Independence Pirates
| Independence Pirates | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Independence Community College |
| Association | NJCAA |
| Conference | Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference |
| Athletic director | Tammie Geldenhuys |
| Location | Independence, Kansas |
| Varsity teams | 10 |
| Football stadium | Emmot Field |
| Basketball arena | Fieldhouse |
| Baseball stadium | Emerson Field |
| Softball stadium | Volunteer Field |
| Soccer stadium | The Field |
| Nickname | Pirates |
| Colors | Navy blue and Vegas gold[1] |
| Website | www |
The Independence Community College Pirates are the sports teams of Independence Community College located in Independence, Kansas, United States. They participate in the NJCAA and in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference.[2] The men's football team was featured on the third and fourth seasons of the television documentary Last Chance U.[3]
Sports
Men's sports
Women's sports
Facilities
Independence Community College has six athletics facilities.[4]
- Emerson Field – home of the Pirates baseball team[4]
- Emmot Field – home of the Pirates football team[4]
- Fieldhouse – home of the Pirates men's and women's basketball teams, and the volleyball team[4]
- Independence Country Club – home of the Pirates golf team[4]
- The Field – home of the Pirates soccer teams[4]
- Volunteer Field – home of the Lady Pirates softball team[4]
Notable alumni
- Tank Dell, NFL wide receiver, Houston Texans
- Armen Gilliam, former NBA player
- Harvey Grant, former NBA player
- Malik Henry, CFL quarterback[5]
- William Inge, playwright and novelist[6]
- Bobby Johnson, former NFL wide receiver, New York Giants[7]
- Jermaine Johnson II, NFL defensive end
- Emmanuel Lamur, Former NFL linebacker, Cincinnati Bengals[7]
- Bruce McCray, NFL defensive back[7]
- Dishon McNary, CFL defensive back
- Ron Parker, NFL cornerback, Kansas City Chiefs[7]
- Allen Patrick, NFL running back
- Ruben Patterson, former basketball player
- Tarik Phillip (born 1993), British-American basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League
- Reggie Rembert, former NFL wide receiver, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets[7]
- Antwoine Sanders, former football safety[8]
- Brad Underwood, men's basketball coach, Illinois, Oklahoma State, Stephen F. Austin
- Ron Warner, former NFL defensive end, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins[7]
References
- ^ "Independence Community College Brand Guide". Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ KJCCC Members Archived June 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "'Last Chance U' Renewed by Netflix for Season 3". August 24, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Indy Facilities". Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
- ^ Murray, Chris (January 26, 2024). "Former Nevada QB Malik Henry signs contract with CFL's Edmonton Elks". nevadasportsnet.com. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Voss, Ralph F. (1989). A Life of William Inge: The Strains of Triumph. Lawrence, Kansas: University Press of Kansas. ISBN 0-7006-0384-0.
- ^ a b c d e f "Former Pirates". indycc.edu. Archived from the original on April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ "Antwoine Sanders". Draft Tracker. ESPN Draft Central. April 27, 2003. Retrieved April 12, 2014.