2013-14 Barton Men's Soccer News
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Barton’s Camara named 2nd Team NJCAA All-American; Thirteenth in Barton history
December 06, 2013Leaving a mark as one of the most prolific soccer scorers in Barton history, Barton Community College’s Soriba “Ebu” Camara joins a distinguished NJCAA Division I All-American list being named to the nation’s 2nd Team. Helping lead the Barton Community College men’s soccer team to back-to-back conference championships, the sophomore from Hays, Kansas, becomes the thirteenth Cougar to earn All-American status. Kevin Ellis and Craig Ratanamorn earned All-American status twice, bringing Barton’s total to fifteen in thirteen years of competition. -
Eight Cougars named to All-Conference team; Seven earn All-Region
November 13, 2013Eight members of the Barton Community College men’s soccer team were recently selected to the 2013 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference All-Conference team with seven landing on the All-Region VI team. The Cougars placed six on the conference first team with two additional players landing on the second team, while four landed on the region first team with three on the second. The eight selections follow an 11-5-1 season under first-year Head Coach Kewley, as the Cougars won their second straight conference championship sharing the honor with Coffeyville Community College. Both Barton and Coffeyville’s seasons came to an abrupt end getting upset in the Region VI semifinals. The championship crown was also the eighth title in twelve years the Cougars were eligible for the title.
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Cougars upset in Region VI semifinals
November 08, 2013The Barton Community College men’s soccer team joined fellow co-conference champion Coffeyville Community College as an upset victim in the Region VI semifinals Thursday at Topeka’s Hummer Sports Complex. The Cougars gave up two first half while missing many opportunities as Cloud County Community College upset Barton 2-0. The loss ends Barton’s season at 11-5-1 while Cloud County improves to 12-8-0 and advances to Friday’s championship contest against Johnson County Community College.
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Vargas becomes 6-time weekly conference award winner
November 05, 2013Barton Community College men’s soccer goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas has been named the KJCCC Verizon Wireless Goalkeeper of the Week. Vargas and his Cougar defense earned the award for the sixth time this season and tenth overall in Vargas’ two year career. Vargas made numerous solid saves in preserving the No. 20 Cougars 2-1 win over Neosho County Community College to advance to the Region VI semifinals. Vargas’ task, much like Neosho’s goalkeeper in the first half, was made exceptionally difficult in the second half fighting against a sustained 45mph wind and the region playoff pressure to secure the win.
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No. 20 Cougars survive and advance to Region VI semifinals
November 05, 2013Normally a two goal lead would feel relatively safe but thanks to a 45mph wind Sunday at the Cougar Soccer/Track Complex, the No. 20 Barton Community College men’s soccer held on for a 2-1 win over Neosho County Community College in first round play of the Region VI playoffs. Crowned co-champions of the Jayhawk Conference last week, the region’s second seeded Cougars improved to 11-4-1 on the season and advance to Thursday’s 6:30 p.m. semifinal game at Topeka’s Hummer Sports Complex against the 11-8-0 Cloud County Community College Thunderbirds. Top seeded Coffeyville Community College will play the 4:00 p.m. semifinal against 12-6-0 Johnson County Community College with the championship game slated at 12:00 p.m. Friday.
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Comeback falls short as Pratt upsets No. 20 Barton soccer; Cougars settle for at least a share of Jayhawk crown
October 19, 2013Facing a three goal first half deficit, the Barton Community College men’s soccer comeback fell short Saturday losing 3-2 to Pratt Community College. Playing the final regular season game at the Cougar Soccer Complex, the No. 20 ranked Cougars failed on its bid to win the Jayahwk Conference crown outright in dropping to 8-2-0 and 10-4-1 overall. Pratt, who needed the win just for the opportunity to make the region playoffs, improves its chances in moving to 3-6-0 in conference play and 4-9-0 overall. Despite the loss Barton still claims at least a share of the conference crown, the program’s second straight and eighth overall. The Cougars still have a chance to win the title outright but must wait until October 27 when co-leader Coffeyville Community College wraps up season play at Dodge City Community College.
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Camara’s two goals help lift No. 20 Cougars to 3-1 win over Northern Oklahoma; Control conference destiny on Saturday
October 16, 2013The No. 20 ranked Barton Community College men’s soccer team placed two on the board in first half action to win 3-1 Wednesday over Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa at the Cougar Soccer Complex. The Cougars improve to 10-3-1 on the season while dropping NOC to 7-8-0. With only one regular season conference game remaining, Barton controls its destiny for at least a share of the Jayhawk Conference crown. The 8-1-0 Cougars will be scoreboard watching on Thursday as fellow top spotter Coffeyville Community College travels to Johnson County Community College. A loss by the No. 15 Red Ravens followed by a Barton win against 3-10-1 Pratt Community College on Saturday would give the Cougars the outright title. Kickoff for Saturday’s game at the Cougar Soccer Complex is 4:00 pm. or fifteen minutes after the conclusion of the No. 18 ranked Lady Cougar’s game should it run long.
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Barton’s Vargas selected for third straight conference weekly award, fifth of season
October 15, 2013For the third straight week and fifth time this season, Barton Community College men’s soccer goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas has been named the KJCCC Verizon Wireless Goalkeeper of the Week. Vargas and his Cougar defense earned the award for the fifth time this season. The honor marks the second consecutive week Vargas and the Cougar defense have been selected for the achievement. Vargas saved eleven shots on goal last week with only two goals against, both coming via the penalty kick. His continued solid play in goal has helped the No. 20 nationally ranked Cougars rebound from an early conference loss to climb back up to a first place tie at 8-1-0 and improve to 9-3-1 overall .
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Cougars knock off national receiving votes Cavaliers 3-1; Camara ties fourth best career mark
October 13, 2013Staying atop the Jayhawk Conference standings, the Barton Community College men’s soccer team knocked off Johnson County Community College 3-1 Saturday in Overland Park, Kansas. The Cougars built a 3-0 lead only to surrender a late penalty kick goal in winning their seventh straight against the Cavaliers. Barton remains on top of the conference standings at 8-1-0 and improve to 9-3-1 while Johnson County slips to 5-3-0 in conference and 9-5-0 overall. Barton will step away from conference play on Wednesday for the first of two remaining home games as Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa comes to the Cougar Soccer Complex for a 4:00 p.m. matchup. The Cougars’ final regular season home contest will come four days later on Saturday against Pratt Community College.
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Vargas awarded conference goalkeeper of the week for second consecutive week
October 09, 2013For the fourth time this season Barton Community College men’s soccer goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas has been named the KJCCC Verizon Wireless Goalkeeper of the Week. The honor marks the second consecutive week Vargas and the Cougar defense has been selected for the achievement. Despite the Cougars losing two games last weekend in Dallas, Texas, to two highly nationally ranked teams, Vargas had tremendous effort in goal. Facing thirty-five shots on goal Vargas saved eighty-six percent of the scoring attempts. Against No. 3 Tyler Junior College, Vargas made an astounding twenty-five saves in a ninety-ninth minute extra time 1-0 loss.
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Cougars escape with overtime thriller over Independence
October 08, 2013Playing its second extra time game in three days, the Barton Community College men’s soccer team got a game-winning goal from a defenseman as the Cougars escaped 2-1 over Independence Community College. Falling out of the NJCAA polls after a pair of losses to nationally ranked teams including Sunday’s 1-0 overtime loss to No. 3 Tyler Junior College, the Cougars came from behind to avoid the Pirates’ upset bid. With the win Barton improves to 7-1-0 in conference and 8-3-1 overall while sinking the Pirates to 0-6-1 in conference and 1-9-2 overall. The Cougars will next play nationally receiving votes Johnson County Community College in a pivotal conference battle at 3:30 p.m. in Overland Park.
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No. 18 Cougars on short end of 1-0 overtime dual with No. 3 Tyler
October 06, 2013The No. 18 ranked Barton Community College men’s soccer team lost its second game at the Richland Classic in Dallas, Texas, falling in a tough 1-0 extra time battle Sunday to No. 3 Tyler Junior College. The Cougars will return to conference play this upcoming Tuesday against Independence Community College. Kick-off set for 4:00 p.m. at the Cougar Soccer Complex.
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Cougars shutout by nationally ranked Richland
October 05, 2013The No. 18 ranked Barton Community College men’s soccer team lost 4-0 to host and Division III No. 9 ranked Richland College Friday evening in Dallas, Texas. Richland, who defeated No. 1 Tyler Junior College a week prior, scored a pair of goals in each half to drop Barton to 7-2-1 on the season. After taking Saturday off, the Cougars return to the pitch in the Richland Classic for a 12:00 p.m. game against Tyler Junior College.
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Vargas named men’s soccer KJCCC goalkeeper of the week for third time this season
October 01, 2013Barton Community College men’s soccer goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas has been named the KJCCC Verizon Wireless Goalkeeper of the Week for the third time this season. Vargas saved four shots on goal in Sunday’s 4-1 win over Neosho County Community College, bringing his season total to 48 and an eighty-seven save percentage. Neosho’s lone goal came on a one-on-one situation set up by a stellar half-volley from Diego Benitez to David Bustos who beat Vargas on the far post in early second half action.
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Cougars maul Panthers for three first half goals for 4-1 victory
September 30, 2013Returning from a week away from competition, the Barton Community College men’s soccer team returned to the pitch Sunday scoring three first half goals enroute to a 4-1 victory over Neosho County Community College at the Cougar Soccer Complex. The victory keeps the Cougars tied for first place in the conference at 6-1-0 while improving to 7-1-1 on the season. Neosho County drops to 1-3-1 in conference play and 7-3-1 on the season. Barton will step out of conference play this weekend as the Cougars travel to Dallas, Texas, for two matches against nationally ranked teams before returning home for an October 8 conference game against Independence Community College.
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Camara earns awards, becomes second straight Barton men’s soccer player honored
September 25, 2013For the second straight week, the Barton Community College men’s soccer team earned both the KJCCC Verizon Wireless and NJCAA weekly awards. Ebu Camara, who won this week’s player of the week award, joins last week’s goalkeeper of the week Mauricio Vargas as Barton has won three out the conference season’s five weekly awards. The nationally receiving votes Cougars stand at 5-1-0 in conference play and 6-1-1 overall as they await Sunday’s 4:00 p.m. conference game against Neosho County Community College at the Cougar Soccer Complex.
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Cougars fend off pesky Red Devils to earn 4-2 victory
September 22, 2013The Barton Community College men’s soccer team put away a pesky Allen Community College team with a sensational play by a defender in Saturday afternoon’s 4-2 victory at the Cougar Soccer Complex. With the win the Cougars improve to 5-1 in conference play and 6-1-1 overall while Allen drops to 1-2-0 in conference and 3-4-0 overall. Barton will have a week off from competition before hosting Neosho County Community College in a 4:00 p.m. conference contest at the Cougar Soccer Complex.
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Camara’s hat trick leads Cougars to 3-2 victory at Dodge City
September 18, 2013The Barton Community College men’s soccer team needed all three goals from sophomore Ebu Camara in winning 3-2 at Dodge City Community College Wednesday afternoon. The Cougars won their fourth straight road game to improve to 4-1 in conference play and 5-1-1 overall while Dodge City drops to 1-1-0 in conference and 4-4-0 overall. Barton will next play Allen County Community College in a 4:00 p.m. conference contest at the Cougar Soccer Complex.
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Vargas named men’s soccer KJCCC goalkeeper of the week for second time
September 17, 2013Barton Community College men’s soccer goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas has been named the KJCCC Verizon Wireless Goalkeeper of the Week for the second time in four weeks. Anchoring a young and inexperienced defensive line, Vargas continues to help develop and lead the team not always evident in his statistics. However this past week, Vargas’ statistics clearly displayed his dominance in goal helping the Cougars to two shutout road conference victories. Vargas, a sophomore from Jersey City, New Jersey, not only recorded 19 saves in two games but made numerous great out-of-goal plays on crosses and potential threats to help protect the shutouts. For the season Vargas has four shutouts and fourteen in his career, moving him to within one of 3rd place on Barton’s all-time list.
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Cougars hold on for 1-0 road win, Vargas records fourteenth career shutout
September 15, 2013The Barton Community College men’s soccer team protected a first half goal to hold on to a 1-0 victory over Kansas City Kansas Community College on Sunday in Kansas City. The Cougars improve to 3-1 in conference play and 4-1-1 overall while KCK drops to 2-2-0 in conference and 3-2-0 overall. Barton will next play at Dodge City Community College on Wednesday then return home to the Cougar Soccer Complex for a 4:00 p.m. Saturday contest against Allen County Community College.
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Cougars soccer bounces back with 2-0 shutout win at Cloud County
September 12, 2013The Barton Community College men’s soccer team bounced back from an unexpected home loss last Sunday to win a big conference road game 2-0 Thursday at Cloud County Community College. Much like the preceding women’s game, the Cougars and Thunderbirds went to halftime scoreless. Barton finally got on the scoreboard midway through the second half as Ebu Camara found Juan Correa to give the Cougars the 1-0 lead with 25:47 to play. Correa scored his second goal of the game with 9:45 to play by converting a penalty kick and helped secure the victory for the Cougars. With the win Barton improves to 2-1 in conference play and 3-1-1 overall while Cloud County drops their first conference loss and slips to 1-1 and 2-3-0 overall. Barton will next play on Sunday as the Cougars travel to Kansas City Kansas Community College in a 3:00 p.m. contest.
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Streak snapped, Coffeyville upsets No. 19 Cougar soccer
September 09, 2013For the first time since 2007, the Barton Community College men’s soccer team took a home loss as Coffeyville Community College shutout the Cougars 2-0 Sunday at the Cougar Soccer Complex. The loss drops the No. 19 ranked Cougars to 1-1 in conference play and 2-1-1 overall as the Red Ravens improve to 3-0 in conference and 5-1 on the season. Barton will look to rebound with two road games in the upcoming week beginning this Thursday at Cloud County Community College followed by a Sunday contest at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
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No. 19 Cougars cruise to 4-0 win at Cowley
September 05, 2013The No. 19 ranked Barton Community College opened the 2013 conference season much like they did throughout the previous season as the Cougars dominated play and cruised to a 4-0 shutout of Cowley College Thursday night in Arkansas City. Barton improves to 2-0-1 on the season and 1-0 in Jayhawk Conference play while Cowley drops to 1-2 overall and 0-2 in conference. The Cougars will play its first game of the season at home on Sunday as the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens come to the Cougar Soccer Complex for a 3:00 p.m. contest.
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Barton's Vargas named men’s soccer KJCCC goalkeeper of the week
August 27, 2013No. 14 ranked Barton Community College men’s soccer goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas has been named the KJCCC Verizon Wireless Goalkeeper of the Week. Vargas, a sophomore from Jersey City, New Jersey, was stellar in goal against two nationally recognized opponents as the Cougars went 1-0-1 this past weekend in Cheyenne, WY. Vargas helped hold both No. 18 Laramie County Community College and nationally receiving votes Otero Junior College scoreless making ten saves in 135 minutes of play. Working among an inexperienced back line defense with three newcomers to the Cougar lineup, Vargas’ leadership and knowledge of the game allowed his domination of the defensive field.
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Cougar soccer notches first win of 2013 campaign
August 25, 2013The No. 14 ranked Barton Community College men’s soccer team capped off a successful weekend trip to Cheyenne, Wyoming, defeating Otero Junior College 2-1 on Sunday. The victory coupled with Saturday’s scoreless tie against No. 18 ranked Laramie County Community moves Barton to 1-0-1 to begin the 2013 season. The Cougars will next play an exhibition contest versus Fort Hays State University next Friday kicking off at 8:00 p.m. at the FHSU Soccer Stadium.
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Battle of ranked teams ends in tie for Barton men’s soccer
August 24, 2013Opening the 2013 season on the road today, the No. 14 ranked Barton Community College men’s soccer team battled to a scoreless tie today with host and No. 18 ranked Laramie County Community in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Cougars will have a quick turnaround as they take on national receiving votes Otero Junior College at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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Defending champion Cougar soccer picked to repeat
August 20, 2013In the recently released Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) coaches poll, the Barton Community College men’s soccer team is picked to repeat as champions for the 2013 season. The No. 14 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) ranked Cougars have been given the bullseye after winning the KJCCC and Region VI crown last year. Barton opens the season this Saturday August 24 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Cougars will take on host and No. 18 ranked Laramie County Community College on Saturday then national receiving votes Otero College on Sunday.
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Cougar Soccer to hold Alumni game this Saturday
August 17, 2013Honor, Tradition, and Destiny is a motto followed by the Barton men's soccer team for quite some time. This Saturday, August 17, former Cougars will attend the annual tradition of an Alumni friendly that honors what many Cougars have established at Barton. Traditionally ranked in the nations' top 25, the Cougars have been a Region VI powerhouse winning four of the last seven region titles. Game time is set for 6:00pm at the Cougar Soccer/Track Complex. Admission is free.
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Celebration to be held for former Cougar soccer player
July 13, 2013Friends of former Barton Community College men’s soccer player Ousainou Senghore will be holding a memorial Sunday, July 14, at Great Bend’s Veterans Park. Known as “Ous” to his friends, the 2011 Barton graduate passed away July 4 in a drowning accident while swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. Friends have organized the celebration of Ous’ life scheduled to take place at 5:00 p.m. on the south side of the park, just east of the bridge. Donation offering to be sent to Ous’ family will also be available.
