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Oxnard College Softball Drops Opener to Antelope Valley

January 31--Oxnard

Janai Shaw (pic) had a good game at the plate, but Oxnard College Softball still fell to Antelope Valley 4-1 in seven innings on Tuesday at Oxnard College.

Shaw went 2-3, with a single in the first inning and a double in the sixth inning.

Heather Bacon handled Antelope Valley's lineup with ease, racking up eight strikeouts. She allowed two earned runs, five hits and two walks over seven innings.

OC had no answer for the AVC Pitcher, who cruised in the circle. The Condors managed just one hit off of the Antelope Valley's starting pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four during her two innings of work.

The game was never in doubt after the third, as Antelope Valley scored two runs on a groundout.

OC’s one run of the ballgame came in the fourth inning.

Antelope Valley tacked on another two runs in the fifth. 

The Lady Condors return to action at Orange Coast for a double header on Thursday starting at 1:00.

Condor Men and Women Lose to Pierce

January 28—Woodland Hills

The Lady Condors dropped to 1-6 in WSC play with a 59-49 loss to LA Pierce on Saturday night.

Despite getting 26 points from Martissa Contreras and 15 from point guard Dre Vega, OC was unable to match the Brahma intensity.

Ashanti Sweezer added six points and 10 boards for the Condors.

OC is back in action at home on Wednesday night against SBCC. Tipoff for the ladies is 5:00.

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The men’s basketball had trouble with LA Pierce as well. They fell 77-66 despite the return of sophomore standout Stephan Thompson. Thompson threw down 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Gary Johnson put in his usual yeoman-like effort with 22 and 9.

OC looks to get back to their winning ways when they face SBCC at 7:00 on Wednesday night in the Condor’s Nest. Their WSC record is 3-4.

Cuesta Downs Oxnard in SLO

January 25—San Luis Obispo

It’s always tough to take a long road trip and start a game strong. This certainly was true for the Lady Condors on Wednesday night as they traveled to San Luis Obispo to face the Cuesta Cougars.

Oxnard fell behind early and was unable to come back in historical fashion as they did against Hancock.  The final score was 71-59, with OC holding Cuesta to only 25 points in the second half.

Maritssa Contreras (pic) netted a season-high 18 points in the loss. Ashanti Sweezer added 18 points and 13 points, and Andrea Edwards had 13 and five for OC.

The Condors are 5-11 overall and 1-5 in the WSC. They play at Pierce on Saturday with the tipoff at 5:00.

Condors Lose Lead and Game at Cuesta

January 25—San Luis Obispo

The OC men’s basketball team traveled to SLO for a conference showdown with the WSC number one Cougars. The Condors, playing without team leader Steph Thompson, fell 65-50.

Thompson had to sit the game, which clearly hurt Oxnard at both ends of the court. The Condors led at half, however, by a score of 36-32. The second half saw OC go cold from the floor, combined with some untimely fouls, cost them the game.

Gary Johnson led with 12 points and Robert Sweet came off the bench with 12 of his own.

OC looks to rebound against Pierce on Saturday night. The loss put them at 10-11 on the season and 3-3 in the WSC.

Condors Rise Up to Beat Moorpark

January 21—Oxnard

The Oxnard men’s basketball team had not been playing team basketball for quite some time. On Saturday night against rival Moorpark College, that all changed.

After the Condor’s leading rebounder and second leading scorer, Stephan Thompson, was ejected after eight minutes of play, the condors rallied.

They trailed by eight points at halftime, but held the Raiders to only 26 points in the second half. Bobby Johnson (pic) picked up the slack, scoring 12 points off the bench. Jamahl Slater added 12 points and Gary Johnson continued his solid all-around play with 23 points to lead OC.

Volunteer assistant coach, Jim Gilmer told Andre Smith to be ready to play as the roster dwindled due to fouls, and the freshman center from Victorville responded. He added 5 points, hitting a critical turn-around jumper to seal the Oxnard victory.

The win moved OC to 10-8 on the season and 3-2 overall. They play Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday.

Oxnard Ladies Play MC Tough

The score of the first game was 61-35, but only 21-27 in the first half.

Oxnard trailed by only five points early in the second half, but the Raiders went on a 26-5 run to end the contest. Ashanti Sweezer had 11 points for the Condors, with Dre Vega adding seven, and Andrea Edwards with six.

The loss dropped OC to 6-10 overall and 1-4 in conference. The next game is at Cuesta College on January 25^th at 5:00.

Oxnard Women Come Back from 27

January 18—Santa Maria

The Lady Condors trailed the Hancock Bulldogs by 27 points in the second half. They game back and beat Hancock by 30 in the second half to post their first WSC North win, 67-64.

Dre Vega (pic) had a monster game, scoring 21 points, and holding Hancock’s leading scorer to two points in the second half. Ashanti Sweezer had a terrific performance scoring 21 points and grabbing 16 boards.

“This was an incredible game!” said Oxnard coach Phil Sherman.

The win puts OC at 1-3 and 6-9 overall. They face Moorpark in the Condor’s Nest on Saturday. Tipoff is slated for 5:00.

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The men’s team fell to Hancock 56-47.

After learning their record was adjusted (1-2 to 2-1), to reflect a forfeiture by LA Pierce, they were unable to respond.

Moises Barrera (pic) led the way for the Condors with 14 points. Stephan Thompson had 11 points and eight rebounds, and Gary Johnson had 10 points and eight boards.

“We missed a lot of easy shots from the floor,” replied Stephan Thompson. “It was a tough game, but should get them at home if we make some shots.”

The loss dropped Oxnard to 2-2 in the WSC and 9-9 overall. They play against Moorpark College at home starting at 7:00 on Saturday.

Tough Week for Oxnard Basketball

Oxnard—January 14

After finding out the basketball programs were going to be suspended on Wednesday, the men’s and women’s teams had to prepare for cross-county rival Ventura College on Saturday.

The stands were packed and there was plenty of emotion when the women’s game tipped off at 5:00. Ventura’s methodical game and loaded roster was too much for the Condors. The final score was 60-32.

Ashanti Sweezer (pic) led OC with 10 points, followed by Ashlee Abney and Dre Vega with six each.

Both teams showed their support for Oxnard College Athletics by coming to mid-court for a picture after the game.

Oxnard’s record dropped to 5-9 and 0-3 in WSC play. They will travel to Hancock on Wednesday to take on the Bulldogs at 5:00.

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The OC men’s game followed a similar pattern as Ventura came out firing on all cylinders. The Condors were unable to match VC’s intensity, and eventually lost 83-63.

Stephan Thompson and Gary Johnson again led the way for OC by scoring 15 points each. Jamahl Slater pitched in 11 points and Devon Marshall added eight.

The loss of point guard Donnie McGowan certainly hindered the game plan. McGowan brings even more athleticism to the table. He forced teams to shift their defense and created space for other players. McGowan left the team suddenly after the announcement that the program was being suspended.

The Condors are now 8-9 on the season and 1-2 in the WSC. Their game tips off at Hancock on Wednesday at 7:00

Coaches against Cancer Fundraiser

Oxnard—January 13

Gate proceeds from Oxnard’s basketball doubleheader on Feb. 11 will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

The fund-raiser, scheduled for the Condor’s Nest, will feature the Hancock Bulldogs vs. the Oxnard College Condors. The women’s game tips off at 5:00 p.m. and men start at 7:00 p.m. It is part of a joint state-wide effort initiated by the California Community College Men's and Women's State Basketball Coaches Associations to raise money to help defeat cancer.

Funds from the individual community college events throughout the state will be pooled into a large donation from the CCCAA men's and women's coaches. A presentation of money raised will be made to the American Cancer Society at the men's and women's state championships in March.

Condors Win One, Lose One at SBCC

January 7—Santa Barbara

The men’s basketball team traveled to play the Vaqueros on Saturday night and was on the winning end of a one point game. After dropping their first conference game to LA Pierce College by one last week, they got a much needed win, defeating SBCC 90-89, in overtime.

Steph Thompson (pic) led the way with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Gary Johnson also had a double-double with 17 and 10. Donnie McGowan added 15 and nine for the Condors who evened their conference record to 1-1 (7-8 overall).

“We are still not playing up to our potential”, said head coach Jason Cunningham.

In the tough WSC, a win is a win, and the Condors need all of them to achieve their goals.

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The Lady Condors fell to SBCC in the early game, 66-42. They were led by Adrianna Vega’s (pic) 14 points.

The loss dropped the Condors to 4-8 overall and 0-2 in the WSC. “We can do better than that,” commented head coach Phil Sherman after the game. “Our top players have to perform. There’s got to be some level of expectation to fulfill every night.” (VC Star)

The Condors get a bye on Wednesday and then welcome top-ranked Ventura College to the Condor’s Nest on January 14^th. The ladies tipoff at 5:00, while the men are slated for 7:00.

Condors Fall to Pierce

January 4—Oxnard

The Oxnard College women and men’s basketball teams fell to the LA Pierce Brahmas on Wednesday evening.

The Lady Condors lost by a score of 64-50. Freshman Tina Tran(pic) led the Condors with 12 points along with 12 points from Ashley Abney. OC outscored Pierce in the second half, but were unable to overcome their sluggish start.

The loss drops OC to 4-8 and 0-1 in the WSC

 

The men’s team suffered a tough one-point loss to Pierce, 61-60.

The game was a tough back and forth battle until the end. Oxnard had a chance to win the game in the end, but was unable to hit the last second shot.

Steph Thompson (pic) controlled the boards for the Condors while scoring 12 points. Gary Johnson had 11 points, Donnie McGowan 10, and Bobby Johnson 9.

Oxnard fell to 0-1 in WSC play and 6-8 on the season.

The Condors fly into Santa Barbara on Saturday to take on the Vaqueros. Tipoff for the ladies is 5:00 and the men play at 7:00.

Lady Condors Start Strong but fall in San Diego

December 18—San Diego

The Oxnard Lady Condor basketball team traveled to San Diego to compete in the San Diego Knights Invitational Basketball Tourney.

They played host San Diego on Friday and pummeled the Knights 83-51. OC was led by Dre Vega’s 24 points. Ashanti Sweezer (pic) continued to dominate the paint with 18 points and 18 boards. Andrea Edwards went for 14 and 7, while Maritssa Contreras had 10 points and 6 assists.

The semi-final game saw the Condors lead LA Mission by 11 points with 8 minutes to play. Mission forced turnovers and converted them to quick scores and tied the game at 54. OC missed the front end of a one and one free throw, and fell to Mission 63-60.

Sweezer again went for huge numbers, scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds. Maritssa Contreras had 14 points and 5 rebounds.

The Condors came out flat in the third place game against Victor Valley. OC managed only 36 points. Victor Valley played physical defense all game and beat the Condors 43-36.

“Overall the trip went well. We played flat in the final game as the kids were disappointed about the semi-final loss (to LA Mission).” Said head coach Phil Sherman.

Oxnard is at home on January 4^th at 5:00 against Pierce College. This will be the first WSC conference game for the Condors. OC’s record stands at 4-7.

Condors Win OT Thriller

December 15—Oxnard

The OC men’s basketball team needed something good to happen…and it did. With 1.7 seconds left on the clock, Donnie McGowan (pic) hit a 50 foot shot to send the game into overtime at 71-71.

This came after McGowan shot an air ball with 3.1 on the clock. AVC’s Reggie Murray then missed two free throws with less than 2 seconds remaining. Five timeouts later, McGowan took two dribbles, banked in a shot from half court, with the clock at 0.0.

The final was 78-71, with the Condors taking down Antelope Valley (ranked #3 in California and #2 in So. Cal). Gary Johnson led OC with 23 points and Moises Barrera, nearly perfect from the arc, scored 17. Steph Thompson and Jamahl Slater added eight points each for the Condors who leveled their pre-conference record to 6-6.

“That was a memorable shot for the kids in the stands,” remarked head coach Jason Cunningham. On Condor Appreciation Night, the crowd certainly enjoyed a memorable game at the Condor’s Nest.

Go Condors!

Men’s Soccer: 2011 National Ranking

December 13—Kansas City

The National Soccer Coaches Association of America ranked the Condor’s the eighth strongest team in America. The teams are chosen from two-year and DIII colleges. The rankings are based on week-to-week performances.

The top-ten is as follows: 1. Mount San Antonio College 22-0-3 2. Herkimer County Community College 17-1-0 3. Hartnell College 19-3-3 4. Bunker Hill Community College 15-1-2 5. Brookdale Community College 20-1-0 6. City College of San Francisco 19-5-1 7. Santa Barbara City College 18-2-4 8. Oxnard College 15-2-6 9. Foothill College 15-2-5 10. Cerritos College

Go Condors!

Oxnard Ladies Play Tough at Bulldog Invitational

December 9/10—Santa Maria

The Condors went against top-ranked Saddleback College and fell 53-42.

Ashanti Sweezer led OC with 10 points and 13 rebounds.

In the third-place game, the Condors fought host Hancock College, but eventually lost a back and fourth game 66-61.

Andrea Edwards(pic) led Oxnard with 21 points. Ashley Abney added 16 points and 10 boards. Ashanti Sweezer, who is top-ten in the state in field goal percentage, and top 25 in rebounds, registered 8 points and 18 rebounds.

“I’m very proud of their competitive nature,” said head coach Phil Sherman. “Saddleback is one of the top teams in the state.”

Oxnard now stands at 3-4 and will travel to play in the San Diego Knights Invitational starting Friday. They will face host San Diego City for a 5:00 tipoff.

Condors Fall to West LA

December 9—Santa Barbara

The Condors dropped game two at the Santa Barbara Invitational to West LA on Friday, 83-71. The Condors were led by Gary Johnson with 24 points and seven rebounds. Stephan Thompson had 12 points and seven rebounds as well.

“We just don’t have the same effort (game to game)…When team effort and chemistry is up and down, so are the wins and losses.” Commented head coach Jason Cunningham.

The Condors will host Antelope Valley December 15^th. Tipoff is slated for 7:00 in the Condor’s Nest.

Condor Women’s Basketball Win at Hancock Tourney

December 8—Santa Maria

Ashanti Sweezer (pic) had 15 points and 15 rebounds to lead OC to a 64-54 victory over College of the Sequoias, in the first round of the Bulldog Invitational. Former Pacifica standout Dre Vega added 13 points, while freshman forward Ashlee Abney chipped in with 10 points.

The Condors were down by seven points at halftime, but their matchup zone wore down COS, and they eventually pulled away late in the second half. All five Condor ladies scored in double figures.

The victory puts the Condors in the Championship Semi-finals game against Saddleback College at 5:00. OC’s overall pre-conference record is 3-2.

Men’s Basketball Drops Tough Game against LA Valley

December 8—Santa Barbara

The Condor men’s basketball team is still trying to find its way in their tough pre-conference schedule. They dropped their first game in the Santa Barbara Invitational Tourney 73-60 against LA Valley College.

The loss puts Oxnard at 4-5 overall. They will face West LA at 3:00 in the Consolation Bracket.

Oxnard Gets Back at Trade Tech

December 5—Los Angeles

Gary Johnson and Steph Thompson (pic) showed their leadership and scoring ability to avenge an earlier loss against LA Trade Tech. The Condors were smarting after a 78-65 loss to the Beavers in the Condors nest two weeks ago.

Johnson scored 20 points along with Thompson’s 17, and that was enough to win 63-60.

Head Coach Jason Cunningham had this to say about the win: “We are still looking to put a full 40 minutes of effort together. The biggest factor was no matter the score, we played like a team to bounce back from a previous home loss to Trade Tech. To beat them on the road, on their floor, is a good win for OC...”

The pre-conference win puts the Condors at (4-4) on the season, heading into the Santa Barbara Tourney on Thursday.

Condors Outstanding Season Comes to an End

November 29—Walnut

The 2011 OC Men’s Soccer team made history. They reached the “Final Eight” in the state and had the Mt. SAC Mounties on their heels. The Condors continued to find gaps in Mt. SAC’s defense and created several terrific scoring chances in the first half.

After going down early 1-0 in the first half, the Condors controlled the ball until the 36^th minute when a Mt. SAC maintenance worker backed over a gas main that required the field to be evacuated. This resulted in a three hour delay for repairs.

The home team made adjustments, and when the game finally re-started, they packed in their defense, and finished the game 2-0.

“It’s a shame that we didn’t have a chance to play in the (Final Four). We had the number one team backed up and they changed their game plan during the long delay. If one of the early scoring chances had gone in, the game would have been totally different,” said Oxnard Head Coach Ross Greaney.

At the Regional Championship, a Mt. SAC administrator noted “… (The OC men) showed class and composure during a difficult situation.” They certainly exhibited characteristics of being well-rounded, mature and responsible citizens all season long.

Sophomore team captain, Dago Gonzalez summed it up with his comment about the 2011 team: "It's really special, what we have here. I'm realizing that we're never going to have it again."

Many of these great players, however, will certainly “Soar to New Heights” next year for university teams.

Go Condors!

OC Women’s Hoops Report:

November 28—Woodland Hills

The Lady Condor basketball squad defeated LA Southwest on Friday night, 63-60 in the first round of the Pierce Invitational Tournament.

Ashanti Sweezer had 19 points and 13 rebounds for the Condors, while Andrea Edwards had 10 points with seven boards. Dre Vega had 13 points, five assists and four rebounds and Maritssa Contreras had 13 points and four boards.

Oxnard College lost in the semi-final round of to the eventual champion, Barstow College 49-33. It was a close game until Barstow broke it open with three 3-point field goals in the second half. Ashanti Sweezer scored 10 points and grabbed 16 rebounds. Ashley Abney added 13 boards of her own.

On Sunday the condors led most of the way against Rio Hondo before surrendering the lead with 6 minutes to play. O.C. played without starting point guard Dre Vega, and played the entire game with six players. The final score was 59-49.

Ashanti Sweezer scored 16 points and grabbed 19 rebounds. Andrea Edwards scored 16 points and Ashley Abney had 15 rebounds. 

Coach Phil Sherman was pleased with the ladies effort. “Despite (a limited roster) these kids are very competitive.”

The Condors are back in action on December 8^th. They will face College of the Sequoias at 3:00 in the first round of the Hancock College Lady Bulldog Classic.

Condor Classic Basketball Tourney

November 28—Oxnard

The LA Harbor Seahawks claimed the Championship of the 2011 Condor Classic by defeating host Oxnard College 50-41.

It was a defensive struggle throughout the ball game with both teams employing tough zone defenses. Tournament MVP Marquel Jones managed 15 points, while Oxnard’s All-Tournament selection Gary Johnson put up 13 points. Steph Thompson dominated the paint for the Condor’s in the first half by scoring 11 points. Harbor’s Jason Daley was also named to the All-Tournament Team.

LA Southwest defeated West LA in the Third Place Game, 80-76. LA Southwest point guard, Ralph Williams and West LA’s Rodney Blackmon were named to the All-Tournament Team.

In the Consolation Championship, Compton took down West Hills College 87-85. The Tartar’s center, Chris Pumphrey was named to the All-Tourney team for his strong play in all three games.

OC Men’s Soccer advances to third round of playoffs

November 22—Oxnard

The Southern California fourth-ranked Condors took their 17 game winning streak against Long Beach CC and made it 18.

The first goal was scored approximately five minutes into the game when Gustavo Navarro assisted Jerry Ponce (pic). Ponce slid the ball past LBCC goalie Jesus Gutierrez.

The Condors controlled the ball for the majority of the first half and well into the second half. With five minutes left in the game, Javier Marquez blasted a rebound into the LBCC goal for the 2-0 victory.

The win moves the Condors ahead to the final regional game against number one ranked Mt. SAC. The game will be held on Saturday, November 26^th at 2:00 in Walnut (Mt. SAC).

Go Condors!

Condors Stumble against Trade Tech

November 22-Oxnard

The Condor men’s basketball team is loaded with talent yet they could not put the ball in the basket on Tuesday night. OC (2-3) fell 78-65 to LA Trade Tech (2-3).

The Condors were 21 of 38 from the line, and were unable to overcome turnovers and defensive breakdowns.

OC was led by sophomore Donnie McGowan with 18 points and Moises Barrera (pic) with 17.

The Condors are back in action on Friday in the Condor Classic against the VC Navy squad. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00.

Condors Soar to 17 Straight

November 19—Oxnard

The Oxnard College men’s soccer team extended their unbeaten streak to 17 straight with a 1-0 victory over Hancock College on Saturday afternoon.

The Condors scored on a long throw in by Salvador Mendoza (pic). The Bulldog goalie juggled the ball as it fell across the line for OC. The goal came in the first five minutes of action, and the Condors defense held AHC for the remaining 85 minutes of play.

Oxnard goalie Osvaldo Valladolid, played valiantly in goal, jumping into an onslaught of Hancock attempts. The Condor defense featuring Dago Gonzalez, Mendoza, and Ivan Mirkovic was terrific even after the Condors went a man down, halfway through the second half.

The victory advances OC to round two of the CCCAA Men’s Soccer playoffs. Oxnard (14-1-6) will host Long Beach CC (ranked #12 in So. Cal.) on Tuesday in the Condor’s Nest (Stadium Field). Kickoff is slated for 2:00 and tickets are $8 for general admission and $5 for children, seniors and students with an ID.

Go Condors!

Condor Volleyball Loses Final Match at Hancock

November 17—Santa Maria

The Lady Condor Volleyball team wrapped up their season at Hancock College Thursday night. The young OC squad finished as they did in the previous match by winning the first game (22-25), and dropping the next three (17, 22, 15).

All the Condor starters recorded at least three kills, providing a balanced attack.

The Condors finished the season 1-11 in the WSC and 2-15 overall.

Lady Condors Stumble against LA Mission

November 15—Oxnard

Coach David Fischer presented Brooke Reid, Maleny Munoz, and Mary Grace Edrada with bouquets and sincere gratitude for their two years of support and participation with the Oxnard College women’s volleyball team.

The presentation had the Condors fired up against LA Mission for a 25-22 win of set one. OC ran out of gas after that dropping the next three sets 11-25, 14-25, and 18-25 to the Eagles.

Paulina Ruiz (pic) led the Condors with seven kills, with Lila Leyva chipping in four. Mirella Esparza had 15 assists and 17 digs in the losing effort.

Oxnard will wrap up their 2011 campaign with a trip to Hancock on Thursday. Their record stands at 1-10 in the WSC and 2-14 overall.

Oxnard Men’s Soccer to Host Hancock in First Round of Playoffs

 

November 15—Oxnard

The Southern California 4^th-ranked Oxnard College Condors will host Allan Hancock College on Saturday, November 19^th. Kickoff will be at 2:00 on the stadium field. All state playoff games are $8.00 general admission and $5.00 for students, seniors, and children under 12, as mandated by the CCCAA.

The Condors were undefeated in the WSC conference and finished second to Santa Barbara. Javier Marquez, Jesus Landeros, Sigi Torres, Jerry Ponce, and Tavo Navarro all ranked in the top 15 in scoring. Osvaldo Valladolid was ranked third among saves in the WSC.

GO CONDORS!

 

OC Beats VC

November 12—Ventura

The Oxnard men’s basketball team went in to the third place game at the “We Play Hard” Ventura Basketball Tournament, looking for an identity. They took a giant step toward their goal of playing as a team and showing they will be a force in the WSC by beating Ventura College 83-78.

Sophomore Gary Johnson threw down 19 points and showed why he is a team leader by bringing the Condors back from a late nine point deficit in the second half. Donnie McGowan(pic) led OC in scoring with 23 points and Stephan Thompson added 14.

Oxnard gets the week off but returns to host LA Trade Tech on November 22 at 7:00. The Condors are now 2-2 in one of the toughest pre-conference schedules in the state.

Lady Condors Lose to Moorpark

November 9—Moorpark

Playing without outside hitter Rocio Armendariz, OC fell to top-ranked Moorpark College 25-6, 25-8, 25-9.

Sophomore Brooke Reed (pic) had a few kills for the Condors as they fell to 2-12 in WSC play and 1-8, overall.

Oxnard plays cross-county rival Ventura College Friday night at 7:00 in the Condors Nest. They finish up next week against Mission and Hancock.

Oxnard Men’s Basketball Falls to Citrus

November 8—Glendora

The Condor men’s basketball team opened their season at Citrus College on Tuesday night. The Owls are ranked number one in Southern California and defeated the Condors 97-77.

OC struggled to keep up with Citrus, despite sophomore forward Gary Johnson’s (pic) game high 26 points and 11 boards, while Citrus’ Brandon Parga tallied 22 points.

Stephan Thompson dropped 19 points and six rebounds and Don McGowan added 13 points for the Condors.

OC is back in action at the VC tourney at 1:00. They face off against Orange Coast College.

 Oxnard Earns Draw with Canyons

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November 8—Oxnard

The seasons are turning for the Oxnard College men's soccer team and Ross Greaney wants to make sure his team is ready.

The head coach was able to point to Tuesday's 1-1 draw with defending state finalist College of the Canyons as an example of what will be lurking later this month in the postseason.

"We're moving into the postseason, where it's all about winning," said Greaney. "Today was an exact replica of what we'll see in the playoffs. We have to do a much better job."

After just six minutes, Victor Rodriguez's 45-yard goal gave third-place Canyons (7-4-10, 5-4-5) the upper hand, which enabled the Cougars to defend in numbers and counter attack.

"They got their miracle goal and they sat on it," Greaney. "Once they got that goal, they never came back out. Teams are going to play like this and we have to be prepared for it."

Tomas Araujo (pic) headed home the equalizer with seven minutes to play as Oxnard (12-1-7, 9-0-4) maintained its unbeaten record in the Western State Conference's North Division.

Although, with first-place Santa Barbara (14-1-4, 11-1-1) coming back from a halftime deficit to win at Los Angeles Mission, it doesn't look like it will be enough to retain the conference title.

"People don't realize how good this conference is," said Greaney, who labeled Oxnard's unbeaten WSC mark "a feat."

Oxnard played much of the second half without winger Sigifredo Torres, who suffered a hamstring injury, but created chance after chance in a frantic final 15 minutes as both teams attempted to grab three vital points.

"We possessed for 80 percent of the game," said Greaney, "just couldn't get that second goal. The boys battled."

Condors Hang Six Goals on Hancock

November 8—Oxnard

The OC Condor's women soccer team defeated the Allan Hancock Bulldogs 6-0 on Tuesday evening. 

It was Sophomore Night for the Condors and all of the sophomores started the game for OC.  The vastly improved Hancock Bulldog team beat Oxnard earlier in the season 3-2 in Santa Maria. The Condor’s certainly avenged the loss.

The first thirty minutes of the game was relatively even with each team trading a few chances to score. The Condor defense was relentless and suffocating. In the 30th Minute Megan Williams calmly finished a shot with an assist from Marlene Valdez(pic). Ces Montano won a battle and headed a ball to Marlene Valdez, who once again assisted on a goal. Annie Saldana whipped in a shot and the Condors took a 2-0 lead into halftime. 

The first 28 Minutes of the second half were once again tight but the excellent team defending paid off and the floodgates opened. Marlene Valdez curled a free kick in from 20 yards out, and added another goal when she ripped the ball of a Hancock defender and finished a break away in the 82^nd minute. Brit Dubin crushed a left footed volley (Williams and Valdez combined for the assist) in the 83rd.  The scoring was capped off when Vicky Castillo was pulled down inside the penalty box and Alicia Valdez stepped up and buried the penalty kick. A Valdez had a hand in each of Oxnard's goals in the 6-0 victory. 

Antonia Barrios, Jenny Ambriz, and Maria Lazaro all combined for the shutout. It was Oxnard's 7th Shutout of the season. 

Oxnard evened its WSC record at 5-5-1 (7-8-4 Overall) 

The last game of the season is this Friday when the Condors travel to Ventura College. Kickoff is slated for 5:30 PM.

Oxnard Remains Undefeated but Falls to Second

November 4—Santa Maria

The Oxnard College Men's Soccer Team traveled to Alan Hancock College last Friday and came away with a 2-2 tie. Although OC is still undefeated in WSC play, they dropped one point behind Santa Barbara for the conference championship, with two games to play.

The match against the Bulldogs was played at times in heavy rain.  Jesus Landeros and Javier Marquez (pic) scored goals in each half for the Condors, while Gustavo Navarro had an assist.

Head Coach Ross Greaney stated after the game, "The weather conditions and quality of AHC made for a difficult day but we didn’t fold and tied 2-2."

Oxnard moves to 12-1-5 overall on the season and 9-0-3 in conference play.

OC next hosts College of the Canyons Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 3PM.

Condor Harriers Run with Heart at So Cal Championships

November 4-- SoCal Championship, Ontario

Women’s Results: The OC ladies worked very hard this season collectively and have been improving steadily. Receiving an at large entry to the regional’s they were the last team to get in. In very cold temperatures and steady rain, the championship was a mud bowl. The Condors however were able to fly high and meet their goals.

Karla Leos (pic)led the team again and just ran out of her head to a new PR of 19:40 grabbing 53^rd place out of 197 finishers. Additionally Karla qualified for State Championships, in Fresno as an individual in 2 weeks. Cristal Gutierrez also PR’d clocking 20:49 for the 5k and placing 114^th. Liz Robles was the next lady to finish in a seasonal PR of 21:01 placing 124^th. Alex Valencia and Annette Arazbal also PR’d running 22:18 23:32 and placing 167^th and 180^th respectfully. Others that also ran personal best were Susie Morales 24:06 and Vickie Dominguez 24:50. Their efforts were rewarded with a 24^th place team finish. Team Scoring: 1. Glendale 27 2.OCC 100 3.LATT 101 4.MtSAC 111 5.AVC 171 6.Moorpark 172 7.Cuesta 181 8.Southwestern273 9.Riverside 298 10.Cerritos 345 11.Palamor 349 12.Fullerton 352 13.Pasadena 368 14.VVC 449 15.Santa Ana 451 16.Saddleback 464 17.SDMC 465 18.BC 515 19.SBCC 532 20.Compton 537 21.IVC 538 22.SBVC 558 23.COC 569 24.Oxnard 609 25.Hio Hondo 655 26.Ventura 662 27.Sant Cyn 686 28.Grossmont 824.

Men’s Results: Only Pepe Hernandez (pic) qualified as an individual to SoCal and he ran very strong, finishing 113^th place out of 197 men finishers, in a new PR 22:20. Unfortunately he just missed a spot to Fresno, by 17 seconds.

 

 

 

 

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