https://www.southwesternspartans.com en-us https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260109dv8mox Academic excellence continues to be a defining pillar of Southwestern Community College Athletics, as the Spartans once again delivered standout results in the classroom during the Fall 2025 semester. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260109dv8mox https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250109pwqog4 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250109pwqog4 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/camps/xc-camp-2024 Southwestern Community College is hosting a cross country camp from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, through Thursday, June 27. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/camps/xc-camp-2024 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230606l7uoav Southwestern lands 100+ on the Academic All-Region Team Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230606l7uoav https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230110i4c4gn The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference announced the Academic All-Region performers for the Fall of 2022. First Team performers received a 3.5 grade point average or above, while Second Team members earned between a 3.0 and a 3.49 GPA. A student's highest GPA was recognized, either their cumulative GPA or their fall semester only GPA. Nearly 1,300 student-athletes reached First-Team recognition and just under 800 earned Second Team status. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230110i4c4gn https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220711hpnb1q Each year, the NJCAA recognizes student-athletes for their dedication in the classroom on the NJCAA All-Academic Teams. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220711hpnb1q https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220711hvj18x Women's Outdoor Track & Field leads nine Spartan teams garnering recognition. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220711hvj18x https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220607ewsc5r Another great academic semester leads to another record-setting year in the classroom. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220607ewsc5r https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220112efma1n The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference released their Fall semester Academic All-Region performers. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220112efma1n https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2021-22/releases/20210716glm8l5 A 3.60+ GPA is what it takes to earn this honor. A big congratulations to all of those below. Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2021-22/releases/20210716glm8l5 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2020-21/releases/2021-golf-tourney Register your team now for the Southwestern Community College athletic department's 21st Annual 4-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament Mon, 10 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2020-21/releases/2021-golf-tourney https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mxc/2020-21/releases/20210209hmy1wz The Southwestern Community College men's and women's cross country teams were recently recognized for their success in the classroom last fall, with five student-athletes earning Academic All-America honors presented by the Natinal Junior College Cross Country Coaches Association. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mxc/2020-21/releases/20210209hmy1wz https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2020-21/releases/20201218hlb0vz To start the 2021 season, indoor athletic events at Southwestern Community College will be spectator-less. Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2020-21/releases/20201218hlb0vz https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2020-21/releases/20201118fb9flg FORT DODGE - Southwestern sophomore Mazzy Hummel finished her career Tuesday at the NJCAA Half Marathon Championships. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2020-21/releases/20201118fb9flg https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2020-21/releases/20201102m8ufuy FORT DODGE - Southwestern Community College sophomore Mazzy Hummel capped off her career with a new collegiate 5K PR time of 25:28.33 Sunday at the Region XI Championships held at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge. Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2020-21/releases/20201102m8ufuy https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2020-21/releases/20200928gkrhdx The Southwestern men's and women's cross country teams defended their home course Friday at the Spartan Classic. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2020-21/releases/20200928gkrhdx https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2020-21/releases/20200914f0sr77 The Southwestern Spartan Cross Country teams got the opportunity to compete again in a brutally-tough field. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2020-21/releases/20200914f0sr77 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mbkb/2020-21/releases/20200910i25ovn A comprehensive list of former Spartans competing at the four-year level, continuing to use their athletic abilities to pursue higher education. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mbkb/2020-21/releases/20200910i25ovn https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mxc/2020-21/releases/20200908kqvml6 After daily schedule changes due to course availability and COVID-19, the Southwestern Men's and Women's Cross Country teams got the chance to compete. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mxc/2020-21/releases/20200908kqvml6 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mxc/2020-21/releases/20200901ghaenz The Southwestern men's and women's cross country teams are set to open the season Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Mustang Gallop hosted by Mount Mercy University. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mxc/2020-21/releases/20200901ghaenz https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mxc/2020-21/releases/20200717i8v2j6 The Southwestern cross country and track and field program recently opened an online team store as a fundraiser for the program. Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/mxc/2020-21/releases/20200717i8v2j6 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/track/2019-20/releases/coaching-changes Southwestern has announced coaching changes for the 2020-21 season in its cross country and track and field programs. Mon, 11 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/track/2019-20/releases/coaching-changes https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200205fgc6vq The Spartan men and women both finish top-20 in the country. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200205fgc6vq https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2019-20/releases/20191001i5x4xb OSCEOLA - The Southwestern women's cross country team placed second at its home meet Saturday in East Lake Park. Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2019-20/releases/20191001i5x4xb https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2019-20/releases/20190916ge485v GRINNELL - The Southwestern women's cross country team was down to just two competitors Saturday at Grinnell College's Les Duke Invitational. Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2019-20/releases/20190916ge485v https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2019-20/releases/20190903lzh19n INDIANOLA - Southwestern's women's cross country runners showed improvement across the board Friday at the Bill Buxton Invite hosted by Simpson College at Pickard Park. Tue, 03 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2019-20/releases/20190903lzh19n https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/xc/2018-19/releases/20190808naf6v8 The Southwestern Community College cross country and track and field programs will host the Creston Balloon Chase 5K and Fun Run Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in conjunction with the 42nd annual Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days in Creston. Thu, 08 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/xc/2018-19/releases/20190808naf6v8 https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2018-19/releases/20181030ovycwk Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2018-19/releases/20181030ovycwk https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2018-19/releases/20181015u1cnwg Mon, 15 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2018-19/releases/20181015u1cnwg https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2018-19/releases/20180920o5lgdu The Southwestern women's cross country team competed Friday, Aug. 31 at the Bill Buxton Invite in Indianola. Fri, 31 Aug 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.southwesternspartans.com/sports/wxc/2018-19/releases/20180920o5lgdu