https://vcweplayhard.com en-us https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/202512030isycw First year Pirates Julia Glukhovsky and Parker Pratt earned first team all-Western State Conference honors for the 2025 season as voted by the conference coaches last month. Bella Bruno and Abigail Humphry earned second-team All-WSC accolades while Ami Cruz and Stevie Sturges earned Honorable Mention nods. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/202512030isycw https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20251109irghmk The VC woomen's water polo team battled to the final horn Saturday, but ultimately came up short i the third place game o fthe Western State Conference Tournament, falling to LA Valley, Julia Glukhovsky led the effort wit hsix goals and six drawn ejections and Parker Pratt had three scores with two assists. Ami Cruz handed out four helpers as the PIrates ended their 2025 campaign at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20251109irghmk https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/202511083xj6u0 The VC women's water polo team lost to top-seeded Santa Barbara 15-5 Friday afternoon in the Western State Conference Tournament at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Julia Glukhovsky and Parker Pratt each scored twice and Allie Costa-Schmitt also found the inside of the cage for the Pirates. Bella Bruno recorded 12 saves in goal against the Vaqueros. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/202511083xj6u0 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/2025110755tqe1 The VC women's water polo team advanced in the Western State Conference Tournament with an 18-4 victory over Bakersfield Thursday at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Abigail Humphry led the way with five goals and five steals while Parker Pratt and Julia Glukhovsky each scored four times for the Pirates. Bella Bruno recorded nine saves in the cage in the game. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/2025110755tqe1 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20251101yf5ljx The VC women's water polo team clsoed the regular season with a pair of setbacks at the Santa Barbara Mini Tournament Saturday. Julia Glukhovsky led the effort for Ventura with eight goals and eigh tdrawn ejections in the two games while Parker Pratt netted four scores. Audrey Hernandez handed out four assists in the two contests and Bella Bruno recorded 15 saves in the cage. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20251101yf5ljx https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/2025102602goas The VC women's water polo team won three of four games Friday and Saturday at the Battle at the Beach Tournament at Cypress College. Abigail Humphry and Parker Pratt led the Pirates offensively with 13 goals each in the four games. Pratt also doubled up spending four quarters in the cage amassing 14 saves. Bella Bruno recorded 26 saves in goal over the four games. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/2025102602goas https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20251022zaeal6 The VC women's water polo team dropped an 8-5 decision at Los Angeles Valley Wednesday afternoon in Valley Glen. Parker Pratt led the effort for Ventura with a pair of gaols, one assist. one steal and a drawn ejection and Ami Cruz grabbed three steals defesively with an ED. Abigail Humphry, Julia Glukhovsky and Allie Costa-Schmitt also netted scores for the Pirates while Bella Bruno recorded 23 saves in the cage. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20251022zaeal6 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/202510160aauzq The Ventura College women's water polo team dropped a Western State Conference game at Cuesta Wedneday afternoon, 17-8. Parker Pratt, Abigal Humphry and Julia Glukhovsky all scored two goals for Ventura with Ami Cruz and Audrey Hernandez each netting one score. Glukhovsky added five ejections drawn and Pratt recorded a pair of ED's. Bella Bruno had 11 saves and a pair of steals in the cage. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/202510160aauzq https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20251010wcj0j8 The VC women's water polo team won a pair of games Friday in their own tournament hosted at the Ventura Aquatic Center. The Pirates doubled up Modesto 18-9 in the morning match-up before defeating Pasadena 15-2 in the afternoon tilt. Julia Glukhovsky led the effort with 11 goals in the two matches while Abigail Humphry scored seven times. Parker Pratt recorded 18 saves in four quarters of action in the two games. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20251010wcj0j8 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/202510042a8fuv The VC women's water polo team competed at the Cerritos Mini Tournament, coming up short against Golden West in the opener before falling to the host Falcons in the nightcap. Julia Glukhovsky netted four goals on the day for the Pirates and Abigail Humphry had a pair of scores. Avery Monson led the defensive effort wit three steals in the two games and Bella Bruno recorded 14 saves in goal. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/202510042a8fuv https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20251001zwab8f The VC women's water polo team evened their Western State Conference record at 1-1 with a 12-3 victory over Bakersfield Wednesday at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Julia Glukhovsky led the way with five goals, two assists, two steals and two ejections drawn and Abigail Humphry had a pair of scores, three helpers and three thefts. Stevie Sturges tallied three goals with five steals while Parker pratt turned back six shots in the cage and grabbed three steals. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20251001zwab8f https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/202509250pne3n The VC women's water polo team opened Western State Conference play Wednesday with a 17-10 setback at Santa Barbara City College. Julia Glukhovsky had an outstanding performance with seven goals with six ejections drawn along with one assist and a steal. Abigail Humphry netted a pair of scores with a steal and an ED. Parker Pratt turned back eight Vaquero shots in the cage. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/202509250pne3n https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20250926vkixzd The VC women's water polo teams competed at the Miramar and Jaguar Mini Tournaments at San Diego Miaramar and Southwestern Colleges, respectively on Firday and Saturday. Julia Glukhovsky and Abigail Humphry led the Pirates offensively over the weekend and Parker Pratt led a pair of goalies who worked in the cage in San Diego. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20250926vkixzd https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/2025091534mnqo The VC women's water polo team competed at the Orange Coast Tournament over the weekend. Playing against Fullerton, Riverside, Long Beach and Saddleback, Julia Glukhovsky scored 14 goals in the four games and Stevie Sturges led the defense with six steals.  Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/2025091534mnqo https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20250901r3o76x The Pirates' women's water polo team dropped their 2025 season opener Saturday, 9-6 against Crafton Hills at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Julia Glukhovsky led VC (0-1) with three goals, three steals and an assist while Parker Pratt contributed a score and three helpers in the field and recroded a pair of saves in the cage in the final period. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2025-26/releases/20250901r3o76x 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/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/20250507udlk1u Ventura College center AnnMarie Patterson has earned All-American honors from the California Community College Water Polo Coaches Association for her performance during the 2024 season. The sophomore from Springville, CA also was named a second team all-tournament selection for the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs last month. Sat, 07 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/20250507udlk1u https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/20250113jwrxfa Ventura College sophomores Kelsee Espitia and AnnMarie Patterson were named first team all-Western State Conference for the 2024 season in voting by the conference coaches last month. Espitia adds a second straight first team honor while Patterson was second team All-WSC a year ago. Ella Montano and Ava Carey garnered second teamm all-conference accolades. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/20250113jwrxfa https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/20241115uvkqoh The VC women's water polo team had their season come to an end thursday in the first round of the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs. The Pirates dropped an 11-9 decision to conference rival Cuesta in the tournament at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. AnnMarie Patterson scored five goals to lead VC (18-13) and Ava Carey totaled eight saves in the cage. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/20241115uvkqoh https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/20241113yec4x4 Despite a disappointing finish in the Western State Conference Tournament, the VC women's water polo team has qualified for the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs to be held at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa this coming weekend. The Pirates, seeded No. 10, will take on No. 7 Cuesta in a first round game on Thursday Nov. 14 at 11:30 am. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/20241113yec4x4 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202411100uhhij The VC women's water polo team dropped a narrow 11-10 decision to Cuesta on Saturday in the third-place game o fthe Western State Conference Tournament at Citrus College. Keslsee Espitia led the effort for the Pirates (18-12, 4-4) with four goals and five assists while Caitlyn Hilgenberg and Ella Montano each netted a pair of scores. Hilgenberg and Milla Malesich each recorded four steals defensively and Ava Carey had 10 saves in the cage. Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202411100uhhij https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/20241108vo7jv2 The VC women's water polo team fell in the semifinal round of the Western State Conference Tournament Friday against top-seeded Santa Barbara, 21-5. AnnMarie Patterson scored three goals in the effort for Ventura and Kelsee Espitia had a goal with two assists and two drawn exclusions. Ella Montano also scored for VC and grabbed four steals defensively. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/20241108vo7jv2 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202411080w0bpl The VC women's water polo team kept their season going Thursday with a 16-6 victory at Los Angeles Valley in the Play-In Round of the Western State Conference Tournament. Caitlyn Hilgenberg came through big time with four goals and four assists while AnnMarie Patterson also scored four times. Kelsee Espitia scored three times with three helpers in the victory for Ventura (18-10, 4-2). Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202411080w0bpl https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202411040xvnzu The VC women's water polo team shot down the Cerritos Falcons 17-3 Saturday in Santa Barbara to conclude the 2024 regular season. Kelsee Espitia scored four goals to lead the Pirates (17-10, 3-2) while Mikela De Aguiar and Ella Montano each netted three scores. Montano added three assists and grabbed five steals in the game and Milla Malesich also recorded five thefts. Jojo Thayne recorded four assists and three steals. Sat, 02 Nov 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202411040xvnzu https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202410310yew97 The VC women's water polo team dropped a 13-9 decision against Citrus COllege Wednesday at the Ventura Aquatic Center in their final regular season conference game. AnnMarie Patterson and Kelsee Espitia each scored three times and Milla Malesich netted a pair of goals. Ava Carey totaled nine saves in the cage. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202410310yew97 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202410274naio2 The VC women's water polo team claimed a pair of victories Saturday to close th e Battle at the Beach Tournament in Long Beach. The Pirates outlasted Merced 17-15 before defeating San Diego Miramar 9-8 in the tournament finale. Kelsee Espitia scored seven goals and handed out nine assists on the day to lead Ventura (16-9, 3-1). AnnMarie Patterson and Milla Malesich each netted six scores in the two games while Ava Carey totaled 22 saves in the cage. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202410274naio2 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202410263215f1 The Pirates' women's water polo team split a pair of games Friday at the Battle at the Beach Tournament in Long Beach, falling to No. 7-ranked Orange Coast before defeating Grossmont. Ella Montano and AnnMarie Patterson each scored five goals on the day and Kelsee Espitia netted four scores for Ventura (14-9, 3-1). The victory against the Griffins was the 100th career win for VC head coach Linda Wright in her seventh year directing the program. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202410263215f1 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202410241s9oy1 In a battle for first place in the Western State Conference standings, the Pirates' women's water polo team dropped a narrow 12-11 decision to Santa Barbara Wednesday at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Ava Carey had an outstanding day in the cage with 10 saves, including four on 5m shots while AnnMarie Patterson paced the offensive attack with seven goals and five drawn exclusions for Ventura (13-8, 3-1). Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202410241s9oy1 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202410172i4mze The VC women's water polo team had an easy time at Los Angeles Valley Wednesday, defeating the Monarchs 22-6. AnnMarie Patterson exploded for eight goals and Kelsee Espitia netted six scores with four assists and a pair of steals. Ella Montano found the inside o fthe cage three times with a pair of helpers and a team-best three steals defensively. Ava Carey turned in 18 saves in goal for Ventura (13-7, 3-0). Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/wwaterpolo/2024-25/releases/202410172i4mze