https://vcweplayhard.com en-us https://vcweplayhard.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240812kpcdd5 The Ventura College Athletic Department claimed its 14th Top-13 finish in 19 years, placing 13th in California in the 2023-24 all-sports National Association of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) Cup standings. Pirate Athletics totaled 106 points overall, besting its 105.5 points earned in 2022-23 that placed 12th. Ventura was also 17th for the second straight year in the Daktronics Cup Standings with two-years schools from California, Oregon and Washington. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240812kpcdd5 https://vcweplayhard.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240801320rqe The Ventura College Athletic Department is proud to announce the transfer of 71 student athletes to four-year schools following their time with the Pirates. 48 of those transfers plan to continue their sport with 34 earning athletic scholarships. The VC class of 2024 will transfer to 48 different schools in 19 different states across the country. Additionally, 17 of the Pirate alumni have earned academic scholarships at their new schools. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240801320rqe https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240519p5l65h The Pirates' men's and women's track and field teams had four athletes earn All-American accolades Friday at Saturday at the 3C2A State Track & Field Championships at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. Trevor McCarthy and Sophia Godina each earned first team All-American honors for their performances while Erick Tienda and Brianna Torres were named second team All-Americans. Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240519p5l65h https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240511towxja The Ventura College men's and women's track and field teams are sending four athletes to the 3C2A State Championships next week after competition at the Southern California Regionals Friday at Cerritos. Sophia Godina and Brianna Torres will be traveling to Saddleback on May 17-18 to represent the Pirate women while Trevor McCarthy and Erick Tienda will compete for the men at state. Fri, 10 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240511towxja https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240429ysm4vx The Ventura College women's and men's track and field team placed third and fourth, respectively in the Western State Conference Championships that concluded Friday in Bakersfield. Sophia Godina continued her strong season winning the 1500m and placing in the 800m and 5000m to lead the Pirate women and Cassandra O'Reilly claimed gold in the shot put. Erick Tienda paced the men with a 1500m win and by earning points in the 800m and 5k events. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240429ysm4vx https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/2024042209c6n0 VC's men's and women's track and field teams had a strong day Friday at the Western State Conference Prelims at Antelope Valley College. Brianna Torres captured gold in the women's 10k final and Trevor McCarthy won the men's javelin final to lead Ventura in the competition. Numerous other Pirates turned in strong performances to qualify for the WSC Finals coming up April 26. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/2024042209c6n0 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240415l0nwgg The Pirates' men's and women's track and field teams split their time Friday, with most competing at the Cerritos Invitational while a handful traveled to the Bryan Clay Invitational at Azusa Pacific University. VC performances were highlighted by Carlos Oregel in the 3000m steeplechase at Cerritos while Erick Tienda and Sophia Godina produced top times in the 1500m races at APU. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240415l0nwgg https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240403klb3m0 The Ventura College Track and Field team showcased their talent at the Moorpark Invitational last Friday, using the meet as a tune-up for upcoming competitions. Erick Tienda, Sophia Godina and Brooke Pyle all claimed individual golds for the Pirates while Trevor McCarthy, Sam McKenzie and Savannah Sprinkle also had solid performances for VC. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240403klb3m0 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240324jgro62 On a Chamber of Commerce day in Ventura, the Pirates' track and field teams hosted the Western State Conference Coastal meet Friday with the women claiming first place of the six competing teams and the men coming in second. Sofia Godina led the women wit hthree gold medal performances while Erick Tienda set a new school record in the 300m run. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240324jgro62 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240318id3ujm The Ventura College track and field team showcased outstanding performances at the highly competitive Cal State Los Angeles Invitational Saturday at Jesse Owens Track. Both the men's and women's teams delivered stellar performances, with numerous lifetime bests and notable achievements, including highlights from Charys Pyle and sister Brooke Pyle on the women's side and Thomas Dore and Trevor McCarthy for the Pirate men. The achievements solidified VC's status as top contender in the Western State Conference. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240318id3ujm https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240312jtbhao The Pirates' men's and women's track and field teams had some exceptional performances  Saturday at the Oxy Invitational hosted by Occidental College in Eagle Rock. Erick Tienda's performance in the 800m highlighted the efforts by the men's team while Sophia Godina continued her dominance in the 5k run. VC's men's 4x100m relay team of Micah Contreras, Trevor McCarthy, Andrew Stuart and Thomas Dore also had a strong showing winning their event. Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240312jtbhao https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/202402242k9ifq In a display of talent and teamwork, the VC men's and women's track and field teams  emerged victorious at the Western State Conference North Meet in San Luis Obispo. Sophia Godina claimed gold in three individual events while Charys Pyle, Brooke Pyle and Cassandra O'Reilly also posted individual victories. Erick Tienda and Thomas Dore were triple winners to lead the Pirate men. Micah Contreras  and Trevor McCarthy also had gold medal performances for Ventura. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/202402242k9ifq https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240218mug3p4 In a thrilling showcase of talent and determination, the Ventura College Track and Field team hosted the Western State Conference Relays on Friday. Charys Pyle led the Pirate women placing in three events while the men's 4x100 and Sprint Medley relay teams each secured gold medal finishes. Erick Tienda won both the 5k run and the 3000m steeplechase. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240218mug3p4 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240203xvxfav Ventura College women's track and field freshman Julianne Caro (Simi Valley) made her heptathlon debut this past Thursday and Friday at Moorpark College. The Simi Valley product showcased her versatility and resilience over two days of competition totaling 2,212 points, qualifying her for the Southern California Regionals April 2-3. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/track/2023-24/releases/20240203xvxfav