https://vcweplayhard.com en-us 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/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250618ljaiv9 Pirate freshmen Jeremiah Wilson and Kam'Ron Cigar each earned first team All-Western State Conferene accolades for their performance during the 2024-25 basketball season. They were two of the Pirates top players this past season with Wilaon as the leading scorer averaging 15.1 points per game with 4.7 rebounds and Cigar netted 11.6 points and handed out 2.0 assists. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250618ljaiv9 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250223m9yrms The Pirates' men's basketball team dropped its season finale 92-80 Friday against Oxnard at the Athletic Event Center. Jeremiah Wilson went for 26 points and five rebounds the lead VC while Bo Dolinsek netted 15 with a team-high seven boards. William Caceres and Kam'Ron Cigar each netted 12 points in the effiort and Isaiah Dudley handed out three assists. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250223m9yrms https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202502204amtk3 The VC men's basketball team traveled to Allan Hancock College Wednesday, falling to the Bulldogs, 77-56. Kam'Ron Cigar scored 17 points with five rebounds while Isaiah Dudley netted 13 points in the setback. Bo Dolinsek recorded eight points with four boards and Kevin Hymes handed out four assists. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202502204amtk3 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/2025021606hnah The VC men's basketball team battled, but ultimately dropped a 75-66 decision against Cuesta Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. Kevin Hymes came off the bench to score 16 points, including a 10-12 performance at the foul line, and Jeremiah Wilson netted 15 points with five assists. Kam'Ron Cigar recorded 11 points and eight rebounds in teh game and Bo Dolinsek had nine points and seven boards. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/2025021606hnah https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202502113hkiel Behind a 24-point performance by Kam'Ron Cigar, the Pirates' men's basketball team came out on top of another close game Monday, 71-65 over visiting Los Angeles Pierce. Jeremiah Wilson produced a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds and Bo Dolinsek netted 13 points in the triumph for VC. Cigar also handed out a team-high five assists and grabbed four steals. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202502113hkiel https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250209nggxpv In a tight game throughout, the Pirates' men's basketball team took a lead midway through the second half and held on to outlast Santa Barbara 75-69 Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. Kam'Ron Cigar netted 14 points and handed out four assists while Jeremiah Wilson added 17 points. Kevin Hymes produced 14 points and dropped eight dimes with five rebounds and Bo Dolinsek recorded 10 points. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250209nggxpv https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202502063s91va The VC men's basketball team fell at home against Moorpark College 94-74 Wednesday night. Jeremiah Wilson led four Pirates in double figures with 21 points and Bo Dolinsek scored 18 points with a team-high eight rebounds. Kam'Ron Cigar recorded 16 points and three assists and Kevin Hymes came off the bench to total 10 points with seven boards and three helpers. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202502063s91va https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250202xqsvtb The VC men's basketball team used a 16-4 run against LA Pierce midway through the second half to take control in the Pirates' 74-66 victory in Woodland Hills. Jeremiah Wilson scored 17 points with eight rebounds and Kevin Hymes came off the bench to net 19 points with four assists and three steals. Kam'Ron Cigar contributed 10 points and dropped five dimes in the triumph. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250202xqsvtb https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202501303z4o0o The VC men's basketball team battled, but ultimately came up short in a 76-70 loss at Oxnard Wednesday. Kevin Hymes came off the bench to score 20 points with six rebounds and Bo Dolinsek had a double-double with 12 points and 12 boards. Kam'Ron Cigar added 14 points and Jeremiah Wilson scored 11 in the setback. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202501303z4o0o https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250126ofo0bj The VC men's basketball team fell behind early and could not find their way back Saturday in their 77-56 defeat against Allan hancock at the Athletic Event Center. Kevin Hymes had 13 points and three assists to lead the Pirates abdJeremiah Wilson totaled 12 in the setback. Isaiah Dudley netted nine points and recorded a team-best five rebounds. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250126ofo0bj https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250123let282 The Pirates' men's basketball team traveled to San Luis Obispo Wednesday, falling to Cuesta 73-57 in a Western State Conference contest. Kam'Ron Cigar came off the bench to score 16 points to lead Ventura and Jeremiah Wilson totaled 10 points with a team-best seven rebounds. Kevin Hymes and Elijah Brown each scored nine points in the setback. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20250123let282 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202501162vr72q The Pirates' men's basketball team trailed 56-55 with two minutes remaining before outsocing the Vaqueros 6-1 down the stretch to capture the win, 61-57. Jeramiah Wilson scored 18 points, including a key 3-point play late, while Bo Dolensik netted 13 points with eight rebounds. Kevin Hymes scored 11 points with eight boards and five assists in the victory. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202501162vr72q https://vcweplayhard.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250114nruj8q Due to uncertainty surrounding ongoing Public Safety Power Shutoffs and anticipated high winds, the home women's and men's basketball games scheduled for Wednesday Jan. 15 have been moved to Santa Barbara. SBCC will travel to Ventura on Saturday Feb. 8. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250114nruj8q https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202501120hiaxk The Pirates' men's basketball team opened Western State Conference play Saturday afternoon with a 103-67 setback at Moorpark. Bo Dolinsek scored 17 points to lead VC and Jeremiah Wilson added 16. Kam'Ron Cigar was also in double-figures with 12 points. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202501120hiaxk https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202412192lp19s The VC men's basketball team outscored host Los Angeles Valley 92 in overtime Wednesday to claim an 83-76 victory over the Monarchs. Kevin Hymes led the Ventura with 19 points and eight rebounds while Isaiah Dudley and Bo Dolinsek each totaled 14 points. Dolinsek added 10 boards for a double-double. Jeremiah Wilson tallied 11 points and Sky Clay added 10 as five Pirates reached double-figures in the triumph. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202412192lp19s https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202412142aab8j The VC men's basketball team traveled to Compton on Friday night, dropping an 80-69 decision tothe Tartars. Bo Dolinsek was 10-15 from the floor in scoring 22 points and jeremiah Wilson added 19. Dolinsek and Isaiah Dudley each pulled down nine rebounds in the effort. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202412142aab8j https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/2024121124pt8i The VC men's basketball team cut a nine-point deficit to one in the final five minutes of play Tuesday against Bakersfield, but the Renegades were able to hold off the Pirates in the 77-72 decision at the Athletic Event Center. Kam'Ron Cigar led Ventura with 21 points while Jeremiah Wilson added 15 with five rebounds and Isaiah Dudley scored 12 points with seven boards. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/2024121124pt8i https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241208lsn8bw Despite shooting 49 percent from the floor, 50 percent from three and 77 percent from the free throw line, the Pirates' men's basketball team dropped a 103-84 decision to San Bernardino Valley on the final day of the Hypland Classic Saturday at Riverside. Jeremiah Wilson netted 23 points with six boards to lead the way while Kevin Hymes totaled 17 points in the effort. Bo Dolinsek had 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists and Kam'Ron Cigar also reached double-figures with 14 for Ventura (6-7). Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241208lsn8bw https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202412050inted The VC men's basketball team returned to action after an extended Thanksgiving break, dropping an 88-73 decision at Riverside Wednesday on the first day of the Hypland Classic. Jeremiah Wilson led the way for Ventura (6-6) with 19 points and five rebounds while Isaiah Dudley and Kam'Ron Cigar added 14 and 13 points, respectively. K. Cigar also dished out a team-best three assists. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202412050inted https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241122z4iyun The VC men's basketball team completed the Milt Stowe Classic in Porterville by holding off El Camino for a 61-59 victory. Bo Dolinsek once again led the Pirates with 21 points and Kevin Hymes netted 13, including an 11-15 performance at the free throw line. Elijah Brown and Jeremiah Wilson added 11 and 10 points, respectively, to tjhe effort for Ventura (6-5). Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241122z4iyun https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202411221lsed6 The Pirates' men's basketball team dropped a 67-57 decision to host Porerville on the first day of the Milt Stowe Classic Thursday. Ventura was unable to find its shooting touch against the Pirates of the Central Valley as Porterville led throughout the contest. Bo Dolinsek and Jeremiah Wilson led VC (5-5) with 21 and 17 points, respectively. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202411221lsed6 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241120205x9t Bo Dolinsek hit two free throws on the Pirates first possession of the game, and Jeremiah Wilson scored a putback on the second as the Pirates' men's basketball team went wire-to-wire in defeating Saddleback 75-65 Tuesday at the Athletic Event Center. Dolinsek tallied 22 points with 10 boards and Wilson added 19 points with six caroms. Elijah Brown chipped in 11 points off the bench for VC (5-4) and Kevin Hymes pulled in 10 rebounds and added four assists. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241120205x9t https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241117rko915 Playing its second game in less than 19 hours, the Pirates' men;s basketball team came up short against Cahbot , 71-68, in a game played in Pasadena. Bo Dolinsek filled the stat sheet woth 28 points and 14 rebounds for VC (4-4) and Kevin Hymes just missed a triple-double with 10 points, nine assists and nine boards. Kam'Ron Cigar chipped in nine points in the effort. Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241117rko915 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241117nmec6b The Pirates' men's basketball team fell short at San Diego City Saturday, dropping an 80-75 decision against the Knights. Kam'Ron Cigar and Jeremiah Wilson each scored 23 points to lead the Pirates (4-3) and Isaiah Dudley collected 11 rebounds. Kevin Hymes contributed 17 points, six assists and three steals to the effort. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241117nmec6b https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241113zpvlg6 The VC men's basketball team had one of those nights and could not keep up with visiting Los Angeles Southwest Wednesday. Despite 18 points each from Bo Dolinsek and Elijah Brown, the Pirates dropped a 100-78 decision to the Cougars. Jeremiah Wilson and Kam'Ron Cigar netted 17 and 15 points, respectively, in the setback. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241113zpvlg6 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202411091qyrep Tournament MVP Bo Dolensik turned in another double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds and All-Tournament selections Kam'Ron Cigar and Kevin Hymes tallied 18 and 10 points, respectively, as the VC men's basketball team captured the Irvin Valley Classic championship 73-68 over the hosts Friday evening. Jeremiah Wilson recorded a game-high 21 points in the victory over the Lasers. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202411091qyrep https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202411081wfbli The Pirates' men's basketball team used a consistent effort on Thursday to turn a small halftime deficit into a 64-55 victory over Cerritos at the Irvine Valley Classic. Bo Dolinsek produced his fourth double-double in as many games with 18 points and 12 rebounds while Kevin Hymes contributed 16 points, seven boards, three assists and four steals. Jeremiah Wilson netted 14 points with six rebounds. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202411081wfbli https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241104v2l7h8 The VC men's basketball team battled for an 84-79 win over Riverside City College Saturday in the finale of the We Play Hard Tip-Off Tournament. Bo Dolinsek and reserve Isaiah Dudley each netted 20 points to spark the Pirate victory over the Tigers, and their head coach Phil Mathews. After the game, Mathews, a Hall of Fame coach who created Ventura's We Play Hard dynasty from 1985-95, was honored with a banner in the Athletic Event Center on what was his final game in the venue before his retirement at the end of the current season. Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/20241104v2l7h8 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202411023ks0a6 The VC men's basketball team fell into a big hole early and were unable to mount a comeback Friday in dropping a 93-61 decision to Antelope Valley on the second day of the We Play Hard Tournament. Bo Delinsek had a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds while Elijah Brown netted 14 points to lead the way for the Pirates (1-1). Isaiah Dudley came off the bench to total 12 points. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/202411023ks0a6