June 2009 Archives
Redshirt sophomore midfielder Megan Dias of San Bernardino Valley College has signed with Division II Wayne State College in Nebraska.
Dias, out of Colony High School, is SBVC all-time scoring leader. In two seasons she amassed 24 goals and 11 assists.
Wayne State competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and is coached by Molly Graham who will be entering her first year.
Two time All-American and reigning WSC Male Swimmer of the Year, Weston Locatell, has signed on to continue his college career at NAIA member Concordia University Irvine.
"Concordia is a newer swim program, and everything I've heard about the program I like. It's a great opportunity to be a part of a growing and nationally competitive team," Locatell said. "[Citrus Head] Coach [Tim] Kyle has helped me get better in the best way possible these past few years. The competition at the State level has helped push me."
Locatell helped the Fighting Owls to their best conference finish in 12 years this past season, as he paced Citrus for a second place finish at the WSC Championships. Locatell swept all three of his events at the WSC Championships and finished 2nd at the State Championships in the 200 Butterfly. Locatell was also named Citrus College Male Athlete of the Year two weeks ago.
"With hard work and dedication to the sport, Weston has managed to set his name alongside the best of the best in Citrus History. Now he has set his sights even higher with Concordia University in mind," said Citrus College Head Swim Coach Tim Kyle. "Only great things will come to an individual like Weston,m who has such passion to excel. Look for Weston to leave a huge impression at the NAIA level of swimming in the near future."
Locatell will join an emerging program at Concordia. This past year, the Eagles placed third at the NAIA Championships in St. Peters, Missouri.
Citrus College sophomore Mackenzie Pike will continue her playing career with NCAA Division II San Francisco State next year. Pike, who was third in the state this past season with a 6.55 digs per game average, was a 1st team All-WSC selection and will leave Citrus as one of the all-time leaders in digs.
"I'm looking forward to the competition and travel that the next level will provide," Pike said. "Citrus has helped me improve over the last couple of years tremendously. My attitude, patience, passing, setting, and overall game has improved over the past two seasons."
Pike will be joining a young Gator's squad that finished the season just three games under .500 last year.
"Mackenzie has been a solid citizen and a great role model for Citrus College and the volleyball program," Citrus College Head Volleyball Coach Shin Jung said. "I can not emphasize enough the impact that she has made for the program and the work ethic she has left for others to follow."
