HD-CAL Alums Headed to NJCAA Nationals with DMACC Women's Basketball

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Two alumnae from the Hampton-Dumont-CAL high school, Brooklyn and Jordan Valley, are part of the #24 Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) women's basketball team that has punched their ticket to the NJCAA Division II national tournament. The Bears earned their bid with a 86-71 win over United Tribes Technical College in the North Central District B championship game.

Why it matters

The DMACC women's basketball team's run to the national tournament highlights the talent and success of student-athletes from the small rural Hampton-Dumont-CAL high school, showcasing how community college programs can provide opportunities for players to continue developing their skills and compete at the highest levels of junior college basketball.

The details

As starters in the postseason, Jordan Valley has delivered 19 points and 14 assists, while Brooklyn Valley has scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds off the bench. In the win over United Tribes, Jordan Valley scored 8 points with a team-best 7 assists, while Brooklyn Valley had 6 points and 4 rebounds.

• The Bears' postseason run began with a 95-63 win over Iowa Central in the regional semifinal on March 5.
• The Bears then defeated #5 Kirkwood 55-51 in the regional championship on March 7.
• The North Central District B championship game against United Tribes Technical College was played on March 8, with DMACC winning 86-71.
• The national tournament seedings will be announced on Tuesday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m.

What’s next

The national tournament seedings will be announced on Tuesday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m., determining DMACC's path to the NJCAA Division II national championship.