https://vcweplayhard.com en-us https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/2025121733pmal Sophomore outside hitter Josephine Rausch led four Pirates on the All-Western State Conference North Division team earning first team accolades. Sophomore Daphne Raymond was named second team All-WSC while Sophomore Shai Daniels and redshirt freshman Addison Olson each garnered honorable mention all-conference recognition for the 2025 season. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/2025121733pmal https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202511262a4c3q The Ventura College volleyball team had its 2025 season come to an end Tuesday with a 3-1 playoff loss at Mt. San Antonio College. Freshman Madison Mierau led the No. 10-seeded Pirates with 11 kills while sophomore Daphne Raymond recorded eight winners at the net with five blocks. Josephine Rausch closed out her stellar VC career with seven kills, 17 digs and a pair of aces against the No. 7-seeded Mounties in the regional semifinal. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202511262a4c3q https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20251119ye459h The Ventura College volleyball team is headed back to the Southern California Regional Playoffs. The Pirates (16-9) earne dthe No. 10 seed, receiving a first round bye. VC will head to No. 7 Mt. San Antonio College (21-5) in a second round match-up on Tuesday Nov. 25 at 6:00 pm. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20251119ye459h https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20251115gptftz The Pirate volleyball team closed the regular season with a three-set sweep at Antelope Valley Friday evening in their Western State Conference crossover. Josephine Rausch again led VC with 12 kills and nine digs and Madison Mierau recorded eight winners. Shai Daniels had eight digs and three service aces in the road win. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20251115gptftz https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202511132zssv2 The VC volleyball team traveled to Woodland Hills Wednesday, defeating Los Angeles PIerce in three sets to close Western State North Conference play. Madison Mierau recorded nine kills with a .600 hitting percentage and Josephine Rausch also had nine kills hitting .571. Valeria Ibarra and Monaye Ramessar handed out 13 and 12 assists, respectively, and Ibarra added eight digs. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202511132zssv2 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202511110ityl1 The VC volleyball team came from behind for an exciting five-set win over College of the Desert Monday at the Athletic Event Center, ending the Roadrunners' 14-match winning streak. Josephine Rausch had another double-double with 14 kills and 16 digs and Addison Olson hit .333 at the net with seven winners to go along with 10 blocks to lead state No. 18 Ventura past No.14 COD. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202511110ityl1 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202511061wh7al The VC volleyball team honored its sophomore class Wednesday before sweeping past Allan Hancock, 26-24, 25-19, 25-15 at the Athletic Event Center. Josephine Rausch posted her 10th double-double of the season with 12 kills and 14 digs while hitting .308 and Callie Cahill added 12 winners at the net with a .364 hitting percentage. Shai Daniels led the defensive effort with 22 digs and Taylor Lane recorded three bocks. Monaye Ramessar and Valeria Ibarra handed out 17 and 15 assists, respectively. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202511061wh7al https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202511012nbxm6 After a season of knocking on the door against highly-touted opponents, the Pirate volleyball team came home from Santa barbara Friday with its long-sought after signature win, a four-set victory over former conference frontrunner Santa Barbara. Josephine Rausch again had a stellar performance with a 20-kill, 11-dig night while adding five service aces. Shai Daniels recorded 35 digs and Taylor Lane had five blocks in the Pirate triumph. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202511012nbxm6 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202510300k8uct The VC women's volleyball team dropped a 3-set decision at Los Angeles Mission College on Wednesday. Josephone Rausch had 10 kills and four digs while Madison Mierau and Daphne Raymond each totaled six winners in the setback. Shai Daniels recorded 10 digs and Monaye Ramessar had 16 assists. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202510300k8uct https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/2025102529hcbo The VC volleyball team battled for five long sets Friday before succumbing to visiting Moorpark despite Josephine rausch's 20-20 double-double performance. The sophomore recorded 20 kills and 21 digs, including six big winners and two services aces as the Pirates came back to win the fourth set 25-22 after trailing 13-8. Daphne Raymond had eight kills while Shai Daniels recorded seven service aces and 20 digs in the outstanding effort for Ventura (11-8, 4-4). Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/2025102529hcbo https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202510231eu9la The VC volleyball team rode the momentum of a strong opening set in sweeping past Cuesta, 25-13, 25-22, 25-22 Wednesday at the Athletic Event Center. Josephine Rausch led the effort with 12 kills while Daphne Raymond had 11 winners and a .391 hitting percentage. Addison Olson recorded eight kills at the net and Shai Daniels led the defensive effort with 31 digs. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202510231eu9la https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20251019kkj3sp The VC volleyball team easily swept past visiting Los Angeles Pierce Friday, 25-15, 25-11, 25-13. Daphne Raymond had eight kills with a .389 hitting percentage along wit hthree blocks and Josephone Rausch contributed nine winners and two blocks. Taylor Lane and Addison Olson recorded four and three blocks, respectively. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20251019kkj3sp https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202510111rlyws The VC volleyball team got back on track Friday evening with a straight-sets win at Allan Hancock College. Madison Mierau and Josephine rausch each had quality perfrmances at the net with 12 kills each, hiting .360 and .344, respectively. Shai Daniels again led the defensive effort with 26 digs while Valeria Ibarra and Monaye Ramessar handed out 20 and 17 assists, respectively. Rausch added 11 digs for another double-double. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202510111rlyws https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202510092psmkt The VC volleyball team put up another strong fight Wednesday, but ultimately fell to visiting Santa Barbara in four sets, 25-18, 27-25, 24-26, 25-19. Addison Olson led the effort with 11 kills while Josephine Rausch recorded a double-double of 10 kills and 15 digs. Daphne Raymond also had 10 winners at the net and Shai Daniels led the defense with 33 digs. Monaye Ramessar handed out 22 assists with 12 digs and Valeria Ibarra passed 16 helpers with a dozen digs. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202510092psmkt https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202510043lhfz9 The Ventura College volleyball team won its first set Friday against state No. 7-ranked LA Mission and continued to battle despite dropping the next three in their Western State Conference match against the Eagles. Joesphine Rausch led once again with 14 kills and seven digs while Shai Daniels was a stalwart on defense with 21 digs and two service aces. Madison Mierau totaled eight kills and Valeria Ibarra and Monaye Ramessar handed out 15 and 14 assists, respectively. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202510043lhfz9 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/2025100223jh41 The Ventura College volleyball team held sizable leads in all three sets Wednesday at Moorpark, but could not put the Raiders away as the fell in straight sets in the Western State Conference match. Josephine Rausch had another solid performance with a double-double of 15 kills and 12 digs and Daphne Raymond recorded seven winners at the net. Presley Ballengee handed out 19 assists and Shai Daniels led the defense with 25 digs. Addison Olson and Callie Cahill accumulated four and three blocks, respectively. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/2025100223jh41 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20250927462sg4 The Ventura College volleyball team went the distance at Cuesta Friday, comig away with a five-set win against the Cougars. Josephine Rausch posted a double-double of 19 kills, with a .394 hitting percentage, with 13 digs and five blocks while Madison Mierau attacked at a .462 clip with 15 winners at the net. Addison Olson added nine kills with seven blocks defensively. Monaye Ramessar dropped 28 assists while Valeria Ibarra had 16 assists and 10 digs. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20250927462sg4 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202509252bs2j5 The Ventura College volleyball team had an easy time with visiting Glendale Wednesday, sweeping past the Vaqueros 25-8, 25-18, 25-18. Addison Olson hit 10 kills and Madison Mierau had nine to lead the Pirates while Jocelyn Alfar and Daphne Raymond recorded six and five winners at the net, respectively. Valeria Ibarra handed out 24 assists and Presley Ballengee dropped 10 helpers. Chelsea Torres recorded 10 digs defensively. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202509252bs2j5 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202509203j87eh The VC volleyball team made the long trip to Citrus College in Glendora Firday, bringing home a 3-1 victory over the Owls. After droppint the first set 25-18, Ventura (6-4) won consecutive sets, 21, 21 and 22 to clim the victory. Josephine Rausch's double-double of 16 kills and 12 digs led the way for the Pirates and Addison Olson recorded 10 kills with a .476 hitting percentage. Shai Daniels had 33 digs defensively and Monaye Ramessar handed out 28 assists. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202509203j87eh https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20250918369vgc The Antelope Valley College volleyball team came into Wednesday's match at Ventura undefeated this season. They left without that moniker as the Pirates accomplished a three-set sweep of the Marauders. Four different Pirates recorded eight or more kills, including Addison Olson with 10, Madison Mierau and Josephine Rausch with nine, and Daphne Raymond with eight. Valeria Ibarra and Monaye Ramessar had 22 and 16 assists, respectively, and Shai Daniels recored 15 digs. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20250918369vgc https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202509132svj5f The VC volleyball team fired on all cylinders Friday in sweeping past College of the Canyons atthe Athletic Event Center, 25-10, 25-13, 26-24. The Pirates committed just 12 hitting erors in the match, hitting a solid .315 as a team, and recorded 14 service aces in the three sets. Josephine Rausch le dthe offense with 10 kills and Daphne Raymond had eight winners with a .438 hitting percentage. Valeria Ibarra turned in 20 assists and Monaye Ramessar hit six service aces against the Cougars. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202509132svj5f https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202509060uyfet The Ventura College volleyball team split a pair of matches against ranked teams at the Pasadena Quad Friday. The No. 24-ranked Pirates defeated No. 25 San Bernardino Valley in five sets to start out the day and dropped a close three-set decision against No. 7 Santa Monica in the nightcap. Shai Daniels le dthe effort with 18 kills on the day with 44 digs in the two matches. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202509060uyfet https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202509040uu5sg The state No. 24-ranked VC volleyball team battled state No. 6 and SoCal No. 1 San Diego Mesa Wednesday, falling to the Olympians in three close sets. Saphne Raymond led the Pirates with seven kills and a .400 hitting perentage while adding two blocks at the net. Addison Olson and Shai Daniels each recorded six offensive winners and Josephine rausch le dthe defense with eight digs. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202509040uu5sg https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202508300icmzm The Ventrua Pirates returned to the Athletic Event Center for the first time this season, falling to the Orange Coast Pirates in four sets Firday evening, 25-15, 25-27, 25-14, 25-18. Addison Olson led the VC attack with 13 kills while Josephine Rausch had a double-double of 11 kills and 14 digs. Valaria Ibarra also recorded an In-N-Out special with 11 assists and 10 digs for Ventura (2-2). Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202508300icmzm https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202508283153dp The VC volleyball team traveled to Pasadena Wednesday, falling the the Lancers in three sets, 25-23, 25-15, 25-13. Josephine Rausch led Ventura (2-1) with eight kills and three service aces and Addison Olson recorded five winners with three blocks. Monaye Ramessar handed out 12 assists on the night for the Pirates. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/202508283153dp https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20250823zv9vkn The VC volleyball team concluded their two-day road trip with an exciting four-set victory at Mt. San Jacinto College Saturday afternoon. Shai Daniels led a trio of double-doub les, posting 12 kills and 19 digs while Josephine Rausch had 14 kills and 10 digs. Monaye Ramessar added in 22 assists and 10 digs fo her own In-N-Out special. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20250823zv9vkn https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20250823hi8izb The VC volleyball team started the Pirates' 2025-26 athletics year in fine fashion Friday with a 3-0 sweep at Imperial Valley College Friday. Shai Daniels and Callie Cahill led the balanced attack with seven kills each while Josephine Rausch added six winners and 12 digs on defense. Valeria Ibarra and Monaye Ramessar each handed out 16 assists in the Pirate victory. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2025-26/releases/20250823hi8izb 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/wvball/2024-25/releases/202504101k969k VC Freshman Shai Daniels was named first team All-Western State Conference leading four Pirates who received All-WSC honors as voted upon by the conference coaches. The Buena High School product was joined by second-team All-WSC honoree Talia Behrens and honorable mention award winners Josephine Rausch and Daphne Raymond. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wvball/2024-25/releases/202504101k969k