Athletics News
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Pirate Men Capture Win Late at Santa Barbara
January 15, 2025The Pirates' men's basketball team trailed 56-55 with two minutes remaining before outsocing the Vaqueros 6-1 down the stretch to capture the win, 61-57. Jeramiah Wilson scored 18 points, including a key 3-point play late, while Bo Dolensik netted 13 points with eight rebounds. Kevin Hymes scored 11 points with eight boards and five assists in the victory. -
Coubal's 20 and 8 Not Enough in Pirate Setback
January 15, 2025VC sophomore Alexa Coubal scored 20 points on 7-9 shooting from the floor and a 6-8 performance at the free throw line, and she added eight rebounds, but it was not enough as the Pirates' women's basketball team fell short at Santa Barbara Wednesday, 70-55. Sam McKenzie netted 17 points with eight boards while Danielle Salazar and Alanna Topete scored eight and seven points, respectively.
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Women's & Men's Basketball Location Changed for Jan. 15, Feb. 8
January 14, 2025Due to uncertainty surrounding ongoing Public Safety Power Shutoffs and anticipated high winds, the home women's and men's basketball games scheduled for Wednesday Jan. 15 have been moved to Santa Barbara. SBCC will travel to Ventura on Saturday Feb. 8.
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Torres, Vaca Named United Soccer Coaches All-Americans
January 12, 2025VC soccer players Leslie Torres and Daisy Vaca were named Junior College Division III All-Americans by the United Soccer Coaches for the 2024 season. The pair were honored last week at the organization's National Convention in Chicago. They become Ventura's 17th and 18th All-American honorees in program history and the first since 2016.
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Pirate Men Fall at Moorpark in WSC Play
January 11, 2025The Pirates' men's basketball team opened Western State Conference play Saturday afternoon with a 103-67 setback at Moorpark. Bo Dolinsek scored 17 points to lead VC and Jeremiah Wilson added 16. Kam'Ron Cigar was also in double-figures with 12 points.
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Ventura Drops WSC Opener
January 11, 2025The VC women's basketball team dropped its Western State Conference North Division Opener at Moorpark Saturday afternoon. Sam McKenzie led the Pirate effort with 10 points and four assists while Alanna Topete netted nine. Alexa Coubal scored eight points with 14 rebounds in the 100-47 setback to the Raiders.
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Ventura Defeats El Camino to Close Crossover
December 28, 2024The Pirates' women's basketball team scored a 53-30 victory over El Camino Saturday to conclude the VC Crossover at the Athletic Event Center. Sam McKenzie led the way with 19 points, 15 in the first half, while Alexa Coubal netted eight, including a 6-6 performance at the free throw line. Alanna Topete and Charnelle Nichols each scored six points in the triumph.
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Pirates Fight to End Against Irvine Valley
December 27, 2024The Ventura College women's basketball team held a 26-23 lead at halftime but could not hold on, dropping a 51-48 decision to Irvine Valley on the opening night of the VC Crossover at the Athletic Event Center. Sam McKenzie and Milan Garcia each netted an even dozen for the Pirates and Alexa Coubal contributed 11 in the game.
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Ventura Women Top Foothill With Big Win
December 20, 2024For the second night in a row. the Pirates' women's basketball team produced a big home win, easily defeating Foothill College 86-57 Friday. Milan Garcia hit five more three's in a 23-point performance and Alexa Coubal had a double-double of 17 points and 16 rebounds. Sam McKenzie also netted 17 with eight boards and five assists and Charnelle Nichols totaled 12 points in the victory. Alanna Topete reached double-figures in assists with 11 dimes to go along with eight points. Danielle Salazar added nine points off the bench.
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Four Pirates Earn 1st Team All-SCFA, Duran Offensive PoY
December 19, 2024Ventura College quarterback Daniel Duran was a unanimous first team All-Southern California Football Association pick for the 2024 season and was named the SCFA Northern Conference Player of the Year in recent voting by the conference coaches. Wide receiver Jordan Farrar was also a unanimous first-teamer and running back Quran Gossett earned a first team nod as an All-Purpose player. Safety Zane Carter was VC's lone first team All-SCFA pick on defense.
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Women's Basketball Routs LA Harbor
December 19, 2024The VC women's basketball team returned home Thursday with a 94-27 rout of Los Angeles Harbor. Milan Garcia hit five 3-pointers en route to a game-high 22 points and Charnelle Nichols was 9-15 from the floor for 20 points. Alexa Coubal and Sam McKenzie totaled 16 and 12 points, respectively and Alanna Topete posted a double-double of 11 points and 10 assists.
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Men's Basketball Posts Overtime Victory at LA Valley
December 18, 2024The VC men's basketball team outscored host Los Angeles Valley 92 in overtime Wednesday to claim an 83-76 victory over the Monarchs. Kevin Hymes led the Ventura with 19 points and eight rebounds while Isaiah Dudley and Bo Dolinsek each totaled 14 points. Dolinsek added 10 boards for a double-double. Jeremiah Wilson tallied 11 points and Sky Clay added 10 as five Pirates reached double-figures in the triumph.
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Pirates Drop Tourney Finale to San Francisco
December 14, 2024The Pirates' women's basketball team fought hard, but ultimately dropped their finale of the Buddy's All-Star Classic 52-45 against San Francisco. Sam McKenzie netted 20 in the effort in the game at LA Valley and Charnelle Nichols scored eight. Alexa Coubal recorded seven points and 14 rebounds and Alanna Topete also tallied seven with five assists and three steals.
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Pirate Men Drop Contest at Compton
December 13, 2024The VC men's basketball team traveled to Compton on Friday night, dropping an 80-69 decision tothe Tartars. Bo Dolinsek was 10-15 from the floor in scoring 22 points and jeremiah Wilson added 19. Dolinsek and Isaiah Dudley each pulled down nine rebounds in the effort.
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VC Women Fall in LAVC Tournament
December 13, 2024The Pirates' women's basketball team dropped a 68-46 decision against San Diego Mesa Friday on the second day of the Buddy's All-Star Classic at LA Valley. Sam McKenzie netted 14 points with six rebounds and a pair of assists while Alexa Coubal scored 12 points with seven boards. Alanna Topete handed out six assists.
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McKenzie Nets 12 in Pirate Setback at LA Valley
December 12, 2024Pirate sophomore Sam McKenzie scored 12 points to lead the Pirates' women's basketball team Thursday as they dropped a 54-41 decision at Los Angeles Valley in the opening round of the LAVC Buddy's All-Star Classic. Alexa Coubal added eight points and 12 rebounds to the effort for Ventura and Milan Garcia netted seven.
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VC Comeback Falls Short against Bakersfield
December 10, 2024The VC men's basketball team cut a nine-point deficit to one in the final five minutes of play Tuesday against Bakersfield, but the Renegades were able to hold off the Pirates in the 77-72 decision at the Athletic Event Center. Kam'Ron Cigar led Ventura with 21 points while Jeremiah Wilson added 15 with five rebounds and Isaiah Dudley scored 12 points with seven boards.
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Torres Named WSC North DPOY, Four 1st Team All-WSC
December 09, 2024Ventura College defender Leslie Torres was named the Western State Conference North Division Defensive Player of the Year in voting by the conference coaches last month. She was joined by Valeria Lopez, Jazzy Moreno, Lex Sahagian and Daisy Vaca as first team All-WSC honorees for the 2024 season.
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MBB Falls Despite Strong Offensive Effort
December 07, 2024Despite shooting 49 percent from the floor, 50 percent from three and 77 percent from the free throw line, the Pirates' men's basketball team dropped a 103-84 decision to San Bernardino Valley on the final day of the Hypland Classic Saturday at Riverside. Jeremiah Wilson netted 23 points with six boards to lead the way while Kevin Hymes totaled 17 points in the effort. Bo Dolinsek had 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists and Kam'Ron Cigar also reached double-figures with 14 for Ventura (6-7).
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Men's Cagers Fall Short at Riverside
December 04, 2024The VC men's basketball team returned to action after an extended Thanksgiving break, dropping an 88-73 decision at Riverside Wednesday on the first day of the Hypland Classic. Jeremiah Wilson led the way for Ventura (6-6) with 19 points and five rebounds while Isaiah Dudley and Kam'Ron Cigar added 14 and 13 points, respectively. K. Cigar also dished out a team-best three assists.
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Women's Basketball Falls at Long Beach
December 03, 2024The VC women's basketball team came up short at Long Beach Tuesday, dropping a 57-46 decision to the Vikings. Sam McKenzie led the Pirates with 13 points and three steals while Devin Feiereisen added 11 points wit hthree thefts in the contest. Alexa Coubal contributed seven points and eight rebounds and Alana Topete tallied five points with three steals and six assists.
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Espitia, Patterson Earn 1st Team All-WSC Honors
December 02, 2024Ventura College sophomores Kelsee Espitia and AnnMarie Patterson were named first team all-Western State Conference for the 2024 season in voting by the conference coaches last month. Espitia adds a second straight first team honor while Patterson was second team All-WSC a year ago. Ella Montano and Ava Carey garnered second teamm all-conference accolades.
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Pirate Football Prevails Late in Scooter's BBQ Beach Bowl
November 27, 2024In a season finale that had almost everything, the Ventura College football team captured the Scooter's BBQ Beach Bowl title with a last-minute touchdown, 39-33 over Long Beach Wednesday at the VC Sportsplex. Game MVP Quran Gossett surpassed 1,000 yards for the season by rushing for 175 yards, including the game-winning 12-yard scamper with 35 seconds remaining in the game. VC Player of the Game Ty Ely led the defensive effort with four tackles, a sack and 1.5 tackles for a loss.
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Women's Soccer Ends Season at Pasadena
November 26, 2024The VC women's soccer team had a tall order to complete in its playoff game Tuesday afternoon at Pasadena. The No. 15-seeded Pirates received a gift goal in the opening minute of play, but could muster nothing else as the No. 2-seeded Lancers scored twice in rapid succession just before halftime and received a third goal late in VC's 3-1 playoff loss. The setback ended Ventura's season with a solid 16-4-4 record in their 27th post-season appearance in 28 seasons.
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Pirate Volleyball Battles in Playoff Loss
November 26, 2024The VC volleyball team gave it everything they had Tuesday night, ultimately falling short in the second round of the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs. The No. 15-seeded Pirates captured the first set from No. 2 San Diego Mesa before falling 18-25 ,25-12, 25-19, 25-19. Josephine Rausch led the effort for Ventura (16-10) with a double-double of 11 kills and 14 digs while Shai Daniels recorded eight winners with 12 digs and three service aces. Bryce Swain led the defense with 18 digs.
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Strong Second Half Moves Pirate Soccer Forward in Playoffs
November 23, 2024On a wet pitch, the Pirate soccer team persevered through a hard fought first half and scored three goals in the second to defeat San Diego Mesa 3-0 in the opening round of the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs Saturday at the VC Sportsplex. Daisy Vaca scored twice and added an assist as No. 7-seeded Ventura (16-3-4) advances in the post-season bracket.
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Pirate Volleyball Sweeps into 2nd Round
November 23, 2024The Ventrua College volleyball team posted a hard fought sweep over Mt. San Jacinto in the first round of the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs at the Athletic Event Center Saturday. The Pirates prevailed 26-24, 25-18, 26-24 over the Eagles as Shai Daniels continued her strong season with a double-double of 10 kills and 18 digs. She also served a team-best three aces in the win. Talia Behrens and Daphne Raymond each recorded eight kills in the balanced attack.
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Torres, Ramirez, Run at 3C2A State XC Championships
November 23, 2024Ventura's Brianna Torres and Kevin Ramirez ran in the 3C2A State Women's and Men's Cross Country Championships, respectively, on Saturday at Fresno's Woodward Park. Torres finished 17th overall and Ramirez crossed the finish line in 148th.
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Men's Basketball Holds Off ElCamino in Porterville
November 22, 2024The VC men's basketball team completed the Milt Stowe Classic in Porterville by holding off El Camino for a 61-59 victory. Bo Dolinsek once again led the Pirates with 21 points and Kevin Hymes netted 13, including an 11-15 performance at the free throw line. Elijah Brown and Jeremiah Wilson added 11 and 10 points, respectively, to tjhe effort for Ventura (6-5).
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Pirates Run Away from Lemoore in Home Opener
November 22, 2024The VC women's basketball team ran away from visiting Lemoore College Friday in an 81-49 victory over the Eagles at the Athletic Event Center. Charnelle Nichols scored a game-high 17 points to lead five Pirates in double figures. Sam McKenzie finished with 16 points while Devin Feiereisen netted 11. Alexa Coubal had a double double of 10 poionts with 17 rebounds and Alanna Topete scored 11 with 11 assists.
