Lady Cats Sign Guard From GHSA Power

Creekview’s Nichelson Heads To Georgia Northwestern

“Incoming Lady Cat Alyssa Nichelson sits center during her signing to attend Georgia Northwestern this fall. Sitting left and right of Alyssa are her parents, Michelle and Armando. Faculty and coaching staff from Creekview High School and Georgia Northwestern stand behind her.”

(Canton, Georgia) – Georgia Northwestern Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jim Williams grabbed a gem out of the 2012 Georgia Prep Hoops signing class in the recruitment of Creekview’s Alyssa Nichelson.

The 5-foot-9 Lady Grizzly is one of four Creekview senior starters who ran rough shot through the Region 7-AAAA Tournament just three months ago; taking the region title by 19 points over Rome.

Nichelson and her senior counterparts have all signed to play college ball in the fall of 2012. The 26-4 Creekview squad would eventually fall in the state quarterfinals this season to Southwest Dekalb.

In his seventh year in Grizzly Country, Creekview Head Girls’ Basketball Coach Roger Nolan says Nichelson is perfect at getting you what you need, when you need it. “She’s a great kid. Very appreciative of everything she gets. When she plays, there’s a lot of energy on the floor,” said Nolan. “I call her the ‘anti-diva.’ No drama. Tell her something you expect one time and that’s what you get every time.”

The double-digit scorer first made her way on Georgia Northwestern’s radar at the end of her junior year. The Canton, Georgia native forced overtime against Miller Grove in a GHSA Sweet 16 match-up with a long-range three-pointer with just seconds to spare. “It’s my favorite moment from my time here at Creekview,” said Nichelson. “I’m really excited about going to Georgia Northwestern. Coach Williams is a lot like Coach Nolan. You want to play hard for them.”

The Creekview graduate will be one of several new Lady Cats helping fill key voids in a Georgia Northwestern line-up from 2011-12 which took them all the way to a NJCAA region title and a trip to the National Sweet 16 round of the NJCAA post-season tournament.  “She plays fundamental basketball and goes baseline to baseline all game long,” said Williams. “She plays inside and outside. She’s physical enough to do it. She doesn’t look like it on the outside. But that’s exactly what she is. She’s a gamer.”

Nichelson is the daughter of Michelle and Armando Nava. “She has worked hard for everything she has earned,” said Mrs. Nava. “She’s interested in getting into a nursing program. Georgia Northwestern has one. And now, she gets the chance to go after her career and play basketball at the next level.” Nichelson has one brother, Chris.

Georgia Northwestern saw its 2011-12 season end this past March. Their NJCAA Region XVII title earned them a birth on to the national stage. One week later, the Lady Cats fell on the road to the nation’s sixth-ranked team in Montgomery-Rockville (MD). A win would have landed Georgia Northwestern in its first-ever NJCAA Elite Eight appearance in school history.

Tryouts and open workouts for the 2012-13 Lady Cats will be posted in the near future on GNTC.edu’s Athletics Page. For more information on Bobcats and Lady Cats Athletics at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, contact the Office of Sports Information at 706.764.3813 or e-mail to dfoley@gntc.edu.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College serves Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties in Georgia with campuses located in Floyd, Gordon, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties. Approximately 26,000 people benefit from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs, making it the largest college in Northwest Georgia and the fourth largest technical college in Georgia.

Cats Take Armuchee’s Hudson For 2012-13

Georgia Northwestern Signs Floyd County Standout

Georgia Northwestern’s Newest Bobcat Marcel Hudson (Armuchee) sits center at his signing day held at Armuchee High School. Seated to his left is his mother Karlene Hudson and to his right Armuchee High School Head Boy’s Basketball Coach Ray Tucker. Standing from left are Georgia Northwestern Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Stephenson and members of the Armuchee High School Assistant Head Boy’s Basketball Coach Clint Decker.

(Floyd County, Georgia) – Armuchee prep hardwood standout Marcel Hudson has committed to join the Georgia Northwestern Bobcats Men’s Basketball program in 2012-13.

Hudson’s Indian crew from Armuchee went 15-12 his senior season with the high school forward leading the way with 13 points, six rebounds, and two steals per game. “He played down low quite a bit more than he will for us,” said Georgia Northwestern Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Stephenson. “He brings a great skill set and head for the game.”

As if he were applying for his first job after college, this 6-foot, 180-pound incoming freshman brings quite a resume and valuable references into summer workouts with GNTC. “He can flat out play,” said Bobcat co-captain Fernando Limus, Jr. at Hudson’s letter signing. “Signing guys like Marcel is going to make us really strong in the right places.”

Limus, Jr., second in career scoring at Model High School (GA), is the anticipated starting point guard for the Bobcats this upcoming season. The 5-foot-9, 190-pound guard from Rome, Georgia returns to the Georgia Northwestern roster this fall after a knee injury on the road sidelined him early in the 2011-12 campaign.

Alongside, Limus, Jr., Hudson will almost assuredly see some time on the hardwood this season for the NJCAA Region XVII program. “He’s a really good kid that fits into whatever mold you shape for him on the court,” said Armuchee High School Head Boy’s Basketball Coach Ray Tucker. “Marcel played big for us all over the court. He’s part of a resilient class of seniors that could bounce back from anything.”

“I’m really excited about the chance to go to college,” said Hudson. “Basketball is a big part of my life. But my future comes first. So, whatever gets me there, I’m going to give it my all. It just happens that basketball is what’s helping me make it all become a reality for me.”

Hudson was also a standout on the prep gridiron in North Georgia amassing nearly 500 yards as a wideout for the Indians in 2011. He also played defense and special teams for the GHSA Region 7-AA program.

The new Bobcat will be joined by what is arguably the best recruiting class the young program has had in its six years of intercollegiate competition across the southeast. The two-time TCSGAA conference champions joined NJCAA’s Region XVII last season and reached the regional semi-finals in 2012.

Georgia Northwestern will be holding its next open workout on May 22 at 7 p.m. at the Rossville Athletic Complex in Rossville, Georgia. A current sports physical and waiver signature is all that is required to take part. Tryouts will begin after the fall semester begins at GNTC. For more information on Bobcats and Lady Cats Athletics at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, contact the Office of Sports Information at 706.764.3813 or e-mail to dfoley@gntc.edu.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College serves Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties in Georgia with campuses located in Floyd, Gordon, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties. Approximately 26,000 people benefit from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs, making it the largest college in

Northwest Georgia and the fourth largest technical college in Georgia.

Lady Cats Sign Cartersville Center

6-Foot Mostella Joins Georgia Northwestern

“Terika Mostella, left, talks about off-season workouts with Georgia Northwestern assistant head women’s basketball coach Consuelo “Nanae” Saxton moments after her signing in the media center at Cartersville High School in Cartersville, Georgia.”

(Cartersville, Georgia) – Nearly three months since the Georgia Northwestern Lady Cats broke on to the national scene in the NJCAA Sweet 16, head coach Jim Williams has had his hands full trying to fill the vacancies left by four soon-to-be graduates including 5-foot-11 All- NJCAA Region XVII first-teamer Jessica Williams.

This month, 6-foot center Terika Mostella signed her papers sending her to Georgia Northwestern this fall. The Cartersville High School senior center only played one year for the Lady ‘Canes. She transferred to Hurricane country after leaving Rome High School one year ago.

“She’ll fit into Coach Williams’ system well,” said Lady Canes Head Girls Basketball Coach, Donna Enis. “She did that for us. She really found her place in the roster. She brings a lot of skill to the table, as well as a great deal of size. That’s something you can’t coach.”

Mostella’s Lady ‘Canes made it to the GHSA semi-finals one year ago. This season, the ‘Canes center helped lead the Cartersville program into post-season play another time. However, a first-round loss in 2012 would end Mostella’s prep career on the hardwood. Mostella’s past several years were challenging ones forcing some serious decisions. “I decided to come to Cartersville after really feeling like I was in a situation at my last school which may have kept me from graduating.”

Former University of Alabama forward Consuelo “Nanae” Saxton is now an assistant head coach for Georgia Northwestern and feels Mostella brings plenty to the 2012-13 season. “She’s goal-oriented, has a decent skill set, and most importantly, she really wants it,” said Saxton. “Losing Jessica (Williams), Kayci (McGee), and Kelsie (Philpot) put us in a spot where we needed more size. Terika brings that and more.” Saxton first approached Mostella about considering Georgia Northwestern after she coached her on a North Georgia A.A.U. squad this year.

The GHSA Region 7-AAA standout will be one of several new Lady Cats helping fill key voids in a Georgia Northwestern line-up from 2011-12 which took them all the way to a NJCAA region title and a trip to the Sweet 16 round of the NJCAA post-season tournament.  Among the standout signees are Armuchee’s Sierra Smith and Creekview’s Alyssa Nichelson. Nichelson helped lead her Lady Grizzlies (26-4) to the GHSA Round of 16 this spring before falling to Southwest DeKalb on February 28.

Georgia Northwestern saw its season end this past March. The Lady Cats fell on the road to the nation’s sixth-ranked team in Montgomery-Rockville (MD). A win would have landed Georgia Northwestern in its first-ever NJCAA Elite Eight appearance in school history.

For more information on Bobcats and Lady Cats Athletics at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, contact the Office of Sports Information at 706.764.3813 or e-mail to dfoley@gntc.edu.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College serves Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties in Georgia with campuses located in Floyd, Gordon, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties. Approximately 26,000 people benefit from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs, making it the largest college in

Northwest Georgia and the fourth largest technical college in Georgia.

Bookstore Backorder at GNTC locations.

Bookstore Backorder at GNTC locations.
As a result, the Georgia Northwestern Technical College book stores are buying back certain used books like loose leaf or bundled books. They will be buying back COMP 1000 loose leaf books and ENGL 1101 bundled books. They are also in looking for Psychology 1010 books. The bookstore wants to make sure you get what you need for the next term. This applies to all GNTC campus bookstores!

Georgia Northwestern To Compete On National Stage

During April 13-15, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia Northwestern Technical College students competed at the state level in various events in the Phi Beta Lambda Professional Skills competition.

Here is how GNTC did on the state level!
 
Financial Concepts: 3rd place—Wendy Culpepper, Walker Campus
Justice Administration:  4th place – Stephanie Elrod, Whitfield-Murray Campus
Marketing Concepts:  3rd place—Whitley Martin, Floyd Campus
Project Management:  5th place—Norval Henderson, Floyd Campus
Retail Management: 4th place—Missy McLain, Floyd Campus
Small Business Management Plan:  2nd place—Norval Henderson, Floyd Campus
Sports Management and Marketing: 3rd place—James Groce, Whitfield-Murray Campus
 
Wendy Culpepper, Norval Henderson, Whitley Martin, and James Groce will go to San Antonio, Texas in June to compete nationally in their events!!!!

Please be sure to congratulate them… as well as tag them in this photo!!!!! CONGRATS and GO CATS!!!!

From the Dog Pound To The Cats Den: Georgia Northwestern Signs Ivester

2012 Captain Woods Named College’s First-Ever National All-American

“Trion High School (GA) basketball standout Hunter Ivester signs his letter of application to Georgia Northwestern. Sitting to his left is his mother, Michele Ivester, standing is his father, Ken Ivester, sitting to his right is Hunter’s twin brother, Heath.”

 

(Rock Spring, Georgia) – As Georgia Northwestern Men’s Head Basketball Coach David Stephenson reloads the roster for the 2012-13 Bobcat intercollegiate schedule, his first signing of the season comes from a familiar recruiting ground. Trion’s (Georgia) Hunter Ivester has signed his letter of application to the NJCAA Region XVII program in a ceremony at Trion High School.

“Trion High School (GA) basketball standout Hunter Ivester signs his letter of application to Georgia Northwestern. Sitting to his left is his mother, Michele Ivester, standing is his father, Ken Ivester, sitting to his right is Hunter’s twin brother, Heath.”

A 6-foot-1 guard who made his prowess known on the hardwood and the gridiron in Chattooga County, Georgia, Ivester was selected to several all-area, county, and region teams and was nominated for multiple player of the week honors with the Chattanooga Times Free Press in 2011-12 prep hoops. A key piece of Head Coach Lanny Thomas’ Bulldog arsenal, Ivester made a name for himself across GHSA’s Region 6A.

“Simply put, he can get the job done. No matter what it is,” said Thomas. “He’s a student-athlete that is going to fit in perfectly with what David (Stephenson) is doing at Georgia Northwestern.” Stephenson is in his sixth year as head coach of the Bobcat Men’s Varsity program at Georgia Northwestern. The Bobcats play their home games out of Rossville, Georgia at The R.A.C., Rossville Athletic Complex.

“I’m very impressed with what Hunter brings to us,” said Stephenson. “He’s solid academically, a double-digit scorer, but most noticeably he is a good young man with a lot of drive and focus for his age. We are really happy about this signing. Trion has been very good for us over the past six years.”

One of the 2012-13 co-captains recently announced for the Bobcats is Trion alum Bud Todd. The 6-foot-5 forward hovered at the double-digit mark in points and boards throughout the 2011-12 campaign for Georgia Northwestern. Todd, along with Casey Day, Matt Hill, and Dustin Rosser, were all members of the college’s first-ever intercollegiate varsity squad back in 2007.

“I was able to play with some of the guys recently and I’m really excited about this opportunity,” said Ivester. “I’m really happy about the decision. I’m going to college and get a true shot at being a part of a college basketball program.” Ivester, along with his twin brother, Heath, were standouts on the Trion High School Football and Basketball teams during their years in Bulldog Country.

“This entire region across these corners of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee is a great breeding ground for recruits built for programs like ours,” said Stephenson. “Hunter (Ivester) has a great chance at becoming a key part of our attack in the next two years.”

Ivester wore number 12 during his run with the Dog Pound faithful at Trion High School (GA). Wearing number 12 for the Bobcats this past season was someone equally as impressively; sophomore co-captain Matt Woods, the college’s first national NJCAA All-American. “In the 25 years I’ve been coaching basketball, Matt (Woods) is one of the elite that standout. He really has handled his business in class, on the court, and in his life.” The two-time All-Region XVII honoree for athletics and academics was announced as Georgia Northwestern’s first All-American at GNTC’s Athletics Banquet on May 8.

Open team workout dates for the Men’s and Women’s Bobcat Basketball program are posted at GNTC.edu as they are available. Tryout dates will be posted this summer for spots on the 2012-13 Georgia Northwestern Men’s and Women’s rosters. Next season will mark the sixth year of student-athletics at Georgia Northwestern.

Georgia Northwestern competes in NJCAA’s Region XVII in Men’s and Women’s Varsity Basketball. The Bobcats hung conference championship banners in 2008 and 2009. The Lady Cats are the NJCAA Region XVII’s defending champions, advancing the National Sweet 16 in post-season play in 2012.

The Bobcats open their season on November 2 at home when Toccoa Falls College comes to “The R.A.C.” The very next weekend, the ‘Cats pack their bags for the Music City as they return to the Freewill Classic at Freewill Baptist in Nashville, Tennessee. Georgia Northwestern advanced to the semi-finals of the tourney just one year ago.

For more information on Bobcat Athletics at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, contact the Office of Sports Information at 706.764.3813 or e-mail to dfoley@gntc.edu.

Woods Named GNTC’s First-Ever National NJCAA All-American

Congratulations to the Bobcats and Lady Cats on their 2011-2012 seasons after last night’s end of the year athletics banquet. A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS to Matt Woods. This year’s captain of the GNTC Men’s Basketball program has been named the college’s first-ever NJCAA National All-American. Congratulations to Matt and the rest of those who represent GNTC as student-athletes.