Athletics News
Dynasty continues as DuPage collects sixth consecutive NJCAA championship
June 23, 2026
UTICA, N.Y. - The College of DuPage remains atop the mountain in junior college track & field after winning their sixth straight - and tenth overall - NJCAA Division III Outdoor Men's Track & Field Championship. The Chaparrals, who also claimed the women's national title in 2026, posted 167.0 points to win by 58 points over Hudson Valley Community College. Region 4 was also represented by Harper College in third place with 105.5 points, Joliet Junior College in fifth with 66.5 points, and Triton College with six points. Mallory Dominguez was named NJCAA Coach of the Year.
DuPage repeats as NJCAA champions
June 23, 2026
UTICA, N.Y. - The College of DuPage successfully defended its crown with a repeat NJCAA Division III Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championship, marking the program's eight national title overall. The Chaparrals amassed 142.5 points to edge runner-up Mineral Area Community College by ten points. Joliet Junior College was third with 105.5 points, followed by Harper College in fourth with 72.0 points. Triton College finished with six points to complete the representation of Region 4 at the national meet. Mallory Dominguez was named NJCAA Coach of the Year.
71 Region 4 Spring Student-Athletes earn NJCAA All-American honors
June 09, 2026
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has released its list of All-Americans for the 2025-26 spring sports season and 71 student-athletes representing Region 4 were recognized. The group includes 49 from men's and women's track & field, nine in men's and women's golf, eight from baseball, and five in softball. There are 20 first team recipients, 25 second team honorees, 23 third team selections, and three honorable mention distinctions. The student-athletes represent ten Region 4 institutions.
DuPage wins Region 4 title, secures third place at NJCAA Invitational
June 11, 2026
GLEN ELLYN, ILL. - The College of DuPage was in heavy pursuit of a repeat national title in men's volleyball in 2026. The Chaparrals sat atop Region 4 and NJCAA Great Lakes District after three wins over Bryant & Stratton College throughout the season, including a 29-27, 25-20, 25-13 sweep on April 8. They rode that momentum to a third place finish at the 2026 NJCAA Men's Volleyball Invitational on their home floor.
Illinois Valley posts best finish among Region 4 schools at NJCAA nationals
June 11, 2026
SUMTER, SO. CAR. - The 2026 NJCAA Division II Women's Tennis Championships featured several Region 4 teams competing, with Illinois Valley Community College leading that contingent as they tied for 13th place overall with 10.5 points. The College of Lake County and Sauk Valley Community College each tied for 19th with 2.0 points.
Prairie State leads Region 4 contingent at men's tennis nationals
June 11, 2026
PLANO, TEXAS - Prairie State College completed its farewell season with a ninth place finish at the NJCAA Division II Men's Tennis Championships, marking the highest finish by a Region 4 team. The College of Lake County, Illinois Valley Community College, and Oakton College also competed.
DuPage wins first NJCAA Championship in Region 4 heavy tournament
June 11, 2026
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. & TUSCALOOSA, ALA. - Region 4 dominated the 2026 NJCAA Division III Women's Golf Championships at Chautauqua Golf Club from June 2-5, with the College of DuPage coming through with its first national championship win. Rock Valley College was second, led by individual national champion Amelia Dunseth, and Joliet Junior College was third. At the NJCAA Division II Women's Golf Championships, Carl Sandburg College placed 14th overall at Ol' Colony Golf Complex.
DuPage secures another 3rd place finish at NJCAA Div. III Championships
June 11, 2026
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. & PLYMOUTH, IND. - The College of DuPage earned a third place finish for the fifth year in a row at the NJCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships at Chautauqua Golf Club from June 2-5. The Chaparrals placed three individuals in the top 18 to earn NJCAA All-American status. At the NJCAA Division II Men's Golf Championships at Swan Lake Resort, Black Hawk College placed tied for eighth and Bryant & Stratton College's Marquez Angeles tied for third overall.
Region 4 Announces Spring 2026 All-Region Teams
June 09, 2026
The NJCAA Region 4 has announced the numerous recipients of All-Region accolades for student-athletes competing in the Spring 2026 season, including those voted Region 4 Player or Athlete of the Year in their respective sport and division.
Madison dynasty continues with eighth straight Region 4 championship
June 09, 2026
MADISON, WISC. - Madison College's run of dominance over the Region 4 Division II Tournament continued for yet another year in 2026 with the program's eight straight championship. The top-seeded WolfPack extended their impressive run with a 10-4 victory over #7-seed Bryant & Stratton College in the title game to claim their 14th title since 2010. Mike Davenport was awarded the Coach of the Year for the 14th time with Madison College.
Oakton defends Region 4 crown, makes repeat trip to NJCAA Div. III World Series
June 09, 2026
JOLIET, ILL. - Oakton College made it back-to-back Region 4 Division III Tournament titles after a wild three days of baseball that culminated in a 9-8 victory for the #3-seeded Owls over #4-seeded Waubonsee Community College. The championship marks the sixth region banner in the last eight years for Oakton. Bill Fratto was named Region 4 Coach of the Year.
South Suburban snaps two-year drought with Region 4 championship
June 03, 2026
SOUTH HOLLAND, ILL. - South Suburban College ended a two-year hiatus atop the region as they claimed the 2026 Region 4 Division I Baseball Tournament championship for the first time since ending a three-peat in 2023. The top-seeded Bulldogs put up historic offensive numbers, culminating in a 22-6 victory over #3-seed Olive-Harvey College in the title game for the program's 16th Region 4 banner overall. Steve Ruzich was named Region 4 Coach of the Year for the 15th time.
Bryant & Stratton three-peats, Rock Valley returns to top of Region 4
June 03, 2026
MOLINE, ILL. - Two familiar faces secured Region 4 Division II Softball Tournament championships in 2026, as top-seeded Rock Valley College won their third crown in the last four years and #4-seeded Bryant & Stratton College made it three straight years with a title. The Golden Eagles were the NJCAA Midwest District A chmpion after defeating #3-seed Black Hawk College 3-2 in an extra innings walk-off on the Braves home field on May 8, while the Bobcats followed on May 9 with a 13-5 decision in six innings over BHC to take the NJCAA Midwest District B trophy. Rock Valley's Darin Monroe was voted the Region 4 Coach of the Year, marking his 11th time receiving the award.
Joliet takes Region 4 title en route to third place at NJCAA National Tournament
May 26, 2026
JOLIET, ILL. - Joliet Junior College successfully defended its Region 4 Division III Softball Tournament championship in 2026 with a sweep of a best-of-three series with the College of DuPage on May 1. The Wolves won by scores of 8-3 and 13-3 in five innings for their second straight crown.
Joliet rallies past DuPage for repeat Region 4 championship
May 13, 2026
BRISTOL, ILL. - The 2026 Region 4 Division III Women's Golf Tournament came down to a single stroke, and when the 36-hole event finished, Joliet Junior College had successfully defended its crown. The Wolves, who are the defending national champions, rallied from an 11-shot deficit to defeat the College of DuPage by one shot, 759 to 760, at Blackberry Golf Club on May 3-4. Rock Valley College freshman Amelia Dunseth took medalist honors as the 2026 Region 4 Golfer of the Year as she distanced herself from the pack with a 159 total. Skip Steffey of JJC was awarded the Region 4 Coach of the Year.
DuPage dominance furthers dynasty in Region 4
May 13, 2026
BRISTOL, ILL. - The College of DuPage men's golf team completely dominated the rest of the field at the 2026 Region 4 Division III Men's Golf Tournament at Blackberry Oaks Golf Club on May 3-4. The Chaparrals won their seventh consecutive region crown with a 621 team score over the two-day event, resulting in a 25th region title overall and 14th under head coach Jason Hyatt, who earned yet another Region 4 Coach of the Year award. Sophomore Nathan Kwiatkowski was the 2026 Region 4 Golfer of the Year with a 36-hole total of five-over-par 149.