https://vcweplayhard.com en-us https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260502ud7fpv The VC softball team had its 2026 season come to an end Saturday with an 11-1 loss at Palomar in the first round of the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs. The No. 18 Pirates dropped the best-of-three series to the No. 1-seeded Comets in two games. Aubrey Aguirre hit a home run in the bottom of the second inning for Ventura's lone run of the game. Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260502ud7fpv https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202605020q5cwh The Pirate softball team battled No. 1-seeded Palomar Friday afternoon before giving up three runs in the bottom of the sixth in their 6-2 setback to the Comets in the first game of a best-of-three series. Zayra Landeros delivered two hits, including a two-RBI double and Sophia Valencia had a pair of hits and score a run. Emma Estrella held off Palmoar through five innings before giving up the three runs in the sixth. Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202605020q5cwh https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260428zwjmj4 The VC softball team broke open a 3-3 tie with a four-run sixth inning in their 9-3 playoff win at Orange Coast Tuesday afternoon. Sophia Valencia delivered a 2-run single in the game-winning rally and Zayra Landeros had three hits with two RBI while scoring two runs. Emma Estrella scattered four hits in the complete game win in the circle, allowing three runs, one earned while striking out four. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260428zwjmj4 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604271yz6tk Fresh off their second straight Western State Conference North Division championship, the VC softball team is headed back to the post-season. The Pirates received the No. 18 seed in the 3C2A Southern California Playoffs and will travel to No. 15 Orange Coast on Tuesday Apr. 28 in a play-in game against the Pirates of the south. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604271yz6tk https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604244iz8lu Emma Estrella tossed a no-hitter Thursday afternoon for the Pirate softball team to highlight a memorable regular season finale at the VC Softball Complex. The Ventura pitcher struck out 10 and walked four in the complete game 4-0 victory over Allan Hancock, securing VC its first undefeated Western State Conference season since 1981. Baylany Magana had a pair of hits and scored a run with one run batted in as one of several key offensive players in the historic win. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604244iz8lu https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260419o18jj1 The VC softball team grabbed the first lead Saturday, but Southwestern answered quickly and pulled away for a 9-2 victory over the Pirates in Chula Vista. Aubrey Aguirre smacked a two-run home run in the first inning to put Ventura on top, but the Pirate offense was limited to four hits the rest of the way. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260419o18jj1 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260418khtvv2 Fresh off of clinching the Western State Conference title, the Pirate softball team began a playoff tune-up road trip with a double-header split at No. 7-ranked San Diego Mesa. VC dropped a heartbreaking 5-4 decision in the opener before defeating the Olympians 12-9 in the nightcap. Jayla Raya recorded five hits with four runs batted in and a run scored in the two games to lead the way. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260418khtvv2 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260416zmuzbz For the first time in 21 years, the Ventura College softball team is back-to-back Western State Conference champions. The Pirates defeated Oxnard 12-4 Tuesday behind a 4-hit performance by Samantha Soto and six-plus strong innings from Emma Estrella in the circle. Jayla Raya contributed a double and a triple with two runs batted in and two runs scored helping VC to its repeat title. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260416zmuzbz https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604151i1tss The Ventura College softball team took a huge step toward repeating as Western State Conference North Division champion Tuesday with a 9-1, 6-inning triumph over second-place Moorpark at the VC Softball Complex. Emma Estrella threw a two-hitter from the circle, striking out five in the complete-game win. Erika Sanchez had a pair of hits, including a key triple, with three runs batted in and a run scored while Baylani Magana recorded two hits with a pair of runs scored.  Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604151i1tss https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604102a8new The VC softball team controlled the game at Cuesta from the opening inning and never let the Cougars back in, rolling to a 9-1 victory in five innings Thursday in San Luis Obispo. Erika Sanchez doubled and homered, knocking in three runs and scoring another to lead the Pirates (17-16-1, 9-0) and Emma Estrella shut down Cuesta from the circle, allowing one run and striking out seven in the complete-game win. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604102a8new https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260404rgywt6 In one of the longest games in VC softball history, a Pirate comeback fell short at Los Angeles Valley. The game began Feb. 17, but was suspended due to weather in the bottom of the third inning. Play resumed Friday with Ventura trailing 7-5. The Pirates outscored the Monarchs 3-2 in thre remaining innings Friday but the comeback fell short, 9-8. Paisley Magdaleno ended the game with four hits, one run batted in and a pair of runs scored while Aubrey Aguirre had three hits and two RBI. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260404rgywt6 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604031zqlnh The VC softball team broke a 2-2 tie with two runs in the fifth inning and added an insurance run in the sixth Thursday afternoon to defeat Santa Barbara 5-2 at the VC Softball Complex. Samantha Soto had three hits with a run batted in and a run scored for the Pirates (16-15-1, 8-0) while Aubrey Aguirre knocked in a pair of runs with a first-inning double. Jayla Raya scored twice in the game for Ventura. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604031zqlnh https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604010vjnfc The Pirate softball team scored 12 runs in the first inning against Santa Monica Tuesday at the VC Softball Complex en route to a 19-2 win over the Corsairs. Samantha Soto and Isabella Padilla each recorded four runs batted in to lead the charge for Ventura as they remained undefeated in Western State Conference play. Layah Hicks and Jayla Raya each knocked in three runs. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202604010vjnfc https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260329negpb7 The Pirate softball team split a pair of home games Saturday, pulling away from Fullerton 13-6 before falling to Citrus 10-0. Jayla Raya had three hits and a walk with two runs batted in and a run scored in the opener while Erika Sanchez had a triple, four RBI and scored twice against the Hornets. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260329negpb7 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202603281wd0sn Ventura put the game out of reach early and never let up Thursday, defeating Allan Hancock 17-0 in five innings. Samantha Soto had four hits, including a pair of doubles, with three runs batted in and two runs scored to lead the offense and Emma Estrella had a dominant start in the circle. Baylany Magana, Aubrey Aguirre and Layah Hicks all homered as the Pirates scored in every inning, including a six-run second that broke the game open. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202603281wd0sn https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260326077gm3 Ventura softball took control early and never let go Tuesday, scoring twice in the first inning and riding a complete-game shutout from Baylany Magana to a 4-0 win over Oxnard. Magana and Samantha Soto each singled and scored in the first inning, with Jayla Raya doubling in a run in the opening frame. Zayra Landeros had a single and rounded the bases to score and Erika Sanchez also had a double and scored a run. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260326077gm3 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260321jjc1qo A four-run sixth inning followed by three more in the seventh lifted Ventura to an 8-3 road victory over Moorpark on Thursday. Baylany Magana had a pair of hits, including an RBI double that scored the game-tying run, and Samantha Soto hit a solo home run and knocked in two scores. Erika Sanchez reached base three times with a pair of singles and a walk and Emma Estrella pitched a complete gam to pick up the win. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260321jjc1qo https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202603192dikzc Baylany Magana and Samantha Soto each had base hits in the bottom of the seventh, both scoring as the Pirates defeated Cuesta 4-3 on the strength of the seventh-inning rally at the VC Softball Complex Tuesday. Jayla Raya reached base on an error that allowed Soto to plate the game-winner. Magana, Soto and Sophia Valencia each had two hits on the day for the Pirates and Magana pitched six strong innings before Emma Estrella came on to pitch the final frame. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202603192dikzc https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260315u5yfol The VC softball team split a pair of games Saturday at East Los Angeles, dropping a 3-1 decision to the host Huskies before defeating No. 12-ranked Fullerton 4-1. Samantha Soto recorded four hits on the day, including an RBI double against the Hornets, and scored a run to lead the offense. Meanwhile, Baylany Magana pitched a gem in the nightcap, striking out 10 batters in the win over Fullerton. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260315u5yfol https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260311tdk83x A three-run surge in the fourth inning and a complete-game effort from pitcher Emma Estrella lifted VC to a 6-4 road win over Santa Barbara on Tuesday. Baylany Magana was 3-for-3 at he plate with a pair of runs scored while Aubrey Aguirre and Jayla Raya each knocked in two runs to lead the effort offensively. Estrella scattered five hits and struck out 12 Vaqueros en route to the complete-game win. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260311tdk83x https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202603082qg4qc The VC softball team had a strong showing Friday, sweeping a doubleheader against visiting San Bernardino Valley, defeating the Wolverines 8-0 and 12-6. Baylany Magana and Samantha Soto led the offensive attack in the twin bill, each recording five hits in the two games. Magana also scored four runs with one run batted in and Soto scored four times with two RBI. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202603082qg4qc https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260306mo5jk5 The Ventura College softball team opened Western State Conference play Thursday with an 11-1 six-inning victory at Santa Monica. Erika Sanchez had a single and a double , knocking in four runs for the Pirates while Baylany Magana knocked out a pair of hits with two RBI. Magana also shut down the Corsair offense from the pitcher's circle, limiting SMC to two hits in the complete game win. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260306mo5jk5 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260301ks8l7e The Ventura College softball team dropped a pair of 1-run games Friday at the VC Softball Complex, falling 2-1 to Mt. San Jacinto and 1-0 against Imperial Valley. Baylany Magana had a strong performance from the circle, pitching a combined 11 innings on the day, giving up three runs, two earned, while striking out eight batters. Unfortunately, the VC offense did not follow in the two narrow setbacks. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260301ks8l7e https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260225ztn2us The Pirate softball team was held to three hits and stranded eight runners as Antelope Valley pulled away for a 5-0 decision Tuesday in VC's 2026 home opener.  Samantha Soto, Erika Sanchez and Zayra Landeros all had base hits for Ventura, but could not find their way home. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260225ztn2us https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260224v3civq The Ventura College softball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader Friday at Victor Valley College in Victorville, 6-5 and 9-6. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260224v3civq https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260219xgyjg3 Baylany Magana turned in a dominant two-way performance to lead the VC softball team to a 7–0 shutout win over Imperial Valley on Tuesday at Los Angeles Valley. The Pirates broke the game open with a three-run fifth inning and backed Magana’s one-hit complete game with 10 hits and steady pressure on the bases. The sophomore had three hits and scored a run offensively while striking out seven Desert Warriors from the circle. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260219xgyjg3 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260213yfthzu The Ventura College softball team split a double header Thursday at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita. The Pirates gave up a big first inning in the opener, falling 9-0 before coming back in the nightcap to come back from a 4-2 deficit to claim a 7-6 triumph. Samantha Soto singled and doubled, scoring two runs, and pitched the final frame in releif to preserve the win in the nightcap. Aubrey Aguirre also belted out a single and a double with three runs batted in to pace the VC offense. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260213yfthzu https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202602112ylu6k A pair of six-run swings in the middle and late innings turned a tight game into a high-scoring road win as the VC softball team powered past LA Valley 14-8 on Tuesday. Aubrey Aguirre and Erika Sanchez each knocked in four runs to lead the Pirates while Abby Ibarra had a pair of hits with a run batted in and three runs scored. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/202602112ylu6k https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260208xnn5ad The VC softball team dropped a pair of contests in Bakersfield Saturday, falling to the host Renegades 11-3 in the opener before falling by an identical score to Riverside in the nightcap. Abby Ibarra had two runs batted in against BC in the opener while Baylany Magana recorded two hits with two runs scored in the nightcap against the Tigers. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260208xnn5ad https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260206txnkcc An eight-run fifth inning by Citrus College erased a four-run Ventura lead and sent the Pirates to a 10-6 non-conference loss Thursday afternoon in Glendora. Aubrey Aguirre led the effort with a pair of hits, including a home run, three runs batted in and a pair of runs scored. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/sball/2025-26/releases/20260206txnkcc