Former Seminole State College Head Baseball Coach Lloyd Simmons will be honored at the NJCAA Coaches Legacy Awards on June 17 in Charlotte North Carolina. (File Photo from the 2024 Trojan Baseball First Pitch Banquet.)
Former Seminole State College Trojans Head Baseball Coach Lloyd Simmons will be recognized at the National Junior College Athletic Association Coaches Legacy Awards. The event, which celebrates the winningest coaches in NJCAA history, will take place on June 17 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Simmons led the Trojans from 1975 to 2001 and again from 2012 to 2016. Over the course of his career, he amassed 1,804 wins, cementing his status as one of the most successful coaches in NJCAA history.
Under his leadership, SSC made 13 appearances at the NJCAA World Series, finishing as the national runner-up on four occasions. His teams also secured 16 NJCAA Region II titles and 13 NJCAA District championships.
Seminole State College named Austin Bogle as full-time Men’s Basketball Head Coach ahead of the Region II – Division I Tournament, which begins March 12 at Rougher Village Arena in Muskogee.
Seminole State College has named Austin Bogle as the full-time Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team, removing the interim tag just in time for the Trojans’ run in the Region II – Division I Tournament. The announcement comes as SSC prepares to compete in the tournament at Rougher Village Arena in Muskogee from March 12-15.
Bogle, who has led the Trojans as interim head coach throughout the 2024-2025 season, brings a diverse background of collegiate coaching experience to the role. His coaching journey includes roles as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Hawaii, Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Southern Utah University, and Assistant Coach at Northeastern State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Utah Valley University, where he served as a student manager under current University of Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope and two-time NBA champion Mark Madsen.
Seminole State College infielder W.T. Jones steps up to the plate against Rose State during the inaugural Battle at Bricktown doubleheader at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on March 1. The Trojans dropped the first game 7-2 but bounced back with a 7-1 victory in game two.
Members of the Seminole State College men’s and women’s golf teams (pictured left to right, back row): Ethan Robbins, Johnny Howard, Chase Conner, Cooper Mercer, Jonathen Martens, Cayden Sherwood and Jackson Summar; (front row) Shelby Ellis, Allison Townley, Gracie Lasiter, Peyton Black and Chelsea Powell.
The Seminole State College men’s and women’s golf teams are gearing up for an exciting spring season, and the community is invited to support their journey at the SSC Golf Fundraising Tournament on March 1, at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course in Seminole.
The tournament will feature a 4-person scramble format with a $100 per person entry fee, covering the green fee, cart, and lunch. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Participants will also have a chance to purchase $5 mulligans and compete for awards, including prizes for top-finishing teams, closest to the pin on holes 8 and 13, and longest drive on hole 2. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the SSC men’s and women’s golf teams.
Head Coach Ronnie Williamson expressed his enthusiasm for both the fundraiser and the upcoming season.
“I’m really excited about the spring season for both our men’s and women’s teams,” Williamson said. “We have a talented group of student-athletes who have been working hard, and I can’t wait for them to showcase their skills in competition.”
Following the fundraiser, the Trojans will officially kick off their spring season from March 9-13 in Wichita, Kansas. The men’s team, in particular, is coming off a historic year, highlighted by Carson Newton becoming the first All-American golfer in Seminole State College history. Newton secured a ninth-place finish at the Division II NJCAA Golf National Tournament in May 2024.
Community members and golf enthusiasts are encouraged to come out and support SSC golf at this fundraising event. For more information or to register a team, contact Ronnie Williamson at (405) 380-2867 or r.williamson@sscok.edu.
The Seminole State College Trojans baseball team will face off against the Rose State College Raiders for a doubleheader on Saturday, March 1, at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. (Photo provided by the OKC Comets.)
The Seminole State College Trojans baseball team is set to take the field at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City for the first-ever Battle at Bricktown on Saturday, March 1. The Trojans will face off against the Rose State College Raiders in a doubleheader, with games scheduled for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission to the event is free for all attendees.
This special event, made possible through a partnership between Seminole State College, Rose State College, and Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, offers a unique opportunity for players and fans alike. The ballpark, home to the Oklahoma City Comets, the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, provides a professional setting that enhances the experience for student-athletes.
SSC Baseball Head Coach Mack Chambers is excited about what the event represents for the program and the community.
“This is an incredible opportunity for our players,” Chambers said. “They get the chance to compete in a big setting, something akin to the JUCO World Series. It’s also a great opportunity for our community and fans to see excellent baseball at a stadium where pros play.”
As of the latest standings, the Trojans hold a 7-4 record, while the Raiders stand at 5-7. Both teams will look to add key wins as they battle in one of the top ballparks in the state.
Chambers hopes the Battle at Bricktown will become an annual showcase, providing a high-profile stage for NJCAA baseball and strengthening the rivalry between the two programs.
For more information about SSC baseball, visit sscathletics.com.
The Seminole State College Trojans baseball team celebrated the start of their 2025 season with the “First Pitch Banquet” on Feb. 1 at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. Nearly 250 guests were in attendance. Matt Hancock (pictured), 2003 Trojan alumnus and current Director of Tulsa County Parks and Recreation, was the event’s featured speaker.
SSC Baseball Head Coach Mack Chambers introduced this year’s team, spoke about improvements to the baseball training facility and thanked attendees for their support. The Trojans began their season on Jan. 30 with a three-game series against New Mexico Junior College, coming away with A 2-1 win-loss record.
Current and past Trojan players and coaches pose for a photo following the banquet.
Tulsa County Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Hancock, a 2003 Trojan alumnus, will be the guest speaker at the Trojan Baseball Banquet on Feb. 1.
Seminole State College will kick off the 2025 Trojan Baseball season with its annual “First Pitch” Banquet, set for Saturday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Enoch Kelly Haney Center. The event brings together alumni, supporters and current team members.
Jeff Stych, a 1992 Trojan alumnus, will emcee the evening’s festivities. The program will open with an invocation led by current Trojan player Bennett Crafton and a greeting from SSC President Lana Reynolds.
This year’s banquet will honor anniversary teams from 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015, recognizing their contributions to the program’s legacy.
The keynote speaker for the event is Matt Hancock, a 2003 Trojan alumnus, who will speak about his journey from collegiate baseball to community leadership.
Seminole State College hosted its annual Night at the Lights event on Dec. 2 at the Reynolds Wellness Center in Seminole. Local families enjoyed the community Snowman Wonderland light display, as well as cookies and hot chocolate provided by the College. Dozens of SSC student-athletes manned crafting stations, helping children create crafts.
Several of the SSC athletics staff also assisted with the event. Pictured (left to right): Women’s Basketball Head Coach Rita Story-Schell, Women’s Soccer Head Coach Dan Hill, Mrs. Claus, Santa Claus, SSC President Lana Reynolds, Baseball Head Coach Mack Chambers and Women’s Softball Head Coach Amber Flores
The Seminole State College women’s soccer team recently competed in the NJCAA Division I Soccer National Tournament in Wichita, Kansas. The Trojans secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Cowley County on Nov. 19 but were unable to advance out of pool play following a first-round loss to Daytona State College on Nov. 17. The team concluded the season with a record of 19-1-2. This year marked the sixth consecutive national tournament appearance for the Head Coach Dan Hill and the women’s soccer team.
