SBVC’s Pope, Langston, Lara, Jacobs, and Fuentes named honorable mention to state Student Athlete of the Month
December 8, 2008

San Bernardino Valley College Men’s soccer sophomore forward Josh Pope (Colton), Men’s Basketball freshman guard Alex Jacobs (San Bernardino San Gorgonio), Men’s Cross Country sophomore Jose Lara (Rim of the World), Football sophomore punter and kicker Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona), and Women’s Soccer freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley) were named by the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) and the California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) as an honorable mention for the Student Athlete of the Month for the month of November. 

On December 4, Pope was named the San Bernardino Valley College Student Athlete of the Month for the month of November.

Sylvia Fuentes – San Bernardino Valley College, Women’s Soccer

Fuentes, a freshman midfielder out of Moreno Valley High School, was nominated because she is technically superior, creative, powerful, and has great touch. She has an advanced tactical understanding of the game, easily makes adjustments coaches ask of her and always finds the best option. She is coachable, exudes a never give up attitude and leads by example showcased by her work ethic, humility, unselfish play and positivity with her teammates. 2008 awards include: All-State, All-Southern California, Foothill Conference Most Valuable Player, named honorable mention two times for the SBVC Student Athlete of the Month, named honorable mention two times for the California Student Athlete of the Month, and nominated for NSCAA All-American team, she is the first player in SBVC history to accomplish these 6 items. Fuentes had 12 goals and 9 assists equaling 33 points, making her 34^th in the state in points.

Josh Pope – San Bernardino Valley College, Men’s Soccer

Pope, a sophomore forward out of Colton High School, was nominated because for the past two seasons coaches have counted on Pope as the Men’s Soccer captain and team leader on and off the field.  Pope's GPA has not dropped below a 3.8 since he has been at San Bernardino Valley College. Pope is a true student athletic who takes pride in his studies. This season Pope scored 3 goals and tallied 4 assists, and was named Foothill Conference Honorable Mention. Coaches look forward to seeing Pope moving on to a 4 year and being successful there as well. Pope is committed to what he wants to do and his head coach applauds him for that. Pope was named the San Bernardino Valley College Student Athlete of the Month for the month of November.

Michael Langston – San Bernardino Valley College, Football

Langston, a sophomore punter and kicker out of Ramona High School in Riverside, California, was nominated because he has presented himself as not only a team leader, but is a good student as well. He is willing to do whatever the coaching staff has asked of him and does whatever it takes to help out his team. Langston has a great on and off the field attitude. He is a four time American Division-Mountain Conference Special Teams/All-Purpose Player of the Week. First team All-Mountain Conference as a punter; converted 46 punts for 1688 yards, averaging 36.7 yards per punt, with a long of 60, 1 touchback and 13 inside the 20 yard line.

Jose Lara – San Bernardino Valley College, Men’s Cross Country

Lara, a sophomore out of Rim of the World High School, has shown throughout the year, hard work and dedication to the sport, he has a great attitude and is a total team player. His overall finish at the Southern California Championship of 47^th place is the highest for a 7^th man. Lara was also a member of the unprecedented third straight state title in Men’s Cross Country for San Bernardino Valley College.

Alex Jacobs – San Bernardino Valley College, Men’s Basketball

Jacobs, a freshman guard out of San Gorgonio High School, was nominated because he has an “A” or a “B” in all of his classes and he is a great team player with a positive attitude. Jacobs had 26 points, including 8 three-pointers, in the Oxnard Condor Classic Championship game versus Ventura.

Men's Soccer: Pope named SBVC Student Athlete of the Month
December 4, 2008

Men’s soccer sophomore forward Josh Pope (Colton) was named the San Bernardino Valley College Student Athlete of the Month for the month of November. Those who received an honorable mention were, Men’s Basketball freshman guard Alex Jacobs (San Bernardino San Gorgonio), Men’s Cross Country sophomore Jose Lara (Rim of the World), Football sophomore punter and kicker Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona), and Women’s Soccer freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley).

Head coach Josh Brown gave his reasons why Pope deserved such an honor.

      “For the past two seasons coaches have counted on Pope as the Men’s Soccer captain and team leader on and off the field.  Pope's GPA has not dropped below a 3.8 since he has been at San Bernardino Valley College. Pope is a true student athletic who takes pride in his studies. This season Pope scored 3 goals and tallied 4 assists, and was named Foothill Conference Honorable Mention. Coaches look forward to seeing Pope moving on to a 4 year and being successful there as well. Pope is committed to what he wants to do and his head coach applauds him for that.”

NAME: Josh Pope (Men’s Soccer Forward)
AGE: 19
HOME TOWN: Grand Terrace, California
COLLEGE: San Bernardino Valley College
POSITION/SPORT: Forward / Men’s Soccer
MAJOR: Undecided
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATED/YEAR:  Colton / 2007
STATS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:  
In High School: Football: All-League, All-CIF, All-County
                            Soccer: All-League, All-County  
                            Track: All-League, qualified for CIF twice
                            -Nominated for Ken Hobbs Award
                            -Coca-Cola School Athlete of the Year
                            -L.A. Galaxy Academic Southern Section Team
In College: Soccer: 7 goals, 5 assists, All-Conference (Last Year)
                                  3 goals, 2 assists (This Year)
FAVORITE TEAM: Denver Broncos
ROLE MODEL: My Parents
MOST MEMORABLE SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT: Being nominated for the Ken Hobbs Award.
EMBARRASSING SPORTS MOMENT: My football pants being ripped in half during practice my freshman year.
PERSON MOST INFLUENTIAL IN YOUR ATHLETIC SUCCESS:  Freshman football coach Charles Telley.
BEST ADVICE ANYONE HAS GIVEN YOU: You’re a student before you’re an athlete.
PREGAME RITUAL OR SUPERSTITION: I have to listen to the song, “Behold the Pale Horse” by the Christian Rock band, Sleeping Giant, while I walk to the field.
LAST GOOD BOOK YOU READ: Scar Tissue by Red Hot Chili Peppers lead vocalist Anthony Kiedis
FAVORITE MOVIE: Dazed and Confused
CAN’T MISS TV SHOW: Chuck
CELEBRITY YOU WOULD MOST WANT TO MEET: Will Ferrell
FAVORITE FOOD: Country fried steak and gravy.
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: The lake.
WHAT’S IN YOUR CD PLAYER? Jack Johnson
FAVORITE HOBBIES: Hanging out with friends, wake boarding, snowboarding, and lifting weights.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS? Living in my own house enjoying life.

Women's Soccer Playoffs: Celebrate a great season
December 1, 2008

Women's soccer (15-7-3) suffered a defeat in the first round of the Southern California Region Semifinals against the Cerritos Falcons (17-0-4), 3-0.

The 2008 season saw far more ups than downs for the Valley College women's soccer program, with the first Foothill Conference title in team history, they had 12 players named All-Foothill Conference, and freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley H.S.) was named Foothill Conference Most Valuable Player. SBVC was placed 16th in the 16 team playoff. Cerritos and SBVC faced each other on October 30th in San Bernardino, SBVC lost 2-3. SBVC was the only team all year to score more than one goal on Cerritos.

We also had head coach Kristin Hauge named Foothill Conference Coach of the Year, and multiple players being awarded for their strengths on the field and in the classroom. With Fuentes being named All-State, All-Southern California, Foothill Conference Most Valuable Player, named honorable mention two times for the SBVC Student Athlete of the Month, named honorable mention two times for the California Student Athlete of the Month, and nominated for NSCAA All-American team, she is the first player in SBVC history to accomplish these 6 items.

Sophomore defender Brianna Jones (Rialto Carter), sophomore midfielder Danielle Jones (La Quinta H.S.), sophomore midfielder Korinna Fite (Colton H.S.), and freshman forward Sarahi 'Poly' Bransford (Riverside Poly) were all named to First Team All-Foothill Conference. Bransford was also the September SBVC Student Athlete of the Month.

Those named second team All-Foothill Conference were, sophomore defender Tiffany Jones (Yucaipa), sophomore goal keeper Jackie Jaime (Fontana Kaiser), sophomore forward/midfielder Julie Diaz (Moreno Valley Canyon Springs), and freshman defender Yesenia Castillo (San Bernardino Aquinas).

Those named honorable mention All-Foothill Conference were, sophomore forward/midfielder Marisa Zamorez (Colton), freshman goal keeper Maria Magaña (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley), freshman forward Jessica Milts (Riverside Arlington).

The 2008 soccer season has been a great one for Valley College women's soccer and one that will be remembered for years to come.

SBVC Men's Basketball plays tough early tournament schedule
December 1, 2008

The San Bernardino Valley College Men's Basketball team is looking to get back to their winning ways after a tough early tournament schedule. SBVC is ranked 9th in the state in the most recent CCCMBCA coaches poll.

The men opened up the 2008-2009 season with a resounding tournament victory at the L.A. City tournament, defeating eventual Foothill Conference opponent College of the Desert in the Championship final, 104-88. The All-Tournament team was loaded with SBVC players, sophomore guard Warren Fuselier (Baton Rouge, LA North Side H.S.) was named the tournament MVP, freshman guard Alex Jacobs (San Bernardino San Gorgonio), and freshman forward Maurice McGee (Riverside Ramona). SBVC had five players in double figures including, Jacobs, who led the team with 23 points, followed by Fuselier with 20 points, McGee with 15 points, freshman forward Curtis Wilkinson (Budea, MI Franklin County H.S.) with 15 points, and freshman forward Aaron Edwards (Long Beach H.S.) with 12 points.

The men returned home to face L.A. City in the SBVC Snyder Gym, thumping them 96-89. SBVC had four players in double figures including, freshman center Orlando Brazier (Chino H.S.), who led the team with 24 points, followed by Fuselier with 15 points, Edwards with 14 points, and freshman forward Orlando Collins (Piney Woods, MI Piney Woods Prep) with 14 points.

The next tournament that had SBVC in the Fullerton Tournament championship final this time versus Riverside and with a different result, SBVC lost 95-103. The All-Tournament team included freshman guard Nate Roth (Riverside Ramona). SBVC had six players in double figures including, Roth, who led the team with 15 points, followed by Fuselier with 14 points, Brazier with 14 points, freshman guard Sidney Hall (Moreno Valley H.S.) with 12 points, Jacobs with 12 points, and Edwards with 11 points.

The most recent tournament had SBVC in the Condor Classic championship final at Oxnard, this time versus Ventura, SBVC lost 92-99.

SBVC is coached by Quincy Brewer in his first season with San Bernardino Valley and SBVC will continue non-conference play Wednesday, December 10, at 7 p.m. versus Citrus at the 39th Wells Fargo Holiday Tournament at Riverside City College. Citrus was ranked as high as number one in the state earlier this season.

SBVC Women's Basketball split at Orange Coast Tourney 
December 1, 2008

The San Bernardino Valley College Women's Basketball team is looking to get back to their winning ways after a tough split at the Orange Coast College Crossover Tournament in Costa Mesa.

On November 28th, SBVC played Santa Ana, winning 70-66. Freshman forward Kimberly Kipp (Riverside MLK, Jr.) lead the team with 22 points and 8 total rebounds. SBVC pressured the Dons into 22 turnovers and converted them into points. Sophomore guard Eisha Sheppard (Victor Valley) scored 12 points and sophomore guard Dwayanna Pullum (Riverside J.W. North) had 10 points in the close win. The Dons have a record of 2-6.

On November 29th, Orange Coast outlasted SBVC in a game that lasted three overtime periods, SBVC lost 85-79. Sheppard lead the team in points with 25 and contributed 9 total rebounds. Sophomore forward Angela Green (Riverside La Sierra) had her first double-double of the year, leading the team in total rebounds with 13 and contributing 14 points. Kipp had 10 total rebounds and 2 points, Pullum had 17 points and 5 total rebounds, and freshman Nanita Munns (Riverside La Sierra) had 11 points and 7 totals rebounds in the tiring close loss. The Pirates have a record of 6-1.

SBVC is coached by Susan Crebbin in her fourth season with San Bernardino Valley and SBVC will continue non-conference play this Friday, December 5, at 5 p.m. at the Oceanside MiraCosta Spartans.

SBVC Men’s Cross Country wins 3rd State Title in a row
December 1, 2008

On November 22nd, the San Bernardino Valley College men’s cross country team won their third straight state title, dominating the competition at Woodward Park in Fresno. Sophomore Carlos Perez (Barstow) was the top finisher for SBVC, smashing a school record he tied in 2007 (20:34) with a course finish time of 20:19.05 placing him third among all finishers. Those winning their second consecutive state title are sophomore runners Perez, Manuel Bueno (Rancho Cucamonga) (21st 20:59.26), Matthew Sartori (Redlands East Valley) (5th 20:23.85), Ronell El-Amin (San Bernardino H.S.) (35th 21:09.72), and Jared Bain (Rialto) (10th 20:36.58). New comers to the SBVC state championship team include: freshman runners Ankur Joshi (Indio) (25th 21:02.01) and Art Parra (Hesperia Sultana) (18th 20:56.06).

Sophomores Bain and El-Amin did not run at the 2007 state championship.

Individuals on the 2008 championship team greatly improved since 2007. Sartori finished the 2007 state championship in 32nd place with a time of 21:19, this year he finished 5th with a time of 20:23.85, a 27 spot improvement and a drop of almost 55 seconds off of his time. Bueno finished the 2007 state championship in 43rd place with a time of 21:29, this year he finished 21st with a time of 20:59.26, a 22 spot improvement and a drop of almost 30 seconds off of his time.

Football: All-Conference Selections Announced
December 1, 2008

Sophomore standout punter, Mike Langston (Riverside Ramona), was named first team all-Mountain Conference defense. He finished 1st in conference of punters with over 1000 yards with a 36.7 yard average per punt, his closest opponent finished a 0.01 yard average behind Langston. He is a four time American Division-Mountain Conference Special Teams/All-Purpose Player of the Week and an honorable mention once.

SBVC Football looks to rebuild after a year which saw the reestablishment of "The Bell" game versus Riverside and a new conference realignment, putting SBVC in the Mountain Conference after three decades in the Foothill Conference. SBVC Football was awarded nine times with Players of the Week honors by the American Division-Mountain Conference in all categories, from Offense to Defense to Special Teams and All-Purpose players. In addition, there were 11 players named honorable mention this season for their contributions on the field.

Named to the second team all-Mountain Conference defense was freshman inside linebacker Shawn Borden (Moreno Valley Valley View H.S.). Sophomore offensive guard Thad Quist (Riverside Arlington) received an honorable mention.

Borden finished 12th overall in tackles average with 6.8 tackles per game, while participating in 9 games this last season, he totaled 24 solo tackles and 37 assisted tackles adding up to 61 total tackles.

Complete List of American Division-Mountain Conference Players of the Week

Week 4

SPECIAL TEAMS/ALL-PURPOSE: Sophomore kicker and punter Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona), against Victor Valley, Langston had 6 punts for 234 yards including a season high 60 yard punt, 2 punts were placed inside the 20 yard line and 1 was for a touchback.

HONORABLE MENTION: Sophomore quarterback Mike Stadler (Redlands East Valley), against Victor Valley, Stadler went 21 for 32 for 235 yards an interception and a touchdown. He completed a 28 yard pass to Barlow, which was his longest completion of the game and was not sacked.

HONORABLE MENTION: Freshman wide receiver Aaron Barlow (Ambridge, PA), against Victor Valley, Barlow had 8 catches for 104 yards, 1 touchdown including a game high reception of 28 yards on one play.

Week 5

DEFENSE: Freshman strong safety Ricky Pesquera (Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World), against San Diego Mesa, Pesquera had 3 solo tackles and assisted on 7 tackles for a total of 10 tackles.

SPECIAL TEAMS/ALL-PURPOSE: Sophomore kicker and punter Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona), against San Diego Mesa, Langston had 3 punts for 115 yards including a 50 yard punt, and one punt was placed inside the 20 yard line.

HONORABLE MENTION: Freshman running back Dewayne Booker (San Bernardino), against San Diego Mesa, Booker had 25 rushes for 118 yards and a touchdown, he had one run of 21 yards, his longest run of the game, leading to a 4.7 yards per rush average, which included 1 reception for 9 yards.

Week 6

OFFENSE: Freshman wide receiver Eric Charles (San Bernardino San Gorgonio), against Compton, Charles had 7 rushing yards, 89 receiving yards, 62 kick off return yards, 15 punt return yards, totaling 173 all purpose yards.

HONORABLE MENTION: Freshman linebacker Shawn Borden (Moreno Valley Valley View), against Compton, Borden had 3 solo tackles and assisted on 7 tackles totaling 10 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for a loss of 11 total yards.

HONORABLE MENTION: Freshman quarterback Daniel Laugen (Ontario Colony), against Compton, completed 13 passes on 23 attempts with 1 interception, 149 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and a completion of 28 yards, the longest completion of the game.

Week 7

DEFENSE: Freshman defensive back Dexter Reed (Savannah, Georgia Groves), against Mt. San Jacinto, Reed had 9 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles equaling 12 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss totaling 2 yards, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions equaling 9 return yards and 1 broken up pass.

HONORABLE MENTION: Freshman quarterback Daniel Laugen (Ontario Colony), against Mt. San Jacinto, Laugen completed 17 passes on 30 attempts with 1 touchdown, 247 passing yards, 2 interceptions and a sack, and a completion of 60 yards, the longest completion of the game.

Week 8

DEFENSE: Freshman defensive end Jim O'Brien (Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World), against Southwestern, O'Brien had 10 solo tackles, 3 assisted tackles, and 13 total tackles. 4 tackles for loss equaling 20 yards. 1 forced fumble. 2 sacks equaling 15 yards.

HONORABLE MENTION: Sophomore kicker and punter Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona), against Southwestern, Langston had 5 for 197 with a long of 48 yards with 2 punts inside the 20 yard line. Kickoffs 3 for 185 yards a 61.7 yard average.

HONORABLE MENTION: Sophomore running back Devon Libran (Richmond, California De Anza), against Southwestern, Libran had 23 rushes for 89 yards with a long of 22 yards and an average of 3.9 rushing yards. Receiving: 3 receptions for 19 yards with a long of 11 yards.

Week 9

SPECIAL TEAMS/ALL-PURPOSE: Sophomore kicker and punter Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona), against Golden West, Langston connected on field goals of 22 and 40 yards, with a 27 yard attempt blocked. On kick offs, Langston had 5 kickoffs for 294 yards, averaging 58.8 yards per kick off. On punting, Langston had 3 punts for 124 yards, a long of 45 yards with 2 inside the 20 yard line.

HONORABLE MENTION: Freshman quarterback Daniel Laugen (Ontario Colony), against Golden West, Laugen completed 21 passes on 39 attempts with 1 interception, totaling 252 yards passing with 1 touchdown and a long of 39 yards, and was sacked 2 times. Laugen's rushing numbers were 10 rushes for 80 with 1 touchdown, a long of 13 yards averaging 8 yards per carry.

HONORABLE MENTION: Freshman defensive back John Lewis (San Bernardino San Gorgonio), against Golden West, Lewis had 3 solo tackles 4 assisted tackles 7 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss totaling 10 yards, 1 sack for a loss of 4 yards.

Week 10

SPECIAL TEAMS/ALL-PURPOSE: Sophomore kicker and punter Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona), against Los Angeles Harbor, Langston had 7 kickoffs for 428 yards, averaging 61.1 yards per kick off. On punting, Langston had 5 punts for 184 yards, a long of 57 yards with 1 inside the 20 yard line. On passing, Langston went 1 for 1 for 8 yards.

OFFENSE: Freshman quarterback Daniel Laugen (Ontario Colony), against Los Angeles Harbor, completed 20 passes on 47 attempts with 1 interception, totaling 263 yards passing with 4 touchdowns and a long of 50 yards, and was sacked 2 times. Laugen's rushing numbers were 14 rushes for 50 with 1 touchdown, a long of 13 yards averaging 3.6 yards per carry.  

HONORABLE MENTION: Freshman defensive back Jared Knowlton (San Bernardino Aquinas), against Los Angeles Harbor, he lead the team in solo tackles with 7 and assisted tackles with 3 equaling 10 total tackles.

Volleyball: All-Foothill Conference Selections
December 1, 2008

Freshman standout, Christy Brosius (Glendale, AZ Ironwood H.S.), was named first team all-Foothill Conference. She finished 4th in conference with a 6.34 assist average and 16th overall in services aces average with 0.28. Brosious was also the October SBVC Student Athlete of the Month. SBVC played the entire season with only six regular starters, often rotating in freshman outside hitter Brittany Tuioti (Rialto H.S.) due to injuries. 

Named to the second team all conference was sophomore Chypre Shaw (San Bernardino Pacific) and those who received an honorable mention were freshman Jezere Wahlgren (Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World) and freshman Serina Alex (Moreno Valley Canyon Springs).

Shaw finished 11th overall in diggs average with 2.68. Wahlgren finished 5th overall in services aces average with 0.44 and 18th in diggs average with 2.32. Alex finished 12th overall in hitting percentage with 0.189 and 20th in blocks average with 0.28.

Baseball Team Makes College Pitch To Little Leaguers
November 20, 2008

On Thursday afternoon, November 20, nearly a dozen Del Rosa Little League baseball players came to the newly-refurbished baseball field at San Bernardino Valley College for a mini skills clinic that served as much more than an exercise in fine-tuning their throwing and batting skills as little leaguers “buddied up” with SBVC student athletes for the afternoon before taking in a SBVC Fall league game against Glendale College.

“When we’ve had events like this in the past, several of our SBVC players realized how much the have to offer and have pursued coaching in their own lives,” SBVC Baseball Coach Bill Mierzwik said. “Our goal is to win games, but we realize this is a great way to promote baseball in the Inland Empire while exposing kids to a college campus and what it will take to succeed at the next level.”

In the past, the SBVC baseball team has traveled to the kickoff ceremonies for the Del Rosa Little League and held a clinic there for players. But, after the coaches connected and determined that the Little Leaguers were off school and available, the opportunity to get them on a college campus and see what baseball is like on the next level was coordinated.

The Glendale game was the last home game of the fall training season and Coach Bill Mierzwik reports that after nearly 120 players tried out for the team starting earlier this Fall with final cuts now right around the corner. In his 19^th season, Mierzwik’s Wolverines will attempt to improve on their 24-20 record from the 2008 season.

Article by Craig Petinak

Pictures by Brian Sylva

SBVC Men’s Cross Country looking to three-peat as State Champs
November 20, 2008

This weekend, San Bernardino Valley College is defending their title as two time state men’s cross country champions. Looking to bring home the third title in three years in men’s cross country for the Wolverines. State cross country runners are selected by region ending up in a Northern California versus Southern California showdown to be run at Woodward Park in Fresno.

New comers to the Wolverines state team include: freshman Ankur Joshi from Indio and Art Parra from Hesperia Sultana.

Sophomore Carlos Perez from Barstow, in his second straight state championship, received high praise from men’s Coach Wes Ashford.  “He is our number one runner.”

Those returning to defend their title are sophomore runners Carlos Perez from Barstow, Manuel Bueno from Rancho Cucamonga, Matthew Sartori from Redlands East Valley, Ronell El-Amin from San Bernardino, Jose Lara from Rim of the World, and Jared Bain from Rialto.

The men finished off their 18th Foothill Conference Championship on October 29th at Barstow and a third straight Southern California title on November 7th at Bakersfield, in a lead up qualifier to the state championships.

“The toughest competition for us will be from any number of runners and teams, (Costa Mesa) Orange Coast, (San Diego) Mesa, (Walnut) Mt. San Antonio, Cerritos, Riverside, and (Sacramento) American River were really good this year,” said coach Ashford. And they are all competing for a share of the state title.

Football: Langston and Laugen named SCFA Players of the Week
November 18, 2008

SBVC sophomore kicker and punter Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona) and freshman quarterback Daniel Laugen (Ontario Colony) were named the by the SCFA as the American Division-Mountain Conference Players of the Week for week ten of the football season. Against Los Angeles Harbor, Langston had 7 kickoffs for 428 yards, averaging 61.1 yards per kick off. On punting, Langston had 5 punts for 184 yards, a long of 57 yards with 1 inside the 20 yard line. On passing, Langston went 1 for 1 for 8 yards. Against Los Angeles Harbor, Laugen completed 20 passes on 47 attempts with 1 interception, totaling 263 yards passing with 4 touchdowns and a long of 50 yards, and was sacked 2 times. Laugen's rushing numbers were 14 rushes for 50 with 1 touchdown, a long of 13 yards averaging 3.6 yards per carry.  

Freshman defensive back Jared Knowlton (San Bernardino Aquinas) was named honorable mention for Player of the Week for his performance against Los Angeles Harbor. Knowlton lead the team in solo tackles with 7 and assisted tackles with 3 equaling 10 total tackles.

2008 Women’s & Men's Soccer Team All-Foothill Conference Selections
November 13, 2008

Women's soccer head coach Kristin Hauge was named Foothill Conference Coach of the Year and women’s soccer freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley) was named Foothill Conference Most Valuable Player headlined a list of superstars as San Bernardino Valley College racked up the honors for the 2008 women's and men's soccer season.

For women's soccer, those named first team All-Foothill Conference were, sophomore defender Brianna Jones (Rialto Carter), sophomore midfielder Danielle Jones (La Quinta), sophomore midfielder Korina Fite (Colton), and freshman forward Sarahi 'Poly' Bransford (Riverside Poly). Those named second team All-Foothill Conference were, sophomore defender Tiffany Jones (Yucaipa), sophomore goal keeper Jackie Jaime (Fontana Kaiser), sophomore forward/midfielder Julie Diaz (Moreno Valley Canyon Springs), and freshman defender Yesenia Castillo (San Bernardino Aquinas). Those named honorable mention All-Foothill Conference were, sophomore forward/midfielder Marisa Zamorez (Colton), freshman goal keeper Maria Magaña (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley), freshman forward Jessica Milts (Riverside Arlington).

For men's soccer, those named first team All-Foothill Conference were, freshman defenseman Matt Marquard (Riverside King) and freshman forward Luis Gomez (Mexico City, Mexico). Those named second team All-Foothill Conference were, freshman forward Kyle Yip (Fontana Kaiser) and  freshman forward Jeremy Carroll (Redlands East Valley). Those named honorable mention All-Foothill Conference were, sophomore forward Josh Pope (Colton), freshman midfielder Ryan Panzino (Redlands East Valley), and freshman midfielder Corey Pickens (Riverside J.W. North).

Football: Langston named SCFA Special Teams/All-Purpose Player of the Week
November 11, 2008

SBVC sophomore kicker and punter Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona) was named the by the SCFA as the American Division-Mountain Conference Special Teams/All-Purpose Player of the Week for week ten of the football season. Against Golden West, Langston connected on field goals of 22 and 40 yards, with a 27 yard attempt blocked. On kick offs, Langston had 5 kickoffs for 294 yards, averaging 58.8 yards per kick off. On punting, Langston had 3 punts for 124 yards, a long of 45 yards with 2 inside the 20 yard line.

Freshman quarterback Daniel Laugen (Ontario Colony) and freshman defensive back John Lewis (San Bernardino San Gorgonio) were named honorable mention for Player of the Week for their performance against Golden West. Against Golden West, Laugen completed 21 passes on 39 attempts with 1 interception, totaling 252 yards passing with 1 touchdown and a long of 39 yards, and was sacked 2 times. Laugen's rushing numbers were 10 rushes for 80 with 1 touchdown, a long of 13 yards averaging 8 yards per carry. And Lewis had 3 solo tackles 4 assisted tackles 7 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss totaling 10 yards, 1 sack for a loss of 4 yards.

SBVC’s Brosious, Sartori, and Fuentes named honorable mention to state Student Athlete of the Month
November 10, 2008

San Bernardino Valley College Volleyball freshman setter Christy Brosious (Glendale, Arizona Ironwood), Men’s Cross Country sophomore Matt Sartori (Redlands East Valley), and Women’s Soccer freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley) were named by the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) and the California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) as an honorable mention for the Student Athlete of the Month for the month of October. 

On November 3, Brosious was named the San Bernardino Valley College Student Athlete of the Month for the month of October.

Volleyball Head coach Tricia Rossman gave her reasons why Brosious deserved such an honor.

      “Christy is a great leader on our team who is dedicated to the team. She is always early to practice making sure the net is up and the team is ready to go. She always gives a 100% to the team and herself on being better.

      She is always playing her hardest with a positive attitude. She has shown leadership by speaking the things I am thinking.

            Christy has taken on a new role as a new role as a setter this year and has done a great job with it. She runs an offense with confidence and leadership. All the players, coaches, refs, and fans look up to Christy. She showed up to practice with a 101 degree fever and tried to refuse to go home because of her commitment to the team. She is well deserving of this honor. She has 318 assists.”

Men’s Cross Country Head coach Wes Ashford gave his reasons why Sartori deserved such an honor. 

      “Matt has a good attitude and has great strides as an athletes and student. He has been consistently a team scorer (meaning top 5) all year and has been our first finisher on one occasion. He finished 4^th overall at the Orange County Invitational and 6^th at the Foothill Invitational. At the Foothill Conference Championships he was our 4^th man and placed 6^th overall.”

On November 7, Men’s Cross Country won their third straight Southern California title, and will attempt to complete an unprecedented “three-peat” at the state championships November 22, at Woodward Park in Fresno.

Women’s Soccer Head coach Kristin Hauge gave her reasons why Fuentes deserved such an honor.

      “I am nominating Sylvia because she is an outstanding young lady, great athlete and example to her teammates. She is a very talented player in all aspects of the game, but is also a team leader by example, effort, good attitude and an encouragement to others. She works hard daily to improve her individual skills as well as her team’s performance as well. In addition, she is unselfish and always puts the team’s needs above her own.

      Sylvia is currently second in the Foothill Conference in both offensive categories. In overall points she has 11 goals and 9 assists which equals 31 total points. Also, her conference totals are 6 goals, 5 assists equaling 17 total points. She is the leader ion conference in goals and assists only with her teammate and September’s SBVC Student Athlete of the Month, Sarahi ‘Poly’ Bransford, close behind.

      Sylvia and teammate Bransford are the top two offensive leaders in conference.

      Sylvia is also ranked 12 in the state in total points with 31.”

On November 7, Women’s Soccer won their first ever Foothill Conference title. The first round of the playoffs begin November 22.

SBVC Women's Soccer: Wins first Conference title in team history
November 7, 2008

San Bernardino Valley College Women's Soccer won their first Conference title ever Friday, with a resounding defeat of Mt. San Jacinto, 6-0. With their second victory over second place Antelope Valley on Tuesday SBVC clinched their first Foothill Conference title.

Sophomore midfielders Julie Diaz (Moreno Valley Canyon Springs), Marisa Zamorez (Colton), and sophomore defender Brianna Jones (Rialto Carter), freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley) and freshman forward Vanessa Vasquez (Moreno Valley Canyon Springs) all scored goals. Zamorez’s second goal was a header into the net and Fuentes was named as an honorable mention as the SBVC Student Athlete of the month for the month of October. Sophomores Danielle Jones (La Quinta) and Korina Fite (Colton) had assists, while goal keepers sophomore Jackie Jaime (Fontana Kaiser), freshman Natalia Guevara (Rialto), and freshman Maria Magaña (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) preserved the shutout. This was their 11^th shutout of the season.

The final Women’s Soccer game of the regular season is at Rancho Cucamonga Chaffey which has an overall record of 11-11-1 and a conference record of 5-4-1, SBVC defeated Chaffey on October 17 at home by a score of 1-0. Women's Soccer has dominated with defense and conquered with offense, scoring 43 conference goals while only relinquishing seven. Chaffey also has given up seven goals in conference play.

Cross Country returns to SoCal Regional's this Friday
November 6, 2008

Men's Cross Country is on the road to retaining their ranking as the top team in the state tomorrow at the Southern California Regional's at Kern County Soccer Park in Bakersfield. The SBVC Women's team will be sending seven women and an alternate to the Regional's and the Men's team will be sending seven men and an alternate.

The Men finished off their 18th Foothill Conference Championship last week at Barstow and are looking to continue a string of dominance in the sport of Cross Country by defending their third straight Southern California Championship in pursuit of their third straight state title. All the schools who are represented at the SoCal Regional's are competing for a share of the Southern California title and a spot in the state finals.

The Women will be sending sophomores Candice Galusha (Tehachapi), Jessica Carter (New Orleans Abramson), and Michelle Burley (Rialto Eisenhower) and freshmen Alejandra Alcantar (San Bernardino San Gorgonio), Tanisha Hunt (San Bernardino San Gorgonio), Reyna Montoya (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley), Nancy Mora (Bloomington), and alternate Irene Lebel.

The Men will be sending several members from the 2007 Men's Cross Country state championship team including sophomores Carlos Perez (Barstow), Manuel Bueno (Rancho Cucamonga), Matthew Sartori (Redlands East Valley), Ronell El-Amin (San Bernardino), Jose Lara (Rim of the World), Jared Bain (Rialto), and freshmen Ankur Joshi (Indio) and Art Parra (Hesperia Sultana).

Volleyball: Brosious named SBVC Student Athlete of the Month
November 3, 2008
 

Head Coach Tricia Rossman and Christy Brosious
 

Volleyball freshman setter Christy Brosius (Glendale, Arizona Ironwood) was named the San Bernardino Valley College Student Athlete of the Month for the month of October.

Head coach Tricia Rossman gave her reasons why Brosious deserved such an honor. 

      “Christy is a great leader on our team who is dedicated to the team. She is always early to practice making sure the net is up and the team is ready to go. She always gives a 100% to the team and herself on being better.
      She is always playing her hardest with a positive attitude. She has shown leadership by speaking the things I am thinking.
      Christy has taken on a new role as a new role as a setter this year and has done a great job with it. She runs a offense with confidence and leadership. All the players, coaches, refs, and fans look up to Christy. She showed up to practice with a 101 degree fever and tried to refuse to go home because of her commitment to the team. She is well deserving of Student Athlete of the Month. She has 318 assists.”

NAME: Christy Brosius (Women’s Volleyball Setter)
AGE: 21
HOME TOWN: Glendale, Arizona
MAJOR: Kinesiology
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATED/YEAR:  Glendale Ironwood / 2005
STATS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: San Diego City College Tournament – All Tournament team.
FAVORITE ATHLETE: Ricky Carmichael
FAVORITE TEAM: Phoenix Suns
ROLE MODEL: My dad
MOST MEMORABLE SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT: Being ranked in the top ten in the Women’s Motocross Association in 2004 – 2007. Winning the 24 hours of Glen Helen endurance race on an all-female team.
EMBARRASSING SPORTS MOMENT: My freshman year of high school I got pulled up to play varsity for a few games. On our first home game I tripped and fell in front of the whole crowd.
PERSON MOST INFLUENTIAL IN YOUR ATHLETIC SUCCESS:  My dad. He has been the most encouraging and yet my worst critic. He always pushes me because I can be the best.
BEST ADVICE ANYONE HAS GIVEN YOU: You are the only person who can motivate you. If it takes someone else to get you going, you’re in the wrong sport.
PREGAME RITUAL OR SUPERSTITION: Have a normal day. Nothing out of the ordinary, try not to focus or stress about the game.
LAST GOOD BOOK YOU READ: Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack, David Casstevens, & Alex Rodriguez
FAVORITE MOVIE: The River Runs Through It.
CAN’T MISS TV SHOW: Grey’s Anatomy
CELEBRITY YOU WOULD MOST WANT TO MEET: Brad Pitt
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Mammoth Lakes, CA
WHAT’S IN YOUR CD PLAYER? A mix tape…My favorite songs as of right now.
FAVORITE HOBBIES: riding and racing motocross and off-road, going to the lake, spending time with the family and friends, and extreme walking.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS? Working as a physical therapist in a sports medicine clinic or for a professional team.

Women's Soccer: Closing in on first Conference title ever this Friday
November 4, 2008

With their second victory over Antelope Valley this season, SBVC Women's Soccer is positioned to win their first Conference title ever. With two games remaining on their schedule, Women's Soccer will have to win one of the two in order to clinch the Foothill Conference. Their next game is this Friday at 3 p.m. on the soccer field.

Friday's game is against Mt. San Jacinto which has an overall record of 3-11-1 and a conference record of 3-6-1, SBVC defeated MSJC on October 14 in San Jacinto by a score of 3-2. Then their final game is at Rancho Cucamonga Chaffey which has an overall record of 11-11-1 and a conference record of 5-4-1, SBVC defeated Chaffey on October 17 at home by a score of 1-0. Women's Soccer has dominated with defense and conquered with offense, scoring 37 conference goals while only relinquishing seven. Chaffey also has given up seven goals in conference play.

Football: O'Brien named SCFA Defensive Player of the Week
November 4, 2008

SBVC freshman defensive end Jim O'Brien (Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World) was named the by the SCFA as the American Division-Mountain Conference Defensive Player of the Week for week nine of the football season. Against Southwestern, O'Brien had 10 solo tackles, 3 assisted tackles, and 13 total tackles. 4 tackles for loss equaling 20 yards. 1 forced fumble. 2 sacks equaling 15 yards.

Sophomore kicker and punter Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona) and sophomore running back Devon Libran (Richmond, California De Anza) were Player of the Week nominees for his performance against Southwestern. Against Southwestern, Langston had 5 for 197 with a long of 48 yards with 2 punts inside the 20 yard line. Kickoffs 3 for 185 yards a 61.7 yard average. And Libran had 23 rushes for 89 yards with a long of 22 yards and an average of 3.9 rushing yards. Receiving: 3 receptions for 19 yards with a long of 11 yards.

Women's Soccer: Fuentes named honorable mention for SBVC Student Athlete of the Month
November 3, 2008

Women’s soccer freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley) was named honorable mention for the San Bernardino Valley College Student Athlete of the Month for the month of October.

Head coach Kristin Hauge gave her reasons why Fuentes deserved such an honor.

      “I am nominating Sylvia because she is an outstanding young lady, great athlete and example to her teammates. She is a very talented player in all aspects of the game, but is also a team leader by example, effort, good attitude and an encouragement to others. She works hard daily to improve her individual skills as well as her team’s performance as well. In addition, she is unselfish and always puts the team’s needs above her own.
      Sylvia is currently second in the Foothill Conference in both offensive categories. In overall points she has 11 goals and 9 assists which equals 31 total points. Also, her conference totals are 6 goals, 5 assists equaling 17 total points. She is the leader ion conference in goals and assists only with her teammate and September’s SBVC Student Athlete of the Month, Sarahi ‘Poly’ Bransford, close behind.
      Sylvia and teammate Bransford are the top two offensive leaders in conference.
      Sylvia is also ranked 12 in the state in total points with 31.”

NAME: Sylvia Fuentes (Women’s Soccer Center Midfielder)
AGE: 18
HOME TOWN: Moreno Valley, California
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATED/YEAR:  Moreno Valley / 2008
FAVORITE ATHLETE: Pele and Christiano Ronaldo
FAVORITE TEAM: Club de Fútbol Amierdica S.A. de C.V. (aka: Mexico City Club America)
ROLE MODEL: My mom and Dad
MOST MEMORABLE SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT: All-League, Student of the Month, Best Midfielder, Best Offensive player, and MVP.
EMBARRASSING SPORTS MOMENT: When I first started playing soccer, the ball was coming towards me and I got scared and stopped it with my hands. (LOL!)
PERSON MOST INFLUENTIAL IN YOUR ATHLETIC SUCCESS: My dad, because he taught me everything I know.
BEST ADVICE ANYONE HAS GIVEN YOU: “If you want to be someone important in life…you first have to believe in yourself.”
PREGAME RITUAL OR SUPERSTITION: Before my games I always say to myself, “play like if it were to be your last game.”
LAST GOOD BOOK YOU READ: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
FAVORITE MOVIE: The Notebook
CAN’T MISS TV SHOW: Telenovela’s
CELEBRITY YOU WOULD MOST WANT TO MEET: Lil’ Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.)
FAVORITE FOOD: Lasagna
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Mexico
WHAT’S IN YOUR CD PLAYER? A little of everything.
FAVORITE HOBBIES: Soccer and listening to music.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS? I would love to be playing professional soccer and having my own business. :)

Men's Cross Country: Sartori named Honorable Mention for SBVC Student Athlete of the Month
November 3, 2008
 

Matt Sartori and Head Coach Wes Ashford

Men’s Cross Country sophomore Matt Sartori (Redlands East Valley) was named honorable mention for the San Bernardino Valley College Student Athlete of the Month for the month of October. 

Head coach Wes Ashford gave his reasons why Sartori deserved such an honor.

      “Matt has a good attitude and has great strides as an athletes and student. He has been consistently a team scorer (meaning top 5) all year and has been our first finisher on one occasion. He finished 4^th overall at the Orange County Invitational and 6^th at the Foothill Invitational. At the Foothill Conference Championships he was our 4^th man and placed 6^th overall.”

NAME: Matt Sartori (Men’s Cross Country)
AGE: 19
HOME TOWN: Mentone, California
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATED/YEAR:  Redlands East Valley / 2007
STATS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS: All-Foothill Conference Cross Country, All-Foothill Conference in Track & Field, All-Southern California, SBVC Men’s Cross Country 2007 state championship team, and 20:19 in 4 miles
FAVORITE ATHLETE: Chuck Norris
FAVORITE TEAM: Denver Broncos
ROLE MODEL: My Dad
MOST MEMORABLE SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT: Leading the Foothill Conference 10,000 by 200 meters with slaps to go and getting second.
EMBARRASSING SPORTS MOMENT: Falling down at the 2008 Foothill Conference meet while leading the first mile.
PERSON MOST INFLUENTIAL IN YOUR ATHLETIC SUCCESS:  Wes Ashford and Ralph both were my coaches.
BEST ADVICE ANYONE HAS GIVEN YOU: People hurt just as bad as you in the race say never give up.
PREGAME RITUAL OR SUPERSTITION: Always eat a meal before every race.
LAST GOOD BOOK YOU READ: Frankenstein by Dean Koontz
FAVORITE MOVIE: The Dark Knight
CAN’T MISS TV SHOW: South Park
CELEBRITY YOU WOULD MOST WANT TO MEET: Bruce Lee
FAVORITE FOOD: Ice Cream
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Barcelona, Spain
WHAT’S IN YOUR CD PLAYER? Bob Marley
FAVORITE HOBBIES: Swimming, running, basketball, soccer, and hiking.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS? Running and working at a career I will enjoy.

Women's Soccer: plays gutsy versus number one team in the nation
October 30, 2008

The rain arrived and the wind blew, in one of the most exciting and intense home soccer matches of the season. Unfortunately an exhaustive effort versus the top team in the United States just fell short, 2-3 to Cerritos College, in non-conference play. Freshman forward Sarahi Bransford (Riverside Poly) assisted on both goals, sophomore forward Marisa Zamorez (Colton) and sophomore forward Julie Diaz (Moreno Valley Canyon Springs) scored in the game. Freshman goal keeper Maria Magaña (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) played all 90 minutes and had 15 saves.

Football: Reed named SCFA Defensive Player of the Week
October 28, 2008

SBVC freshman defensive back Dexter Reed (Savannah, Georgia Groves) was named the by the SCFA as the American Division-Mountain Conference Defensive Player of the Week for week eight of the football season. Against Mt. San Jacinto, Reed had 9 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles equaling 12 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss totaling 2 yards, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions equaling 9 return yards and 1 broken up pass.

Freshman quarterback Daniel Laugen (Ontario Colony) was a Player of the Week nominee for his performance against Mt. San Jacinto. Laugen started the game and had his best game of the year at quarterback going 17 for 30 with 1 touchdown, 247 passing yards, 2 interceptions and a sack, and a completion of 60 yards, the longest completion of the game.

Football: Charles named SCFA All-Purpose Player of the Week
October 21, 2008

SBVC freshman wide receiver Eric Charles (San Bernardino San Gorgonio) was named the by the SCFA as the American Division-Mountain Conference Special Teams/All-Purpose Player of the Week for week seven of the football season. Against Compton, Charles had 7 rushing yards, 89 receiving yards, 62 kick off return yards, 15 punt return yards, totaling 173 all purpose yards.

Freshman linebacker Shawn Borden (Moreno Valley Valley View) and freshman quarterback Daniel Laugen (Ontario Colony) were Player of the Week nominees for their performance against Compton. Borden had 3 solo tackles and assisted on 7 tackles totaling 10 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for a loss of 11 total yards. Laugen started the game and had his best game of the year at quarterback going 13 for 23 with 1 interception, 149 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and a completion of 28 yards, the longest completion of the game.

Former SBVC athletic equipment manager Jimmy Paulson left indelible mark on everyone
October 14, 2008

The following is from an e-mail from SBVC President Debra Daniels:

James (Jimmy) R. Paulson died on 13 October 2008 at age 69. Jimmy, as he was affectionately known, was born on 22 December 1938 to his late parents Melvin and Kathryn Paulson. He was a resident for the past 56 years, where he attended (Class of 1956) and (Class of 1959. While at SBVC he served as student manager for the college’s baseball and wrestling teams. After a sojourn in business, Jimmy was offered the position of athletic equipment manager by Sylvester “Babe” Heinberg, the chair of the physical education division and coordinator of athletics. Happily, Jimmy accepted the offer and served in that position with distinction from 1962 until his retirement in 1997, at which point he was inducted into the SBVC Hall of Fame.

Jimmy was highly respected by his peers and associates as a competent and resourceful equipment manager with nearly magical skills in stretching modest budgets to provide SBVC’s athletic teams with quality equipment. He was the go-to-guy for administrators, athletes and coaches when something needed doing in his province. During 35 years as athletic equipment manager, Jimmy worked with 45 head coaches, 6 athletic trainers, 5 athletic directors, 5 physical education division chairs, numerous physical education teachers, and over 10,000 athletes, including 134 who played professionally, 12 who qualified for the Olympics, and a very large number who became coaches and teachers. Blessed with a remarkable memory, Jimmy was a living library of information and lore about the administrators, athletes, coaches, teachers, trainers, and teams that have been part of his life at and to whom he has contributed so much.

Jimmy is survived by his sister, Margaret “Sue” Noerr (nee Paulson), nephew, Chris Casdin and wife Jessica, niece, Mary-Kathryn Haddad and husband Michael, and great-nephews, Aidan Casdin and Kieran Haddad, and great-niece, Abby Casdin. They live in the , area.

The public viewing will be at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, on Thursday, October 16, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the funeral will be on Friday, October 17 at 10 a.m. For questions regarding the viewing or funeral, please contact Bobbitt Memorial at 909.882.3761.

SBVC’s Wahlgren and Bransford named honorable mention by CCCAA
October 9, 2008

Volleyball freshman outside hitter Jezere Wahlgren (Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World) and women’s soccer freshman forward Sarahi Bransford (Riverside Poly) were named by the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) and the California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) as an honorable mention for the Student Athlete of the Month for the month of September.

Head coach Tricia Rossman gave her reasons why Wahlgren deserved such an honor. 

      “Jezere has shown leadership on our volleyball team this year. She always has a positive attitude in supporting her teammates at all times.
      Jezere has raised her game by playing much smarter on the court. She has increased her hitting percentage by over 200%. Jezere is a great addition to our team, brining maturity and confidence.
      She is a well rounded athlete, giving it 100% at all times. She is a positive contributor to our team at all times.”
     
      Wahlgren leads her team in kills with 42, in attack attempts with 202, and in service aces with 17.

Head coach Kristin Hauge gave her reasons why Bransford deserved such an honor.

  “Sarahi is being nominated for two reasons; first her performance on the soccer field and second because of her great attitude and work ethic.

   On the field, Sarahi, leads the SBVC team with 10 goals and 2 assists in just 11 games. Her creativity, vision, flair, athleticism and technical ability are a lethal combination and more great things are to come from this freshman.

    More impressive than her ability are her personal and athletic characteristics. Sarahi works hard in every area of her life, school, on the field, etc. She is dedicated, humble, un-selfish and works to improve every moment. She is not afraid of hard work, is a leader and makes her teammates better players.

    Sarahi is an outstanding representative of our women’s soccer program and I am proud to nominate her.

    Bransford leads the Foothill Conference with 3 goals and 6 points in just 2 games. In addition, she leads the Foothill Conference in overall totals as well, with 12 goals and 29 points in 12 games.

Volleyball: Wahlgren nominated for SBVC Student Athlete of the Month
October 8, 2008

Jezere Wahlgren and Head Coach Tricia Rossman

Volleyball freshman outside hitter Jezere Wahlgren (Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World) was nominated for the San Bernardino Valley College Student Athlete of the Month for the month of September. .

Head coach Tricia Rossman gave her reasons why Wahlgren deserved such an honor.

      “Jezere has shown leadership on our volleyball team this year. She always has a positive attitude in supporting her teammates at all times.
      Jezere has raised her game by playing much smarter on the court. She has increased her hitting percentage by over 200%. Jezere is a great addition to our team, brining maturity and confidence.
      She is a well rounded athlete, giving it 100% at all times. She is a positive contributor to our team at all times.”

NAME: Jezere Wahlgren (Women’s Volleyball Outside Hitter)
AGE: 20
HOME TOWN: Lake Arrowhead, California
MAJOR: Marine Biology / Psychology
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATED/YEAR:  Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World / 2006
FAVORITE ATHLETE: Michael Phelps
FAVORITE TEAM: San Diego Chargers and the UCLA Bruins
ROLE MODEL: My parents
EMBARRASSING SPORTS MOMENT: When I was talking with a coach and I fell off of the chair I was sitting in.
PERSON MOST INFLUENTIAL IN YOUR ATHLETIC SUCCESS:  Coach Rossman
BEST ADVICE ANYONE HAS GIVEN YOU: To never give up, to always strive for what you want, and you will get everything if you want it bad enough.
PREGAME RITUAL OR SUPERSTITION: My headband / sweatband.
FAVORITE MOVIE: How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days.
CAN’T MISS TV SHOW: One Tree Hill
CELEBRITY YOU WOULD MOST WANT TO MEET: Michael Phelps and Jesse McCartney
FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza and Churros
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: “America’s Finest City” San Diego
WHAT’S IN YOUR CD PLAYER? My i-Pod
FAVORITE HOBBIES: Fishing, dancing, drawing, and writing.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS? Working at Sea World San Diego as a trainer and settling down with a family.

Football: Pesquera named SCFA Defensive Player of the Week
             Langston again named SCFA Special Teams Player of the Week
October 7, 2008

SBVC freshman strong safety Ricky Pesquera (Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World) and sophomore punter Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona) were named the by the SCFA as the American Division-Mountain Conference Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for week five of the football season.

Against San Diego Mesa, Pesquera had 3 solo tackles and assisted on 7 tackles for a total of 10 tackles, also in the same game Langston had 3 punts for 115 yards including a 50 yard punt, and one punt was placed inside the 20 yard line.

Freshman running back Dewayne Booker (San Bernardino) was an offensive Player of the Week nominee for his performance against San Diego Mesa. Booker had 25 rushes for 118 yards and a touchdown, he had one run of 21 yards, his longest run of the game, leading to a 4.7 yards per rush average, which included 1 reception for 9 yards.

Football: Langston named SCFA Special Teams Player of the Week
October 2, 2008

SBVC sophomore punter Michael Langston (Riverside Ramona) was named the by the SCFA as the American Division-Mountain Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for week four of the football season. Against Victor Valley, Langston had 6 punts for 234 yards including a season high 60 yard punt, 2 punts were placed inside the 20 yard line and 1 was for a touchback.

Sophomore quarterback Mike Stadler (Redlands East Valley) and freshman wide receiver Aaron Barlow (Ambridge, PA) were Player of the Week nominees for their performance against Victor Valley. Stadler went 21 for 32 for 235 yards an interception and a touchdown. He completed a 28 yard pass to Barlow, which was his longest completion of the game and was not sacked. Barlow had 8 catches for 104 yards, 1 touchdown including a game high reception of 28 yards on one play.

Women's Soccer: Bransford named SBVC Student Athlete of the Month
October 1, 2008
 

Athletic Director David Rubio and Sarahi "Poly" Bransford
 

Women’s soccer freshman forward Sarahi "Poly" Bransford (Riverside Poly) was named the San Bernardino Valley College Student Athlete of the Month for the month of September.

Head coach Kristin Hauge gave her reasons why Bransford deserved such an honor.

      “Sarahi is being nominated for two reasons; first her performance on the soccer field and second because of her great attitude and work ethic.
      On the field, Sarahi, leads the SBVC team with 10 goals and 2 assists in just 11 games. Her creativity, vision, flair, athleticism and technical ability are a lethal combination and more great things are to come from this freshman.
      More impressive than her ability are her personal and athletic characteristics. Sarahi works hard in every area of her life, school, on the field, etc. She is dedicated, humble, un-selfish and works to improve every moment. She is not afraid of hard work, is a leader and makes her teammates better players.
      Sarahi is an outstanding representative of our women’s soccer program and I am proud to nominate her.”

NAME: Sarahi 'Poly' Bransford (Women’s Soccer Forward)
AGE: 18
HOME TOWN: Riverside, California
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATED/YEAR:  Riverside Poly / 2008
STATS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:  *1^st Team All-Ivy League
FAVORITE TEAM: Cruz Azul (aka: Blue Cross)
ROLE MODEL: Mother
MOST MEMORABLE SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT: Top Goal Scorer, as a forward I love scoring and my goal is to score every game. :)
EMBARRASSING SPORTS MOMENT: When I was younger, I played goal keeper, my mom ran onto the field and stopped a ball from going into the net so the other team would not score on me.
PERSON MOST INFLUENTIAL IN YOUR ATHLETIC SUCCESS: Diego Garcia.
BEST ADVICE ANYONE HAS GIVEN YOU: My parents always told me that in order to achieve what I want, I have to believe I could achieve it and believe in myself.
PREGAME RITUAL OR SUPERSTITION: “Remember the Name” (song by Fort Minor) and my rosary (I kiss it before I’m about to start).
LAST GOOD BOOK YOU READ: The Afterlife by Gary Soto
FAVORITE MOVIE: Star Wars (Any Episode).
CAN’T MISS TV SHOW: Telenovela’s
CELEBRITY YOU WOULD MOST WANT TO MEET: George Lopez
FAVORITE FOOD: Lasagna
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: The beach
WHAT’S IN YOUR CD PLAYER? A little of everything.
FAVORITE HOBBIES: Run track, swim, and playing soccer.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS? Play professional soccer.

Football: Game at San Diego Mesa venue changed
September 29, 2008

SBVC Football will still take on San Diego Mesa in San Diego at 6 p.m., but due to on field renovations at Mesa the game has been moved to Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego. Directions are available here.

Women's Soccer blanks Rio Hondo 5-0
September 26, 2008

SBVC started their Foothill Conference schedule with a huge win over the Whittier Rio Hondo Roadrunners. Freshman forward Sarahi Bransford (Riverside Poly), sophomore midfielder Korinna Fite (Colton), freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley), sophomore forward Lacy Banis (San Bernardino Aquinas), and sophomore forward Monique Barney (Cajon) all scored goals. Barney's goal coming on a penalty kick in the goal box. Sophomore midfielder Julie Diaz (Moreno Valley Canyon Springs), Banis, and freshman defender Maria Mendoza (Moreno Valley) all had assists.

The stifling SBVC defense only allowed the freshman goal keeper Maria Magana (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) to have 2 saves in 78 minutes, and 1 save for sophomore goal keeper Jackie Jaime (Fontana Kaiser) in 12 minutes. SBVC 6-2-3 (1-0-0)

Wolverines drop third straight, fall to Saddleback
September 20, 2008

In a one sided game records were set by Saddleback in points scored and SBVC in points given up in a 14-69 loss. The 69 points scored by Saddleback was the most scored by the team in school history, third most point differential in Saddleback history, and was the most points given up by SBVC in school history. Sophomore quarterback Mike Stadler (Redlands East Valley) went 17 for 38 for 187 yards and passed for one touchdown. Sophomore kicker Javier Macias (Fontana Kaiser) had three field goal attempts, two were blocked and one was missed from 42 yards out.

NFL Hall of Famer and SBVC Asst. Coach share Rams memories
September 20, 2008

On Saturday, before the Saddleback Gauchos were to take on SBVC, former Rams teammates met up on the field to talk and reminisce about their times in the NFL. NFL Hall of Famer Jackie Slater, now an assistant coach with Saddleback, and former wide receiver J.T. Thomas talked briefly before the game.

SBVC Asst. Coach J.T. Thomas (L) &
                                   NFL Hall of Famer and Saddleback Asst. Coach Jackie Slater (R)

Women's Soccer blanks Citrus 4-0
September 19, 2008

As the winds of fall kicked up around San Bernardino the amazing run continued as SBVC shutout their third straight opponent. Sophomore midfielder Korinna Fite (Colton), freshman forward Sarahi Bransford (Riverside Poly), freshman forward Jessica Milts (Arlington), and freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley) all had one goal each.

Women's Soccer scores 13 goals in back to back shutouts
September 16, 2008

On Monday, San Bernardino traveled to Pasadena (Ranked 7th in So. Cal. & 10th in state) and won convincingly, 4-0. On Tuesday, San Bernardino welcomed L.A. Harbor and treated them to a 9-0 blowout.

The back to back shutouts were a credit to the great goal keeping and defense, against Pasadena, starting goal keeper Maria Magana (Arroyo Valley) played 70 minutes and made 4 saves. She was replaced later by freshman Natalia Guevara (Rialto) who preserved the shutout, playing 20 minutes and making 2 saves. Freshman forward Sarahi Bransford (Riverside Poly) scored 2 goals, freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley) and sophomore forward Julie Dias (Canyon Springs) scored one goal each.  Sophomore midfielder Marisa Zamorez (Colton), sophomore midfielder Korinna Fite (Colton), sophomore midfielder Danielle Jones (La Quinta), and freshman defender Maria Mendoza (Moreno Valley) all had one assist at Pasadena.

Against L.A. Harbor the full offensive might of SBVC was brought forth with 37 shots taken, nine goals scored and numerous assists given. Bransford had two goals and three assists, Fuentes had two goals, sophomore forward Lacy Banis (Aquinas) had two goals, sophomore midfielder Stephanie Roman (Rialto) scored a goal and had an assist, freshman midfielder Jessica Martinez (Colton), and Danielle Jones also scored a goal and had an assist. Freshman forward Jessica Milts (Arlington) had two assists, Zamorez had an assist, and sophomore forward Kirstin Swinford (Rialto) also had an assist.

The goal keeping and defense once again shined in an impressive performance, three SBVC goal keepers shared the net in preserving the shut out. Magana started the match and played 36 minutes, freshman Vanessa Vasquez (Canyon Springs) played a little over 30 minutes, and sophomore Darsi Gonzales (Eisenhower) closed out the game.

Wolverines drop second straight, fall to Riverside
September 13, 2008

Although the temperature was much cooler this week, the result was the same, as San Bernardino dropped its second straight game with a 51-10 loss to Riverside. The SBVC defense gave up 250 yards rushing and 248 yards passing in the loss. Freshman backup QB Daniel Laugen (Ontario Colony) started the game in place of starter sophomore Mike Stadler (Redlands East Valley).

Laugen went 1-12, passed for 3 yards, was intercepted once, and sacked twice. Stadler, who started the second half, had 67 yards passing, and was the catalyst for the San Bernardino offense, leading the team to their only touchdown of the night, on a three yard pass to sophomore tight end Keith Myers (Varnardo) in the middle of the third.

Riverside dominated the first half on the ground and in the air, but were slowed considerably in the second half.

"The Bell Game" record is now 30-36-1 for SBVC versus Riverside.

Next up for San Bernardino is versus Saddleback at SBVC Stadium, kickoff is at 6 p.m.

Women's Soccer gets a tie versus state ranked Cypress
September 9, 2008

The heat finally subsided, but the wind kicked up as San Bernardino tied the #6 team in the nation, Cypress, 2-2, in non-conference play. Freshman forward Sarahi Bransford (Riverside Poly) scored in the 3rd minute with a ball that passed in front of her which she kicked in the net with authority, just passing the outstretched hands of the Cypress goalie. In the 46th minute, sophomore midfielder Korinna Fite (Colton) scored the equalizer with the help of Lacy Banis and Julie Diaz on a header that dropped in front of her which Fite pounded the ball into the upper left corner of the net.

Football takes their lumps in opener
September 6, 2008

Men's Soccer gets a tie versus L.A. Mission
September 4, 2008

The SBVC Men's Soccer team (1-2-1) responded to some early season losses with a tie against the L.A. Mission Eagles, 1-1. San Bernardino struck first, as freshman midfielder Corey Pickens (Riverside North) scored in the 47th minute, the Eagles (1-1-1) responded in the 57th minute with a goal from freshman midfielder Salvador Hernandez, who led the game with 11 shots. SBVC freshman goal keeper Steven Goetzinger (Riverside North) had 6 saves.

Men's and Women's Soccer split at Golden West
September 2, 2008

Women's Soccer: Sophomore forward Lacy Banis (San Bernardino Aquinas) and freshman forward Sarahi Branford (Riverside Poly) both scored as SBVC won at Huntington Beach Golden West, 2-1. The second goal was assisted by freshman midfielder Sylvia Fuentes (Moreno Valley) and freshman goal keeper Maria Magana (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) made 5 saves, letting just 1 goal against on a free kick just outside the box.

Men's Soccer: Sophomore midfielder Carlos Balanos (Fontana Kaiser) scored the lone goal for SBVC and freshman goal keeper Steven Goetzinger (Riverside North) made 6 saves as the men lost at Golden West, 3-1. With 20 minutes left in the match, the game was tied 1-1.

The women dominated defensively and offensively, SBVC had 27 shots with 11 shots on goal, and L.A. Mission was reduced to 4 with 1 shot on goal. The stifling defense made only one error the entire match, which led to a goal in the first half.

The goal was scored at 34:10 by Isaura Velarde and assisted by Marissa Campos, the shot was kicked so high it carried behind the goalie and went in, much to the surprise of Velarde. In the 89th minute a yellow card was given to Eagles forward Eliana Cortez for a hard foul.

#2 Free Safety Justin Solis
#14 Kicker & Punter 
Michael Langston
#6 Defensive Back 
James Hutchins, Jr.
#40 Linebacker Cordelle Nugent
#59 Defensive Tackle  
Michael Virgil
#79 Offensive Tackle   Terrence Humes

This season San Bernardino Valley College football will move from the Foothill Conference to the Mountain Conference of the American Division.

San Bernardino's 2008 schedule will reintroduce long standing rivalries in their non-Conference schedule with Riverside City College and Palm Desert College of the Desert. Noticeably missing from the Conference schedule is Rancho Cucamonga Chaffey, Lancaster Antelope Valley, and El Cajon Grossmont.

For many years, football conferences have been broken down into regional rivalries, in an effort to save teams travel time and cost. Now the conferences are based on strength of recent team performance to create more balanced opponents. "Northern California has been using this style of breaking down Conferences and Divisions based on strength for years and it seems to work for them in determining a true champion at the end of the football season," said Director of Athletics David Rubio. "I would like to see how it works down here in Southern California." 

The last time SBVC Football played five of these opponents was last season, but one, Huntington Beach Golden West, SBVC has not played in four decades! Each team has a different history and intriguing storyline with SBVC football.

The first time San Bernardino played College of the Desert was 1981 and the most recent time 2007, which was a loss, 14-27. The last time SBVC defeated COD was 2006, with a score of 25-9. The head-to-head record is 15-12-0 and at Palm Desert, SBVC's record is 8-7-0.

The first time San Bernardino played Riverside City College was 1926 and the most recent time 2002, which was a loss, 17-27. The last time SBVC defeated RCC was 1996, with a score of 32-20. The head-to-head record is 32-35-1 and at home against RCC, SBVC's record is 19-13-0.

The first time San Bernardino played Mission Viejo Saddleback was 1970 and the most recent time 1985, which was a loss, 10-42. SBVC has never defeated Saddleback, coming close in 1973 with a score of 20-26. The head-to-head record is 0-12-0 and at home against Saddleback, SBVC's record is 0-6-0.

The first time San Bernardino played Victorville Victor Valley was 1987 and the most recent time 2007, which was a loss, 15-34. The last time SBVC defeated VVC was 2005, with a score of 20-19. The head-to-head record is 16-5-0 and at VVC, SBVC's record is 8-3-0.

The first time San Bernardino played San Diego Mesa was 1964 and the most recent time 2007, which was a win in overtime, 33-30. The last time  Mesa defeated SBVC was 2005, with a score of 25-28. The head-to-head record is 9-5-0 and at Mesa, SBVC's record is 4-3-0.

The first time San Bernardino played Compton was 1927 and the most recent time 1991, which was a win, 37-0. The last time Compton defeated SBVC was 1987, with a score of 10-12. The head-to-head record is 10-5-2 and at home against Compton, SBVC's record is 5-4-1.

The first time San Bernardino played Mt. San Jacinto was 1978 and the most recent time 2007, which was a win, 33-12. The last time MSJC defeated SBVC was 2006, with a score of 31-44. The head-to-head record is 17-11-1 and at MSJC, SBVC's record is 6-7-1.

The first time San Bernardino played Chula Vista Southwestern was 1962 and the most recent time 2007, which was a loss, 7-17. The last time SBVC defeated Southwestern was 2002, with a score of 24-2. The head-to-head record is 12-15-0 and at home against Southwestern, SBVC's record is 7-6-0.

The first time San Bernardino played Huntington Beach Golden West was 1966 and the most recent time 1967, which was a win, 35-21. The last time GWC defeated SBVC was 1966, with a score of 12-13. The head-to-head record is 1-1-0 and at home against GWC, SBVC's record is 1-0-0.

The first time San Bernardino played Wilmington Los Angeles Harbor was 1951 and the most recent time 1987, which was a loss, 3-10. The last time SBVC defeated LAHC was 1960, with a score of 28-7. The head-to-head record is 6-6-0 and at LAHC, SBVC's record is 1-2-0.

The 2008 Football schedule is as follows:

08-29        Scrimmage: @ Walnut vs. Mt. San Antonio & Southwestern    3 p.m.
09-06    @ Palm Desert College of the Desert                                        1 p.m.
09-13         Riverside City College                                                         6 p.m.
09-20         Mission Viejo Saddleback                                                   6 p.m.
09-27    @ Victorville Victor Valley*                                                       1 p.m.
10-04    @ San Diego Mesa*                                                                5 p.m.
10-11         Bye Week
10-18         Compton*                                                                           6 p.m.
10-25    @ Mt. San Jacinto*                                                                  1 p.m.
11-01         Chula Vista Southwestern*                                                   6 p.m.
11-08         Huntington Beach Golden West*#                                        6 p.m.
11-15    @ Wilmington Los Angeles Harbor*                                          5 p.m.

*American Division-Mountain Conference Games
#Homecoming & Sophomore Night

Quincy Brewer has joined San Bernardino Valley College as the new head coach for the SBVC Men’s Basketball team. Brewer spent last season as the San Bernardino Valley College men’s basketball assistant coach to Gerry Wright.

A native of Riverside, California, Brewer graduated from J.W. North High School in Riverside. While at North, he led the Huskies to a pair of appearances in the CIF finals and was named the “second best basketball player on the West Coast” by the Long Beach Press-Telegram. His high school honors include being named to the California all-state team his junior and senior year, in addition to being named as an honorable mention to the McDonalds All-American team.

Brewer went on to play PAC-10 men’s basketball at Arizona State University in Tempe, where he was a three-year starter for the Sun Devils. After college, he played professionally in six different countries (Mexico, Taiwan, Finland, Russia, Germany, and South Korea), winning one league scoring title and one championship.

After receiving his MA in Education from the University of Phoenix and his MA in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University, Brewer assumed the roll of head men’s basketball coach at Ramona High School in Riverside from 2004-2007. Before Brewer’s arrival at Riverside Ramona, the boy’s basketball program was in a shambles, with the 03-04 team going 2-23. The following year the Rams were in the playoffs and Brewer was named the 2004 L.A. Times and Riverside County Coach of the Year. During his three years at Ramona, Brewer guided the Rams to three straight playoff appearances, leading to an overall mark of 71-16, multiple top 10 state wide rankings, and a pair of Sunkist League titles, with his 2005-2006 Rams team posting a school best 28-1 record.

Asked his intentions for the Wolverines as they open their season in November, Brewer says he’s excited “to bring back the championship style of men’s basketball that San Bernardino Valley College is accustomed to,” and hopes to continue the team’s heightened level of excellence. Brewer contends that his most difficult challenge will be, “keeping student athletes on track academically, which is the key to success on and off the court.”

David Rubio, director of SBVC athletics, says the San Bernardino Valley College interview panel was taken with Brewer’s passion for men’s basketball, and his knowledge of the sport. “Quincy’s enthusiasm and eagerness to get started really gave me a good feeling about his perspective on how he wants to run a disciplined program,” Rubio says. “Quincy brings San Bernardino Valley College a great deal of energy and experience to the men’s basketball program.”

In addition to coaching at San Bernardino Valley College, Brewer runs the NextLevel basketball training company. He and his wife, Berenice, live in Riverside and have three kids: Kenneth, Andrea and Brianna.

SBVC Women's Soccer hosts their 2nd annual youth sports faire
June 24, 2008

Valley College women's soccer players and alumni pictured with LA Galaxy defender Mike Randolph who was also on hand to mentor the children.

Three hundred children were on hand at the day long event to receive instruction in soccer, softball, football, basketball and cheerleading.  In addition, the children heard a motivation speaker, received a free lunch, a free sports ball of their choice and lots of other items such as shoes, shirts, bags, gift cards and more.

Castro receives academic scholarship from La Sierra University
June 16, 2008

Sophomore Midfielder Gemma Castro (Yucaipa) has received an academic scholarship to La Sierra University and will be playing soccer there in 2008.

Castro, a two time All-Foothill Conference selection 2006 and 2007 at Valley College, scored 3 goals and had 6 assists in her two seasons at San Bernardino.

La Sierra University is located in Riverside and is an Adventist private school. The Golden Eagles are coached by Kip Shipley. The Golden Eagles are an independent, meaning they have no regimented conference schedule. During the 2007 season, the Golden Eagles finished with an overall record of 9-4-1 with each win by shutout. The team posted two 7-0 victories in 2007, making La Sierra University's women's soccer team, one of the top defenses in Division III.

Solaita signs letter of intent
June 3, 2008

Freshman defensive lineman Fred Solaita (Nuuuli Poly Tech high School in Pago Pago, American Samoa) has signed a letter of intent with Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri.

The 6'1", 265 pound, Solaita (pronounced Sol-a-ee-ta) played six games in 2007, recording 10 tackles and 2 sacks.

Missouri Valley College is located about 90 miles east of Kansas City, Missouri.

The MVC Vikings play at Gregg-Mitchell Field and are coached by Paul Troth. The Vikings are in the Heart of America Athletic Conference of NAIA. In the 2007-2008 season the Vikings went 8-2 and were one game away from the NAIA Football National Championship.

Valley Track & Field results from state finals
May 19, 2008

The men's and women's track team finished well at the California Finals at Cerritos Community College ending another remarkable season.

Freshman Carlos Perez (Barstow H.S.) finished 4th in the 1500 meters, with a time of 3:57.95.

Sophomore Matt Prentice (Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World) finished 5th in the 10,000 meters, with a time of 33:25.95.

Sophomore Antoine Gibbs (Great Basin, Utah) finished 7th in the decathlon, with a point total of 5519.

The men's team finished 21st in total points with 11.

And the only woman to qualify for the Southern California Finals and the state finals from San Bernardino, Freshman Michelle Burley (Rialto Eisenhower), finished 9th in the 400 meters, with a time of 1:00.14.

Valley Track & Field prepares for state finals on Saturday & Sunday
May 14, 2008

Four members of the men's and women's track team are heading to the California Finals at Cerritos Community College. 

Freshman Carlos Perez (Barstow H.S.) will run in the 1500 meters.

Sophomore Matt Prentice (Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World) will run the 10,000 meters at the state finals at Cerritos College on May 16th and 17th.

Sophomore Antoine Gibbs (Great Basin, Utah) will run in the decathlon.

Freshman Michelle Burley (Rialto Eisenhower), running the open 400 meters, was the only woman to qualify for the Southern California Finals and the state finals from San Bernardino.

Valley Track & Field prepares for state meet on Saturday
May 8, 2008

Eleven members of the men's and women's track team are heading to the Southern California Finals at Bakersfield Community College.

Sophomore Matt Printice (Lake Arrowhead Rim of the World) will run the 10,000 meters even though he has already qualified for the state finals at Cerritos College on May 16th and 17th. Sophomore Antoine Gibbs (Great Basin, Utah) has qualified for the state finals in the decathlon.

Freshman Ronell El-Amin (San Bernardino) and freshman Carlos Perez (Barstow) will run in the 1,500 meters. Sophomore Jose Marquez (Redlands East Valley) and freshman Chris Cardova (San Bernardino Cajon) will run the steeple chase.

The Men's 4x400 relay will also be attending. A team that consists of freshman Jason Amador (San Bernardino), sophomore Tommy Speed (Fontana Kaiser), sophomore Jared Bain (Rialto), and Gibbs.

Freshman Michelle Burley (Rialto Eisenhower), running the open 400 meters, was the only woman to qualify for the Southern California Finals from San Bernardino.

5 SBVC Baseball Players Named All Conference
May 6, 2008

The Foothill Conference has named five San Bernardino Valley College Wolverines to their all conference list. The baseball team started the season 4-6, leading to an overall record of 24-20 and 14-10 in Conference, placing fourth in the Foothill Conference. Each player was chosen based on in Conference play and statistics.

Leading the Wolverines and placing on the first team all conference was freshman third baseman James Frederick (Rialto) and sophomore right handed pitcher Teddy Martinez (Los Altos). Frederick batted .386 with 3 home runs and 24 RBI’s and Martinez led the team with a 4.36 overall ERA and a 5-3 record in Conference.

Those who were named to second team all conference were freshman shortstop Dustin Williams (Rubidoux), sophomore right handed pitcher Tommy Bills (Perris) and freshman right fielder Alex Aunchman (Lake Elsinore Temescal Canyon). Williams batted .408 with 3 home runs and 24 RBI’s and led the team with 42 hits. Bills had a 5.07 overall ERA and a 5-1 record in Conference. Aunchman batted .341 with 22 RBI’s and tied for second on the team with 4 home runs.

Jackson signs letter of intent
May 2, 2008

Sophomore defensive back Chris Jackson (Tyler (Texas)) has signed a letter of intent with Valley City State University in North Dakota.

Although Jackson only recorded one interception in the 2007 season, he had numerous open field tackles and a number of tips to make him a starter in every game last season. As he excelled on the filed he also excelled in the classroom ending the year with a 3.10 GPA.

Valley City State University is located over 60 miles west of Fargo, North Dakota and about 300 miles north west of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The VSU Vikings play at Lokken Field and are coached by Dennis McCulloch. In the 2007-2008 season the Vikings went 6-4 and are in the Dakota Athletic Conference of NAIA.

Baseball finishes season on very high note
May 1, 2008

Valley College finished the 2008 season in dramatic fashion as San Bernardino scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to win game one of the Thursday double header against Ridgecrest Cerro Coso, then pounded the Coyotes by six runs in the second game.

In the first game, the bottom of the third featured freshman second baseman Bobby Vasquez (Moreno Valley Rancho Verde) hammering a three run home run to left field. San Bernardino took a 5-4 lead going into the top of the sixth when Cerro Coso scored four more runs to give them a 5-8 lead. Valley answered back with a solo home run by freshman center fielder Alec Cortez (Riverside Poly) in the bottom of the sixth and a run in the bottom on the eighth, to make the score 7-8. The Coyotes scored an additional run in the top of the ninth and were up two runs, 7-9. Setting up a fantastic finish that no one expected, with Cerro Coso's ace closer on the mound to finish the game, the San Bernardino bats came alive as they scored three runs to win the game.

This is how it happened: freshman designated hitter Adrian Carmona (Rubidoux) was hit by a pitch, sophomore catcher Zach Baker (Rancho Cucamonga) singled to left field as Carmona advanced to second. Freshman right fielder Alex Aunchman singled and Carmona scored, the score is now 8-9. Then freshman left fielder Sam Lewis (Riverside North) singled to left field, and freshman pinch runner Mike Santos (Rubidoux) scored. With the game tied at 9, Cortez struck out swinging. Then freshman shortstop Dustin Williams (Rubidoux)  singled to center field, scoring Aunchman, and winning the game.

Williams went 4 for 5 with 2 RBI's, Cortez went 3 for 5 with 3 runs scored, and Baker went 2 for 4 in the first game. Sophomore right hand pitcher Teddy Martinez (Los Altos) went the distance, pitching a complete game, 14 hitter, and improving his record to 6-5 on the season.

In the second game, since it was the last game of the season for both teams, the Coyotes head coach had a goal of getting as many sophomores in the game as possible. In the bottom of the third, Vasquez hit a solo home run to tie up the game. With Valley and Cerro Coso tied at three going into the bottom of the fourth the offensive flood gates opened as San Bernardino scored seven runs in that inning alone.

Williams hit a three run home run to deep left and five batters later Carmona powered a deep three run home run to left. The Coyotes answered back with two runs in the top of the fifth but would get no closer as San Bernardino closed out the 2008 season with a pair of wins.

Williams went 2 for 3 with 5 RBI's, Cortez went 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored, and first baseman Sam Konnoff (San Bernardino Pacific) went 3 for 4 in the second game. Sophomore right hand pitcher Tommy Bills (Perris) went five innings, scattering 7 hits, and improving his record to 8-2 on the season.

Dias signs letter of intent
April 29, 2008

Sophomore midfielder Megan Dias (Ontario Colony) has signed a letter of intent with Cal State University Los Angeles.

Dias was named first team All-Foothill Conference in 2006 and 2007 and was named offensive player of the year for Valley College in 2006 and 2007. In addition she is the all-time scoring leader with 28 goals at Valley College and the all-time points leader with 72 points (28 goals and 16 assists). In 2006, Dias' freshman year, she was named Team Captain and her scoring in 2007 was punctuated with 11 goals and 14 assists.

Cal State University Los Angeles is located between Monterey Park and East Los Angeles. The Golden Eagles are in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, a Conference shared by 11 teams including: Chico State, Cal State San Bernardino, UC San Diego, Sonoma State, Humboldt State, San Francisco State, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State Stanislaus, and CSU Monterey Bay.

During the 2007 season, the Golden Eagles finished with a ranking of 15 in the nation at Division II by the NCAA, and 2007 was their best year ever, finishing with a 13-6-4 overall record.

Williams sets hammer throw record again
April 28, 2008

Celecia Williams (Redlands) broke her own school record for a third time with an effort of 128' at the Foothill ~ Pacific Coast Conference Finals at El Cajon Cuyamaca on April 25, bettering her previous record of 125'.

Softball has three players named all-conference
April 23, 2008

San Bernardino Valley College freshman third baseman and pitcher Adrianna Arbalo, freshman centerfielder Korinna Fite, and freshman short stop Serina Stephens were honored as Foothill Conference second team all-conference players as SBVC finished the season 5-14 overall and 3-11 in Conference.

Walter signs letter of intent with Cal State Los Angeles
April 22, 2008

First Team All-Foothill Conference forward Shy Walter, signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Cal State Los Angeles.

Walter led the team with 343 total points scored. She had a game high of 23 points at Whittier Rio Hondo on January 23, 2008. Walter graduated from Perris high school. 

Valley remained in the top team statewide for team defense due to Walter’s defensive presence. San Bernardino finished the 2007-2008 season with a 26-6 overall record and a 15-1 Conference record.

Cal State University Los Angeles is located between Monterey Park and East Los Angeles. The Golden Eagles are in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, a Conference shared by 11 teams including: Chico State, Cal State San Bernardino, UC San Diego, Sonoma State, Humboldt State, San Francisco State, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State Stanislaus, and CSU Monterey Bay. During the 2007-2008 season, the Golden Eagles finished ninth in Conference with an overall record of 9-17 and a Conference record of 6-14.

Leonard signs letter of intent with St. Bonaventure
April 16, 2008

Foothill Conference Most Valuable Player Lewis Leonard has signed a letter of intent to play at Saint Bonaventure University.  

Leonard started all but one game this season for San Bernardino, and led the team with over 700 total points scored. He had a game high of 41 points against College of the Desert in the Consolation final of the Riverside Tournament on December 8, 2007. Leonard graduated from Philadelphia Frankford high school. 

Valley remained in the top 15 statewide for team scoring due to Leonard’s offensive prowess. San Bernardino finished the 2007-2008 season with a 13-15 overall record and a 9-5 Conference record.

St. Bonaventure University is located in southwest New York State, on the Pennsylvania border, 70 miles south of Buffalo, New York. The Bonnies are in the Atlantic Ten Conference, a Conference shared by 14 teams including: Xavier, Temple, UMass, St. Joseph’s, Charlotte, Richmond, Dayton, La Salle, Rhode Island, Duquesne, Saint Louis, Fordham, and George Washington. During the 2007-2008 season, the Bonnies finished last in Conference with an overall record of 8-22 and a Conference record of 2-14.

Assistant Coach Quincy Brewer, Lewis Leonard, and Head Coach Gerry Wright

Assistant Coach Quincy Brewer, Lewis Leonard, and Head Coach Gerry Wright

Division Dean Dr. Cory Schwartz, Lewis Leonard, and Head Coach Gerry Wright

Athletic Trainer Mike Sola and Lewis Leonard

Williams sets hammer throw record again
April 14, 2008

Celecia Williams (Redlands) broke her own school record again with an effort of 125' at Orange Coast Classic on April 11, bettering her previous record of 115' 6". Natalie Miller (San Bernardino San Gorgonio) also surpassed the previous record with and effort of 117', also at Orange Coast Classic.

San Bernardino Valley College Baseball team honored by Board of Trustees
April 11, 2008

On January 23, 2008, six members of the San Bernardino Valley College baseball team rushed to the aid of a local woman being attacked by two pit bulls. Last night, after defeating Barstow 15-7 at Arrowhead Credit Union Park, four of those six were honored by the elected members of the San Bernardino Community College board of trustees, for their bravery and exemplary community service without regard to their own personal safety.

The meeting was located at the San Bernardino Community College District offices on the grounds of the former Norton Air Force Base. 

The players were honored at the District offices when their game at Arrowhead Credit Union Park against Barstow was completed.

The players who defended our local community neighbor woman are, freshman third baseman James Frederick (Rialto), freshman outfielder Garland Norton (Moreno Valley Vista del Lago), freshman catcher Adrian Carmona (Rubidoux), freshman catcher Troy Matcham (Bloomington), freshman utility-man Mike Flores (Riverside J.W. North), and sophomore right-handed-pitcher Dominick Guerrero (Fontana Kaiser).

(right to left) SBVC President Debra Daniels, Dominick Guerrero, James Frederick, Troy Matcham, and Adrian Carmona

SBVC President Debra Daniels and Adrian Carmona

SBVC President Debra Daniels and James Frederick

SBVC President Debra Daniels and Dominick Guerrero

SBVC President Debra Daniels and Troy Matcham

In front of the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees
(right to left) SBVC President Debra Daniels, Dominick Guerrero, James Frederick, Troy Matcham, and Adrian Carmona

Baseball slams slumping Barstow
April 10, 2008

Freshman third baseman James Frederick (Rialto) went 4-5, scoring three runs and batting in three more as San Bernardino (19-14, 9-4) slammed slumping Barstow (5-22, 2-11), 15-7.

The game was blown open in the bottom of the sixth when Valley hit four straight triples chasing Barstow starter Phil Garcia. The hitting barrage was led by freshman shortstop Dustin Williams (Rubidoux), followed by freshman starting pitcher Sam Konnoff (San Bernardino Pacific), Frederick, and freshman second baseman Bobby Vasquez (Moreno Valley Rancho Verde).

Konnoff pitched six strong innings, striking out three, with the victory, his record moves to 1-2 on the season.

Valley stuns Desert in Conference win
April 9, 2008

Freshman center fielder Korina Fite (Colton) and freshman first base person Samantha Zendejas (Colton) each went 2 for 3 against Palm Desert College of the Desert (5-20, 5-5) giving Valley College (5-11, 3-8) their fifth win of the season, 4-1.

Freshman shortstop Serina Stephens (Yucca Valley) had four straight put outs over the fourth and fifth innings and freshman Chelsea Navarro (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) pitched another complete game as she notches another win for San Bernardino.

Valley College crowns Conference Decathlon Champion
March 28, 2008

Sophomore Antoine Gibbs (Great Basin, Utah) is the 2008 Foothill Conference Decathlon Champion. Gibbs placed sixth overall at the Southern California Hepthalon/Decathlon Championships at Moorpark College and has earned a birth to the state finals in May. Sophomore Nick Herrin (REV) placed 25th overall, and seventh in conference.

Walk off home run by Cortez seals victory for Valley
March 27, 2008

Freshman center fielder Alec Cortez (Riverside Poly) hit a three run walk off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Valley College (15-11 5-2) a dramatic come from behind Foothill Conference victory over Antelope Valley (9-17 3-7), 7-6.

San Bernardino took a two run lead going into the top of the third inning, when the Marauders hit two home runs and tied the game. In the top of the fourth, Antelope Valley broke the tie with another home run making the score, 4-3 and added an insurance run in the top of the sixth, 5-3 Antelope Valley.

In the bottom of the sixth, freshman third baseman James Frederick led off the inning with a home run, making the score, 5-4.

In the top of the ninth, a single to right field scored a runner from third putting the Marauders up by two, 6-4. What happened in the bottom of the ninth was nothing short of incredible.

Freshman designated hitter Adrian Carmona (Rubidoux) led off the inning by striking out and then sophomore catcher Zach Baker (Rancho Cucamonga) singled to center field. Freshman pinch hitter Gary Capolino (Moreno Valley Vista del Lago) singled to right field. Setting up Cortez who homered to left field.

Track records fall as Valley dominates
March 27, 2008

Celicia Williams (hammer throw), Ebony James (400 meter hurdles), and Holly Kinder (steeple chase) made their mark in Valley College history as broke multiple school records at the California Relays at Cerritos College on March 22.

Sophomore Celicia Williams (Redlands) threw for 115' 6" at California Relays at Cerritos College on March 22. The previous record of 98' 3" was set by Williams last season.

Freshman Ebony James (San Gorgonio) ran 1:05.62 in the 400 meter low hurdles setting a school record. The previous record of 1:07.24 was set by April Caddell last season.

Sophomore Holly Kinder (REV) ran 13:05.80 in the steeple chase setting a school record. The previous record of 13:48.97 was set by Jackie Villacorta in 2002.

Lopez becomes 1st Women's Soccer player to sign with D1 school 
March 6, 2008

Women's soccer sensation Kalee Lopez (REV) is heading to Grambling State University in Louisiana. She is the first person in the history of the women's soccer program at Valley College to receive a Division I scholarship.

Lopez scored six goals and five assists in her sophomore year last season in getting San Bernardino to a 13-7-3 record which included their first ever playoff appearance and victory. She was listed as a Foothill Conference honorable mention.

Grambling State University is located 65 miles east of Shreveport, Louisiana, the school is in the Southwest Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the mascot is the Tigers. Last season the Tigers were 8-6-2.

Walker signs letters of intent
March 6, 2008

Sophomore defensive tackle Tommy Walker (San Bernardino Pacific) has signed a letter of intent with Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas.

Stephen F. Austin State University is located in Nacogdoches, Texas about 50 miles west of the Louisiana border and about 200 miles southeast of Dallas.

The SFA Lumberjacks play at Homer Bryce Stadium and are coached by J.C. Harper. In the 2007-2008 season the 'Jacks went 0-11 and are in the Southland Conference of Division I-AA.

Baseball thumps Pasadena
March 10, 2008

Led by freshman second baseman Bobby Vazquez's (Moreno Valley Rancho Verde) two home run performance, Valley College (10-8) triumphed over the Pasadena Lancers (2-18), 10-2. The win gives San Bernardino ten wins on the season so far. Sophomore designated hitter Zach Baker (Rancho Cucamonga) went 3 for 4 and freshman right fielder Alex Aunchman (Lake Elsinore Temescal Canyon) added two hits as he went 2 for 4 in the victory.

Baseball sweeps through Glendora Tournament
March 20, 2008

In the first game of Wednesday's double header, San Bernardino took on the Culver City West Los Angeles Oilers at Glendale, winning easily, 15-1. Valley was led by a superb performance by sophomore pitcher Tommy Bills (Perris) who tossed seven shut out innings against the Oilers. The San Bernardino offensive juggernaut was led by a 3 for 4 outing by freshman Bobby Vazquez (Moreno Valley Rancho Verde).

The second game was one to remember as San Bernardino took on Glendale, over the next 4 and a half hours both teams would slug it out eventually Valley prevailed in the 13 inning, 6-4. Sophomore pitcher Teddy Martinez (Los Altos) worked 6 innings in relief to advance his record to 4-2. The winning run was scored on a bases loaded walk to freshman short stop Dustin Williams (Rubidoux) and sophomore catcher Zach Baker (Rancho Cucamonga) scored an insurance run on a catchers throwing error.

On Thursday, San Bernardino needed to travel to Woodland Hills to play Los Angeles Pierce where Valley won in far less dramatic fashion, 16-12. San Bernardino used 5 pitchers in the win, giving freshman pitcher Larry Caldwell (Rialto Carter) a record of 1-0 and freshman utility man Sam Konnoff (San Bernardino Pacific) his first save of the year. The victory gave Valley the Glendora Tournament title.

Valley will take on San Marcos Palomar at Fiscalini on Friday, playing four games in three days.

Burel signs letter of intent
March 24, 2008

Sophomore wide receiver Sylvester Burel (Redlands East Valley) has signed a letter of intent with Gannon University in Pennsylvania. Although Burel played only on offense he was far from one dimensional, spending the spring playing basketball for Valley. Gannon University is located on Lake Erie, in Erie, Pennsylvania about 100 miles east of Cleveland, Ohio and about 100 miles west of Buffalo, New York. The GU Golden Knights play at Gannon University Field and are coached by Jim Kiernan. In the 2007-2008 season the Golden Knights went 0-11 and are in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference of Division II.

San Bernardino stung by Hornets, beaten in first round
February 29, 2008

Women's basketball (26-6) suffered its first defeat in almost two months, in the first round of the Southern California Region Semifinals against the Fullerton Hornets (21-13), 63-42.

The 2007-2008 season saw far more ups than downs for the Valley College women's basketball program, with the first Foothill Conference title since 2001 in addition to tying the record for most wins in a season, 26, and most consecutive wins, 15.

We also had head coach Susan Crebbin named Foothill Conference Coach of the Year, and multiple players being awarded for their strengths on the court and in the classroom. With sophomore guard Jasmine Marshall (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) being named to the California All-State 2nd team. Sophomore forward Simeone Baker (29 Palms), sophomore forward Shy Walter (Perris), and Marshall were all named to First Team All-Foothill Conference. An Honorable Mention was given to sophomore guard LaQuita Jordan (Riverside J.W. North).

The 2007-2008 basketball season has been a great one for Valley College women's basketball and one that will be remembered for years to come.

Softball rolls past Barstow
February 27, 2008

Softball dominated an overmatched Barstow Vikings (0-12 0-1) in route to a 5 inning win, 11-3. The game was called in the bottom of the 5th inning with 2 outs and a runner on base, due to the 10 run mercy rule. San Bernardino (3-1 1-0) capitalized on multiple Vikings mistakes and were led by a great performance by freshman pitcher Ruth Crosby (Rialto) who improved her record to 1-1 on four strikeouts and no walks.

San Bernardino will continue Foothill Conference play this Friday at Mt. San Jacinto, game starts at 3 p.m. The next home game for Valley is Wednesday, March 5 against Whittier Rio Hondo, game starts at 3 p.m.

Conference Coach of the Year & Conference MVP
SBVC to host women's basketball playoff game Friday at 7 p.m. vs. Fullerton
February 25, 2008

Women's basketball head coach Susan Crebbin was named the Foothill Conference Coach of the Year and men's basketball standout sophomore forward Lewis Leonard was named Foothill Conference Most Valuable Player as San Bernardino Valley College racked up the honors for the 2007-2008 women's and men's basketball season.

San Bernardino Valley College will host a Southern California Regional first round playoff game Friday at 7 p.m. in the Snyder Gymnasium. Valley College will have retribution on their minds as their opponent will be Fullerton College, who eliminated San Bernardino in the second round of the Southern California Regional in 2007. 

Along with Leonard, sophomore guard Johnny Barnes was honored, being named to First Team All-Foothill Conference. Leonard and Barnes were the top players for Valley College this year, with both being in the top five, statewide, for scoring or rebounds most of the year.

For the women's team, sophomore guard Jasmine Marshall (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) was named to the California All-State 2nd team. Sophomore forward Simeone Baker (29 Palms), sophomore forward Shy Walter (Perris), and Marshall were all named to First Team All-Foothill Conference. An Honorable Mention was given to sophomore guard LaQuita Jordan (Riverside J.W. North).

Women's Basketball win Foothill Conference title 
February 21, 2008

For the first time since 2001 San Bernardino Valley College women's basketball are Foothill Conference champs. There is one game remaining on the regular season schedule for the women, at Palm Desert College of the Desert this Saturday at 1 p.m. With a win the women can tie a record for most wins in a season, 26, and most consecutive wins, 15.

Wolverines Sweep Chaffey in Men's and Women's Basketball
February 7, 2008

Both the Women's and Men's basketball teams defeated their conference and local rival Rancho Cucamonga Chaffey last night, sweeping the season series and setting up a Saturday afternoon showdown with Mt. San Jacinto. The Foothill Conference title is on the line for both teams, the Women's game starts at 1 p.m. and the Men's game immediately after.

Football: Wolverines finally get a rematch with Riverside for the “Bell” game
February 19, 2008

After a six year departure, the “Bell” game is back, Saturday, September 13, Riverside City College and San Bernardino Valley College will meet up for the 69^th time. The game will be played in San Bernardino.

“It’s reviving a great tradition,” said Athletic Director David Rubio, “It is a shame that it has not been an annual event. I am glad we are bringing the game back, with two cross county rivals and both institutions having a great athletic history, there is no reason why this game should wait another year, let alone six.” 

The Riverside City Tigers are currently in possession of the “Bell” trophy and are looking to retain the title for a fourth time in 12 years. The last time the Tigers and Wolverines met was on September 14, 2002 in San Bernardino, where Riverside won 27-17.  The last time the Wolverines won the “Bell” was in 1996, with a score of 32-20.

The “Bell” is five feet tall and is approximately 350 pounds; it is hung inside of a wooden frame as to give the winning team the ability to ring the bell after the game. Due to the immense size and weight of the bell, it is transported on a small trailer designed specifically to carry the bell around by a vehicle.

Riverside City has a 35-32-1 edge on San Bernardino Valley and the Wolverines have a 19-13 record at home for the series, which began in 1926.

“It’s a long time rivalry,” said Valley head coach Pat Meech, “Not only is it a trophy game, the game even goes beyond pride, it’s fun, it’s about bragging rights, and it’s great for the local communities.” 

Coach Meech was an assistant coach at Riverside the last time these two teams met. 

The 2008 Football schedule is as follows:

09-06    @ Palm Desert College of the Desert
09-13         Riverside City College
09-20         Mission Viejo Saddleback
09-27    @ Victorville Victor Valley*
10-04    @ San Diego Mesa*
10-11         Bye Week
10-18         Compton El Camino*
10-25    @ Mt. San Jacinto*
11-01         Chula Vista Southwestern*
11-08         Huntington Beach Golden West*
11-15    @ Wilmington Los Angeles Harbor*

*American Division-American Mountain Conference Games

Women win 14th Straight, set school record for consecutive wins
February 18, 2008

The Women won against some stiff competition as the Rio Hondo Roadrunners (15-14 5-9) gave the Wolverines (25-5 14-1) all they could handle before pulling away, 81-70.

The last time the Wolverines lost a game was against Antelope Valley on January 5, since then Valley College has rattled off an amazing 14 straight wins, leaping over a pervious record set in 1997 of 11 straight wins.

Monday was not only President's Day, but the last women's home game of the regular season, and the sophomores were honored before game time. That list includes: Jasmine Marshall (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley), Shy Walter (Perris), Simeone Baker (29 Palms), Sylvia Roland (Rialto), LaQuita Jordan (Riverside J.W. North), and Ronisha Edwards (Riverside La Sierra).

The closest the Roadrunners would come to staying close with the best defense in California is an 8-7 lead with 15:09 left in the first half. The largest margin of difference when the Wolverines led by 22 twice. The first time with 0:41 left in the first half, 48-26, then the second time with 14:56 left in the game, 56-34. Even though the Roadrunners would not relent and fold, the swarming Wolverines defense was too much for them to overcome.

Five Wolverines scored in double figures in the win. Sophomore forward Walter had 12 points, sophomore forward Roland had 10 points, sophomore guard Jordan had 11 points, freshman guard Dwayanna Pullum (Riverside J.W. North) had 10 points, and freshman guard Ashley Gray (Riverside J.W. North) had 10 points. Gray went 4-4 with two huge three point shots.

The Roadrunners were led by freshman forward Amanda Ragains (El Monte Arroyo) with 17 points and sophomore guard Elena Agabao (Montebello Schurr) with 15 points. Agabao scored all her points from beyond the three point line, going 5-9 from beyond the arc.

Women's and Men's basketball hammers Barstow
February 16, 2008

The Wolverines hit the gas and didn't let off as both the Women's (24-5 13-1) and Men's (13-13 8-4) basketball teams left the Barstow Vikings in the dust in Foothill Conference play.

In the women's game, the Wolverines won 91-46. The Vikings (11-16 6-8) gave the Wolverines everything they could handle going into halftime only down by 15 points. As the second half began the Wolverines kicked their game up a huge notch pouring on 52 points. Once the Wolverines found their rhythm they never let off as they went up by 30 points with 11:15 remaining in the game and were up by 41 with 9:22 remaining. The number one ranked defense in the state proved it by continuing to stop the Viking offense while making the right baskets on the other side, with 1:34 remaining in the game the Wolverines were up by 49 points, 89-40. The Wolverines were led by sophomore forward Ronisha Edwards (Riverside La Sierra) with 18 points, followed by sophomore forward Shy Walter with 12 points, sophomore guard Jasmine Marshall (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) with 11, freshman guard Ashleigh Frazier (REV) with 11, and sophomore forward Simeone Baker with 10 points. This win is the team's 13th win in a row, breaking a school record.

In the men's game, the Wolverines won 76-52. The Wolverines dominated the first half, allowing only 17 points and going into halftime leading by 30, 47-17. The Vikings (4-22 2-9) were relentless, more than doubling their entire point total in the second half by scoring 35 points, but the Wolverines would not let Barstow back in the game and still won by 24. The Wolverines started the game on a 19-2 run, getting up as high as by 32 with 1:04 remaining in the first half on a three pointer by freshman guard Netsanet Hailu (Riverside Poly). The Wolverines were up by 32 again early in the second half on a jumper by sophomore guard Johnny Barnes (Astoria, NY Bryant), 55-23. The leading scorers for the Wolverines were sophomore forward Lewis Leonard (Philadelphia Frankford) with 17 points, sophomore guard Bo Harrison (REV) with 17 points, and Barnes with 15 points.

Wolverines lose a tough one
February 12, 2008

The Wolverines (4-6) took one on the chin, losing to the Glendora Citrus Owls (4-4), 12-7.

In the top of the first the Glendora Citrus Owls scored five runs, chasing sophomore right handed pitcher Dominick Guerrero (Fontana Kaiser) out of the game after 1/3 of an inning. Guerrero was tagged with the loss, he is 0-1 on the season.

In the bottom of the second, freshman utility player Dwight Robinson (Ontario Colony) hit a single down the left field line that led to a three base advance due to an error by the left fielder, scoring two on the play and making the score 5-3. 

In the bottom of the sixth the Wolverines responded with three runs, and started when freshman shortstop Dustin Williams (Rubidoux) hit a triple down the right field line. Followed closely by back to back doubles by freshman second baseman Bobby Vazquez (Moreno Valley Rancho Verde) and freshman utility player Sam Konnoff (San Bernardino Pacific).

SBVC Women win eleventh straight
February 11, 2008

The Wolverines (11-1 22-5) dominated at home against the visiting Ridgecrest Cerro Coso Coyotes (1-12 7-15), winning 84-39. The Wolverines started the game on a 19-3 run and would never look back.

The game was highlighted by Valley sophomore guard LaQuita Jordan (Riverside J.W. North) who finished the first half connecting on five of five from beyond the arc and also led the game in points with 17. The Wolverines also had significant contributions from freshman guard Ashley Gray (Riverside J.W. North) with 13 points, freshman guard Ashleigh Frazier (REV) who had 14 points, and freshman forward Angela Green (Riverside La Sierra) had 11. Every player in the Wolverines lineup scored at least two points.

The Coyotes were led by freshman guard Kara Graymountain (Keyenta, Arizona Monument Valley) who had 14 points and freshman center Mariah Bomberry (Keyenta, Arizona Monument Valley) who also had 12 points.

Wolverines Split at home with Mt. San Jacinto: Women claim Foothill Conference lead
February 9, 2008

The home crowd was a buzz with the Foothill Conference on the line the women's team (10-1 21-5) won easily, defeating the Mt. San Jacinto Eagles (10-2 18-9), 63-48 and claiming the top spot in the Foothill Conference with five games to play. The men's team (6-4 11-13) took the Foothill Conference number two team into overtime only to lose to the Eagles (8-2 24-4), 90-82.

The men's game started out with a bang as the Wolverines sophomore forward Leonard Lewis (Philadelphia Frankford) dropped a three pointer to begin the game. Lewis led all scorers with 29 points and the Wolverines went into half time leading the Eagles by nine point 26-35. Then as the second half unfolded so did the Wolverines. The Eagles down by 17 points with 15:55 left in the game took control and never relented. Mt. San Jacinto had three players in double figures, led by sophomore guard Tim Island (San Diego University City) with 24 points, followed by freshman guard Mark Williams (Newark, Delaware Glasgow) with 21, and sophomore forward Lee Stephans (Minneapolis Minnesota Transitions Tech & Communication Arts) with 20 points. With 5:41 left in the game, starter sophomore guard Jacob Letson (REV) fouled out, giving Wolverines head coach Gerry Wright one less deep threat on the perimeter. As the game came to a close, with 0:55 left in the game, freshman guard Sylvester Burel (REV) fouled out. With the opportunity to put the game out of reach, sophomore guard Bo Harrison (REV) stood at the free throw line and missed both critical free throws. The Wolverines leading by two, 71-69, had to inbound the ball and run out the clock, but freshman forward Frank Ragsdale (West Covina) threw the ball into the rafters and turned the ball over. The Eagles sophomore forward Dejuan Flowers (Minnetonka, Minnesota Hopkins) made a quick two pointer to send the game into overtime. In the overtime period, the Eagles dominated as the Wolverines ran out of gas and played a tough game against one of the conference's deepest teams.

In the women's game, a Foothill Conference lead was on the line as the two premier teams in the state took to the court. The Wolverines dominated from the tip off in their tenth straight victory. The score was tied 8-8 with 13:33 in the first period and that would be the closest the Eagles would get on the day. The Eagles had three players in double figures, led by sophomore guard Michelle Simmons (Hanford West) who had 10 points and sophomore forward Thalia Benjamin (Riverside Poly) had 12 points. The Wolverines took an eleven point lead going into half time, 32-21, and never let the Eagles get any closer. The biggest lead of the game was with 5:40 remaining in the game, the Wolverines had a twenty point lead, 55-35. The Wolverines had two players in double figures, led by sophomore forward Shy Walter (Perris) with 16 points and followed by sophomore guard LaQuita Jordan (Riverside J.W. North) who had 14 points. The other top scorers for Valley were, sophomore guard Jasmine Marshall (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) with 9 points, freshman guard Ashleigh Frazier (REV) with 8 points, sophomore forward Simeone Baker (29 Palms) with 6 points, and sophomore forward Ronisha Edwards (Riverside La Sierra) with 6 points.

Wolverines Sweep Chaffey in Men's and Women's Basketball
February 7, 2008

Both the Women's and Men's basketball teams defeated their conference and local rival Rancho Cucamonga Chaffey last night, sweeping the season series and setting up a Saturday afternoon showdown with Mt. San Jacinto. The Foothill Conference title is on the line for both teams, the Women's game starts at 1 p.m. and the Men's game immediately after.

Brooks and Prater sign letters of intent
February 6, 2008

Sophomore linebacker DeMorris Brooks (Shelby, NC) and Sophomore offensive lineman Kiano Prater (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) have signed national letters of intent. Brooks has signed with Appalachian State and Prater has signed with Arkansas State University. Best of luck men, represent Valley College proudly.

Six San Bernardino Valley College baseball players saved the life of a local woman being mauled by two pit bulls last Wednesday, only to be in danger themselves moments later.

At 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, the entire baseball team was working on a team defensive drill; Wolverines head coach Bill Mierzwik recalls it this way. “I was standing near home plate, running a bunt defense drill, and then noticed six of my players in left field jump the 9 foot fence in left field. I was concerned, I was wondering what was going on?”

What coach Mierzwik noticed was six of his players running to the rescue of a woman being mauled by two pit bulls near the corner of College Drive and South K Street, in San Bernardino, which is across the street from the baseball field. 

Freshman third baseman James Frederick commented, “I was standing at third base and someone yelled out to look behind me, and from where I was standing it looked like the lady was holding the dogs with a leash, but as I took a closer look, she was actually holding out her purse to block the pit bulls. I dropped my glove, and grabbed a stick on my way over the fence so I could do something to help the lady.”

Coach Mierzwik said, “Once those guys got to her, they threw their gloves and did everything they could to get those dogs off of the lady.” The Spanish speaking lady was described as in her late 50’s and approximately 110 pounds. 

The dogs left and the players started attending to the lady, who was in shock and crying. Freshman catcher Adrian Carmona was speaking to the lady in Spanish to calm her down. The pit bulls moved north on K Street, toward a young child walking in the direction of the dogs. “When I saw those dogs moving toward that kid, knowing that my teammates were with the lady, I picked up my stick again and moved those dogs along, passed the kid, until they turned right onto Esperanza Street, and out of sight,” said Frederick.

Then the players on the baseball field noticed the pit bulls returning toward their teammates. The players that were attending to the lady took off their shoes to defend themselves, throwing their shoes and gloves at the dogs as they rapidly approached.  

By the time of the second attack, Valley College police officer Blake Bonnett was at the scene, on his second day on the job. Eventually, with the help of officer Bonnett and the baseball players on the scene working together, they were able to fend off a second attack by the pit bulls. 

Valley College Police arrived moments later and assisted those on site, and helped San Bernardino City Animal Control to locate and apprehend the attackers. 

“By the time Valley College Police showed up they took hold of the situation and let us go back to practice,” said Frederick, “When we got back to the field, the coaches let us and the team take a moment to gather ourselves, it was quite a scene for those who stayed on the field too.”

“My baseball players didn’t hesitate,” coach Mierzwik talking about the six, “They just acted, a person was in dire need and they were there, which shows a great deal of character. They had no regard for their own personal safety, that’s good bunch of guys to have on a team.” Two days later the Wolverines split an afternoon-evening double header, winning the first game 15-8.

The players who defended our local community neighbor woman are, freshman third baseman James Frederick (Rialto), freshman outfielder Garland Norton (Moreno Valley Vista del Lago), freshman catcher Adrian Carmona (Rubidoux), freshman catcher Troy Matcham (Bloomington), freshman utility-man Mike Flores (Riverside J.W. North), and sophomore right-handed-pitcher Dominick Guerrero (Fontana Kaiser).

Brooks to sign letter of intent with Appalachian St.
January 30, 2008

Sophomore linebacker DeMorris Brooks (Shelby, NC) will sign a national letter of intent with Appalachian State on Thursday, January 31.

Brooks was named to first team all Foothill conference, along with Wolverine teammate’s, sophomore defensive tackle David Hanna (Norte Vista) and freshman cornerback Leroy Trahan (Rialto Carter), and sophomore linebacker Chris Williamson (Shelby, NC).

Brooks is excited about the move, the town where he grew up, Shelby, North Carolina, is two hours away and looks forward to having his family attend his games. He will be making the move from linebacker to nickel-back for the defensive structure of Appalachian State. Brooks has been wearing dreadlocks since June 2005 and likes how many college and pro players are wearing dreads too. He is a business management major and is blessed to see things that his parents never have, like Los Angeles.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are three time national champions and play in Boone, North Carolina and is in the NCAA Division I-AA Southern Conference. In 2007 the Mountaineers finished with a 13-2 record and set the college football world on fire with an opening game defeat of number five ranked University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.

The Wolverines won impressively in Foothill conference play. The men defeated previously undefeated the Palm Desert College of the Desert Roadrunners, 95-88, while the women blew out the Roadrunners 102-44.

In the men's game, Wolverines (5-2 9-12) sophomore forward Lewis Leonard led all scorers with 25 points, and sophomore guard Johnny Barnes added a double-double (19 points 12 total rebounds), in a close win over the Roadrunners. Behind key players like freshman guard Netsanet Hailu (Riverside Poly) who added 12 points and sophomore guard Jacob Letson (REV) who had 20 points, the narrow margin of victory was preserved. The Roadrunners (6-1 17-6) entered the game undefeated in conference play, five players hit double figures for scoring, including sophomore guard Julius Lang who had 23 points, freshman guard Andrew Avalos (Colton) with 18 points, freshman forward Robert Marshall (Moreno Valley) contributed 17 points, freshman guard Antoine Davis added 13 points, and freshman forward Spencer Dayton (Palm Desert) had 12 points in the loss.

In the women's game, sophomore forward Ronisha Edwards (Riverside La Sierra) totaled 16 points and 12 total rebounds, in the first game of the year which Wolverines have scored over 100 points. As the state's number one defense, the Wolverines (7-1 18-5) pressured the Roadrunners into 24 turnovers and converted them into points. Sophomore guard Shy Walter (Perris) scored 17 points, sophomore forward Sylvia Roland (Rialto) contributed 14 points, and freshman guard Dwayanna Pullum had 12 points in the blowout win. The Roadrunners (3-5 6-16) were led by sophomore guard Charlene Cota (Thermal Coachella Valley) who had a game high 18 points, and sophomore guard Bianca Barragan (Thermal Coachella Valley)  contributed 11 points in the loss. With the win the Wolverines are in sole possession of first place in the Foothill conference; all players scored for the fourth time this season in their seventh win in a row.

Baseball opens with split against Grossmont 
January 25, 2008

The Wolverines (1-1) played a afternoon-evening double header against the El Cajon Grossmont Griffins (1-1), splitting the double header.

In the first game the Wolverines won 15-8 behind the four for five performance of sophomore catcher Zach Baker (Rancho Cucamonga). The Griffins opened the game scoring four runs in the top of the first, the Wolverines responded by scoring seven runs in the bottom of the first. The Wolverines finished the game with 15 runs on 19 hits and 2 errors.

In the second game the Griffins won 6-1, the only run for the Wolverines came in the bottom of the third. Valley freshman third baseman James Fredrick (Rialto) went three for four and Baker went three for three in the loss.

Prater to sign letter of intent with Arkansas St.
January 23, 2008

Sophomore offensive lineman Kiano Prater (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) will sign a national letter of intent with Arkansas State University on Wednesday, February 6.

Prater (6'6" 280) was named to second team all Foothill conference and will join fellow Wolverine, Leroy Trahan (Rialto Carter), at Arkansas State.

Prater and Trahan are the first Wolverines to sign with an Arkansas school.

The Arkansas State Indians play in Jonesboro, Arkansas and is in the Sun Belt Conference. In 2007 they finished with a 3-4 record.

A native of Huntington Beach, California, Rossman graduated from San Diego Christian Heritage College, where she was a two-year starter for the Hawks. After receiving her MA in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University, Rossman assumed the role of head volleyball coach at Fairmont Preparatory Academy in Anaheim from 2005-2007. During her three years at Fairmont Prep, Rossman guided the Huskies to the playoffs twice and was voted Express League Coach of the Year by her peers in just her second season. Rossman enjoys playing volleyball, soccer, softball, snowboarding, and wakeboarding. She currently lives in Costa Mesa, likes to eat teriyaki steak and shrimp, and spends her free time with friends and family.

A native of Sierra Madre, California, Hauge graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, where she was a four-year softball starter for the Broncos. After receiving her MA in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University, Hauge assumed the role of head women’s soccer coach as adjunct faculty at Valley College from 2004-2007. During her four years at Valley College, Hauge guided the Wolverines to the playoffs for the first time in team history last season and was named a finalist for Foothill Conference Coach of the Year by her peers last season. Hauge enjoys running SliderSports, a non-profit promoting youth sports to disadvantaged kids. She currently lives in Yorba Linda, likes to eat Italian and Mexican food and drink Diet Coke, and spends her free time with friends and family.

The women's game was a display of complete domination as the Wolverines (15-5) pounded the Rams 99-34. Five players scored in double figures led by sophomore forward Shy Walter (Perris) who was 5 of 7 from three point land, finishing with 20 points on the night. Sophomore forward Ronisha Edwards (Riverside La Sierra) led the team with 21 points. Sophomore forward Sylvia Roland (Rialto) had 14 points as did Freshman guard Dwayanna Pullum (Riverside North). Sophomore guard Jasmine Marshall (San Bernardino Arroyo Valley) contributed 10 points in the win. The Rams (1-16) committed 43 turnovers an their leading scorer was freshman center Danielle Probert (Apple Valley) with 7 points and 9 total rebounds.

The men's game was a lesson in finesse as the Wolverines (6-12) showed true heart, wowing the home crowd with some fantastic dunks and pulling out the win, 87-72. Three players scored in double figures, led by sophomore forward Lewis Leonard (Philadelphia Frankford) who was 7 of 8 from the free throw line, leading the team with 30 points. Sophomore guard Jacob Letson (REV) finished the night with 22 key points and freshman guard Netsanet Hailu (Riverside Poly) contributed 10 points. The Rams (10-12) also had three players score in double figures, led by freshman forward Eric Bailey (Victorville Silverado) who had 12 points, followed closely by freshman guard Tory Dudgeon (Apple Valley Granite Hills) who had 11 points, and freshman guard Dwight Gordon (Rancho Cucamonga Los Osos) contributed 10 points in the loss.

Wolverines take a double dip and win impressively over Chaffey 
January 9, 2008
 
The San Bernardino Valley College Wolverines defeated the Rancho Cucamonga Chaffey Panthers in both men's and women's basketball in Foothill Conference play.

The men's basketball game ended in a closely, with the Wolverines (1-1 5-11) winning in the closing minutes 96-93; they took their first lead of the game with less than 2 minutes remaining. The Panthers (11-7 1-1) boast the number one offense in the state and keeping that offense under wraps proved to be a tremendous workout for the Wolverines. Sophomore Johnny Barnes led the team with 23 points and 13 rebounds, while first time starter freshman Jason Hurns contributed 19 points, starting in place of state scoring leader, sophomore Lewis Leonard. The Wolverines had five players in double figures, while the Panthers had four players in double figures led by freshman Jordan Block (Claremont).

Valley College cheer team stirs up more Wolverines Spirit! 
January 5, 2008
 

 

Antelope Valley sinks Wolverines
January 5, 2008
 
The Lancaster Antelope Valley Marauders defeated San Bernardino Valley College in both men's and women's basketball.

On the women's side, the Marauders (7-9) won handily, 76-60, in a highly competitive game. Antelope Valley freshman forward Carleigh Hobson, led all scorers with 22 points and 11 total rebounds, while Wolverines (11-5) sophomore guard Jasmine Marshall (Arroyo Valley) led Valley with 20 points and 12 of 15 from the free throw line. 

On the men's side, the Marauders (15-6) won in a close contest, 68-61. Sophomore forward JaVaughn Espritt led Antelope Valley with 17 points and 5 of 11 from the free throw line. The Wolverines (4-11) had three players score in double figures, led by sophomore guard Johnny Barnes with 20 points and 16 total rebounds, sophomore forward Lewis Leonard chipped in with 20 points of his own and had help from sophomore guard Bo Harrison (REV) who scored 15 points.

Wolverines hammer Long Beach City
January 3, 2008
 
The men's basketball team defeated the Long Beach City Vikings 76-59 in non-league action. The Wolverines were lead by sophomore guard Jacob Letson (REV) who had 23 points, followed closely by sophomore Lewis Leonard with 18 and sophomore Johnny Barnes with 16. Bo Harrison (REV) also chipped in 13 points in the win.

The Wolverines entered the game on a three game losing streak and had a 20 day lay off since their last game.

The Wolverines next game is against the Lancaster Antelope Valley Marauders this Saturday, January 5th.

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