Athletics News
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VC 4th at Conference Match Hosted by Canyons
April 17, 2024The VC golf team came in fourth again Wednesday at the Western State Conference No. 7 match hosted by College of the Canyons at Palmdale's Rancho Vista Golf Course. The Pirates' Logan Gonzalez and Daniel Darwin each tied for 11th individually, each posting scores of 2-over 74. -
Staiano Solid in Hard-Luck Loss Against Moorpark
April 16, 2024Pirate starting pitcher Luca Staiano had a great outing Tuesday, limiting Moorpark to three hits and two runs, one earned, through seven innings of work at Pirate Park. The VC offense could not pick up the tab, however, recording just three hits in Ventura's 5-1 setback against the Raiders. Yuki Kawashima had a pair of hits, including a double and scored the only run of the game for the Pirates (15-16, 7-11).
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Pirate Tennis Advances to SoCal Finals, State Final Four
April 16, 2024The VC men's tennis team avenged their only regular season loss to a community college team since 2019 and advanced to the State Final Four with a resounding 5-1 triumph over Riverside in the 3C2A Southern California Regional Semifinals Tuesday at the VC Tennis Center. The Pirate avenged a 5-4 defeat to the Tigers on March 1 behind a 3-0 sweep in doubles and wins by Julian Tellez and Edgar Ploquin in singles play.
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Ventura Captures 4-2 Victory at Oxnard
April 16, 2024The Ventura College softball team captured a 4-2 victory at Oxnard on Tuesday, sweeping the season series against the Condors. Jennie Jacinto led the way with a pair of hits, a stolen base and two runs scored while Savanna Higgins was 2-3 with a sacrifice fly, one run scored and one run batted in. Chelsea Trejo went the distance in the pitcher's circle to pick up the win for the Pirates.
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Ventura 4th at WSC Event in San Dimas
April 15, 2024The VC golf team collectively shot a 377 Monday, good for fourth place in the Western State Conference event hosted by Citrus College at San Dimas Canyon Golf Course. AJ Ryland went low for the Pirates with an even par 72 to place seventh followed by Ian Chapital with a 2-over 74, good for a tie for eighth.
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Beach Volleyball Returns to Top of WSC
April 12, 2024With a reworked line-up, the Ventura College beach volleyball team returned to the top of the Western State Conference standings Friday with a pair of victories at Santa Barbara's East Beach. VC gained a measure of retribution in the opener, defeating the host Vaqueros 3-2 after SBCC's win at Ventura on March 29. The Pirates then swept Glendale in the second match of the day to climb into the driver's seat in the conference race with two matches remaining.
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Middle Relief, 7-Run Inning Leads VC Past Pierce
April 12, 2024The Pirate baseball team used a strong performance by their middle relievers and posted a seven-spot in the sixth inning to roll past Los Angeles Pierce 15-11 Friday at Pirate Park. Ben Drumheller, one of five relivers to not allow a run, earned the victory on the mound with 1.2 perfect innings of work. Offensively, Peter Dufau, Mason Reid and Jacob Tostado all had a pair of hits with two runs batted in and Bryce Elias knocked in three runs in the victory for Ventura (15-15, 7-10).
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Jacobus Claims SoCal Diving Gold, Dingman Qualifies for State
April 12, 2024VC's Ayden Jacobus won two gold medals Friday, winning the Southern California 1m and 3m diving championships. The wins also combined for conference gold in the upcoming Western State Conference Championships next week. Wyatt Dingman, meanwhile, also qualified for the state championships with his performance in the two events in Long Beach.
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Praite Track Battles Elements at Cerritos and Azusa Pacific
April 12, 2024The Pirates' men's and women's track and field teams split their time Friday, with most competing at the Cerritos Invitational while a handful traveled to the Bryan Clay Invitational at Azusa Pacific University. VC performances were highlighted by Carlos Oregel in the 3000m steeplechase at Cerritos while Erick Tienda and Sophia Godina produced top times in the 1500m races at APU.
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9th-Inning Rally Falls Short for Pirates
April 11, 2024The Pirate baseball team mounted a tqo-out rally in the top of the ninth inning Thursday at Los Angeles Pierce, but fell one run short with the game-tying run in scoring position in their 7-6 loss to the Brahmas. Peter Dufau had three hits, including an RBI double in the final frame, to lead Ventura while Dylan Jackson had a pair of hits with a run scored and one run batted in. Anthony Cuevas gave VC a chance with 4.1 innings of scoreless relief on the mound.
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Pirates Drop Home Decision to Moorpark
April 11, 2024The Pirate softball team dropped an 8-0 decision to Moorpark Thursday in Western State Conference play at the VC Softball Complex. Savanna Higgins, Chelsea Trejo and Kiara Harrison all recorded hits for Ventura in the setback.
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Baseball Routs Brahmas, 12-1
April 09, 2024The VC baseball team had an easy time with Los Angeles Pierce Tuesday at Pirate Park, defeating the Brahmas 12-1. Luca Staiano gave up one unearned run through six complete innings on the mound to pick up the win while Harrison Cordeiro and Jathan Magana combined for three frames of shutout ball. Jacob Tostado had two hits, including a double, with three runs batted in and David King knocked in a pair of runs for the Pirates (14-14, 6-9).
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Men's Tennis Sweeps Through SoCal Quarterfinals
April 09, 2024The VC men's tennis team opened the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs Tuesday with a sweeping 5-0 win over Mt. San Antonio. The No. 2-seeded Pirates claimed all three doubles matches before Edgar Ploquin and Leo Pham-Kobayashi won at Nos. 5 and 6 singles to clinch the victory.
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VC Softball Drops Decision at Cuesta
April 09, 2024The Pirate softball team traveled to San Luis Obispo Tuesday, dropping an 11-3 decision to host Cuesta in Western State Conference play. Alyssa Jacinto had a pair of hits and two runs batted in for VC and Chelsea Trejo also recorded two hits, including a double, with an RBI.
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VC Athletics Hall of Fame Induction May 5
April 08, 2024The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host its 16th Hall of Fame Induction and Student Athlete Recognition Banquet on Sunday May 5, 2024 at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. Four distinguished honorees will be introduced as the newest Hall of Fame members and each of the Pirates' 19 intercollegiate sports will send their best and brightest to be recognized for outstanding achievement on the playing field and in the classroom.
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Pirates 6th at WSC Match at Aisal Ranch
April 08, 2024The VC men's golf team posted a team score of 405 Monday, placing sixth at the Western State Conference match at Alisal Ranch Golf Course in Lompoc, hosted by Santa Barbara. Logan Gonzalez posted the low score for the Pirates with a 5-over 77 followed by Daniel Darwin with a 78. Canyons remained in the top spot in the conference winning the match, which was rescheduled from Feb. 19.
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Baseball Comeback Comes Up Short in Extras
April 06, 2024The VC baseball team climbed out of a 7-0 hole in the middle of the sixth to send their game against Hancock to extra innings, only to fall 9-7 to the Bulldogs at Pirate park Saturday. Jacob Tostado had a pair of hits and two runs batted in while Haiden Letzing scored twice on two hits and a walk for Ventura (13-14, 5-9). Anthony Cuevas, Domingo Gaxiola and Jaden Valdez combined for 4.2 innings of scoreless relief to give the Pirates a chance in the end.
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Emary and Abreu Capture WSC Doubles Crown
April 06, 2024VC's Cody Ray Emery and Lucas Abreau won the Western State Conference men's doubles title on the final day of the WSC Championships Saturday at the VC Tennis Center. Additionally, Robinson Pelluault and Edgar Ploquin qualified for the 3C2A State Championships through the doubles back draw and Abreau punched his ticket to The Ojai in singles play.
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Ventura Swimmers & Divers Compete at PCC Invitational
April 06, 2024The Pirates' men's and women's swimming and diving teams competed at the Pasadena Invitational held at East Los Angeles College Thursday through Saturday with the men placing third of nine teams and the women coming in seventh of 10. Carlos Gonzalez scored in four individual events for the VC men and Sarah Glassman led the Pirate women scoring in five individual events.
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Beach Volleyball Shuffle Earns Two Wins
April 05, 2024The Pirate beach volleyball team shuffled its line-up due to injury Friday, but still came out with a pair of wins in chilly but dry conditions in Bakersfield. VC's No. 4 pairing of Lily Hazzard and Makena Schaumloeffel clinched the 3-2 win against Bakersfield and Autumn Rojelio and Bryce Swain won a pair of matches at No. 2 for the Pirates (13-5, 7-1).
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Pirates Men Continue Success at WSC Championships
April 05, 2024The Pirates' men's tennis team continued its string of success Friday on the third day of the Western State Conference Championships at the VC Tennis Center. Cody Ray Emery moved into Saturday's singles final and also advanced with Lucas Abreau to the doubles semifinals. Meanwhile, Robinson Pelluault qualified for the 3C2A State Championships in the singles back draw.
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Pirate Softball Continues Roll at LA Valley
April 05, 2024The VC softball team continued their roll Friday with a 15-5 six-inning win at Los Angeles Valley, the Pirates' fifth win in their past seven games. Victoria Rodrigues came on as a pinch hitter in the top of the sixth and had two hits and three runs batted in while Savannah Higgins recorded two hits, including a home run, with three runs scored and three RBI.
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Schmidt Makes Strong Run toward State
April 05, 2024VC women's tennis sophomore Alexis Schmidt made a strong run at qualifying for the 3C2A State Championships Friday, falling one victory short of making it to The Ojai. After falling in her Round of 32 match of the Western State Conference Championships Tuesday, by two points in a super-tiebreaker, Schmidt won three matches Friday in the back draw before falling in the final match.
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Baseball Unable to Hold Early Lead Against Bulldogs
April 04, 2024The Pirate baseball team raced to a 4-0 advantage through four innings Thursday at Pirate Park before falling to Hancock 6-5 in Western State Conference action. Dylan Jackson had an RBI double and Yuki Kawashima recorded two hits, including a triple, and scored twice to lead Ventura (13-13, 5-8). Harrison Cordeiro pitched three innings of scoreless relief to give VC a chance down the stretch.
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Three Pirate Men Advance to The Ojai
April 04, 2024The Pirates' men's tennis team had three players qualify for the 3C2A State Championships in play at the Western State Conference Championships Thursday at the VC Tennis Center. Cody Ray Emery, Rafael Matias and Julian Tellez all advanced to the quarterfinal round of the draw to earn their spots at The Ojai.
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VC Softball Runs Past LA Pierce
April 04, 2024The Ventura College softball team raced to a 13-0 five-inning victory over Los Angeles Pierce Thursday at the VC Softball Complex. Jennie Jacinto had three hits, including a double, and scored twice and Kaliona Hernandez recorded a pair of hits with two runs scored. Alyssa Jacinto also had a pair of hits and a run batted in while Kiara Harrison totaled three RBI in the game on two hits while scoring a pair of runs. Chelsea Trejo hit a two-run home run and also pitched a complete game to pick up the win.
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Moga Makes State in Singles
April 04, 2024VC's Bella Moga qualified for the 3C2A State Championships in singles play Thursday at the Western State Conference Championships at the VC Tennis Center. VC's No. 3 player upset the draw's No. 5 seed in a super tiebreaker to move into the Round of 16 and secure her spot at The Ojai later this month.
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Pirates Break Out for 11-5 Win at Hancock
April 02, 2024The VC baseball team broke out with a 15-hit, 11-run effort Tuesday, defeating Allan Hancock 11-5 in Santa Maria. Dylan Jackson, David King and Bryce Elias all had three hits each for Ventura (13-12, 5-7) while Jacob Tostado and Haiden Letzing each had two. Luca Staiano pitched a strong six innings, giving up two runs on five hits to pick up his third victory of the season.
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Pirate Softball Drops Narrow Home Decision to SBCC
April 02, 2024The Ventura College softball team kept the game close Tuesday, but could not get anything going offensively in their 4-0 setback against Santa Barbara at the VC Softball Complex. Alexyss Campos and Chelsea Trejo each had hits for the Pirates Trejo also had a solid pitching effort, scattering nine hits over seven innings in keeping VC close to the Vaqueros.
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Moga and DeRosa Qualify for State at WSC Tourney
April 02, 2024Bella Moga advanced to the round of 32 in singles play, while Moga and doubles partner Bella DeRosa won their first match of the day Tuesday, qualifying for the 3C2A State Chamnpionships, as the Western State Conference Singles and Doubles Championships began at the VC Tennis Center.
