2024 Ventura College Women's Water Polo Team News
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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. -
Women's Polo Ends Season in SoCal Playoffs
November 14, 2024The VC women's water polo team had their season come to an end thursday in the first round of the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs. The Pirates dropped an 11-9 decision to conference rival Cuesta in the tournament at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. AnnMarie Patterson scored five goals to lead VC (18-13) and Ava Carey totaled eight saves in the cage.
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Women's Water Polo Headed to Post-Season
November 13, 2024Despite a disappointing finish in the Western State Conference Tournament, the VC women's water polo team has qualified for the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs to be held at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa this coming weekend. The Pirates, seeded No. 10, will take on No. 7 Cuesta in a first round game on Thursday Nov. 14 at 11:30 am.
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Women's Polo Falls in Third-Place Game
November 09, 2024The VC women's water polo team dropped a narrow 11-10 decision to Cuesta on Saturday in the third-place game o fthe Western State Conference Tournament at Citrus College. Keslsee Espitia led the effort for the Pirates (18-12, 4-4) with four goals and five assists while Caitlyn Hilgenberg and Ella Montano each netted a pair of scores. Hilgenberg and Milla Malesich each recorded four steals defensively and Ava Carey had 10 saves in the cage.
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Pirate Women Fall in WSC Semifinal
November 08, 2024The VC women's water polo team fell in the semifinal round of the Western State Conference Tournament Friday against top-seeded Santa Barbara, 21-5. AnnMarie Patterson scored three goals in the effort for Ventura and Kelsee Espitia had a goal with two assists and two drawn exclusions. Ella Montano also scored for VC and grabbed four steals defensively.
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Pirate Women Advance in WSC Tournament
November 07, 2024The VC women's water polo team kept their season going Thursday with a 16-6 victory at Los Angeles Valley in the Play-In Round of the Western State Conference Tournament. Caitlyn Hilgenberg came through big time with four goals and four assists while AnnMarie Patterson also scored four times. Kelsee Espitia scored three times with three helpers in the victory for Ventura (18-10, 4-2).
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Pirates Shoot Down Falcons in Regular Season Finale
November 02, 2024The VC women's water polo team shot down the Cerritos Falcons 17-3 Saturday in Santa Barbara to conclude the 2024 regular season. Kelsee Espitia scored four goals to lead the Pirates (17-10, 3-2) while Mikela De Aguiar and Ella Montano each netted three scores. Montano added three assists and grabbed five steals in the game and Milla Malesich also recorded five thefts. Jojo Thayne recorded four assists and three steals.
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Pirate Women Fall to Citrus in WSC Finale
October 30, 2024The VC women's water polo team dropped a 13-9 decision against Citrus COllege Wednesday at the Ventura Aquatic Center in their final regular season conference game. AnnMarie Patterson and Kelsee Espitia each scored three times and Milla Malesich netted a pair of goals. Ava Carey totaled nine saves in the cage.
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Pirate Women Claim Two Wins at Battle at the Beach
October 26, 2024The VC women's water polo team claimed a pair of victories Saturday to close th e Battle at the Beach Tournament in Long Beach. The Pirates outlasted Merced 17-15 before defeating San Diego Miramar 9-8 in the tournament finale. Kelsee Espitia scored seven goals and handed out nine assists on the day to lead Ventura (16-9, 3-1). AnnMarie Patterson and Milla Malesich each netted six scores in the two games while Ava Carey totaled 22 saves in the cage.
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Women's Polo Splits Pair at Beach, Earns 100th Win for Wright
October 25, 2024The Pirates' women's water polo team split a pair of games Friday at the Battle at the Beach Tournament in Long Beach, falling to No. 7-ranked Orange Coast before defeating Grossmont. Ella Montano and AnnMarie Patterson each scored five goals on the day and Kelsee Espitia netted four scores for Ventura (14-9, 3-1). The victory against the Griffins was the 100th career win for VC head coach Linda Wright in her seventh year directing the program.
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Pirates Edged By Vaqueros in Battle for WSC's Top Spot
October 23, 2024In a battle for first place in the Western State Conference standings, the Pirates' women's water polo team dropped a narrow 12-11 decision to Santa Barbara Wednesday at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Ava Carey had an outstanding day in the cage with 10 saves, including four on 5m shots while AnnMarie Patterson paced the offensive attack with seven goals and five drawn exclusions for Ventura (13-8, 3-1).
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Women's Polo Rolls Monarchs, 22-6
October 16, 2024The VC women's water polo team had an easy time at Los Angeles Valley Wednesday, defeating the Monarchs 22-6. AnnMarie Patterson exploded for eight goals and Kelsee Espitia netted six scores with four assists and a pair of steals. Ella Montano found the inside o fthe cage three times with a pair of helpers and a team-best three steals defensively. Ava Carey turned in 18 saves in goal for Ventura (13-7, 3-0).
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VC Claims Two Wins on Final Day of Tourney
October 12, 2024The VC women's water polo team claimed a pair of wins Saturday to finish the Ventura Tournament. The Pirates held off Modesto 13-9 in their first game of the day before running away from Pasadena, 24-3. Kelsee Espitia had a banner day with 12 goals, two assists and two steals to lead the way and AnnMarie Patterson scored four goals in the two games.Ava Carey turned back 12 shots in the cage for Ventura (12-7, 2-0).
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Pirates Drop Two Tough Games in Tourney
October 11, 2024The VC women's water polo team began the Ventura Tournament Friday with a pair of difficult losses, 11-6 to Sierra and 11-10 to Fullerton, at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Ella Montano netted three goals with three assists, four steals and three drawn exclusions while AnnMarie Patterson scored six times in the two games with three thefts and three drawn exclusions.
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Women's Polo Captures Nailbiter Over Cuesta
October 09, 2024The Pirates' women's water polo team came from behind and held on against Cuesta for a 10-9 Western State Conference victory Wednesday at the Ventura Aquatic Center. VC's big three of Kelsee Espitia, AnnMarie Patterson and Ella Montano each scored three goals while Ava Carey recorded eight saves in goal to preserve the triumph.
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VC Easily Tops Santa Monica in WSC Opener
October 02, 2024The Pirates' women's water polo team easily topped Santa Monica 15-2 in their Western State Conference opener Wednesday. Kelsee Espitia led a balnaced attack with four goals and three assists while Ella Montano, Stevie Sturges and Devin Varela all netted two scores each. Mikela De Aguiar scored a goal with three assists and a steal and Milla Malesich scored once with six steals defensively.
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Ventura Takes Final Game of Mt. SAC Tournament
September 28, 2024The Pirates' women's water polo team lost its opener Saturday before winning its finale in the Mt. San Antonio College Tournament in Walnut. VC dropped a 20-11 decision to No 1-ranked Long Beach before defeating Palomar 11-7 in the nightcap. Ella Montano led the way with seven goals, six steals, four drawn exclusions and a pair of assists and AnnMarie Patterson netted five goals in the two games.
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Pirates Fall Twice in Close Games at Mt. SAC Tourney
September 27, 2024The Pirates' women's water polo team dropped a pair of tough games Friday at the Mt. San Antonio College Tournament in Walnut. Ventrua dropped a 16-11 decision to San Diego Miramar inthe opener before falling 12-9 to Fullerton in the nightcap. AnnMarie Patterson and Ella Montano led VC (7-4) with six goals each on the day while Kelsee Espitia added five. Ava Carey totaled 21 saves in the two games.
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Ventura Even on Final Day in San Diego
September 21, 2024The Ventrua College women's water polo team went 1-1 Saturday at Southwestern on the final day of their San Diego road trip. VC (7-2) dropped the opener to San Diego Miramar 15-10 before beating up on Palomar 14-7 in the weekend finale. Ella Montano was the top scorer for the Pirates with six goals to go along with four steals, two assists and a pair of drawn exclusions. Kelsee Espitia scored five times on the day and Ava Carey turned back 17 shots in goal.
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VC Captures Two at Miramar
September 20, 2024The VC women's water polo team captured a pair of contests Friday at San Diego Miramar College, easily defeating Southwestern 15-4 before outdueling Grossmont 15-12. Goalie Ava Carey totaled 19 saves on the day while grabbing three steals with a pair of assists for Ventura (6-1). Kelsee Espitia continued her hot streak with nine goals in the two games with five assists and two drawn exclusions.
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Women's Polo Routs Crafton Hills
September 18, 2024The VC women's water polo team had an easy time with Crafton Hills Wednesday, defeating the Roadrunners 19-6 in Yucaipa. AnnMarie Patterson led the way with six goals and Kelsee Espitia found the inside of the cage four times. Ava Carey recorded 10 saves in goal for the Pirates (4-1).
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Pirates 1-1 on Final Day of West Valley Invite
September 14, 2024The VC women's water polo team split their final two games of the West Valley Invitational Saturday in Saratoga. The Pirates, ranked No. 9 in the state pre-season poll, fell to No. 4 West Valley 16-6 in the early game before rebounding to defeat Fresno 20-7 in their tournament finale. Kelsee Espitia totaled 10 goals on the day with three steals and four drawn exclusions while Ella Montano and AnnMarie Patterson each recorded four scores. Ava Carey had eight saves in the cage for VC (3-1).
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Women's Polo Opens 2024 Campaign with Two Wins
September 13, 2024The VC women's water polo team boarded a jet plane to the Bay Area Friday, defeating Las Positas and Modesto on the opening day of their 2024 season at the West Valley Tournament in Saratoga. The Pirates ran away from the Hawks 15-2 before defeating the Pirates of the Central valley, 11-5. Ella Montano scored six goals with three assists and an incredible 11 steals in the two games while Kelsee Espitia scored six goals with four dimes and five thefts for VC (2-0).
