Posted: Dec 12, 2018

CCBC Essex to offer Women’s Basketball beginning fall of 2019

CCBC Essex Sports Information contact:
Rocco Geppi
443-840-17514

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD – Community College of Baltimore County Essex Athletics has announced that it will once again offer women's basketball as a varsity sport beginning next fall after a 15-year absence.

"We are very excited to reestablish the women's basketball program here at CCBC Essex," said CCBC Essex Athletic Administrator Greg Witkop. "We feel that we have a strong support system in place, which will allow us to quickly develop a strong program.

The Knights are currently interviewing head coach candidates, and anticipate making that announcement sometime after the New Year.

Prospective student athletes should contact Greg Witkop at 443.840.1346 or by email at gwitkop@ccbcmd.edu.

"We are looking forward to speaking with talented coaches about their vision and the future direction of the women's basketball program."

Brief History of Knights' Women's Basketball

Maryland Juco Conference Tournament Champion (1976-77, 1981-82)

Maryland Juco Conference Tournament Runner-up (1980-81, 1983-84)

Maryland Juco Conference Tournament Bids (1976-77, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1988-89)

NJCAA Region XX Champion (1977-78)

Division Champion (1977-78)

NJCAA Region XX Runner-up (1984-85)

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