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/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202503163nf5lr Ventura College women's basketball alumna Adria (Sneed) Harris '97 was inducted into the California Community College Women's Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Thursday at the CCCWBCA Banquet of Champions associated with the 3C2A State Elite Eight at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. The two-time state champion and two-time All-State selection becomes the fourth Pirate to be inducted into the state coaches' Hall of Fame. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202503163nf5lr https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202506173xfn8n Ventura sophomores Sam McKenzie and Alexa Coubal were both named first team all-Western State Conference for their performance during the 2024-25 season. It is the second All-WSC honor for both players as they earned the same distinction in 2023-24. Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202506173xfn8n https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250223nbdfhg VC sophomore Alexa Coubal saved her best for last Friday, posting the program's first-ever 30-20 double-double in Ventura's 90-27 victory over Oxnard in the season finale. The Thousand Oaks product scored 33 points on 16-18 shooting from the floor with 22 rebounds in the Pirate win. Sam McKenzie closed her VC career witth 22 points and 10 assists while Danielle Salazar scored 14 points with 13 boards. Milan Garcia also netted 14 points for the Pirates. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250223nbdfhg https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2025022041lue4 The VC women's basketball team traveled to Allan Hancock College Wednesday, leaving Santa Maria with a 55-47 setback against the Bulldogs. Sam McKenzie was the lone Pirate in double-figures with 18 points while Alexa Coubal netted eight points with 14 rebounds. Danielle Salazar scored nine points with eight boards in the contest. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2025022041lue4 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250215zzs7oc The Pirates' women's basketball team fell behind Cuesta early and could never recover in their 57-42 loss to the Cougars Saturday at the Athletic Event Center. Alexa Coubal was 9-10 at the free throw line, scoring 13 points with 14 rebounds and Danielle Salazar came off the bench to score 12 points. Sam McKenzie added 10 points, three assists and four steals in the game. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250215zzs7oc https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250211226772 The Pirates' women's basketball team raced past Los Anglees Mission Monday 71-40 in a game rescheduled from Jan. 8. Sam McKenzie exploded for 25 points while Alexa Coubal netted 21 points with 10 rebounds. Aiyana Gonzalez pulled down a game-high 16 boards and Danielle Salazar added eight points off the bench for VC. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250211226772 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250209l79gg1 The VC women's basketball team fought for the full 40 minutes Saturday despite their 86-68 setback against Santa Barbara at the Athletic Event Center. Sam McKenzie led Ventura with 24 points, five rebounds and four steals and Alexa Coubal posted a double-dozen with 12 points and 12 boards along with four assists. Danielle Salazar netted 18 points, including five made 3-pointers. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250209l79gg1 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202502063n5t29 The VC women's basketball team dropped an 89-55 decision to visiting Moorpark Wednesday evening at the Athletic Event Center. Alexa Coubal had a double-double of 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Pirates while Sam McKenzie and Danielle Salazar netted 15 and 12 points, respectively. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202502063n5t29 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250202yrzo0h The Pirates' women's basketball team had four players score in double figures Saturday as VC routed Los Anglees Mission 71-35 in Sylmar. Aiyana Gonzalez had a season-high 17 points on 8-9 shooting from the floor and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Pirates. Danielle Salazar netted 13 points while Alexa Coubal had a double-double of 12 points and 10 boards. Charnelle Nichols also scored 11 in the Ventura triumph. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250202yrzo0h https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202501302kpook The VC women's basketball team bounced back in a big way Wednesday, routing Oxnard 93-29 at the Condors' Nest. Milan Garcia led three players with 20-plus points with 26 while Sam McKenzie and Alexa Coubal totaled 23 and 20 points, respectively. Coubal added 18 rebounds and Aiyana Gonzalez pulled down 19 boards with eight points. Charnelle Nichols added 11 points in the victory. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202501302kpook https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250126n9e57n The VC women's basketball team dropped a Western State Conference contest against Allan Hancock College Saturday at the Athletic Event Center, 47-31. Sam McKenzie and Alexa Coubal each scored eight points to lead the Pirates and Coubal also pulled down 15 rebounds. Charnelle Nichols had six boards and Aiyana Gonzalez grabbed five caroms with two assists and three steals. Milan Garcia handed out five assists for VC. Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250126n9e57n https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202501230elyk2 The VC women's basketball team captured a 69-63 victory in their longest roadtrip of the season in San Luis Obispo against Cuesta. Sam McKenzie led the effort with 18 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, ana Alanna Topete netted 17. Milan Garcia totaled 14 points in the win and Alexa Coubal scored 14 for the Pirates. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202501230elyk2 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202501162p3spo VC sophomore Alexa Coubal scored 20 points on 7-9 shooting from the floor and a 6-8 performance at the free throw line, and she added eight rebounds, but it was not enough as the Pirates' women's basketball team fell short at Santa Barbara Wednesday, 70-55. Sam McKenzie netted 17 points with eight boards while Danielle Salazar and Alanna Topete scored eight and seven points, respectively. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202501162p3spo 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/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250111zr78tk The VC women's basketball team dropped its Western State Conference North Division Opener at Moorpark Saturday afternoon. Sam McKenzie led the Pirate effort with 10 points and four assists while Alanna Topete netted nine. Alexa Coubal scored eight points with 14 rebounds in the 100-47 setback to the Raiders. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20250111zr78tk https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241230uggcit The Pirates' women's basketball team scored a 53-30 victory over El Camino Saturday to conclude the VC Crossover at the Athletic Event Center. Sam McKenzie led the way with 19 points, 15 in the first half, while Alexa Coubal netted eight, including a 6-6 performance at the free throw line. Alanna Topete and Charnelle Nichols each scored six points in the triumph. Sat, 28 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241230uggcit https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202412280m0er7 The Ventura College women's basketball team held a 26-23 lead at halftime but could not hold on, dropping a 51-48 decision to Irvine Valley on the opening night of the VC Crossover at the Athletic Event Center. Sam McKenzie and Milan Garcia each netted an even dozen for the Pirates and Alexa Coubal contributed 11 in the game. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202412280m0er7 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2024122212nh1g For the second night in a row. the Pirates' women's basketball team produced a big home win, easily defeating Foothill College 86-57 Friday. Milan Garcia hit five more three's in a 23-point performance and Alexa Coubal had a double-double of 17 points and 16 rebounds. Sam McKenzie also netted 17 with eight boards and five assists and Charnelle Nichols totaled 12 points in the victory. Alanna Topete reached double-figures in assists with 11 dimes to go along with eight points. Danielle Salazar added nine points off the bench. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2024122212nh1g https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2024122021sogp The VC women's basketball team returned home Thursday with a 94-27 rout of Los Angeles Harbor. Milan Garcia hit five 3-pointers en route to a game-high 22 points and Charnelle Nichols was 9-15 from the floor for 20 points. Alexa Coubal and Sam McKenzie totaled 16 and 12 points, respectively and Alanna Topete posted a double-double of 11 points and 10 assists. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2024122021sogp https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241215lu3mdt The Pirates' women's basketball team fought hard, but ultimately dropped their finale of the Buddy's All-Star Classic 52-45 against San Francisco. Sam McKenzie netted 20 in the effort in the game at LA Valley and Charnelle Nichols scored eight. Alexa Coubal recorded seven points and 14 rebounds and Alanna Topete also tallied seven with five assists and three steals. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241215lu3mdt https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202412141gnmro The Pirates' women's basketball team dropped a 68-46 decision against San Diego Mesa Friday on the second day of the Buddy's All-Star Classic at LA Valley. Sam McKenzie netted 14 points with six rebounds and a pair of assists while Alexa Coubal scored 12 points with seven boards. Alanna Topete handed out six assists. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202412141gnmro https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202412131r15t4 Pirate sophomore Sam McKenzie scored 12 points to lead the Pirates' women's basketball team Thursday as they dropped a 54-41 decision at Los Angeles Valley in the opening round of the LAVC Buddy's All-Star Classic. Alexa Coubal added eight points and 12 rebounds to the effort for Ventura and Milan Garcia netted seven. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202412131r15t4 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202412042pvmju The VC women's basketball team came up short at Long Beach Tuesday, dropping a 57-46 decision to the Vikings. Sam McKenzie led the Pirates with 13 points and three steals while Devin Feiereisen added 11 points wit hthree thefts in the contest. Alexa Coubal contributed seven points and eight rebounds and Alana Topete tallied five points with three steals and six assists. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202412042pvmju https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202411230tgifb The VC women's basketball team ran away from visiting Lemoore College Friday in an 81-49 victory over the Eagles at the Athletic Event Center. Charnelle Nichols scored a game-high 17 points to lead five Pirates in double figures. Sam McKenzie finished with 16 points while Devin Feiereisen netted 11. Alexa Coubal had a double double of 10 poionts with 17 rebounds and Alanna Topete scored 11 with 11 assists. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202411230tgifb https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202411111forbp The Pirates' women's basketball team dropped the Wild West Shootout finale Sunday to host West Los Angeles 66-58. Sam McKenzie scored 18 points wit hthree assists to lead VC and Devin Feiereisen scored 14. Alexa Coubal recorded 11 points with 11 rebounds while Charnelle Nichols netted nine points. Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/202411111forbp https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2024111037a5bx The Pirates' women's basketbal team earned their first victory of the young season with a 68-45 decision over Taft at the Wild West Shootout at West Los Angeles College in Culver City. Alexa Coubal posted a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds and Alanna Topete scored 17 points and handed out three assists. Sam McKenzie and Devin Feiereisen netted 15 and 12 points, respectively, for VC (1-1). Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/2024111037a5bx https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241109106sq2 The VC women's basketball team dropped its 2024-25 season opener Friday, falling 66-41 to Irvine Valley College at the Wild West Shootout at West Los Angeles College in Culver City. Alanna Topete scored 12 points in her VC debut to lead the way while sophomore Sam McKenzie netted 11 points and pulled in a team-best five rebounds. Devin Feiereisen scored seven and grabbed four boards. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20241109106sq2