Athletics

Bond-Philo named Palm Beach State College’s women’s head golf coach

August 24, 2023 | By

Susan Bond-Philo has been named Palm Beach State College’s women’s head golf coach. She will officially begin Sept. 1.
Bond-Philo, who is a 32-year member of the PGA of America, was chosen for the role after a national search. Over the next year, she will build the program and recruit players for the team that begins play in fall 2024.
“I am thrilled to have Susan join our team,” said PBSC Athletics Director John Scarpino. “She is exactly the type of person I was looking for to restart the women’s golf program. … Continue reading Bond-Philo named Palm Beach State College’s women’s head golf coach →

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PBSC athletes finish year with 3.1 cumulative GPA; Beach Volleyball named NJCAA Academic Team of the Year

July 31, 2023 | By

The Palm Beach State College athletic teams finished the 2022-23 academic year with a 3.107 cumulative GPA, with Beach Volleyball being named the NJCAA Academic Team of the Year in addition to their NJCAA National Championship win earlier in the year.  The beach volleyball players had a 3.68 cumulative GPA with all 12 members of the team finishing with over a 3.0 GPA.
In addition, the Panthers finished with eight student-athletes achieving a 4.0 GPA and 50 finishing with a 3.0 GPA or higher.  … Continue reading PBSC athletes finish year with 3.1 cumulative GPA; Beach Volleyball named NJCAA Academic Team of the Year →

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PBSC alumna Vidamour Named Beach Volleyball Scholar-Athlete

June 22, 2023 | By

Lola Vidamour has been named the Florida College System Activities Association Beach Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the 2022-23 academic year.  Lola graduated summa cum laude with her Associate in Arts degree in May.
“I can attest firsthand what an outstanding individual Lola is both on and off the court,” said PBSC Athletics Director John Scarpino. “She competed with an energy and passion that was infectious, consistently pushing herself and her teammates. … Continue reading PBSC alumna Vidamour Named Beach Volleyball Scholar-Athlete →

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PBSC Women’s Beach Volleyball graduates give insight on their historic NJCAA national championship win

May 10, 2023 | By

Nine graduating sophomores on the Palm Beach State College women’s beach volleyball team leave PBSC with one of the best memories of their college experience: being crowned the National Junior College Athletic Association’s National Champions.
It was the first time since 1996 that any PBSC sports team had won a national championship. Not only did they win the NJCAA competition, held April 20-22 at Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, Fla., they beat all six opponents 3-0. … Continue reading PBSC Women’s Beach Volleyball graduates give insight on their historic NJCAA national championship win →

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Palm Beach State College Women’s Beach Volleyball wins NJCAA championship

April 24, 2023 | By

The Palm Beach State College Beach Volleyball team made history as the winners of the inaugural NJCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship held April 20-22 at Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, Fla.
The competition featured 12 of the association’s top teams.  The Panthers beat all six opponents 3-0, never losing a set the whole tournament.
The Panthers kicked off the championship on Thursday, April 20 with pool play, where they swept both Bryant & Stratton (VA) and Gaston College.  … Continue reading Palm Beach State College Women’s Beach Volleyball wins NJCAA championship →

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Beach Volleyball captures FCSAA/Region 8 championship

April 5, 2023 | By

The Palm Beach State College Beach Volleyball team won their first-ever FCSAA/Region 8 Beach Volleyball Championship.  Hosted by State College of Florida at the UMR Sports Facility in Bradenton, Fla. March 31 – April 1, the Lady Panthers did not lose a match in route to the championship.
The two-day event kicked off with the award ceremony, in which Palm Beach State was well represented.  Lola Vidamour was named Player of the Year while Vidamour and her partner Angelina Botolino were named Pair of the Year.   … Continue reading Beach Volleyball captures FCSAA/Region 8 championship →

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Panthers named Division II Gulf District Tournament runner-up

November 7, 2022 | By

Palm Beach State College’s volleyball team was named the FCSAA/NJCAA Division II Gulf District Tournament runner-up Nov. 5 after being defeated by Gulf Coast State College in the Gulf District Championship game. They end the season 13-7.
During the tournament, which began Friday, Nov. 4, the Panthers first played South Florida State College. That victory advanced them to the Gulf District Tournament Semi Finals vs. Pensacola State College.
The Panthers entered as winners of 10 games in a row, … Continue reading Panthers named Division II Gulf District Tournament runner-up →

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Volleyball team captures South Division title, Bryant named Player of the Year

November 3, 2022 | By

The Palm Beach State College Volleyball team wrapped up their 2022 season capturing the Sun-Lakes Conference South Division championship.
The Panthers played their first five games of the season on the road, going 2-3 in those contests.  A five-game losing streak, including four conference games, brought the Panthers to 2-6 heading into South Division play.  That is when the season turned around.  The Panthers are currently on a nine-game winning streak, with eight of those wins being conference wins.  … Continue reading Volleyball team captures South Division title, Bryant named Player of the Year →

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PBSC alum now a Milwaukee Brewers major league player

June 2, 2022 | By

Palm Beach State College baseball alumnus Peter Strzelecki is now a Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball player.
Strzelecki pitched for PBSC during the 2014 and 2015 seasons and graduated with an Associate in Arts degree in 2015.
“Pete was an awesome competitor and a very solid teammate as well,” said PBSC Head Baseball Coach Kyle Forbes. “We are so happy and proud of his success and promotion to the major leagues.”
After graduating from PBSC, … Continue reading PBSC alum now a Milwaukee Brewers major league player →

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PBSC alum now a Baltimore Orioles major league player

May 23, 2022 | By

Palm Beach State College baseball alumnus Nicholas “Nick” Vespi is now a Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball player.
Vespi, who pitched for PBSC during the 2015 season, was drafted later that year in the 18th round and signed with the Orioles to play for their minor league affiliate teams.
“Nick was a great pitcher for the Panthers and was a very solid teammate as well,” said PBSC Head Baseball Coach Kyle Forbes. “He has certainly earned this promotion to the major leagues, … Continue reading PBSC alum now a Baltimore Orioles major league player →

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