https://vcweplayhard.com en-us https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260422q7tf6f Ventura College football head coach Steve Mooshagian has announced that 11 Pirates from the 2025 Northern Conference champions have signed early with four-year schools across the country. Many are mid-year transfers working out with their new teams this spring. Six have matriculated to NCAA Division I schools, five in the Football Championship Series, another to NCAA Division II and four to NAIA schools.  Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260422q7tf6f https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260520sw6tr8 VC tight end Ryan Gillum and wide receiver and kick returner Tayvion McCoy were named first team All-Americans and All-State by the JC Athletic Bureau in voting by the California Community College Football Coaches Association. Additionally, offensive linemen Jackson Perkins and Jack Sloniker, quarterback Braesen Leon, all-purpose back Koen Glover, placekicker Bohdie Ing and defensive back Charlie Neos earned All-State honors. McCoy was twice named All-State, both as a wide receiver and as a punt returner. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260520sw6tr8 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202512290eg85m The Pirate football team was prominent on the Southern California Football Association's All-Northern Conference awards announced earlier this month. VC had 14 first team selections, including eight individuals who were unanimously chosen for nine categories. Tayvion McCoy led the honorees as he was a unanimous pick as a wide receiver and punt return specialist and Charlie Neos was VC's lone unanimous pick on defense. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202512290eg85m https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251129ysk5ib The Pirates were riding a wave of momentum. They had scored 17 unanswered points to start the second half, including a 70-yard pick-six by Charlie Neos, to take a 31-21 lead at No. 1-ranked Golden West early in the fourth quarter. But a huge touchdown return on the ensuing kick swung the momentum back to the Rustlers and they rode it to a 56-38 decision over No. 4 VC in the SCFA semifinals Saturday afternoon in Huntington Beach. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251129ysk5ib https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2025112339myg6 The Pirates had their backs agianst the wall. Down by 16 points late in the third quarter, quarterback Braesen Leon engineered three straight scoring drives in the final 18 minutes of play, running for a touchdown and passing for two more to lead VC past Cerritos 41-37 in the first round of the SCFA Playoffs at the VC Sportsplex. The VC signal caller finished with 427 yards passing in the game with three touchdowns, and rushed for 38 yards and another score. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2025112339myg6 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251112zhkqbi On the heels on an impressive 9-1 campaign marred only by a last-second defeat in the season finale, the Ventura College football team is back in the Southern California Fooball Association playoffs beginning Nov. 22. The Pirates (9-1) are seeded No. 4 in the region and will host No. 5 Cerritos (8-2) in a 5:00 pm contest at the VC Sportsplex. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251112zhkqbi https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251109o1rd0w The Pirate football team held a 20-point lead in the third quarter Saturday against Mt. San Antonio, but the Mounties came storming back to defeat VC 55-54 on a score with 16 seconds remaining. The setback ends state No. 2-ranked VC's pursuit of an undefeated reular season and ties them with Mt. SAC for the Northern Conference championship. Ventura next awaits its assignment in the upcoming Southern California Football Association playoffs. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251109o1rd0w https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251102lr23m8 The Pirate football team used a second half surge to defeat Long Beach 45-24 Saturday afternoon, moving to 9-0 on the season heading into the regular season finale. Tayvion McCoy recorded four receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown and averaged 32 yards on three punt returns, setting up two more Pirate touchdown drives to lead the way for Ventura. Braesen Leon was an economical 16-21 for 235 yards and three touchdowns to lead the offense while Charlie Neos and Marcellus Brigham each recorded seven tackles for the defense that did not allow a Viking score in the second half for Ventura. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251102lr23m8 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251026iwoub0 The VC football team was simply too much for Santa Ana to handle Saturday as the Pirates recorded a 65-0 road win over the Dons to move to 8-0 on the season. Love Adabeyo ran for 82 yards and a touchdown and Braesen Leon passed for 22 yards and three scores to lead the way as state No. 3-ranked Ventura scored in all three phases, offense, defense and special teams, in the contest. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251026iwoub0 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251019ofoxn5 The state No. 3-ranked Pirate football team remained unbeaten with a total team win, 31-17 over Citrus Saturday at the Sportsplex. Javarien Salter rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown and Braesen Leon passed for 176 yards and two scores to lead the offensive effort while Marcellus Brigham and Charlie Neos had seven and six tackles, respectively, each with an interception, to lead the Ventura defense. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251019ofoxn5 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251012j93wqc Traditionally, the Pirate football team's visit to Santa Maria to take on Allan Hancock has been an adventure filled with close contests and late-game heroics. Ventura was able to avoid that Saturday, however, building a 31-0 halftime advantage and cruising to an easy victory over the Bulldogs. Quarterback Braesen Leon passed for two touchdowns while Koen Glover and Sincere Cohen each reach paydirt on the ground in the win. Nick Duffy recorded 12 takcles defensively and Charlie Neos had 11 stops on the afternoon. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251012j93wqc https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250928490hfe The VC football team ran past an overmatched Santa Barbara team Saturday in the "Big Game," rewriting the record books in their 73-14 victory over the Vaqueros. The Pirates ammassed a program record 769 yards of offense, including a new standard of 486 on the ground in totaling the second-most points in team history. Koen Glover and Javarien Salter totaled 199 and 102 yards rushing, rspectively, and quarterback Braesen Leon threw for 240 yards and four touchdowns in the rivalry runaway. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250928490hfe https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250921492rxa The Pirate football team retained the Citrus Cup for the 17th straight game Saturday wit a 52-38 win at Moorpark. Back-up quarterback Braesen Leon passed or 388 yards and four touchdowns and went on a 40-yard scamper for another score to lead the effort offensively while Marcellus Brigham had nine solo tackles and Mason Coso had a 45-yard interception return to paydirt for the Pirate defense. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250921492rxa https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202509151ie2ty The VC football team outlasted Bakersfield 45-38 Saturday night at the Sportsplex. The Pirates survived a pair of 7-point deficits and a pair of turnovers in the first half to defeat the previously undefeated Renegades. Devin Tate passed for 194 yards and a touchdown while rushing for three more scores and Javarian Salter had 16 carries for 137 yards and a score to lead the way. Keiveon Moore, Dre Nelson and Jaxon Arrington all had six tackles to lead the defense and Charlie Neos picked off a pair of BC passes. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202509151ie2ty https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202509084l1bbw On a night of festivities at the VC Sportsplex celebrating 100 years of Pirate athletic tradition, the Ventura College football team held off Fullerton 45-42 for a victory in its 2025 home debut. Quarterback Devin Tate passed for three touchdowns and ran for another while Elijah Davis was on the receiving end of two scoring pass and run plays. Koen Glover and Love Adabeyo each ran for over 100 yards and a score. Charlie Neos led the defense with seven trackles and Domata Peko Jr. had a pair of sacks in the triumph. Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202509084l1bbw https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250901sjpxb8 Ventura College quarterback Devin Tate passed for the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter, then ran for another score late in the fourth to push the Pirate football team to a 32-21 victory at Palomar Saturday in San Marcos. The sophomore passed for 146 yards and ran for another 65 in the game as VC (1-0) rushed for 334 yards as a team, including 88 and 82 yards from Love Adebeyo and Koen Glover, respectively. Keiveon Moore and Jaxon Arrington each totaled nine tackles to lead the defense. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20250901sjpxb8 https://vcweplayhard.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250811z1928x VC Athletics invites fans to celebrate a century of Ventura College and Pirate sports by sporting official #VC100 athletics gear. The store opening coincides with the beginning of centennial celebrations in Pirate Athletics that begins on Aug. 16 with a Pirate football scrimmage and a VC volleyball Alumnae Game on Saturday Aug. 16. The team store is open online through BSN Sports at https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/axYBeZuhQ2. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/general/2025-26/releases/20250811z1928x https://vcweplayhard.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250803o3399h Ventura College student athletes excelled once again in the classroom in 2024-25 with a total of 101 Pirates achieving a 3.5 GPA or higher, earning mention on the Dean's List, in the fall 2024 term while taking in 12 or more units of study, with 46 student athletes recording a perfect 4.0 GPA. In spring 2025, 99 VC student athletes were named on the Dean's List with 44 posting perfect GPA's. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250803o3399h https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20250507vwf3t1 VC running back Quran Gossett and defensive back Zane Carter each have received All-American honors from the California Community College Football Coaches Association. In a list published by the JC Athletic Bureau, Gossett earned his All-American nod as an all-Purpose back and Carter was named All-American as a defensive back. Inthe same release, Gossett, Daniel Duran and Jayon Farrar were named All-State on offense while Carter received All-State recognition on defense. Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20250507vwf3t1 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202412191dwpbp Ventura College quarterback Daniel Duran was a unanimous first team All-Southern California Football Association pick for the 2024 season and was named the SCFA Northern Conference Player of the Year in recent voting by the conference coaches. Wide receiver Jordan Farrar was also a unanimous first-teamer and running back Quran Gossett earned a first team nod as an All-Purpose player. Safety Zane Carter was VC's lone first team All-SCFA pick on defense. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202412191dwpbp https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20241128uwntb4 In a season finale that had almost everything, the Ventura College football team captured the Scooter's BBQ Beach Bowl title with a last-minute touchdown, 39-33 over Long Beach Wednesday at the VC Sportsplex. Game MVP Quran Gossett surpassed 1,000 yards for the season by rushing for 175 yards, including the game-winning 12-yard scamper with 35 seconds remaining in the game. VC Player of the Game Ty Ely led the defensive effort with four tackles, a sack and 1.5 tackles for a loss. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20241128uwntb4 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202411212k1xbd The Pirate football team has one game remaining in the 2024 season. After their ninth straight season of at least seven wins, Ventura (7-3) will host Long Beach (6-4) on Wednesday Nov. 27 in the Scooter's BBQ Beach Bowl. Kickoff at the VC Sportsplex is scheduled for 6:00 pm. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202411212k1xbd https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20241117pfpphl The Pirate football team was down. After a two-game losing streak, VC trailed visiting Canyons 21-7 in the second quarter before the fire returned. Ventura scored 21 of the game's final 24 points, including a 62-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Duran to Tyler Woodworth with 2:25 left to play as the Pirates defeated the Cougars 28-24 in the regular season finale at the Sportsplex. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20241117pfpphl https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20241110yi14a2 The Pirate football team had Northern Conference-leading El Camino right where they wanted them, until they didn't. A pair of late VC turnovers helped lead to a 28-0 Warrior run in the second half as Ventura, who rallied to force overtime, could not turn back the tide in their 45-38 setback Saturday. Daniel Duran passed for 365 yards and gour touchdowns, and Quran Gossett ran for another 105 yards to lead the Pirates (6-3, 4-2). Jayon Farrar totaled 95 yards receiving and 109 kick return yards for Ventura. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20241110yi14a2 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202411050714nz It turned out to be one of those nights for the Pirates. Despite 224 passing yards and three touchdowns from quarterback Daniel Duran and 110 rushing yards from running back Qu'ron Gossett, the VC football team could not contain Bakersfield on the road in their 45-27 setback against the Renegades. BC outscored Ventura 24-3 after a Pirate touchdown early in the third quarter, sending VC to its first conference loss of the year. Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202411050714nz https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20241027mkylyw The Pirates faced the classic trap game Saturday, hosting Antelope Valley a week after an emotional rivalry win over Moorpark. The game was not pretty, but the VC football team rallied late to defeat the Marauders 42-28. Daniel Duran passed for 20 yards and four touchdowns, two to Tyler Woodworth, and Quran Gossett rushed for 153 yards and a score to lead Ventura (6-1, 4-0) to the victory. Ty Ely and Spencer McKelligon lead the defensive effort with five tackles apiece. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/20241027mkylyw https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202410204fnyir The Ventura College football team used a strong defensive effort and timely scoring in the second half to pull away from Moorpark 37-12 Saturday in the 56th edition of the Citrus Cup rivalry at the VC Sportsplex. The Pirate defense allowed just one drive of over seven plays against the Raiders, and created five turnovers, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions. Jake Murphy ran 23 times for 155 yards and a touchdown to lead VC (5-1, 3-0) while Ty Ely visited the end zone twice on the ground. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202410204fnyir https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202410064elal4 The Pirate football team pulled away for a 34-10 victory over Santa barbara Saturday night. Quarterback Daniel Duran passed for 312 yards and three scores while running back Quran Gossett totaled 91 yards on the ground. Silas Kemp had four catches for 107 yards and a touchdown and Jayon Farrar had a pair of touchdowns in his three catches on the night. Brayden Beck had a 42-yard pick-six late to put the game away for state No. 9-ranked VC (4-1, 2-0). Sat, 05 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202410064elal4 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202409294wr2jo In another chapter in the interesting series between Ventura and Allan Hancock in community college football, the Pirates defeated the Bulldogs 42-33 Saturday at the VC Sportsplex. VC was outgained in yardage by Hancock, 426-361, and the Bulldogs held a 13-plus minute advantage in time of possession, yet Ventura prevailed on the scoreboard in the contest between last year's defending Northern Conference co-champions. Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202409294wr2jo https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202409221oz8ay VC quarterback Daniel Duran passed for 368 yards and four touchdowns and Silas Kemp grabbed five receptions for 151 yards to lead the Pirates to a 39-31 victory at Cerritos Saturday night. The Pirates scored 22 points in the third quarter to turn a 19-14 deficit into the road triumph. Quran Gossett rushed for 65 yards and Jake Murphy had 32 hard fought yards and a touchdown while Ryan Pimentel was a perfect 3-3 on PAT's and 2-2 on field goals. Zane Carter had eight tackles to lead the defense while Brayden Beck and Ty Ely each had seven stops. Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/fball/2024-25/releases/202409221oz8ay