Sports
Parkland College Claims NJCAA Title over Ellsworth Community College
Parkland College defeated Ellsworth Community College 76-68 to win the NJCAA Division II national championship at Danville Area Community College's Mary Miller Gym. The win marks a significant achievement for coach John Bowler, whose team was national runner-up last year.
Parkland College Cobras basketball coach John Bowler addressed reporters after his team's 76-68 victory against Ellsworth Community College in the NJCAA Division II national championship. The game took place at Danville Area Community College's Mary Miller Gym. Bowler was briefly interrupted to cut down the net. He expressed the importance of savouring the victory for his team and program. Bowler noted the championship win completed their journey, especially after coming up short the previous year.
Key Facts
- Parkland College won the NJCAA Division II national championship.
- The Cobras defeated Ellsworth Community College 76-68.
- The championship game was held at Danville Area Community College's Mary Miller Gym.
- Parkland College's coach is John Bowler.
- Bowler cut down the net to celebrate the victory.
- Last year, Bowler coached the Cobras to a national runner-up finish.
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- The News-Gazette — Parkland completes 'full-circle moment' with national championship