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Softball: Pirates swept in doubleheader at Chaffey |
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- Early leads were easy to come by for the Orange Coast College softball team on Friday against Chaffey. It was the late leads that proved elusive as the host Panthers rallied to win both games, 9-8 and 10-5 in a nonconference doubleheader. |
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Softball: Pirates split doubleheader with Oxnard |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team opened the home portion of its 2012 season by splitting a doubleheader with visiting Oxnard on Thursday at the OCC Softball Complex, losing the opener 10-8, before winning the nightcap, 9-3. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates go ice cold in loss to Fullerton |
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COSTA MESA -- The home cooking wasn't too appetizing for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team as it opened up the second round of Orange Empire Conference play with a 61-39 loss to visiting Fullerton College on Friday night.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates struggle against Chargers, fall 60-54 |
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CYPRESS -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team dropped to 10-13 overall, 2-4 in Orange Empire Conference play with a 60-54 road loss against Cypress College on Wednesday night. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates rally late to top Tigers in OT |
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COSTA MESA -- The game-tying buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Ashley Engeln will be the key memory from Friday night's overtime win for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team, but it took a total team effort for the Pirates to pull out the 70-64 victory over the gritty Riverside College Tigers. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates come up short against Saddleback |
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MISSION VIEJO -- The starting five for the Saddleback College Gauchos came up big on Wednesday night, scoring 58 points en route to a 60-48 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Orange Coast College. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates find offense in blowout win over Dons |
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COSTA MESA -- In a year where offensive success has been hard to find, the Orange Coast College women's basketball found the right formula on Wednesday and cruised to a 61-44 Orange Empire Conference win against visiting Santa Ana College. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates claim third place at Coast Christmas Classic |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team earned the third-place trophy at the 2011 Erin Tomlinson Coast Christmas Classic following Sunday's 67-60 win over Orange Empire Conference rival Irvine Valley College. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates' amazing rally comes up a point short |
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COSTA MESA -- Down by 22 points with just under 12 minutes left in the game, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team refused to quit and pushed College of the Canyons to the edge of a monumental collapse. But in the end, the Cougars held on for a 66-65 victory in the second of two championship semifinal matchups on Saturday night at the 2011 Erin Tomlinson Coast Christmas Classic at the Peterson Gym.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates find success in Coast Classic opener |
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COSTA MESA -- After several games of ragged basketball, the Orange Coast College women's basketball found some offensive success and turned it into a 58-43 win over Southwestern College in the opening round of the 2011 Erin Tomlinson Coast Christmas Classic on Friday night. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates drop 2-of-3 at IVC Tourney |
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IRVINE -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team found scoring difficult this past weekend at the Irvine Valley College Tournament, losing 2-of-3 at the event.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates go 1-2 at Cuesta Tourney |
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SAN LUIS OBISPO -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team lost its two-year run as champions of Cuesta College's Conoco/Phillips Invitational as the Pirates dropped two-of-three this past weekend. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates come close, but fall in five to L.A. Pierce |
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WOODLAND HILLS -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team put a big-time scare into the No. 1-seeded L.A. Pierce Brahmas, but in the end, the upset bid came up just short as the Pirates lost in five games on Saturday night in the second round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs.
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Women's Soccer: Pirates playoff run ends with loss to Santiago Canyon |
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ORANGE -- The improbable playoff run has finally come to an end for the Orange Coast College women's soccer team following Saturday's 2-1 loss to Santiago Canyon in the 2011 Southern California Regional Finals, played at Santiago Canyon College. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates go 2-1 at Santa Ana Tournament |
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SANTA ANA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team won two-of-three over the weekend, finishing in third place at the Santa Ana College Thanksgiving Tournament. |
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Cross Country: OCC women finish second at State Meet! OCC Men place fifth |
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FRESNO -- The Orange Coast College cross country programs continued their fine tradition in 2011, capping off a solid season with a pair of top-five team finishes at the California Community College State Meet, held at Woodward Park. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates keep rolling in playoffs with win over Miramar |
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SAN DIEGO -- Fresh off of one of the biggest upsets in community college women's soccer history, the Orange Coast College women's soccer team kept its improbable season alive with a 2-0 win at Miramar College in the second round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs on Tuesday afternoon. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates open playoffs with win over Olympians |
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COSTA MESA -- After a pair of five-game losses over the final three regular-season matches, the intensity level was raised a few notches on Tuesday night as the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team topped visiting San Diego Mesa in the first round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs. |
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Women's Soccer: PIRATES SHOCK CERRITOS, 1-0!!! |
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NORWALK -- In one of the biggest upsets in community college women's soccer history, the 16th-seeded Orange Coast College Pirates pulled out a 1-0 win over top-seeded Cerritos in the first round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs on Saturday at Cerritos College.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall to El Camino |
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COSTA MESA -- It was a rough day inside the Peterson Gym for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team during Saturday's 57-44 nonconference loss to visiting El Camino College at the 2011 OCC Crossover. |
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Women's Basketball: Thornton wins No. 500 as Pirates edge Cuesta |
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COSTA MESA -- Early on, it looked like Mike Thornton was going to have to wait even longer for career win No. 500, but his Orange Coast College women's basketball team found some last-minute magic to pull out a 53-50 victory over visiting Cuesta in the 2011-12 season opener on Friday night. |
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Water Polo: Pirates seasons end at SoCal Regionals |
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RIVERSIDE -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's water polo saw their successful seasons come to an end on Friday with a pair of losses at the 2011 Southern California Regional Playoffs, held at Riverside City College.
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Soccer: Playoff hopes up in the air for both teams after victories on Friday |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's soccer teams ended their regular seasons on positive notes, each posting shutout wins on Friday at the OCC Soccer Complex. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates edged by Rustlers in five |
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COSTA MESA -- Two of the top teams in Southern California put on an amazing show for two hours inside the Peterson Gymnasium on Wednesday night, but in the end, it was the guests who left happier than the hosts. |
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Cross Country: OCC women finish second at SoCals; Men place fifth |
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ONTARIO -- The Orange Coast College cross country teams hung tough with the top teams in all of Southern California and posted top-five team finishes at the 2011 Southern California Regional Meet on Friday morning. |
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Water Polo: OCC men finish third at OEC Championships; OCC women take fourth |
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RIVERSIDE -- The Orange Coast College men's water polo team finished in third place at the 2011 Orange Empire Conference Championships after topping Fullerton College, 15-3, on Saturday.
On the women's side, the Pirates also advanced to the third-place match, but fell to Fullerton College, 8-7, also on Saturday.
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Women's Water Polo: Pirates split opening day of OEC Tourney |
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RIVERSIDE -- The Orange Coast College women's water polo team went 1-1 during Day 1 of the 2011 Orange Empire Conference Women's Water Polo Championships, held at Riverside City College.
OCC, seeded fourth in the championships, opened the day with a 13-9 win over No. 5 Cypress College before falling to top-seeded Golden West College, 9-6.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates topple Lasers in three |
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COSTA MESA -- In a matchup between two of the top teams in Southern California, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team took care of business on its home floor, sweeping Irvine Valley in three games on Wednesday night.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates take care of Tigers in three |
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COSTA MESA -- Karlee Riggs notched another impressive performance to lead the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team to a three-game sweep over visiting Riverside City College on Friday night in the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates blank Irvine Valley, 6-0 |
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COSTA MESA -- Four first-half goals helped lead the way for the Orange Coast College women's soccer team during Friday's 6-0 Orange Empire Conference win against Irvine Valley on Friday at the OCC Soccer Complex. |
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Cross Country: Pirates take home a pair of OEC team titles! |
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RIVERSIDE -- It was a dominating performance for the Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams on Friday as they each took home the top team spot at the 2011 OEC Meet, hosted by Riverside College. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates settle for 2-2 tie against Rustlers |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team had to settle for a 2-2 tie on Tuesday against Golden West College, in an Orange Empire Conference matchup played at GWC. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates pull off 1-1 tie against Santiago Canyon |
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COSTA MESA -- Never has a tie felt so good for the Orange Coast College women's soccer program. The Pirates used a solid all-around approach and more than held their own against one of the toughest teams in the state, earning a 1-1 stalemate with visiting Santiago Canyon on Friday at the OCC Soccer Complex.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates hang on and top Hornets in five games |
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COSTA MESA -- Freshman Karlee Riggs earned a spot in the Orange Coast College women's volleyball record book following her 33-kill performance during Friday night's five-game win over visiting Fullerton College.
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Soccer: Pirate men, women blank Hornets! |
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It was a very productive day of soccer for the Orange Coast College Pirates as the men's and women's teams cruised to shutout victories over Fullerton College on Tuesday. The OCC men topped the Hornets, 5-0, at Fullerton College, while the OCC women played under the LeBard Stadium lights and blanked FC, 7-0.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates regroup and top Chargers in four |
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COSTA MESA -- There haven't been many multi-match losing streaks for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team in recent seasons and on Wednesday night, one was avoided when the Pirates topped the Cypress Chargers in four games. |
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Cross Country: OCC men win Santa Barbara Invite; OCC women finish fifth |
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SANTA BARBARA -- Led by five runners in the top-15, the Orange Coast College men's cross country team took the top team spot at the Santa Barbara City College Cross Country Invitational on Friday, while the Pirate women took fifth place overall. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates topple Riverside, Saddleback for perfect week |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team used a pair of solid wins against Riverside (1-0) and Saddleback (2-0) last week to maintain its second-place slot in the Orange Empire Conference standings. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates cruise past Dons |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team notched its fifth straight win, courtesy of a three-game sweep over visiting Santa Ana College on Wednesday at the Peterson Gym.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates topple Lasers in four |
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IRVINE -- Karlee Riggs ripped 17 kills and notched nine digs to lead the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team to a four-game win over rival Irvine Valley College on Friday night at IVC. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates salvage tie with Cypress, 1-1 |
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COSTA MESA -- In a match that both teams deserved to win, perhaps it was fitting that neither team did.
Emma Pridmore's well-placed goal in the final seconds of the contest enabled the Orange Coast College women's soccer team to salvage a 1-1 tie with visiting Cypress College on Friday in an Orange Empire Conference showdown featuring two of the top teams in the area.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates take to the road and topple Tigers |
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RIVERSIDE -- Karlee Riggs had 12 kills and 10 digs to lead the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team past Riverside College, 25-20, 25-20, 25-16, on Wednesday night in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. |
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Women's Soccer: Second-half goals propel Pirates past Dons |
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COSTA MESA -- There was a collective sigh of relief from the Orange Coast College side of the stands as the women's soccer team used a pair of late goals to topple visiting Santa Ana, 2-0, on Friday, in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates make quick work of Gauchos |
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COSTA MESA -- It took just over an hour for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team to sweep past the visiting Saddleback College Gauchos on Friday night, winning the Orange Empire Conference opener at the Peterson Gym. |
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Cross Country: OCC women win SoCal Previews; OCC men finish second |
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA -- The Orange Coast College cross country teams set the pace throughout the day at the Southern California Regional Preview Meet, held at Gusti Park. |
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Cross Country: Two top-six finishes for OCC men, women |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- The Orange Coast College women's cross country team finished fourth overall, while the OCC men took sixth on Friday at the Golden West Central Park Classic. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates put the squeeze on Citrus |
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COSTA MESA -- Fresh off of a painful five-game loss to Pasadena City College, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team returned to the Peterson Gym with renewed focus and made quick work of visiting Citrus College, sweeping the Owls, 25-18, 25-14, 25-14 on Friday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates blank Rustlers, 3-0 |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team saw its two-game losing streak evaporate on Friday as the Pirates blanked the Golden West College Rustlers, 3-0, in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates suffer first loss of the season |
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PASADENA -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team came up short for the first time this season, losing in five games to Pasadena City College on Wednesday night at PCC. |
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Water Polo: OCC men, women fall to Golden West |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's water polo teams lost to visiting Golden West College in a pair of Orange Empire Conference matchups on Wednesday. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates take pair to improve to 4-0 |
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SAN DIEGO -- The trek to the San Diego area was well spent for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team. The Pirates used strong play from Karlee Riggs to sweep past San Diego City on Thursday and Southwestern on Friday in a pair of nonconference matchups. |
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Cross Country: Pirates take second at OC Classic |
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COSTA MESA -- Taking on some of the top teams in the state, the Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams held their own on Saturday at the 2011 Orange Coast Classic, held at Fairview Park. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates sweep past Wolverines |
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SAN BERNARDINO -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team won its second straight match to start the 2011 season, sweeping past San Bernardino Valley College on Tuesday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates open OEC play with 2-0 win at Saddleback |
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MISSION VIEJO -- After a short nonconference schedule, Orange Coast College women's soccer team opened Orange Empire Conference play with a solid 2-0 win on the road against Saddleback College. |
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Cross Country: Pirates fare well at FCC Invitational |
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FRESNO -- Running at the site of this year’s State Meet, the Orange Coast College cross country team looked like a squad determined to return to the “big dance” following an impressive performance at the Fresno City College Cross Country Invitational on Friday at Woodward Park.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates open season with sweep over Glendale |
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COSTA MESA -- The 2011 season opened up strong for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team thanks to a three-game sweep over visiting Glendale in a nonconference matchup.
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Women's Soccer: Pridmore, Amaral pace Pirates to 2-0 win over Seahawks |
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COSTA MESA -- The chemistry is working well between the freshmen duo of Emma Pridmore and Jessica Amaral as the Orange Coast College women's soccer team notched a 2-0 win over visiting L.A. Harbor on Friday at the OCC Soccer Complex. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates control Roadrunners in 3-0 win |
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COSTA MESA -- Thanks to a 20-1 shot disparity, the Orange Coast College women's soccer team dominated play and cruised to a 3-0 nonconference win over visiting Rio Hondo College on Wednesday at the OCC Soccer Complex. |
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Women's Soccer: Late goals trip up Pirates at Ventura tourney |
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VENTURA -- Stoppage time has been anything but a formality for the Orange Coast College women's soccer team this week as the Pirates finished the two-day Ventura Tournament with a 1-1 tie against Cuyamaca on Thursday and a 2-1 loss to Santa Barbara on Friday. |
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Women's Volleyball: Another pair of Pirates moving on to next level |
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COSTA MESA -- Two more Orange Coast College women's volleyball players have taken their athletic and academic careers to the four-year level, according to Pirate head coach Chuck Cutenese. |
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Women's Volleyball: Jafroudi ready to move on to Alaska |
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COSTA MESA -- From the sunny beaches of Southern California, former Orange Coast College standout setter Kimya Jafroudi will ditch the suntan lotion and exchange it for heavy winter wear, thanks to her decision to move on to play volleyball at the University of Alaska-Anchorage. |
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Track and Field: Toberty, Foley, Douglas highlight Pirates results at State Meet |
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SACRAMENTO -- A pair of runner-up finishes by Meaghan Foley and Sarah Toberty, along with a third-place performance by Patrick Douglas at the CCCAA State Meet capped off a solid 2011 track and field season for Orange Coast College. |
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Track and Field: Nine Pirates qualify for upcoming State Meet |
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WALNUT -- Look for a solid contingent of Orange Coast College track and field members at next week's State Meet, following their solid performances at the Southern California Regional Meet, which wrapped up on Friday at Mt. San Antonio College. |
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Swimming: PIRATES DOMINATE STATE MEET WITH TWO TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS! |
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LOS ANGELES -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's swim teams added the 2011 season to a catalog of incredible school history in the sport, winning both state titles at the 2011 California Community College Athletic Association State Meet, held his past weekend at East L.A. College. |
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Swimming: Pirates control the waters in winning OEC Championships |
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FULLERTON -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's swim teams made the biggest splash in the waters of Fullerton College this past weekend, winning the men's and women's Orange Empire Conference team titles.
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Track & Field: Pirates in second after OEC prelims |
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RIVERSIDE -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's track teams will be well represented this weekend following their impressive performances at last weekend's Orange Empire Conference Prelims, held at Riverside City College. |
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Tennis: Chen, Walinowicz qualify of SoCal Regionals |
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CYPRESS/MISSION VIEJO -- A pair of Pirates have advanced to the 2011 Southern California Tennis Regionals after their strong play at last week's Orange Empire Conference Championships, played at Cypress College and Saddleback College. |
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Track and Field: Pirates shine at Coast Invitational |
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COSTA MESA -- It was another impressive performance for the Orange Coast College men's and women's track and field programs at Friday's annual Coast Invitational. |
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Swimming: Pirates control the waters at Pasadena Invitational |
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PASADENA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's swim teams set the pace early and often, winning both sides of the Pasadena City College Invitational, held Friday and Saturday at PCC. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates wrap up season with win over Fullerton |
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FULLERTON -- A tough season for the Orange Coast College women's tennis team ended with plenty of smiles to go around as the Pirates topped Fullerton College, 8-1, on Thursday in an Orange Empire Conference matchup.
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Women's Tennis: Pirates fall to Saddleback, 8-1 |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team lost at home to Saddleback College, 8-1, on Thursday, in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. |
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Women's Crew: Pirates sweep past Chapman |
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NEWPORT BEACH -- The Orange Coast College women's crew took care of business on Saturday against Chapman College, going 3-for-3 in their races under near-perfect conditions. |
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Softball: Pirates fall to Hawks |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team used a big inning to rally, but it wasn't enough as visiting Santiago Canyon toppled the Pirates, 17-6 on Wednesday at the OCC Softball Complex. |
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Softball: Pirates fall to Santa Ana, 9-1 |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team fell behind early and lost to visiting Santa Ana College, 9-1, in five innings on Wednesday, in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates edged by Fullerton 5-4 |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team came up just short on Tuesday, losing to visiting Fullerton College, 5-4, in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall to Cypress in Elite Eight, 49-46 |
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COSTA MESA -- The magic finally ran out for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team.
After a season filled with down-to-the-wire heroics, one final miracle could not be found as the Pirates fell to visiting Cypress College, 49-46, in the quarterfinals of the 2011 CCCAA Women's Basketball State Championships, played at OCC's Peterson Gym.
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Women's Tennis: Pirates doubled-up by Tigers |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team fell to 3-4 overall (1-2 in Orange Empire Conference) with a 6-3 home loss to Riverside College on Tuesday. |
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Swimming: Pirates dominate Mt. SAC Intivational |
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WALNUT -- It was a sea of orange and blue in the pool at last weekend's Mt. San Antonio College Invitational as the Orange Coast College swim teams left their competition in their rear-view mirrors. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates continue magic, edge Riverside in OT |
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COSTA MESA -- The heart-stopping, down-to-the-wire fun continues for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team.
The Pirates pulled out another last-second comeback win and ended the season for visiting Riverside College, 62-61 in overtime, before a frenzied crowd at OCC's Peterson Gym on Wednesday night in the third round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs.
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Track and Field: Pirates topple Fullerton, Santa Ana |
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COSTA MESA -- It was a clean sweep for the Orange Coast College men's and women's track and field teams as they topped Fullerton and Santa Ana on Friday at OCC. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates set to host Tigers on Wednesday night |
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There will not be too many surprises tonight when the Orange Coast College women’s basketball team plays host to Riverside College in the third round of the 2011 Southern California Regional Playoffs.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates rally late to top Jaguars |
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COSTA MESA -- It was a game that sent offensive basketball back 50 years, but in the end, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team found a way to win and keep its season alive. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates roll past Cypress |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team notched its first Orange Empire Conference win on Thursday, beating Cypress College, 8-1. |
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Basketball: Five OCC hoopsters earn all-conference honors |
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COSTA MESA -- Four members of the Orange Coast College women's basketball team and one from the men's program earned spots on this year's All-Orange Empire Conference teams for their outstanding play in 2010-11. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates to host Southwestern in playoffs |
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COSTA MESA – The Orange Coast College women’s basketball team has returned to the postseason and will host Southwestern College in the opening round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs on Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. at OCC’s Peterson Gym.
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Pirates, Tigers to play at Poly HS on Friday night |
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RIVERSIDE -- The 2010-11 regular season finale for the Orange Coast College men's and women's basketball teams will be played at Riverside Poly High School on Friday night against the Riverside College Tigers, according to RCC. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates edged by Mt. San Antonio |
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WALNUT -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team came up just short on the road Tuesday, falling to Mt. San Antonio, 5-4, in a nonconference matchup. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall to Fullerton, 70-53 |
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COSTA MESA -- The quest for the 2010-11 Orange Empire Conference title came to an end on for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team following Wednesday' night's 70-53 loss to first-place Fullerton College at OCC's Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates pull out one-point win at Cypress |
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CYPRESS -- In what is becoming a trend, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team pulled out yet another last-second win to remain in the hunt for the top spot in the Orange Empire Conference. |
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Basketball: Pirates to host Hornets in "Coaches vs. Cancer" Night |
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Wednesday’s games unite the American Cancer Society and College Basketball Coaches in the fight against cancer. All of tonight’s proceeds from admissions, concessions and donations will go directly to the American Cancer Association. The money will support lifesaving research and programs that improve the quality of life for thousands of people and their families who are fighting this disease.
We thank you for generosity. Enjoy the games.
Admission for each game -- $5 Suggested Donation $10
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Track and Field: Pirates sweep Rustlers in dual meet |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's track and field teams took care of business on Friday, defeating Golden West in a dual meet at OCC. |
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Softball: Pirates falter late, lose to L.A. Valley |
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COSTA MESA -- A late-inning offensive explosion was too much for the Orange Coast College softball team to overcome as the Pirates fell to visiting L.A. Valley College, 16-10, on Thursday in a nonconference matchup. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates take care of Saddleback, 62-50 |
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MISSION VIEJO -- Samantha Hansen's 20 points and 11 rebounds helped lead the Orange Coast College women's basketball team to a 62-50 Orange Empire Conference road win over Saddleback College on Wednesday night. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates blank Cuyamaca |
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SAN DIEGO -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team picked up its second win of the season with a 9-0 nonconference victory over host Cuyamaca College on Thursday. |
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Softball: Pirates outlast El Camino in extras, 11-5 |
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TORRANCE -- The Orange Coast College softball team found the win column for the second game in a row and needed extra innings to pull it off. A six-run ninth inning helped propel the Pirates past El Camino College, 11-5, on Tuesday afternoon in a nonconference matchup played at ECC. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates blank Cerritos in opener |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team opened the season strong, posting a 9-0 nonconference win over visiting Cerritos College on Thursday afternoon. |
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Softball: Pirates find win column by topping Santa Monica |
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COSTA MESA -- The bats came alive in a big way for the Orange Coast College softball team as the Pirates topped visiting Santa Barbara 11-3 on Friday at the OCC Softball Complex. |
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Women's Basketball: Late-game magic once again lifts Pirates to victory |
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IRVINE -- There was more late-game magic for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team on Wednesday en route to a 65-59 overtime win over the Irvine Valley College Lasers in an Orange Empire Conference matchup played at IVC. |
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Swimming: OCC teams earn 2009-10 scholar honors |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's swim teams were selected as Scholar Teams for the 2009-10 school year and will be honored at a luncheon in March, according to a press release sent by the California Community College Athletic Association. |
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Softball: Pirates drop first three to open season |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball time opened the 2011 season with a pair of road losses to San Diego Mesa (9-1) and College of the Desert (4-3) before falling in Saturday's home opener to L.A. Harbor (12-0).
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Women's Basketball: Pirates jump out early, top Santa Ana |
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COSTA MESA -- A dominating first half of play was more than enough for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team as the Pirates breezed past visiting Santa Ana, 86-47, on Friday night at OCC's Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates maintain second place with OT win over Tigers |
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COSTA MESA -- Apparently the banks DO stay open late on Wednesday nights.
Helena Robel's game-tying desperation 26-footer with two seconds left needed a little help from the backboard, but the backboard oblidged and that's all the Pirates would need as they rallied for a 66-65 overtime win over visiting Riverside College on Wednesday night.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall to Hornets, 62-53 |
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FULLERTON -- In a matchup between the top two teams in the Orange Empire Conference, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team came up short against Fullerton, losing on the road, 62-53, on Friday night. |
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Basketball: Pirates play host for "Coaches vs. Cancer Night" on Feb. 16 |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's basketball teams have joined up in the fight for a cure for cancer. On Feb. 16, the OCC men's and women's teams will take part in the "Coaches vs. Cancer" night as the Pirates host the Fullerton College Hornets in the home finale for both teams. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates hang on to top Chargers, 71-70 |
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COSTA MESA -- In a matchup of two evenly matched teams, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team picked up a hard-fought 71-70 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Cypress College on Wednesday night. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates take care of Gauchos, remain unbeaten in OEC |
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COSTA MESA -- It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win and the Orange Coast College women's basketball team will happily accept it. Despite shooting only 33.8 percent from the field, the Pirates took care of business and defeated visiting Saddleback, 59-43, on Friday night in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Women's Basketball: Deal's 22 points pace Pirates past Lasers |
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COSTA MESA -- Amanda Deal hit six 3-pointers on her way to 22 points to lead the Orange Coast College women's basketball team to a 62-54 win over Irvine Valley on Friday night at OCC's Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates top Dons in OEC opener, 60-50 |
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SANTA ANA --Samantha Hansen had 15 points to lead the Orange Coast College women's basketball team to a 60-50 Orange Empire Conference road win over Santa Ana on Wednesday night. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates finish third at Ventura tourney |
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VENTURA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team finished in third place overall at the Ventura College-Optimist Club Holiday Tournament last week, beating Glendale (92-44), losing to San Bernardino Valley (62-57) and topping Southwestern (74-41). |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall to Falcons in third-place game |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team ran into a first-half buzz saw as the Cerritos College Falcons jumped ahead early and held on for a 74-63 win on Monday at the 2010 Erin Tomlinson Coast Christmas Classic. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates edged late by Chaffey, 72-71 |
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COSTA MESA -- Tianna Jones' made free throw with 14 seconds left helped lift Chaffey College past Orange Coast, 72-71, in the championship semifinals of the 2010 Erin Tomlinson Coast Christmas Classic on Saturday at OCC's Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates breeze past Cuesta in tourney opener |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team won its seventh straight game on Friday night with a 75-42 in over Cuesta in the opening round of the 2010 Erin Tomlinson Coast Christmas Classic. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates win second tournament in a row! |
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IRVINE -- Led by tournament MVP Samantha Hansen, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team won its second tourney in a row this past weekend at the Irvine Valley College Tournament. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates open IVC tourney with win over Griffins |
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IRVINE -- Alyssa Hanson had 14 points to lead the Orange Coast College women's basketball team to a 70-53 win over Grossmont in the opening round of the Irvine Valley College Tournament on Thursday night. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates win Cuesta Tournament ... again! |
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SAN LUIS OBISPO -- For the 12th time in 22 years, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team took home the Cuesta Tournament title by sweeping past Oxnard (74-54), Allan Hancock (85-52) and Citrus (60-59, OT) this past weekend. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall in tourney title game, 71-63 |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team couldn't quite reach the finish line on Sunday and lost to visiting Mt. San Jacinto, 71-63, in the title game of the 2010 Orange Coast-Santa Ana Thanksgiving Classic, played at OCC's Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates overcome drought to top Merced |
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COSTA MESA -- It's not often a team can bounce back from a 19-0 run and produce a victory, but the Orange Coast College women's basketball team pulled off such a feat during Saturday's 57-50 win over Merced College in the 2010 OCC-SAC Thanksgiving Classic. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates open tourney with win over MiraCosta |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team jumped out to a big lead early on and never looked back en route to a 75-45 win over MiraCosta on Day 1 of the 2010 Orange Coast-Santa Ana Thanksgiving Classic, played at OCC's Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates sweep away Rustlers in playoff opener |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team took care of business in the opening round of the Southern California Regional playoffs, sweeping past rival Golden West on Tuesday night at OCC's Peterson Gym.
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Cross Country: OCC men, women finish fourth at State Meet |
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FRESNO -- Under chilly conditions, the Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams each finished in fourth place overall at the 2010 California Community College Athletic Association Cross Country State Meet, held at Woodward Park. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates host Rustlers in SoCal Regional opener |
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COSTA MESA -- Following a third-place finish in the always-tough Orange Empire Conference, the Orange Coast College women’s volleyball team now directs its attention to the Southern California Regional playoffs, which kick off tonight at OCC’s Peterson Gym.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates take third at Santa Barbara tourney |
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SANTA BARBARA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team opened the 2010-11 season at the SBCC MTXE Tournament, where the Pirates finished in third place this past weekend. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates wrap up regular season with win at Saddleback |
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MISSION VIEJO -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team closed out the 2010 regular season with a four-game win over Saddleback College on Wednesday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates end regular season with 2-1 win over Rustlers |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team took care of business on Friday with a 2-1 Orange Empire Conference win over Golden West College. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates rally for five-game win over Hornets |
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COSTA MESA -- The two-team logjam atop the Orange Empire Conference just got a little bit untangled, courtesy of the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates return favor on Tigers, win in four |
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COSTA MESA -- After losing in a four-game matchup in the first round of Orange Empire Conference play, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team returned the favor to Riverside College, topping the Tigers in four games on Wednesday night in OCC's Peterson Gym. |
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Cross Country: OCC men place second at SoCals; women finish fourth |
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SAN DIEGO -- The Orange Coast College men's cross country team finished second overall, while the OCC women finished fourth overall at the 2010 Southern California Regional Meet on Saturday, held at Mission Bay. |
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Water Polo: OCC women place third at OEC Championships; Men take fourth |
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MISSION VIEJO -- The Orange Coast College women's water polo team finished third at the 2010 Orange Empire Conference Women's Water Polo Championships, while the Pirate men finished fourth this past weekend at Saddleback College. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates roll past Rustlers |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team made it a quick night of action on Friday, easily sweeping past rival Golden West College in three games, 25-13, 25-8, 25-10, in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates blank Tigers, 4-0 |
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COSTA MESA -- With playoff hopes in the balance, the Orange Coast College women's soccer team needs every point they can find and they found them all during Tuesday's 4-0 Orange Empire Conference win against visiting Riverside College. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates sweep away Dons |
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COSTA MESA -- After dropping four of its last five matches, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team returned to its winning ways with a three-game sweep over visiting Santa Ana College on Wednesday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates blank Irvine Valley |
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IRVINE -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team controlled things from the opening whistle and posted a 4-0 Orange Empire Conference win over Irvine Valley on Friday afternoon. |
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Women's Volleyball: Tough week for Pirates as they fall to Cypress, IVC |
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After a 4-0 start to the Orange Empire Conference schedule, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team has fallen on tough times, dropping four of its last five matches including a five-game loss at Cypress on Wednesday and a four-game setback to Irvine Valley on Friday. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates hang tough, but fall to Santiago Canyon |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team pushed defending state and national champion Santiago Canyon to the limit on Tuesday, but in the end, came up on the wrong end of a 1-0 decision at the OCC Soccer Complex. |
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Cross Country: OCC women win OEC title; Men finish second |
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MISSION VIEJO -- For the 15th straight season, the Orange Coast College women's cross country team won the Orange Empire Conference title during Thursday's OEC Championships, held at Oso Viejo Park. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates edged by Cypress |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team saw its five-game unbeaten streak come to an end with a 1-0 loss to Orange Empire Conference rival Cypress on Tuesday at the OCC Soccer Complex. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates' late Game 4 rally stuns Gauchos |
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COSTA MESA -- After a two-match losing streak, any win is a good win for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team and on Friday night, the Pirates made sure there wasn't a third loss in a row, courtesy of a four-game win over visiting Saddleback College. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates topple Hornets, 3-1 |
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FULLERTON -- Kallie Ryker notched a goal and an assist to lead the Orange Coast College women's soccer team to a 3-1 Orange Empire Conference win over Fullerton College on Friday afternoon. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates, Dons slosh their way to scoreless stalemate |
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COSTA MESA -- The only good news that came from Tuesday's women's soccer game with Santa Ana was that the Orange Coast College Soccer Complex can withstand a barrage of water. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates pick up 2-1 win over Saddleback |
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MISSION VIEJO -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team picked up a crucial road win on Friday, topping Saddleback College, 2-1, in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates fall to Riverside |
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RIVERSIDE -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team dropped its first Orange Empire Conference match of the season, a four-game setback to Riverside College on Friday night.
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Women's Water Polo: Pirates top Chargers, 15-8 |
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CYPRESS -- The Orange Coast College women's water polo team improved to 12-7 overall, 1-2 in the Orange Empire Conference with a 15-8 win over host Cypress College on Wednesday afternoon. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates hang on to top Rustlers in four |
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COSTA MESA -- Aimee Melone had 20 kills and 13 digs to lead the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team to a hard-fought four-game win over rival Golden West College on Wednesday night in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates tame Tigers, 2-1 |
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RIVERSIDE -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team picked up a hard-fought 2-1 Orange Empire Conference victory over Riverside College on Friday at RCC. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates sweep past Dons |
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SANTA ANA -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team cruised to a 25-12, 25-18, 25-14 Orange Empire Conference win over host Santa Ana College on Friday. |
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Cross Country: Pirate men take second at SoCal Preview Meet; OCC women place fourth |
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MISSION BAY -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams each earned top-five finishes at the 2010 Southern California Preview Meet, held on Saturday morning in Mission Bay. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates breeze past Rustlers, 6-0 |
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COSTA MESA -- Five first-half goals helped pave the way for the Orange Coast College women's soccer team during Tuesday's 6-0 win over visiting Golden West College, played at OCC's LeBard Stadium.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates cruise past rival Lasers in three |
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COSTA MESA -- What had the makings of a marathon turned into a sprint for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team as they swept past visiting Irvine Valley, 25-20, 25-21, 25-14 on Wednesday night at the Peterson Gym.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates complete rally by topping Cypress in five |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team opened the Orange Empire Conference portion of its schedule in thrilling fashion, rallying from a two-game deficit to stun visiting Cypress College, 21-25, 17-25, 25-19, 25-23, 15-11 on Friday night at OCC's Peterson Gymnasium. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates return to winning way with sweep over Citrus |
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GLENDORA -- Aimee Melone had 18 kills and 10 digs to lead the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team to a three-game sweep over Citrus College on Wednesday in a nonconference matchup. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates take care of Wolverines in three |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball wrapped up the nonconference portion of its schedule with a 25-17, 25-17, 25-16 win over visiting San Bernardino Valley on Friday at the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates edged by Cypress, 2-1 |
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CYPRESS -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team lost its first match in Orange Empire Conference play, falling to Cypress, 2-1, on Friday. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates dominate Hornets in 3-0 win |
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COSTA MESA -- Under the bright lights of LeBard Stadium, the Orange Coast College women's soccer team controlled action from the opening whistle en route to a 3-0 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Fullerton College on Tuesday night. |
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Cross Country: Pirates take home top prizes at Coast Classic |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams led the way around the Fairview Park course on Saturday, winning both races of the 2010 Coast Cross Country Classic. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates fall to Pasadena City |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season as the visiting Pasadena City College Lancers swept the Pirates, 25-17, 27-25, 25-22, in a nonconference matchup Friday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates pull out 1-0 win at Santa Ana |
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SANTA ANA -- Kallie Ryker's goal off a penalty kick in the 51st minute was enough for the Orange Coast College women's soccer team to post a 1-0 Orange Empire Conference road win over Santa Ana College on Friday. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates sweep past Southwestern |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team improved to 3-0 overall with a three-game sweep over visiting Southwestern College on Wednesday at the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates open conference with 2-1 win over Saddleback |
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COSTA MESA -- With the start of the 2010 Orange Empire Conference season, the Orange Coast College women's soccer team played some its best soccer of the season en route to a 2-1 win over visiting Saddleback on Tuesday. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates hang on for 3-2 win over L.A. Harbor |
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LOS ANGELES -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team jumped out early, then held on for a 3-2 nonconference win over L.A. Harbor College on Friday in nonconference action. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates roll past San Diego City |
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COSTA MESA -- The home opener for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball resulted in a three-game victory for the Pirates over visiting San Diego City on Friday night in a nonconference matchup. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates top Glendale in season opener |
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GLENDALE -- The defending state champion Orange Coast College women's volleyball team took care of business in the 2010 season opener, topping Glendale College in four games on Wednesday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates settle for tie against Rio Hondo |
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COSTA MESA -- For the third straight game, the Orange Coast College women's soccer team played a good enough game to win -- but didn't.
On the positive end, the Pirates did manage a 1-1 tie over visiting Rio Hondo on Wednesday to end their early two-game skid to open the season.
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Women's Volleyball: Osuna riding Green Wave to Tulane |
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COSTA MESA -- Contrary to popular belief, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball did not win the 2009 State Championship on Dec. 6, as it is historically remembered.
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Women's Basketball: Tomlinson remembered at memorial service at OCC |
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COSTA MESA -- With stories designed for laughter as well as tears, the life of former Orange Coast College women's basketball player Erin Tomlinson was remembered by friends, family members and former teammates at a memorial service held Wednesday night in the Peterson Gymnasium. |
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Track and Field: Pirates keep the pace at State Meet |
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ANTELOPE VALLEY -- Competing in some of the worst type of weather for a track and field meet, the Orange Coast College track and field teams braved the elements and a top-class field of competition at the 2010 California Community College Athletic Association Track and Field State Championships, held this past weekend at Antelope Valley College. |
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Women's Volleyball: Gantt returns home to play for Chaminade |
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COSTA MESA -- Poerava Gantt, a sophomore women's volleyball player who helped led the Pirates to the 2009 state championship, will continue her athletic and academic careers back in her home state of Hawaii, playing for Chaminade University, according to head coach Chuck Cutenese.
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Women's Basketball: Former Pirate passes away from infection |
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Former Orange Coast College women's basketball player Erin Tomlinson passed away on Monday due to complications from a viral infection at the age of 30. |
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Track and Field: Several Pirates qualify for State Meet! |
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MISSION VIEJO -- There will be plenty of orange and blue on the track this coming weekend, thanks to several solid performances at the 2010 Southern California Regional Track and Field Championships, held at Saddleback College. |
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Women's Tennis: Boyer/Ho reach state semis before falling |
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NEWPORT BEACH -- The stellar run of Orange Coast College women's tennis doubles duo Melissa Boyer and Kim Ho reached all the way to the state semifinals before the team finally saw its season come to an end on Saturday at the CCCAA Women's Tennis State Championships. |
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Women's Volleyball: Osuna heading east to Tulane |
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COSTA MESA -- Nikki Osuna, a sophomore libero for the state-champion Orange Coast College women's volleyball team, will continue her athletic and academic careers at Tulane University, according to Pirates' head coach Chuck Cutenese. |
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Swimming: PIRATE WOMEN WIN STATE! OCC MEN FINISH RUNNER-UP! |
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WALNUT -- It was another dominating swimming season for the Orange Coast College Pirates, as evidenced by the amount of championship hardware awarded to the Pirates following the 2010 CCCAA State Swimming Championships, held this past weekend at Mt. San Antonio College.
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Track and Field: Pirate women win OEC title; OCC men finish second |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's track and field teams will be well represented at next week's Southern California Regional Meet, thanks to their performances at last week's Orange Empire Conference Meet, held at OCC. |
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Men's and Women's Crew: Pirates shine at WIRCs! |
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SACRAMENTO -- The Orange Coast College men's crew team put together several outstanding races at the Western Intercollegiate Rowing championships, held at Sacramento's Lake Natoma this past weekend. |
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Women's Tennis: Several Pirates qualify for state championships! |
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LONG BEACH -- Melissa Boyer will be one busy Pirate this weekend as the sophomore standout earned a spot at the upcoming 2010 Women's Tennis State Championships by qualifying in both singles and doubles competition at last week's Southern California Regionals. |
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Softball: Pirates win finale over Dons, 5-2 |
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COSTA MESA -- A rough 2010 season ended on a happy note for the Orange Coast College softball team, courtesy of a 5-2 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Santa Ana on Wednesday. |
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Women's Volleyball: Fields moving on to Loyola Marymount |
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COSTA MESA -- Briana Fields, a sophomore middle blocker who helped the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team to the 2009 State Championship, will continue her athletic and academic careers at Loyola Marymount, according to head coach Chuck Cutenese. |
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Women's Tennis: Several Pirates shine in OEC Tourney |
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IRVINE -- Thanks to some outstanding play at the Orange Empire Conference Women's Tennis Championships, there will be several representatives from Orange Coast College making their way to the upcoming Southern California Regionals. |
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Track and Field: Pirates to send three to state in heptathlon, decathlon |
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CERRITOS -- Three members of the Orange Coast College track and field team have already punched a ticket to the state championships, thanks to their performance at Tuesday's Southern California Regional Heptathlon and Decathlon, held at Cerritos College. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates win playoff opener over Palomar |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team opened up the 2010 playoffs strong, posting a 5-1 win over Palomar on Tuesday at OCC. |
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Women's Crew: Pirates finish second at Berg Cup |
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NEWPORT BEACH -- The Orange Coast College women's crew team notched four top-five finishes at the 2010 Berg Cup, held on Saturday in the Newport Harbor. |
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Swimming: OCC men, women win Pasadena Invitational |
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PASADENA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's swim teams took home first-place team titles on Friday and Saturday at the 10th Annual Pasadena Invitational Meet, held at Pasadena City College. |
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Track and Field: Pirates host, win their own invitational |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's track and field teams each kept the team trophies on campus by each winning the 2010 Coast Track and Field Invitational on Friday. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates hang on to 5-4 win over Fullerton |
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FULLERTON -- Highlighted by a pair of three-set victories in singles play, the Orange Coast College women's tennis team pulled out a 5-4 Orange Empire Conference win over Fullerton on Thursday. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates cruise past El Camino |
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NORWALK -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team controlled things from start to finish on Tuesday, en route to an 8-1 nonconference win over El Camino. |
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Women's Volleyball: Skalla heading to Alaska-Fairbanks |
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COSTA MESA -- Karlee Skalla, a right-side hitter for Orange Coast College's state champion women's volleyball team, will take her talents up north and will attend the University of Alaska-Fairbanks in the fall, according to head coach Chuck Cutenese. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates doubled-up by Saddleback |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team went up against first-place Saddleback on Thursday and nearly pulled off the upset win, but fell to the visiting Gauchos, 6-3, in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Track and Field: Fuentes, Cooke set the pace for OCC |
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COSTA MESA -- A 29-year-old record in the women's heptathlon was erased last weekend as Orange Coast College sophomore Liana Fuentes earned 4,550 points to lead the Pirates to victory at the Orange Empire Conference Multi-Event meet, held at OCC. |
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Softball: Extra-inning magic sparks 6-5 win for Pirates |
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COSTA MESA -- The newly-constructed Orange Coast College Softball Complex racked up its first-ever "game for the ages" on Wednesday, courtesy of a 6-5 eight-inning comeback win for the OCC Pirates over visiting Santiago Canyon. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates blank Riverside |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team made quick work of visiting Riverside College, blanking the Tigers, 9-0, on Thursday in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Softball: Morton's blast propels Pirates past Chaffey |
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RANCHO CUCAMUNGA -- The Orange Coast College softball team returned the favor on the Chaffey Panthers with a 9-3 nonconference win on Monday. |
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Women's Basketball: OCC trio earns all-conference honors |
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COSTA MESA -- Sophomore forward Jenna Lujan earned a first-team spot on the 2009-10 All-Orange Empire Conference women's basketball team, while freshmen Amanda Deal and Samantha Hansen were second-team, All-OEC selections. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates open second round of OEC with 6-2 win over Lasers |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team returned the favor to Irvine Valley in the form of a 6-2 Orange Empire Conference win over the visiting Lasers on Thursday. |
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Track and Field: Pirates top Saddleback, Santa Ana in three-way meet |
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COSTA MESA -- One result was a little closer than the other, but in the end, it was a pair of wins for the Orange Coast College men's and women's track and field team as the Pirates topped Santa Ana and Saddleback on Friday in a tri-meet. |
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Softball: Pirates pick up a win at GWC Tournament |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- After a couple of tough losses on Friday, the Orange Coast College softball team picked up a 10-2 win over San Bernardino on Saturday at the Golden West College Softball Tournament. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates cruise past Fullerton, 7-2 |
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COSTA MESA -- After a slow start to the Orange Empire Conference schedule, the Orange Coast College women's tennis team returned to the .500 mark in conference with a 7-2 win over visiting Fullerton College on Friday. |
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Softball: Pirates own worst enemy in loss to Dons |
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COSTA MESA -- Six errors proved to be the difference for the Orange Coast College softball team during Wednesday's 6-3 Orange Empire Conference loss to visiting Santa Ana. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates fall to Saddleback |
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MISSION VIEJO -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team ran into Orange Empire Conference leading Saddleback College and the host Gauchos took care of businees, topping the Pirates, 7-2, on Tuesday. |
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Softball: Slumping Pirates fall to Golden West in extras |
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COSTA MESA -- It was another rough day at the office for the Orange Coast College softball team, thanks to a 2-1, eight-inning loss to rival Golden West College on Monday afternoon. |
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Track and Field: Pirates dominate Santiago Canyon |
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COSTA MESA -- It was a case of quantity AND quality for the Orange Coast College track and field teams on Friday in their dual meet with visiting Santiago Canyon.
Saturating each event with Pirate athletes, Coast cruised to a 139-15 win on the men's side and a 131-19 win on the women's side.
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Softball: Pirates blanked by Riverside |
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COSTA MESA -- The return to the Orange Empire Conference was a tough one for the Orange Coast College softball team, following Wednesday's 11-0 loss to visiting Riverside College. |
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Track and Field: Pirates fare well at Cerritos Invitational |
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CERRITOS -- In one of the first early "big meets" of the season, the Orange Coast College track and field team left their names up and down the results sheets with an impressive performance at the 2010 Cerritos Invitational, held Friday and Saturday at Cerritos College. |
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Women's Basketball: Icy second half does in Pirates |
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FULLERTON -- Against the top team in the Orange Empire Conference, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team battled for the first half, but fell in the final 20 minutes to Fullerton College, 65-43, on Friday night. |
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Softball: Pirates drop three, win two at Palm Springs tourney |
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PALM SPRINGS -- The Orange Coast College softball team dropped to 6-7 overall following three losses and a pair of wins this past weekend at the Palm Springs Tournament. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates tame Tigers, 7-2 |
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RIVERSIDE -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team returned to the "win" column on Thursday with a 7-2 Orange Empire Conference win over Riverside College. |
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Softball: Pirates stumble in loss to Cypress |
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CYPRESS -- It was a rough day at the ballpark all the way around for the Orange Coast College softball team as the Pirates lost to Cypress College, 8-0, on Wednesday in an Orange Empire Conference matchup. |
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Softball: Pirates edged by Saddleback, 1-0 |
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MISSION VIEJO -- The "big hit" simply didn't make its way down the freeway with the Orange Coast College softball team as the Pirates dropped a 1-0 decision to Saddleback on Tuesday. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates come up short to IVC |
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IRVINE -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team lost Wednesday's Orange Empire Conference opener to Irvine Valley College, 5-4, and dropped to 3-1 overall. |
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Softball: Pirates hang tough, but fall to Fullerton in 11 |
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COSTA MESA -- If there ever was such a thing as a "team-building loss", the Orange Coast College softball team discovered one on Friday as the Pirates came up just short to Fullerton College, 2-1 in 11 innings. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates end home schedule on winning note |
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COSTA MESA -- While it was officially "Sophomore Night" inside the Peterson Gym on Friday night, a pair of freshman standouts helped lead the way for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team's 66-57 win over visiting Irvine Valley College. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates take care of Palomar |
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COSTA MESA -- With a doubleheader of tennis on the Orange Coast College courts, the Coast women's team made quick work of visiting Palomar, topping the Comets, 9-0, on Thursday. |
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Track and Field: Pirates clobber Golden West in season opener |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- With first-place finishes coming at a fast and furious pace, the Orange Coast College men's and women's track and field teams took care of buisiness in their first dual meet of the season.
The OCC men topped the Rustlers, 114-40, while the Coast women defeated the GWC women, 113-35 on Thursday at Golden West College.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates outlast Chargers, 54-51 |
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CYPRESS -- After suffering a heartbreaking loss to Cypress College back on Jan. 15, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team returned the favor on Wednesday with a 54-51 Orange Empire Conference win over the host Chargers.
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Softball: Pirates win conference opener, 10-6 |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- For the first time in recent memory, the Orange Coast College softball team found itself on the winning side of an Orange Empire Conference game, thanks to a 10-6 win over Golden West College on Wednesday at GWC. |
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Women's Basketball: Strong first half propels Pirates to victory |
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SANTA ANA -- It only took 10 minutes for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team to grab control of Friday's 62-46 Orange Empire Conference win over Santa Ana.
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Softball: Doubleheader at Rio Hondo washed out |
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COSTA MESA -- Rain has postponed today's doubleheader between Orange Coast College and host Rio Hondo College.
No make-up date has been announced.
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Women's Tennis: Pirates open with wins over Eagles, Falcons |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team has opened the 2010 strong, posting a 6-1 win over visiting Mt. San Jacinto on Tuesday and a 9-0 win at Cerritos College on Thursday. |
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Softball: Pirates sweep twinbill from Oxnard |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team earned a close win and a blowout win during Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Oxnard College. |
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Women's Basketball: Chilly Pirates stumped by Saddleback |
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COSTA MESA -- Points came few and far between for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team in Wednesday night's 52-44 Orange Empire Conference loss to visiting Saddleback at the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates stunned by Riverside |
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RIVERSIDE -- For the second game in a row, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team pushed a top-tier team to the brink, but came up short as the Pirates lost in the final seconds to Riverside, 67-66, on Friday night. |
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Softball: Friday's game at El Camino postponed |
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COSTA MESA -- Friday's nonconfernece game for the Orange Coast College softball team has been postponed due to an unplayable field at El Camino College.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates come up short to Fullerton |
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COSTA MESA -- Taking on one of the top teams in the state, the Orange Coast College women's basketball came up just short, falling 68-60 on Wednesday night to visiting Fullerton College in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Softball: Pirates open 2010 with 5-1 win over Wolverines |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team started the 2010 season the right way, posting a 5-1 nonconference win over visiting San Bernardino Valley College on Wednesday afternoon. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall behind early, lose to Irvine Valley |
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IRVINE -- The hot-and-cold shooting of the Orange Coast College women's basketball team took an icy turn on Wednesday night as the Pirates fell to host Irvine Valley, 62-46, on Wednesday night in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates zapped late by Chargers, 73-71 |
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COSTA MESA -- Debbie Chavez officially capped of a dramatic 18-point comeback with a game-winning basket off an offensive rebound with one second lift, lifting Cypress College to a 73-71 Orange Empire Conference win over Orange Coast on Friday night at the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Hoops start to fall for Pirates in win over Dons |
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COSTA MESA -- After a head-scratching 15-minute stretch, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team played like the Pirates of old and topped visiting Santa Ana College 64-58 on Wednesday night at the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates escape with one-point win at Saddleback |
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MISSION VIEJO -- In a game where points were hard to come by, the Pirates found just enough and escaped the Saddleback College gym with a 47-46 Orange Empire Conference win over the host Gauchos on Friday night. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates go cold late in OEC opener, fall to Tigers |
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COSTA MESA -- The rims were not friendly down the stretch to the Orange Coast College women's basketball team as a late cold spell proved costly in Wednesday's 66-59 loss to visiting Riverside College at the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall late to Cerritos |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team dropped its second straight game at the 2009 Coast Christmas Classic, falling to Cerritos 55-53 in the third-place game on Sunday at the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall to Canyons, 63-58 |
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COSTA MESA -- When the Orange Coast College women's basketball team reached the 40-point mark, there was over 14 minutes left to play in the second half and the Pirates were ahead by 12.
By the time they reached 50, it was too late for a comeback.
A 30-10 run by College of the Canyons sent the Pirates to the third place game of the 2009 Coast Christmas Classic after the Cougars rallied for a 63-58 win on Saturday night in the Peterson Gym.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates outlast El Camino in tourney opener |
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COSTA MESA -- It wasn't exactly "highlight reel" material, but a win is a win and the Orange Coast College women's basketball team will take Friday's 52-40 win in the opening round of the 2009 Coast Christmas Classic. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates hand Mt. San Jacinto first loss, 72-56 |
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COSTA MESA -- It's too early in the season to call any game a "big" game, but for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team, it was definitely a home opener to remember as the Pirates topped second-ranked Mt. San Jacinto, 72-56 on Friday night at the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Volleyball -- 2009: Truly a season to remember! |
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COSTA MESA -- In a season that pushed the limit of just about everyone involved with the program, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team made it all worth while when it counted most, winning the 2009 California Community College Athletic Association State Women's Volleyball Championship. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates take claim to Cuesta Tournament title! |
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SAN LUIS OBISPO -- It was well worth the long drive for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team as the Pirates took care of business and won the 26th-Annual Conoco-Phillips Tournament, played at Cuesta College. |
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Women's Volleyball: PIRATES' MAGICAL SEASON ENDS WITH STATE TITLE! |
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SACRAMENTO -- It took nearly 400 miles of travel for Sunday’s three teams to decide something which couldn’t be decided in Orange County. |
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Women's Volleyball -- Pirates take long road to title |
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SACRAMENTO -- Here is the recaps from this weekend's California Community College Athletic Association Women's Volleyball State Championships, courtesy of tournament Sports Information Directors Robert Lewis and John Czimbal. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates punch ticket for State Tourney! |
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MOORPARK -- For the fourth time in five seasons, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team has earned a trip to the "Big Dance" following a five-game win over Moorpark in the 2009 Southern California Regional Finals on Saturday at Moorpark College. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates take third at SAC Tournament |
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SANTA ANA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team went 2-1 for a third-place finish at the Santa Ana College Thanksgiving Tournament this past weekend to improve to 4-3 overall. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates sweep past Palomar in Regional opener |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team earned a trip to the Sweet 16 of the state playoffs following Tuesday night's 25-18, 25-17, 25-13 win over visiting Palomar in the opening round of the 2009 Southern California Regional Playoffs.
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Women's Soccer: Pirates' season ends with 3-0 loss |
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CYPRESS -- The 2009 season has come to an end for the Orange Coast College women's soccer team, thanks to a 3-0 loss to Cypress in the first round of the Southern California Regional playoffs on Saturday at Cypress College. |
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Cross Country -- Dual runner-ups for OCC men, women at State Meet |
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FRESNO -- It was a heck of a run, literally, for the Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams as they each took home second-place trophies at the 2009 California Community College Athletic Association State Meet on Saturday, held at Fresno's Woodward Park. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates earn fifth seed, will host Palomar on Tuesday |
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COSTA MESA -- The fifth-seeded Orange Coast College women's volleyball team will open the 2009 Southern California Regional playoffs on Tuesday at home against 12th-seeded Palomar College. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates edge Cerritos in OT, 76-74 |
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CERRITOS -- Samantha Hansen had 21 points and eight rebounds to lead the Orange Coast College women's basketball team to a 76-74 overtime win over Cerritos on Wednesday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates open playoffs at Cypress on Saturday |
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The Orange Coast College women's soccer team will open the 2009 Southern California Regional playoffs on Saturday at Cypress College, beginning at 2 p.m. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall to Antelope Valley |
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SANTA BARBARA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team came up short on the second day of the Santa Barbara Tournament, losing to Antelope Valley, 57-52, on Saturday. |
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Women's Volleyball: Osuna nearly cracks school record in win over Hornets |
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COSTA MESA -- If the memory of her last regular season match at Orange Coast College fades away, sophomore libero Nikki Osuna can always look at her bruises to remind her of her near record-setting performance. |
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Water Polo: Pirate men, women eliminated at SoCal Regionals |
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PASADENA -- A pair of magical seasons came to an end on Friday as the Orange Coast College men's and women's water polo teams were eliminated from the Southern California Regional Tournaments, held at Pasadena City College. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates open season with win over Moorpark |
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SANTA BARBARA -- In the opening round of the Santa Barbara Tournament, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team started the 2009-10 season off on the right foot with a 63-45 win over Moorpark on Friday night. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates pick up key win at Irvine Valley |
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IRVINE -- Following a tough five-game loss to Cypress last week, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team needed an inspired effort on Wednesday at Irvine Valley and received just that, hanging on for a five-game win over the host Lasers to remain tied for first place in the Orange Empire Conference. |
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Women's Water Polo: Pirates advance to OEC title game before falling to Riverside |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- One of the strongest seasons in Orange Coast College women's water polo history will continue on, thanks to a strong run at the Orange Empire Conference tournament this past weekend at Golden West College. |
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Cross Country -- Pirate men, women finish second at SoCal Regionals |
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WALNUT -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams each finished in second place overall at the 2009 Southern California Regional Meet, held at Mt. San Antonio College, on Friday. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates 'Hang 10' on Rustlers |
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COSTA MESA -- In a game that saw goals scored from start to finish, the Orange Coast College women's soccer team demolished rival Golden West 10-0 on Tuesday at LeBard Stadium. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates blanked by Fullerton |
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FULLERTON -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team came up short against Fullerton, losing to the host Hornets, 1-0, on Friday in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates return to winning ways by sweeping Riverside |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team made quick work of visiting Riverside, sweeping the Tigers, 25-18, 25-17, 25-19 on Friday night in Orange Empire Conference action.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates fall in five to Cypress |
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COSTA MESA -- Much like the 405 Freeway at 5 p.m., there is bumper-to-bumper traffic at the top of the Orange Empire Conference women's volleyball standings, courtesy of the Cypress Chargers.
In a two-hour marathon match, the Orange Coast College Pirates lost in five games to visiting Cypress, 25-13, 22-25, 25-23, 19-25, 15-13 on Wednesday, creating a three-way tie for first place in the OEC.
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Crew: Pirates fare well at Newport Autumn Rowing Festival |
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NEWPORT BEACH -- With near-perfect weather conditions, over 30 different colleges and universities took to Newport Harbor for the 2009 Newport Autumn Rowing Festival and the host Orange Coast College Pirates' crew programs did not disappoint. |
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Cross Country: Pirates blaze through OEC competition |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- The traditions continue for the Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country programs as they, once again, take home the top prize in both races at the 2009 Orange Empire Conference Championships, held at Huntington Beach's Central Park. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates return favor to Rustlers in three-game sweep |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- To help take some of the shine of their lone blemish of the season, the Orange Coast College Pirates headed up the freeway and posted a dominating performance against rival Golden West, sweeping past the host Rustlers, 25-16, 25-15, 25-19 on Friday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates take care of business, blank Saddleback 1-0 |
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COSTA MESA -- It's a game that may not make the Orange Coast College women's soccer highlight reel, but at this point of the season, any win is a pretty win. Such was the case on Friday, when the Pirates topped the visiting Saddleback College Gauchos, 1-0, at the OCC Soccer Complex. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates hold on for 2-1 win over Santa Ana |
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SANTA ANA -- A pair of Kallie Ryker goals helped lead the way for the Orange Coast College women's soccer team during Tuesday's 2-1 Orange Empire Conference road win over Santa Ana. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates sweep past Santa Ana |
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COSTA MESA -- There were plenty of stats to go around for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team as the fifth-ranked Pirates made quick work of visiting Santa Ana College, sweeping the Dons, 25-19, 25-15, 25-13. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates fall to Cypress, 3-0 |
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COSTA MESA -- On the third leg of their four-leg journey through the toughest portion of the Orange Empire Conference schedule, the Orange Coast College Pirates fell to visiting Cypress, 3-0, on Friday at the OCC Soccer Complex.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates pull out another five-game thriller |
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FULLERTON -- It hasn't been easy these past few games for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team, but it's definitely been memorable for all involved. For the second straight match, the Pirates overcame a two-game deficit to pull out a 22-25, 21-25, 25-21, 25-10, 15-13 win on Wednesday night at Fullerton College against the host Hornets.
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Women's Water Polo: Pirates fall late to Fullerton, 13-12 |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's water polo team dropped a hard-fought 13-12 decision to visiting Fullerton College on Wednesday in a battle between two of the top 10 teams in the state. |
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Cross Country: Pirates continue to set the pace |
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The Orange Coast College cross country teams have continued their dominant ways the past two weeks at the Vanguard Invitational on Oct. 10 and the Mt. SAC Invitational this past Friday. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates fight back for five-game win over Lasers |
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COSTA MESA -- After stumbling in the first two games, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team came out firing on all cylinders the rest of the way and rallied for a five-game win over first-place Irvine Valley, 20-25, 21-25, 25-11, 25-14, 15-9, on Friday at OCC's Peterson' Gym. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates, Tigers end in 1-1 tie |
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COSTA MESA -- On the verge of swallowing a 1-0 loss to visiting Riverside, the Orange Coast College women's soccer team took advantage of a penalty kick in the game's final seconds, ending the game in a 1-1 tie on Friday at OCC's LeBard Stadium. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates' strong second half buries Irvine Valley |
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IRVINE -- Kallie Ryker's second-half hat trick helped lift the Orange Coast College women's soccer team to a 5-2 Orange Empire Conference win over Irvine Valley on Tuesday. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates pull out five-game win at Cypress |
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CYPRESS -- After a tough four-game loss to Golden West, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team returned to the win column with a hard-fought five-game win over Cypress on Friday in Orange Empire Conference action.
Led by 17 kills from Poerava Gantt, the Pirates pulled out a 25-18, 13-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-12 win at Cypress College.
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Women's Soccer: Pirates clobber Golden West, 8-0 |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team made quick work of host Golden West, scoring five goals in the first 20 minutes of play en route to an 8-0 Orange Empire Conference win on Friday. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates fall to Rustlers in four |
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COSTA MESA -- In a matchup between two of the top teams in the state, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team lost in four games to visiting Golden West, 22-25, 25-23, 25-21, 29-27 on Wednesday night at the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Water Polo: Pirates hammer Cypress, 18-5 |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's water polo team continued its strong play for the 2009 season, cruising to an 18-5 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Cypress on Wednesday. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates hold off Fullerton for 2-1 win |
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COSTA MESA -- Under the bright lights of LeBard Stadium, the Orange Coast College women's soccer team enjoyed the nocturnal elements and posted a 2-1 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Fullerton College on Tuesday night. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates open conference play by sweeping Saddleback |
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MISSION VIEJO -- Poerava Gantt had 15 kills and 21 digs to lead the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team to a 25-23, 25-20, 25-22 road win over Saddleback on Friday to open Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates pick up two wins on the road |
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SAN BERNARDINO -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team picked up a pair of nonconference road wins before opening Orange Empire Conference play on Friday.
The Pirates topped San Bernadino Valley 25-12, 25-12, 25-21 on Friday before sweeping past Southwestern 25-8, 25-19, 25-11 on Wednesday, improving to 6-0 overall.
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Women's Soccer: Ryker's hat trick lifts Pirates past Saddleback |
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MISSION VIEJO -- Kallie Ryker notched three goals to lead the Orange Coast College women's soccer team past Saddleback, 3-0, on Tuesday in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Women's Soccer: Bales' last-minute goal lifts Pirates past Santa Ana |
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COSTA MESA -- After 75 minutes of hair-pulling frustration, the Orange Coast College women's soccer team found its scoring touch and used three late goals to pull out a 3-2 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Santa Ana College on Friday. |
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Cross Country: Pirates control things at Coast Classic |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams gave their own personal tour of the Fairview Park courses on Saturday during the 2009 Coast Cross Country Classic, winning both team events with relative ease. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates suffer first loss of season |
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COSTA MESA -- So much for "home cooking". The Orange Coast College women's soccer team, fresh off a 5-0 road trip to start the season, had its first home match of the season and the results weren't so good -- a 2-1 Orange Empire Conference loss to Santiago Canyon on Friday.
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates continue their strong play by topping Citrus |
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COSTA MESA -- It's only four matches into the season, but so far, so good for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team as they improved to 4-0 overall with a 25-14, 25-14, 25-13 nonconference win over visiting Citrus on Friday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates open conference with 1-0 win at Riverside |
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RIVERSIDE -- The winning continues for the Orange Coast College women's soccer team. Following four straight nonconference road wins, the Pirates opened things on the road with a 1-0 win over Riverside on Tuesday. |
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Cross Country: Pirate men, women win Fresno Invitational |
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FRESNO -- After a strong performance in their season-opening meet at Cal State Fullerton, the Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams headed up to the Fresno Invitational this past weekend and came home with first-place team honors on both sides. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates sweep their way past San Diego City |
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SAN DIEGO -- Sophomore outside hitter Briana Fields had 10 kills and 15 digs to lead the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team to a 25-21, 25-19, 25-19 nonconference road win against San Diego City College on Friday. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates make quick work of Glendale in opener |
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COSTA MESA -- The 2009 season is off to a roaring start for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team following Wednesday's three-game sweep over visiting Glendale. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates slip past Long Beach City, 1-0 |
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LONG BEACH -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team remained undefeated through the first four matches, thanks to a 1-0 nonconference win over host Long Beach City on Tuesday.
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Women's Soccer: Pirates win a pair at Ventura Tournament |
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VENTURA -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team improved to 3-0 overall with a pair of wins this weekend at the Ventura Women's Soccer Tournament. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates open season with 5-0 win |
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WHITTIER -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team opened the 2009 season with a strong performance, topping host Rio Hondo 5-0 on Friday in nonconference action. |
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Track and Field: MITCHELL WINS TWO STATE TITLES, SETS NATIONAL RECORD! |
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SAN MATEO -- It's only fitting that Cassie Mitchell put forth a scorching time under such scorching temperatures this past weekend, winning two state titles and setting a new national record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2009 State Track and Field Championships, held at College of San Mateo. |
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Tennis: Bass/Boyer fall in State Semis; Minguez falls in Round of 16 |
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SACRAMENTO -- The succesful runs of Orange Coast College's top three remaining tennis players came to an end this past weekend at the 2009 CCCAA State Tennis Championships, held at Natomas Racquet Club. |
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Track and Field: OCC women take fourth in SoCals; Pirate men finish ninth |
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WALNUT -- With a spot at the upcoming State Meet at stake, several members of the Orange Coast College track and field team performed well against the best in the area at last weekend's Southern California Regional Meet, held at Mt. San Antonio College. |
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Women's Tennis: Bass/Boyer advance to state semifinals |
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SACRAMENTO -- The doubles team of Brittany Bass and Melissa Boyer continue to climb up the playoff bracket and with a pair of Day 1 wins on Friday at the CCCAA Women's State Tennis Championships, the OCC duo has advanced to the state semifinals. |
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Track and Field: Several Pirates qualify for SoCal Finals |
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WALNUT -- This weekend's Southern California Track and Field Championships will be well populated with athletes wearing orange and blue, thanks to the solid performances turned in during last weekend's prelims, held at Mt. San Antonio College. |
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Women's Crew: Pirates fare well at WIRAs |
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SACRAMENTO -- The Orange Coast College women's crew team headed up north to compete in the 2009 Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association race this past weekend and the Pirates more than held their own against some of the top four-year schools around. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates duo qualify for State Tournament |
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COSTA MESA -- The twosome of Brittany Bass and Melissa Boyer are still rolling strong and thanks to their strong play at the 2009 Southern California Regionals, OCC's dynamic duo have earned a spot in this week's State Championship Tournament. |
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Women's Tennis: Bass, Boyer still going strong in SoCal Regionals |
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COSTA MESA -- Sophomore Brittany Bass and freshman Melissa Boyer had themselves a busy Thursday at the 2009 Southern California Regional Tournament. Fortunately, with the tourney held at Orange Coast College, they didn't have far to travel. |
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Swimming: OCC MEN CLAIM STATE TITLE! OCC WOMEN FINISH THIRD IN STATE! |
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 LONG BEACH -- After a one-year hiatus, the men's swimming state championship trophy is back in familiar surroundings. With a dominating performance from start to finish, the Orange Coast College men's swim team wrapped up its third state title in four years on Saturday at the COA-CCCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, held at the Belmont Plaza. OCC's men finished with 655 points, an incredible 263 points higher than state runner-up Santa Rosa (392). Ventura (339), Diablo Valley (304) and Golden West (289) round out the top five.
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Track and Field: OCC men, women finish second at OEC Meet |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's track teams each finished in second place at the 2009 Orange Empire Conference Track and Field Championships on Friday at OCC.
The Coast women finished with 243 points, finishing behind Riverside's 308 points. On the men's side, the result was the same as Riverside placed first with 317 points and OCC (158) took runner-up.
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Swimming: Several Pirates shine in opening day of State Meet |
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LONG BEACH -- Day 1 is in the books at the 2009 CCCAA State Swimming and Diving Championships and there was plenty to celebrate for the Orange Coast College Pirates at Long Beach's Belmont Plaza. |
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Softball: Silva earns second-team, all-conference honors |
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COSTA MESA -- Despite a rough season of softball for the Orange Coast College Pirates, the strong play of freshman catcher Nicole Silva did not go unnoticed as she earned a spot on this year's All-Orange Empire Conference team, as voted on by the OEC coaches. |
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Women's Tennis: Bass, Boyer qualify for SoCal Regionals in singles, doubles |
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RIVERSIDE -- The dynamic duo of Brittany Bass and Melissa Boyer are plowing through the competition, both individually and as a team, for Orange Coast College at this year's Orange Empire Conference Women's Tennis Championships, held at Riverside College.
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Swimming: Pirates dominate competition at OEC Meet |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's swim team set the pace from start to finish en route to winning the 2009 Orange Empire Conference Swim Championships this past weekend at Golden West College. |
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Track and Field: Several Pirates shine at OEC Prelims/Finals |
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COSTA MESA -- Under near-perfect racing conditions, the 2009 Orange Empire Conference Track and Field Championships got underway on Friday at Orange Coast College and the host Pirates found the familiar surroundings to their liking.
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Women's Tennis: Pirates fall to Saddleback in OEC finale |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team lost its Orange Empire Conference regular season finale on Friday to visiting Saddleback, 5-4.
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Track and Field: Pirates fare well at Coast Classic |
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COSTA MESA -- With 24 colleges and several individual athletes competing, the 2009 Coast Classic Track and Field Invitational lived up to its billing as one of the top meets in Southern California. |
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Softball: Pirates come close, but fall to Riverside |
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RIVERSIDE -- The Orange Coast College softball team posted its best effort on Wednesday night against Orange Empire Conference standout Riverside College.
However, a sixth-inning lead evaporated into the night as the Pirates fell 8-7 to the Tigers.
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Track and Field: Pirates top Saddleback, but fall to Riverside |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's track and field teams went 1-1 in their tri-meet with Riverside and Saddleback.
The Pirates topped Saddleback -- 100.5-53.5 for the men and 132-18 for the women -- but fell to Riverside -- 100-54 for the men and 108.5-45.5 for the women.
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Swimming: OCC men, women win Pasadena Invitational |
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PASADENA -- Going up against some of the toughest competition in Southern California, the Orange Coast College men's and women's swim teams each claimed the top of the mountain at the 2009 Pasadena Invitational, held Friday and Saturday at Pasadena City College. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates blank Santa Ana |
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SANTA ANA -- It was a picture-perfect performance for the Orange Coast College women's tennis team during Tuesday's 9-0 Orange Empire Conference win over Santa Ana. |
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Women's Crew: Pirates perform well at Berg Cup |
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NEWPORT BEACH -- Under perfect racing conditions, the Orange Coast College women's crew team more then held its own on Saturday morning as the Pirates hosted five four-year universities in the annual Berg Cup. |
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Softball: Rally falls short for Pirates |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team put up a strong fight against visiting L.A. Harbor, but a seventh-inning rally came up just short in a 3-2 loss on Friday. |
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Swimming: Pirates prevail over Golden West |
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COSTA MESA -- Several outstanding performances were on display for the Orange Coast College men's and women's swim teams during Friday's dual meet with rival Golden West.
The OCC men topped the Rustlers, 121-101, while the OCC women also defeated GWC, 184-76.
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Track and Field: Vanderwal, Fuentes earn state meet spots in heptathlon |
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NORWALK -- A pair of Orange Coast College women's track standouts -- Brianna Vanderwal and Liana Fuentes -- have earned a spot in the upcoming California State Meet thanks to their performances at the Southern California Heptathlon Championships, held at Cerritos College on Tuesday and Wednesday. |
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Swimming: Pirates cruise past Fullerton |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's swim teams made quick work of visiting Fullerton College on Friday, topping the Hornets, 181-80 on the women's side and 157-65 on the men's side.
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Women's Tennis: Pirates shut out Cypress, 9-0 |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team made quick work of visiting Cypress, blanking the Chargers 9-0 on Thursday in Orange Empire Conference action.
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Women's Tennis: Pirates return to win column with 8-1 win over Tigers |
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RIVERSIDE -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team returned to its winning ways on Tuesday with an 8-1 Orange Empire Conference win over Riverside.
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Track and Field: Pirates roll past Fullerton, Santiago Canyon |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's track and field teams topped several events en route to a pair of dual meet wins over Fullerton and Santiago Canyon on Friday.
On the men's side, OCC topped Fullerton 113-41 and Santiago Canyon 149-5, while on the women's side, OCC cruised to wins over Fullerton 106-48 and SCC 148-6.
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Women's Tennis: Pirates fall to Glendale (AZ) 6-3 |
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COSTA MESA -- With two of its top players out with injuries, the Orange Coast College women's tennis team fell to Glendale (AZ) College 6-3 in a nonconference matchup on Thursday. |
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Women's Tennis: Shorthanded Pirates fall to Fullerton |
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COSTA MESA -- The injury bug continues to bite down hard on the Orange Coast College women's tennis team as the Pirates dropped a 6-3 Orange Empire Conference decision to visiting Fullerton on Tuesday.
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Women's Tennis: Pirates roll past Irvine Valley, 7-2 |
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IRVINE -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team continued its impressive play with a 7-2 Orange Empire Conference win over Irvine Valley College on Friday at IVC. |
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Track and Field -- More impressive performances for the Pirates |
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SANTA ANA -- It was another dominating performance for the Orange Coast College men's and women's track and field teams at their dual meet at Santa Ana College on Friday.
On the men's side, OCC topped Santa Ana, 119-35, while the OCC women's defeated the Dons, 129-23.
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Women's Tennis: Shorthanded Pirates slip past Fullerton |
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FULLERTON -- Without the services of No. 1 player Brittany Bass, the Orange Coast College women's tennis team managed to pick up a hard-fought 5-4 Orange Empire Conference win over Fullerton College on Tuesday. |
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Softball: Pirates go 2-2 at GWC Tournament |
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HUNTINGTON BEACH -- The Orange Coast College softball team split its four games over the weekend at the Golden West College Tournament, beating Santa Barbara (11-3) and Chaffey (7-6), while falling to Eastern Arizona (11-0) and L.A. Harbor (12-4). |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates suffer first loss |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team came up short in Thursday's 6-3 Orange Empire Conference loss to visiting Saddleback on Thursday. |
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Softball: Pirates fall to Cypress |
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CYPRESS -- After a 9-1 home loss to Santiago Canyon on Friday, the Orange Coast College softball team fell to Cypress 8-0 on Tuesday in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates stay perfect |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team ran its record up to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the Orange Empire Conference with a 9-0 win over visiting Santa Ana on Tuesday. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates' season ends with loss to Antelope Valley |
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LANCASTER -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team's 2008-09 season came to an end on Friday night with a 64-41 loss to Antelope Valley in the second round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs. |
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Track: Pirates breeze past Rustlers in dual meet |
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COSTA MESA -- It was a sea of orange and blue for the Orange Coast College track and field teams during Friday's dual meet with Golden West. The OCC women topped the Rustlers 120-34, while the Pirate men ran their way to a 129-25 victory over GWC.
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Women's Basketball: Gomez, Ibbotson earn first-team All-OEC honors |
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COSTA MESA -- The top two scorers on this year's Orange Coast College women's basketball team -- sophomores Simone Ibbotson and Casey Gomez -- each earned first-team, All-Orange Empire Conference honors this past weekend. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates continue winning ways by topping Cypress |
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COSTA MESA -- Losing only seven games for the entire day, the Orange Coast College women's tennis team continues to topple the competition with a 9-0 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Cypress on Thursday. |
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Women's Tennis: Pirates shut out Riverside |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team continued its winning ways with a 9-0 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Riverside on Tuesday. |
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Softball: Pirates come up short to Santa Ana |
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SANTA ANA -- The Orange Coast College softball team continues to show signs of improvement, but after a doubleheader sweep of Taft on Saturday, the Pirates returned to Orange Empire Conference play and fell to Santa Ana, 5-3, on Wednesday. |
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Track and Field: Pirates post strong effort at Cerritos Invitational |
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CERRITOS -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's track teams competed with some of the top athletes in Southern California at the Cerritos Invitational this past weekend and the Pirates put forth some impressive performances. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates to open playoffs at Antelope Valley |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team will play at Antelope Valley in the first round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs on Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. |
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Swimming: Pirates atop the mountain at Mt. SAC Invitational |
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WALNUT -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's swim teams stood tall against some of the top swimmers in the area at the 2009 Mt. San Antonio Invitational.
On the men's side, the Pirates lapped the field with 983 points. Ventura placed a distant second with 490 points.
On the women's side, the OCC Pirates edged out the Ventura Pirates, 876-843 with San Diego Mesa (468) third.
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Women's Tennis: Pirates blank Lasers in OEC opener |
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COSTA MESA -- Led by the strong play of No. 1 singles standout Brittany Bass, the Orange Coast College women's tennis team opened Orange Empire Conference play with a 9-0 shutout win over visiting Irvine Valley on Thursday. |
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Softball: Pirates get blanked by Saddleback, 5-0 |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team couldn't get the key hit it needed and fell to visiting Saddleback, 5-0, in Orange Empire Conference play on Friday. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates end regular season with win over Dons |
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SANTA ANA -- Jenna Lujan had 17 points, four rebounds and a pair of steals to lead the Orange Coast College women's basketball team to a 64-54 win over Santa Ana in the final regular season game for both teams on Friday night. |
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Women's Swimming: Pirates topple Cypress, Saddleback |
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MISSION VIEJO -- The Orange Coast College women's swim team cruised past Orange Empire Conference foes Cypress and Saddleback in a double-dual meet on Friday at Saddleback College. |
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Women's tennis: Coast notches second win over season |
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COSTA MESA -- After a snag in the nonconference schedule because of the rain, the Orange Coast College women's tennis team returned to the courts and posted a 9-0 win over visiting El Camino College on Tuesday. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates hand Hornets first conference loss |
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COSTA MESA -- It was "Sophomore Night" inside the Peterson Gym for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team on Friday night.
For Fullerton College, it was simply Friday, the 13th.
Led by 19 points from sophomore Casey Gomez, the Pirates handed the visiting Hornets their first Orange Empire Conference loss with a 56-49 win.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates turn one over to Cypress |
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COSTA MESA -- Constant defensive pressure proved too much to overcome for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team in Wednesday's 70-52 Orange Empire Conference loss to visiting Cypress College. |
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Track and Field: Pirate men win OEC Relays; OCC women finish second |
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COSTA MESA -- Under cold, windy and wet conditions, the 2009 Orange Empire Conference Relays were completed on Friday at Orange Coast College and despite the six-team field, both sides were a two-team slugfest between the host Pirates and Riverside College. On the men's side, the Pirates edged out Riverside with 123 points. The Tigers finished with 117, while Golden West (44), Fullerton (39), Santa Ana (32) and Santiago Canyon (31) rounded out the scoring. On the women's side, it was the Tigers leading the way with 124 points, while OCC took runner-up with 108 points. Fullerton (40), Golden West (33), Santa Ana (32) and Santiago Canyon (7) complete the order of finish.
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Women's Tennis: Pirates top Cerritos in season opener |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's tennis team started the 2009 season strong with an 8-1 nonconference win over visiting Cerritos College on Tuesday. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates rebound with road win against Saddleback |
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MISSION VIEJO -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team rebounded from a tough home loss to Irvine Valley with a 62-47 Orange Empire Conference win over Saddleback College on Friday night.
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Softball: Pirates topple San Bernadino Valley, 14-8 |
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SAN BERNADINO -- Thanks to an eight-run first inning, the Orange Coast College softball team cruised to a 14-8 nonconference win over San Bernadino Valley on Wednesday. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates stunned by Lasers, 58-54 |
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COSTA MESA -- Orange Coast College women's basketball coach Mike Thornton has preached all season long that anyone in the Orange Empire Conference can beat anyone at anytime. The Irvine Valley College Lasers proved that theory on Wednesday night with a 58-54 upset win over the host Pirates at OCC's Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates outlast Santa Ana, 53-40 |
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COSTA MESA -- Simone Ibbotson scored 18 points to lead the Orange Coast College women's basketball team past visiting Santa Ana, 53-40, on Wednesday night at OCC's Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates slip past Riverside, 54-52 |
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COSTA MESA -- What looked like a horrible version of déjà vu turned into a truckload of "WHEW" for Casey Gomez and the Orange Coast College women's basketball team.
With the game tied with 3 seconds left, Gomez was fouled and calmly drained two clutch free throws to lift the Pirates past visiting Riverside 54-52 on Friday in Orange Empire Conference action.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates stung by Hornets, 61-52 |
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FULLERTON -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team dropped its first Orange Empire Conference matchup of the season with a 61-52 loss to host Fullerton College on Wednesday at the Hornets' Nest. |
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Women's Basketball: Gomez scores 29 as Pirates top Cypress |
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CYPESS -- Casey Gomez was the hot hand for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team on Friday night, scoring 29 points in the Pirates' 70-66 Orange Empire Conference win over Cypress. |
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Women's Basketball: Second-half outburst lifts Pirates past Gauchos |
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COSTA MESA -- A 34-26 halftime deficit was quickly erased by the hot-and-cold Orange Coast College offense as the women's basketball team posted a 67-54 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Saddleback on Wednesday night.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates rally to top Lasers in OEC opener |
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IRVINE -- Simone Ibbotson had 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Orange Coast College women's basketball team to a 48-43 road win over Irvine Valley on Friday in the Pirates' Orange Empire Conference opener. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates go 2-1 over holiday stretch |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team closed out its nonconference portion of the season strong. After falling to San Bernardino Valley 65-40, the Pirates posted wins over Los Angeles Valley 75-49 and No. 4 ranked Palomar 54-52. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates start hot, hang on to top Canyons |
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COSTA MESA -- After a blazing first half of offense, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team managed to squeak past College of the Canyons, 74-73, on Sunday to take third place at the 2008 Coast Christmas Classic. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall in semifinals of Coast Christmas Classic |
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COSTA MESA -- It was another tough night of shooting for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team as the Pirates fell to visiting Cerritos, 52-45, in the championship semifinals of the 2008 Coast Christmas Classic on Saturday. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates open Coast Christmas Classic with win |
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COSTA MESA -- Simone Ibbotson had 14 points, while Casey Gomez and Daisy Bueno each added 11 to lead the Orange Coast College women's basketball team to a 65-53 win over Southwestern in the opening round of the 2008 Coast Christmas Classic. |
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Women's Basketball: Top-ranked Ventura too much for Coast |
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COSTA MESA -- Less than 24 hours after a hard-fought loss to Cerritos, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team hosted top-ranked Ventura and the visiting Pirates topped the hometown Pirates, 53-42, on Saturday in nonconference action. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates drop heartbreaker to Cerritos |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team fell to 9-3 overall with a 58-57 nonconference loss to visiting Cerritos College on Friday at the Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates finish fourth at State Championships |
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PASADENA -- A successful season came to a painful end on Saturday as the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team lost in five games to eventual state champion El Camino at the CCCAA Women's Volleyball State Championships, held at Pasadena City College. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates win consolation title at Cuesta Tournament |
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SAN LUIS OBISPO -- After a tough loss to Citrus, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team responded with back-to-back wins over Allan Hancock (77-51) and Barstow (72-43) at the 25th Annual Conoco/Phillips Basketball Tournament, played at Cuesta College. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates drop opener to Fresno, but stay alive with sweep over Feather River |
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PASADENA -- It's "must-win" time from here on out for the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team after a shocking first day of action at the CCCAA Women's Volleyball State Championships, held at Pasadena City College. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates prepared for State Tournament |
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COSTA MESA -- Fresh off of Saturday's stunning upset over top-seed L.A. Pierce, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team went back to work this week, preparing for the upcoming California Community College Athletic Association Women's Volleyball State Championship. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates upset L.A. Pierce in four to earn trip to State Tournament! |
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WOODLAND HILLS -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team has earned a trip to the "Big Dance" after upsetting top-seeded L.A. Pierce in four games on Saturday night at the Southern California Regional Finals.
Led by 13 kills from Briana Fields, the Pirates (20-4) handed the Brahmas their first home loss in 61 matches with a 25-21, 14-25, 25-22, 25-22 shocker.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates outlast Wolverines in triple-overtime! |
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COSTA MESA -- In one of the longest games in school history, the Orange Coast College women's basketball team finally pulled off an 85-79 win in three overtimes against visiting San Bernardino Valley at the 2008 Orange Coast Crossover on Saturday. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates pull out win over MiraCosta |
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COSTA MESA -- The sophomore tandem of Casey Gomez and Simone Ibbotson led the way for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team in Friday's 52-36 win over MiraCosta at the Orange Coast Crossover. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates topple Lancers to advance in Regional playoffs |
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COSTA MESA – With offense to burn and success in the serve, the Orange Coast College women’s volleyball team topped visiting Pasadena City College, 25-27, 25-19, 25-12, 25-17 on Tuesday in the opening round of the Southern California Regional playoffs, held at OCC’s Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates to host Pasadena in SoCal Regional opener |
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The Orange Coast College women's volleyball team will host the Pasadena City College Lancers in the first round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs on Tuesday night, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Peterson Gym.
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Cross Country: PIRATE WOMEN CLAIM STATE TITLE! REED GOES BACK-TO-BACK! OCC MEN CRACK TOP-THREE! |
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 FRESNO -- One of the most impressive careers in Orange Coast College women's cross country history came to a championship conclusion on Saturday as sophomore Crystal Reed won her second straight state crown at the 2008 California Community College State Cross Country championships, held at Woodward Park. Reed's win was just one piece of championship hardward for the Pirates as they regained the top spot in the state by edging out Glendale 84-86 in the team standings.
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Women's Basketball: Pirates take care of San Diego Mesa |
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SAN DIEGO -- The Orange Coast College women's basketball team improved to 4-1 for the season with a 54-39 nonconference win over San Diego Mesa on Wednesday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates end regular season with 2-1 win over Lasers |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team ended its 2008 regular season unbeaten in its last six games (2-0-4) with a 2-1 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Irvine Valley on Friday. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates fall to Mt. San Jacinto, 60-58 |
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SAN JACINTO -- A late second-half comeback came up just short for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team as the Pirates fell to Mt. San Jacinto 60-58 on Thursday night in nonconference action. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates topple Rustlers in four on Sophomore Night |
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COSTA MESA -- With third place at stake in the Orange Empire Conference standings, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team came out aggressive and took care of business against visiting Golden West, 25-21, 25-12, 24-26, 25-21 on Friday night at OCC's Peterson Gym. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates hang tough, but fall to Lasers in five |
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IRVINE -- The Orange Coast College women's volleyball gave first-place Irvine Valley all it could handle on Friday night, but the visiting Pirates fell in five games to the Lasers, 21-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-27, 15-6, in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Women's Basketball: Pirates win Santa Barbara Tournament |
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SANTA BARBARA -- It was a successful weekend for the Orange Coast College women's basketball team after winning the 2008 SBCC MTXE Tournament, held at Santa Barbara City College. |
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Cross Country: OCC men finish second, women third at SoCal Championships |
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BAKERSFIELD -- The Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams each qualified for the upcoming State Championships with top-three team finishes at the Southern California Championships, held at the Kern County Soccer Park. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates settle for 3-3 tie against Fullerton |
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FULLERTON -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team overcame an early two-goal deficit en route to a 3-3 tie against Fullerton College on Friday afternoon in Orange Empire Conference action. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates regroup, top Chargers in five |
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COSTA MESA -- After a disappointing performance against Fullerton a week ago, the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team showed what its truly capable of with a thrilling five-game victory over visiting Cypress on Wednesday.
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Cross Country: OCC men, women claim OEC titles! |
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COSTA MESA -- The trailblazing continues for the Orange Coast College men's and women's cross country teams after their impressive performances on Saturday at the Orange Empire Conference Championships, held at Fairview Park. |
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Women's Volleyball: Pirates sweep past Gauchos |
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MISSION VIEJO -- Briana Fields had a team-high 11 kills to lead the Orange Coast College women's volleyball team to a 25-11, 25-17, 25-10 Orange Empire Conference victory over host Saddleback on Friday night. |
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Women's Soccer: Pirates return to win column with 2-1 victory |
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COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College women's soccer team put its modest two-game winless streak to bed on Friday with a 2-1 Orange Empire Conference win over visiting Saddleback on Friday afternoon. |
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