NMMI Sports Press WEST PLAINS, Mo. — It was another tough tournament day for the Bronco volleyball team Friday, as NMMI fell to both Hutchinson and host Missouri State University-West Plains in four. The reason for the losses? “We’re just really inconsistent,” said coach Shelby Forchtner. “And you can’t win games against good teams being…
Karen Boehler NMMI Sports Press The Bronco volleyball team had a chance to move into the top spot in the WJCAC Wednesday, but couldn’t quite get over the hump against conference leader Odessa, falling 25-20, 20-25, 25-17, 25-20. Coach Shelby Forchtner said the problem isn’t physical, it’s mental. “It’s literally just about being consistent for…
NMMI Sports Press ATHENS, Texas — The Bronco football team dropped a heart-breaker on the road to the Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals Saturday, 45-41. NMMI came into the contest ranked No. 6 in the nation among teams in the NJCAA, while TVCC was ranked just two slots behind at No. 8. To add further excitement…
NMMI Sports Press TYLER, Texas — It was a tough day for the Bronco volleyball team Saturday at the Tyler Invitational, as they lost both games on the second day of the tournament. NMMI kept things close against nationally-ranked No. 3 Missouri State University – West Plains, but fell 25-19, 25-20, 25-21. The Broncos closed…
NMMI Sports Press TYLER, Texas — The Bronco volleyball team had another split decision on the opening day of a tournament, but this time their loss came to a very good team. Playing at the Tyler Invitational, NMMI fell to No. 11-ranked Jefferson College 26-24, 22-25, 25-21, 25-16, and except for Game 4, it was…
Karen Boehler NMMI Sports Press HOBBS — Bronco cross country runner Sandra Szpott led NMMI to a team second-place finish Friday at the New Mexico Junior College Invitational at Harry McAdams State Park. It was the highest team finish for the Lady Broncos in a number of years. Besides the freshman’s winning run, returners Katarzyna…
NMMI Sports Press MIDLAND, Texas — The Bronco volleyball team lost its first WJCAC conference game of the season Wednesday, falling to Midland 25-21, 18-25, 25, 17, 25-23. Except for Game 2, NMMI (11-9, 3-1) had very little control, although the Broncos did try battling back. They tied it three times in Game 1, but…
The NJCAA’s national football rankings are out, and, despite having a bye week, the undefeated New Mexico Military Institute Broncos (4-0) rose two spots to claim the No. 6 slot in the national weekly poll of NJCAA coaches and associated sportswriters. It’s been a while since NMMI has been in the top 10. In 2013,…
Karen Boehler NMMI Sports Press The Lady Broncos stayed perfect in WJCAC action Wednesday with a nail-biting 26-24, 20-25, 25-17, 25-23 win over Western Texas College at the Cahoon Armory, giving both the coaches and fans a reason to cheer when the match finally ended. “We have really been doing this to ourselves all year…
Head Bronco volleyball coach Shelby Forchtner and her road-warrior squad haven’t had a match at home since hosting their season-opening tournament back on Aug. 26-27. Yet despite long trips to compete in tournaments in Prescott, Ariz., Odessa, Tex., and Henderson, Nev., the Lady Broncos have pushed their record past the .500 mark, going 6-4 over past two…
