OJC Men's Soccer
OJC Soccer Currently Ranked 20th in the Nation by the NSCAA!
Otero Junior College, was the first junior college in the state of Colorado to offer a men’s varsity soccer program. Otero Junior College will compete for a Region IX championship against teams from Wyoming and Nebraska.
2012 Soccer ID Camp
Prospective soccer players ~ see our campus and enjoy a day of playing soccer with a successful soccer program! For more information or to register download our flyer and registration.
Boy's and Girl's Soccer Camp
Otero Junior College is preparing for our 2nd Spring Soccer Camp. With the continued development and success of our soccer program, we are excited to offer the opportunity of introducing the sport to youth in the local Arkansas Valley area. OJC Soccer Camp is open to boy's and girl's ages 5-16 & grades K-10. Click the link below to find out more or register.
Charles Howard: First Men's Soccer Player to Receive Scholarship to a Four Year Institution
Charles Howard will be transferring with a soccer athletic scholarship to University Elon this spring, 2012. Elon is a private NCAA Division One program that competes in the ACC Southern Conference. Elon’s soccer program did well last year, making it into the DI NCAA National Tournament.
Howard was instrumental in the building and success of the first Otero Junior College Men’s Soccer team. As Captain, Howard lead the team on and off the field creating a winning attitude that has been embedded in OJC soccer. He was the epitome of a true student athlete not only giving his all on the field but also in the classroom. Howard will be pursuing a degree in sport management with a minor in business at the University of Elon and is looking forward to this opportunity to continue his education and soccer career at a division one institution.
Charles said, “I would like to thank the staff and faculty at Otero Junior College for all their help and support over the past year and a half. Otero was a great starting point, it helped me to prepare in the classroom and on the playing field to move on to the next level.”
The Men’s Soccer Program would like to thank Charles Howard for everything he has brought to this program and institution. He has helped to create something very special here at OJC. He is irreplaceable and will be missed. Good Luck Charles!
OJC Soccer Team Signs Standout Brothers for 2012 Season
The Otero Junior College soccer team has signed George and Ramiro Ceja of Miplitas, California for the upcoming 2012 season. The Ceja’s are graduates of Milpitas High school and outstanding athletes. Sons of Ramiro and Guadalupe and brothers of Edwardo Ceja, the two are extremely excited for the opportunity to play for the Rattlers soccer team.
George was a three year varsity starter receiving all-league honorable mention, 2nd team all-league, and first team all-league while playing for his high school team. He enjoys spending time with friends and family and playing soccer.
Ramiro was also a three year varsity starter at Milpitas High. During his time with the MHS soccer team he was honored twice as the all-league offensive MVP. Ramiro enjoys working out and playing soccer.
“I am very happy to have George and Ramiro become part of the OJC soccer family for the 2012 season. They are dedicated not only on the field but in the class room as well and that’s the direction I would like this program to take. George can fill the spot that was left by Emanuel Kollie in the middle of the field or on the outside and Ramiro brings the finishing ability that we need up top. I know they will bring a great energy to the already successful soccer program here at Otero.” Said Coach Bielski
Meet the 2011 OJC Soccer Team
Back row( l-r): Ernesto Soto, Las Cruces, NM; Jordan Ferrier, Portland, OR; Jack Gonzales, Centenial, CO; Josh Fleischer, Parker; Klemen Jereb, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Jacob Nevarez, Las Cruces, NM; Robert Bertoldo, Las Cruces, NM; Josue Jimenez, Denver; Kwame Mensa, Aurora; Ross Thompson, Colorado Springs.
3rd Row (l-r): Carlos Rea, Leadville; Cantu Palombo, Albuquerque, NM; Francisco Torres, Las Cruces, NM; Eliel Ruiz, Silt; Noe Rios, Denver; Charles Howard, Philadelphia, PA; Emmanuel Kollie, Philadelphia, PA; Frankie Garcia, Albuquerque, NM; Kevin Pineda, Fort Worth, TX; Corey Hastings, Colorado Springs.
2nd Row (l-r) Kory Spencer, Colorado Springs; Gerardo Mondragon, Buford, GA; Jevaughn Reid, Bristol, UK; Adrian Carrillo, Aurora; Alan Klingbell, Colorado Springs, CO; Aaron De la Cruz, Boulder; Josh Harjes, Boulder; Cruz Cortes, Las Vegas, NV; Eric Renz, Riverton, UT.
Front Row (l-r): Josiah Shuler, Aurora; Sergio Moncada, Arvada; Tyler Wilt, Aurora; Nikolia Bryan, Kingston Jamaica; Luis Cervantes, Montrose; Eric Beil, Las Vegas, NV; Foday Dumbuya, Denver.
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