https://www.goblueknights.com New Volleyball Head Coach Jen Bowman en-us https://www.goblueknights.com/sports/wvball/Jen-Bowman_featured-752x490_ad_hoc.jpg https://www.goblueknights.com New Volleyball Head Coach Jen Bowman https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251010dx5uvu Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251010dx5uvu https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251003ex5wnn Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251003ex5wnn https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251001mu4om8 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2025-26/releases/20251001mu4om8 https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250702dk34cg The DCTC Blue Knights Volleyball Program is excited to welcome Sonje Odegard as our 1st Assistant Coach, beginning with the 2025–26 season. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250702dk34cg https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241127hrqzyc The DCTC Blue Knights are celebrating a standout achievement as freshman libero Tamara "T" Behl has been voted to the Region XIII All-Region team. Behl's contributions on the court played a pivotal role in the team's success this season, highlighting her in the region. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241127hrqzyc https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241120m71wp7 The DCTC Blue Knights Volleyball team closed their 2024 campaign feeling good about what they had accomplished.  Their Fall season ended after a quarterfinals loss to Miles Community College. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241120m71wp7 https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241028pyn7o2 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241028pyn7o2 https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241004ndzcih The DCTC Blue Knights volleyball team came out with a win on Wednesday night against the visiting Crown College Polars JV team.  It was a thrilling match with many extended rallies. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241004ndzcih https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241002p8d659 The DCTC Blue Knights Volleyball program is at the mid point of an exciting rebuilding season. With a much larger and talented roster, the team has depth at every position, creating an environment that is fun, competitive, and full of energy. This surge in talent and enthusiasm is a big step in establishing a new, winning culture for the Blue Knights. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2024-25/releases/20241002p8d659 https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230907hwritl The DCTC Blue Knights hosted the annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Emerald Greens Golf Course on August 26th. The fundraiser helps support current and future Blue Knight student-athletes, and had a great turnout that included many Blue Knights athletes, staff, friends, family, partners, and supporters.  Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230907hwritl https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221117dirzmy The Blue Knights Volleyball team is pleased to announce the signing of middle blocker, April Jonason, to the 2023 class. April was a starter for the Rogers High School team that finished as the MSHSL AAAA 4th place team with a record of 30-6, and Northwest Suburban Conference Champions! April was named as Northwest Suburban All- Conference Honorable Mention and was awarded her team's Darla Westburg Teammate Scholarship! "I am so excited to have April join our program. She is a great middle with tremendous potential. She is a phenomenal blocker, and a big threat offensively. She is also an incredible teammate and person. She will make an immediate impact and I can't wait to see what else April will achieve at the next level," said Head Coach Jen Bowman. Welcome to the Blue Knight Family, April! Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2022-23/releases/20221117dirzmy https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211026n770gu Blue Knights Volleyball Heads to NDSCS for Region XIII Semi-Final The Blue Knights volleyball team will head to Wahpeton, North Dakota to face NDSCS in the Region XIII semi-final on Wednesday, October 27th, The Knights beat Dakota College at Bottineau on Sunday, 3-1 (16-25, 25- 10, 25-14, 25-21), in the quarterfinals. The Knights won the first match up against the Wildcats during the regular season at home in a battle to 5 sets. The winner of the match will play in the Region Championship against the other semi-finals' winners of Bismarck State College and Miles CC. The match on Wednesday will be live-streamed by NDSCS here: https://www.youtube.com/c/NDSCSAthletics Go Blue Knights! Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2021-22/releases/20211026n770gu https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210412ofnb8l Blue Knight Volleyball Scrimmages Begin Friday, April 16th After waiting 538 days to compete, the Blue Knights volleyball team will be playing in 5 scrimmages this spring.  The program opted for the alternate scrimmage season offered by the NJCAA. The team has been practicing and improving, waiting for the chance to compete again.  "We are grateful to have had the chance to be in the gym together and are really excited to begin our scrimmages. This past year has been challenging, but also given us some perspective on what is most important. We are thankful for our health and the health of our families/friends, and we are so happy that we get to do something we love (volleyball)." said head coach Jen Bowman. The first scrimmage is Friday, April 16th against St. Cloud Tech CC at noon. Then the Knights will scrimmage the University of St. Thomas, Bethel University and have two alumni scrimmages to end the season. No spectators will be allowed at the scrimmages. Friday, April 16th vs St. Cloud Tech CC - 12:00pm (Home) Monday, April 19th vs University of St. Thomas - 6:00pm (Away) Wednesday, April 21st vs Bethel University - 6:30pm (Away) Monday, May 3rd vs Alumni - 6:30pm (Home) Saturday, May 8th vs Alumni - Time TBD (Home) Go Blue Knights! Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20210412ofnb8l https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20201201cmtyui Blue Knights Athletics Receives Innovative Student Affairs Program Award Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20201201cmtyui https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20200811ee0pbb 21 DCTC athletes continuing their education at colleges and universities in 10 states Twenty-one student-athletes in five NJCAA sports at Dakota County Technical College are transferring to four-year colleges and universities to continue their education. Many will be going on to compete in their respective sports. Baseball Parker Savard Hometown: Sudbury, Ontario Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School Position: IF DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota Major: Education Learn more about Parker by reading The Sudbury Star news story: “Savard ready for next step: Sudbury native to continue collegiate career at St. Cloud State” Jonah Lewis Hometown: Minnetrista, Minnesota Minnetonka High School Position: IF/P DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, Minnesota Major: Biology Learn more about Jonah by reading the CSP Athletics article: “Baseball announces three additions to 2021 signing class” Henry Laue Hometown: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Mahtomedi High School Position: 1B DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota Major: Environmental Studies Caleb Ditmarson* Hometown: Willmar, Minnesota Willmar High School Position: P/UT DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Major: Pre-Law Shane Brown Hometown: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Mahtomedi High School Position: OF DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: University of Minnesota Morris, Morris Minnesota Major: Undecided Connor Merton Hometown: Perth, Australia Trinity College Position: P DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota Major: Sports Management John McCaustlin Hometown: Prior Lake, Minnesota Prior Lake High School Position: P DCTC major: Business Administration Transfer school: Saint Mary’s University, Winona Campus, Winona, Minnesota Major: Business Management Garrett Hoffman Hometown: Anoka, Minnesota Anoka High School Position: C DCTC major: Small Business Entrepreneur Certificate & Individualized Studies Transfer school: Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota Major: Business Ethan Cernohous Hometown: Bulverde, Texas Smithson Valley High School Position: UT/P DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: University of Pikeville, Pikeville, Kentucky Major: Criminal Justice Teddy Tauer* Hometown: Red Wing, Minnesota Red Wing High School Position: P DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Major: Psychology Basketball Harlyn Owens II Harlyn Owens II Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania St. Vincent Palotti High School Position: G DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Minnesota State University Mankato, Mankato, Minnesota Major: Sports Management Learn more about Harlyn by reading the Minnesota State Mavericks article: “Owens II Joins Minnesota State Men’s Basketball Team” …and the DCTC News story: “Student-Athlete Spotlight: Harlyn Owens II” Daevonte Munson Daevmonte Munson Hometown: Roseville, Minnesota Roseville High School Position: G DCTC major: Sports Management Transfer school: Valley City State University, Valley City, North Dakota Major: Sports Management Learn more about Daevonte by reading the DCTC News story: “DCTC Basketball Update” Lorenzo Smith Lorenzo Smith Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota Minnehaha Academy Position: P DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Waldorf University, Forest City, Iowa Major: Sports Management Learn more about Lorenzo by reading the Waldorf U Warriors article: “Waldorf men’s basketball adds All-American, MVP and other star players in 2020 recruiting class” …and the DCTC News story: “DCTC Basketball Update” Dashawn Walker Dashawn Walker Hometown: Harkers Heights, Texas Harkers Heights High School Position: F DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska Major: Undecided Learn more about Dashawn by reading the DCTC News story: “DCTC Basketball Update” Amitri Collins-Westlund Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota Highland Park High School Position: G DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Goal: Southern University System, Louisiana Major: Undecided Learn more about Amitri by reading the DCTC News story: “DCTC Basketball Update” Volleyball Abigail Shaffer Hometown: Merritt Island, Florida Merritt Island High School Position: L/DS DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: King University, Bristol, Tennessee Major: Business Anika Weber* Hometown: Lakeville, Minnesota Lakeville North High School Position: S/OPP DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: University of Wisconsin–River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin Major: Business Administration Management MacKenna Johnson* Hometown: Grantsburg, Wisconsin Grantsburg High School Position: OPP DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Dickinson State University, Dickinson, North Dakota Major: Business Administration Softball Bailey Larkin Hometown: Shoreview, Minnesota High School Position: OF/SS DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Mayville State University, Mayville, North Dakota Major: Business Administration Learn more about Bailey by reading “Bailey Larkin Signs with Mayville State” on GoBlueKnights.com Kalley Partyka Hometown: West St. Paul, Minnesota Henry Sibley High School Position: C DCTC major: Business Administration Transfer school: College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota Major: Business Marketing Men’s Soccer Erick Fuentes Hometown: Bloomington, Minnesota Bloomington Kennedy High School Position: M DCTC major: Individualized Studies Transfer school: Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa Major: Undecided Learn more about Blue Knights NJCAA athletics at DCTC by contacting: Marki Struensee Athletic Coordinator 651-423-8641 * NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Award nominee Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20200811ee0pbb https://www.goblueknights.com/general/2020-21/releases/20200714gfm2xv 2020-21 NJCAA Updated Plan of Action Charlotte, NC – Following the recommendations from the NJCAA Presidential Advisory Council and the NJCAA Board of Regents, the NJCAA has announced its adjusted plan of action for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year. Following the Board of Regents' vote on Monday, a majority of competition will be moved to the spring semester. "Our greatest focus is and always has been providing the best opportunities for our student-athletes," stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO. "Through a unified effort from our Presidential Advisory Council, the Board of Regents, and leadership staff, our most recent plan of action provides a path that keeps our student-athletes competing at the highest level with proper safety measures in place. As we move forward as an association, we will continue to provide opportunities for our student-athletes, coaches, and all those involved with the NJCAA to be safe and successful." The most recent plan of action shifts all close-contact fall sports to the spring semester. These sports include football, men's and women's soccer, and court volleyball. The NJCAA cross country championships for all three divisions and half marathon championships will remain as their originally scheduled dates in the fall as well as Division III women's tennis. All winter sports competition will begin in January with a majority of championship seasons moved from March to April. These sports include men's and women's basketball, wrestling, and swimming and diving. Men's and women's bowling and men's and women's indoor track and field will be held at the beginning of March. Spring sports competition remains intact with minor adjustments to dates. These sports include baseball, softball, beach volleyball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's lacrosse, track and field, and men's and women's tennis. Along with the adjustments to competition season and championship dates, the NJCAA has provided information as it relates to scrimmage and practice dates and allowances in the fall. Championship dates are subject to change based on championship facility availability. 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