student-athletes and three coaches that excelled during their time competing in Region 4. The inductees represent six different Region 4 schools, including two inductees each for the College of DuPage, Oakton College, and Rock Valley College. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240116hlwsbp 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/wsoc/2023-24/releases/20231129jw7eqh TUCSON, ARIZ. - The Rock Valley College women's soccer team made their first appearance at the NJCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championships in 2023, which also marked just the second national tournament appearance in program history. The Golden Eagles were unable to advance past pool play, and finished their season with a 16-4-3 record. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2023-24/releases/20231129jw7eqh 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/wsoc/2023-24/releases/20231127km9ltk JOLIET, ILL. & ROCHESTER, MINN. - The Joliet Junior College women's soccer team left no doubt who was the class of Region 4 with a resounding 5-1 win over Harper College in the 2023 NJCAA Region 4 Division III Women's Soccer Championship on October 21. The top-seeded Wolves were led by Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player Jacqueline Torres, while Henry Cheung was named Region 4 Coach of the Year. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2023-24/releases/20231127km9ltk https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2023-24/releases/20231127m5uk55 MADISON, WISC. - It took all 90 minutes to decide a winner in the final match of the 2023 Region 4 Division II Women's Soccer Tournament, and in the end, Rock Valley College rallied from a one-goal deficit to defeat South Suburban College in dramatic fashion on November 4 at Madison College's Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Pitch-East. The top-seeded Golden Eagles claimed a 2-1 win over the #2-seeded Bulldogs for their first Region 4 championship since 2014, and their first Division II crown since moving up one year prior. Freshman Jocelyn Harms was named Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player, and Kevan Watkins took home Region 4 Coach of the Year recognition. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2023-24/releases/20231127m5uk55 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/wsoc/2022-23/releases/20221115pic65f SOUTH HOLLAND, ILL. - The 2022 women's soccer season will be marked as a historic one at South Suburban College as the Lady Bulldogs won their first-ever NJCAA Region 4 Women's Soccer Tournament Championship. Sixth-seeded South Suburban College was awarded the region title via forfeit against fourth-seeded Bryant & Stratton College. Freshman forward Amaris Gonzalez was named the Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player, and coach Jose "Tony" Gonzalez earned Region 4 Coach of the Year accolades. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2022-23/releases/20221115pic65f https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2022-23/releases/20221026mde2gl The Madison College women's soccer team is beginning to feel pretty comfortable atop the region, as the WolfPack won the 2022 NJCAA Region 4 Division III Tournament to repeat as champions, and earn their fourth crown in six years. Top-seeded Madison College rolled to a 5-0 shutout of third-seeded Harper College in the championship match. Sophomore midfielder Lexi Kulow tallied six points in the win and was named the Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player, while Matt Schwartz received his fourth Region 4 Coach of the Year accolade. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2022-23/releases/20221026mde2gl 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/wsoc/2021-22/releases/20211129nd24kz MADISON, WISC. - For the third time in five years, Madison College sits atop the Region 4 mountain after beating second-seeded Harper College 3-0 to win the 2021 NJCAA Region 4 Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. The top-seeded WolfPack, who also won Regoin 4 crowns in 2017 and 2019, were led by Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player Sydney Maksymo, a first year defender, and Region 4 Coach of the Year Matt Schwartz. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2021-22/releases/20211129nd24kz https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2021-22/releases/20211129oqedf1 SUGAR GROVE, ILL. - The women's soccer program at Waubonsee Community College will always remember the 2021 calendar year for a pair of celebrations. The Chiefs claimed a Region 4 title in the spring to cap an altered season, and followed it in the fall with a 1-0 victory over second-seeded South Suburban College to secure the 2021 NJCAA Region 4 Division II Women's Soccer Tournament championship. The program's fifth region crown was highlighted by a Region 4 Tournament Most Valuable Player award for goalkeeper Isabella Harkleroad and a Region 4 Coach of the Year honor for Brad Schlemmer. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2021-22/releases/20211129oqedf1 https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2020-21/releases/20210813kklb3d Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2020-21/releases/20210813kklb3d https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2020-21/releases/20210812qp89te Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2020-21/releases/20210812qp89te https://www.region4sports.com/general/2019-20/releases/20191206lu56vc The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2019 fall sports season, and ten student-athletes representing NJCAA Region IV were recognized. The group includes six All-Americans in volleyball, three in men's soccer, and one in women's soccer. Two student-athletes were named first team, while six received second team and two were honorable mention. Harper College and Madison College each boast a pair of NJCAA All-Americans to lead all Region IV schools. Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/general/2019-20/releases/20191206lu56vc https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2019-20/releases/20191114krib0w For a program in just it's sixth year of existence, the Madison College women's soccer team now boasts two Region IV titles and two Region IV Players of the Year after sophomore Jenna Kohrt was the top vote-getter on the 2019 Division III All-Region Team. A 5'6" midfielder from Monona, Wisconsin, led the WolfPack with ten goals, three assists, and 23 points as she earned repeat first team all-region recognition. Kohrt is one of five players that receive NJCAA All-America nominations, as she is joined by Joliet Junior College's Taylor Metcalf and Andrea Villa, Hayly Munoz of Elgin Community College, and Frankie Schiro of Rock Valley College. With Madison College's win in the Region IV championship, freshman Emma Strieker was named Region IV Tournament Most Valuable Player and Matt Schwartz took home Region IV Coach of the Year honors. Thu, 14 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2019-20/releases/20191114krib0w https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2019-20/releases/20191114ldfhzr College of Lake County sophomore Rachel Moore was as good as they get during the 2019 season, making her an easy pick for the Region IV Division I Player of the Year as the top vote-getter on the All-Region IV Team. The 5'2" forward from Antioch, Illinois, blasted 37 goals, had five assists, and registered 79 points, placing her in the top five nationally in goals and points. Moore leads a five-player group of NJCAA All-America nominees that include Allison Schaar of Moraine Valley Community College, Litzy Corona of Bryant & Stratton College, and Lancer teammates Giselle Raygoza and Annalyse Maze. Moore also took home Region IV Tournament Most Valuable Player honors after scoring a hat trick to propel the Lancers to the Region IV title, while Kevin Talbot received Region IV Coach of the Year. Thu, 14 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2019-20/releases/20191114ldfhzr https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2019-20/releases/20191108o9vu1g GRAYSLAKE, ILL. - The College of Lake County wasted little time in making sure their would be a new champion of the region in 2019. The #1-seeded Lancers racked up a 4-1 victory over #3-seed and four-time defending champion Moraine Valley Community College on November 3. The championship is the third in the last eight years for the College of Lake County, and their first since topping Waubonsee Community College in 2013. Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2019-20/releases/20191108o9vu1g https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2019-20/releases/20191101kyv9zn In a rubbermatch between two programs that had each won on the other's home pitch, Madison College continued that trend Wednesday with a narrow 1-0 defeat Rock Valley College to claim the 2019 NJCAA Region IV Division III Women's Soccer Championship. Freshman Emma Strieker notched the game-winner midway through the second half to give the #2 WolfPack the win over the #1 Golden Eagles, and a second region crown in three years. Fri, 01 Nov 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.region4sports.com/sports/wsoc/2019-20/releases/20191101kyv9zn