May 27, 2008

Pepe Aragon, Instructor of Physical Education, was awarded the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service. An alumnus of HCCC's Class of '91, Aragon has been a member of the faculty since 1998. Aragon, also the men's soccer coach, has led HCCC's teams to three national championships and 10 regional titles. His teams have a large number of students who achieve dean's and president's list status for their academic performance. Aragon holds an A.S. degree from HCCC, a B.S. from Bowling Green State University and an M.S. from SUNY Cortland. He resides in New Hartford with his wife Anastacia and their children Natalia and Pepe Jr.

The Chancellor's Award recipients were recognized at HCCC's recent commencement, and received a medallion to be worn at official ceremonies. Through these awards, SUNY publicly proclaims its pride in the achievements and personal dedication of the faculty and professional staff across its campuses.

May 2, 2008

Former Herkimer County Community College men's soccer player Ryan Pierce helped lead the Baltimore Blast to win the 2008 Major Indoor Soccer League Championship. The Blast defeated La Raza (Mexico) by a score of 14-11 Saturday to win their fourth championship in six years.

"Ryan has won two professional soccer championships in one year in two different leagues," said HCCC soccer coach Pepe Aragon. "What he has accomplished in his first year as a professional is amazing. Most players go through their entire career without ever winning a championship."

Pierce also helped lead the Harrisburg City Islanders of the United Soccer League Second Division to a title last summer.

April 27, 2008

Former Herkimer County Community College men's soccer player Ryan Pierce scored the first goal of game two of the Major Indoor Soccer League semi-finals Sunday afternoon. Pierce plays for the Baltimore Blast and helped lead his team to a 14-13 victory over the Milwaukee Wave. The Blast will play the Monterrey La Raza (Mexico) in the 2008 MISL Championship game Saturday, April 26 on worldwide television. The game will be aired live at 7:00 p.m. on Fox Soccer Channel. This is Pierce's second championship game. He helped lead the Harrisburg City Islanders win the United States League second division championship this past summer. "I am excited to watch Ryan play in his second professional championship," said Generals coach Pepe Aragon. "I was so proud to see him win his first one."

April 24, 2008

Former Herkimer County Community College men's soccer star Dwight Barnett, who plays for the Montreal Impact of the United Soccer League First Division, scored his first goal of his professional soccer career in the 83rd minute of a 2-1 victory over Miami FC. Barnett dribbled past the goalkeeper and chipped a defender for the game winning goal.

"Dwight is a tremendous forward with a gift for scoring," said Generals coach Pepe Aragon. A native of Jamaica, NY, Barnett graduated from HCCC in December 2005.

The Impact will travel to Atlanta on Friday, April 25 to take on the Silverbacks in a game that will be aired live on national television. Kick-off is at 8:00 p.m. on Fox Soccer Channel.

April 24, 2008

Former Herkimer County Community College men's soccer player Ryan Pierce scored the first goal of game two of the Major Indoor Soccer League semi-finals Sunday afternoon. Pierce plays for the Baltimore Blast and helped lead his team to a 14-13 victory over the Milwaukee Wave. The Blast will play the Monterrey La Raza (Mexico) in the 2008 MISL Championship game Saturday, April 26 on worldwide television. The game will be aired live at 7:00 p.m. on Fox Soccer Channel. This is Pierce's second championship game. He helped lead the Harrisburg City Islanders win the United States League second division championship this past summer. "I am excited to watch Ryan play in his second professional championship," said Generals coach Pepe Aragon. "I was so proud to see him win his first one."

Former Generals Soccer Star Scores Goal

Former Herkimer men’s soccer player Ryan Pierce recorded his first professional goal in an 18-2 victory.  Pierce, who plays for the Baltimore Blast of the Major Indoor Soccer League, scored the first goal of the game against the Philadelphia Kixx which was aired live on Fox Soccer Channel. The Blast are currently in third place with six games remaining before play-offs.  “It was great to see Ryan score on national television,” said Men’s Soccer Coach Pepe Aragon. “He is really making a name for himself.”

Former Generals Soccer Player Headed for the Atlantic Coast Conference

February 7, 2008

Herkimer County Community College men’s soccer alumnus Ivan Guarin ‘07 will play soccer for Boston College in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Guarin graduated from HCCC in December and is currently enrolled at Boston College on a scholarship, and is participating in the spring training season. “I am very excited for Ivan to play in one of the best soccer conferences in the country,” said men’s soccer coach Pepe Aragon. “It is a great advantage for Ivan to train with the team during the spring season.”  A native of White Plains, NY, Guarin led the Generals to NJCAA national final four appearances in 2006 and 2007. He was named 2007 Region III Player of the Year and was a first team NSCAA All-American. Boston College won the ACC tournament last season, but was upset in the first round of the NCAA tournament by University of Massachusetts.

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