CLEARWATER, FL (11/01/2010)(readMedia)-- The women's volleyball team of Clearwater Christian College won the NCCAA Division II South Region tournament on Saturday, October 30 in Winston-Salem, NC. Clearwater went undefeated in regional play during the regular season, as well as the two-day regional championship. The Cougars took this year's tournament after defeating Toccoa Falls College in the championship match in straight sets: 25-24, 25-10, and 25-22. With the win, the Cougars improved their record to 39-8 for the season.
First-team All-Region honors were given to Elisabeth Ennis, Richelle Bucklin, and Emma Kile. Kile was also named the South Region's Most Valuable Player. In addition, Coach Vickie Denny was named South Region Coach of the Year. The Cougars will participate in the NCCAA Division II National Tournament held in Kissimmee, FL on November 10-13.
Located on a 138-acre property on Tampa Bay, Clearwater Christian College is home to nearly 600 undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a distinct Christian education in a traditional liberal arts environment. Clearwater Christian College is recognized by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).