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The Official Twitter account of Ventura College Athletics "The Home of Champions"
Ventura, CA
Joined September 2011
The VC Athletic Department is accepting nominations for the 2025 induction class to the VC Athletics Hall of Fame. Inductees will be announced in March and the Hall of Fame Induction will coincide with the annual Student Athlete Recognition Banquet.
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BREAKING NEWS. VC football coach Steve Mooshagian has been named the 2018 American Community College Football Coaches Association National Coach of the Year.
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Just another beautiful day in Ventura!! A Pirates Life!
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VC is pleased to announce that Jimmy Walker will continue as the Pirates' Athletic Director permanently beginning in July. He has been serving as the Interim AD for the past year and the College is confident in his leadership for Pirate Athletics.
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Ventura College football coach Steve Mooshagian has announced 23 transfers from the 2019 Northern Conference champions, five mid-year transfers. Among the transfers and signees, 11 are moving on to NCAA D1, 8 to NCAA D2, 1 to NAIA and 3 to NCAA D3. #D1JC.
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Ventura College football and head coach Steve Mooshagian has announced that 27 players from the 2018 SCFA champions have inked scholarships or committed to play at four-year schools, including 15 in NCAA Division I and eight in NCAA Division II.
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FB: VC’s winningest Football coach Steve Mooshagian wraps up an emotional week for @VCAthletics. #VCFamily @vcscolleges
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The Pirate football team continued its journey to "Play for More" Saturday night with a 31-21 victory at Riverside in the SCFA championship game. The Pirates advance to the CCCAA State Championship to be played Saturday Dec. 8 in Sacramento against Laney.
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Ralph Navarro with pick and @VCPirateFB start on their own 30 with 7:50 left and a 37-23 lead @vcscolleges
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Ventura RB Thomas Duckett was named the SCFA National Division, Northern League Offensive Player of the Year. The sophomore from Pacifica HS leads 22 all-conference selections for VC, who will take the field Saturday at 1pm vs. Laney for the state title.
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Ventura College football head coach Steve Mooshagian has announced that 13 players from the 2018 Southern California Football Association champions have inked scholarships or committed to play at four-year schools.
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VC alumnus Jaylen Watson's football journey began with @PirateVCFtbl and last week the @NFL rookie earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors with the key Pick-6 in the @Chiefs victory. Full piece is streaming on ESPN+. #VCFF #LaunchingPad🚀 #JUCOPRODUCT
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Longtime Rio Mesa High School baseball coach David Soliz has been tabbed to lead the VC baseball program. Soliz, a Rio Mesa High School alumnus, directed the Spartans' baseball team from 1999-2022, winning six Pacific View League championships.
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FB: Coach Mooshagian with the #CitrusCollege trophy. @VCPirateFB has won the cup for 11 straight years. #VCFF
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As Thanksgiving 2017 comes to a close, please take a moment to honor the life of the late Brenden Daley. #VCFF #27 #Pirate4Life
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Ventura College head football coach Steve Mooshagian is set to be inducted into the CCCFCA Hall of Fame on Saturday March 9. Mooshagian, the head coach at VC since 2010, has been a part of California CC football since he played at Cerritos in 1977.
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The VC Athletic Department is pleased to report 73 student athletes from 2019-20 are slated to transfer to 48 4-year institutions in 20 states in the fall. Of those transfers, 51 plan on continuing their athletic careers at their new school.
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Assistant baseball coach Andrew Cotner passed away last week after a long health battle. The former left-handed hurler joined the Pirate staff in 2020 for VC's Covid-shortened campaign. His health issues prevented him from returning to the dugout in 2021.
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From @KEYTNC3 .VENTURA, Calif. - Ventura College is going where no other Pirates football team has ventured, the State Championship. VC will play Laney College on Saturday at 1pm in Sacramento in the title game. @VCPirateFB @ventura_college.
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1st Half Highlight - Zane Carter with an 80yd #pick6 finished off with a #stiffarm to put the Pirates up 21-6 over Saddleback! 🏈🏴☠️ @VCPirateFB
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FB🏈: PIRATES WIN! @PirateVCFtbl defeats Fullerton 27-24 in the @scfafootball semifinals to advance in the @3C2Asports state playoffs!
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The VC Athletics is mourning the loss of volleyball alumna Kirra Durry. The 24-year-old played on the '13 and '14 VC volleyball teams was killed in a boat accident Saturday. She will be honored prior to the volleyball game Friday at 6pm.
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The VC football program had a pretty good weekend, celebrating the arrival of a pair of alumni into the National Football League. Jake Luton '16 and Jessie Lemonier '17, are set to earn their paychecks playing football as the NFL season opens this week.
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Congratulations to longtime VC baseball coach Don Adams on his induction into the CCCBCA Hall of Fame this evening in Fresno. #VCFamily
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Breaking News: With the 56-39 win today, Head coach Ned Mircetic has won 800 games! He was presented the game ball by #VCHOF member Monica Hang.
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Pirates finish the job! @vcpiratebsbl defeats @HancockBulldogs 3-1. VC captures at least share of WSC North Championship. 1st conference title for Pirates since 2006!
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FB: Final score. @VCPirateFB defeats @MC_Raiders 62-7 in 51st #CitrusCup game at the Sportsplex. @vcscolleges @scfafootball
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The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics announced the winners of the UA/AD of the Year Award. This prestigious national award spans 7 divisions of intercollegiate athletics. Will Cowen has been named as one of this year’s recipients.
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Three VC football alumni continued their NFL dreams Saturday. Jake Luton '16 was drafted in the sixth round by Jacksonville. Jessie Lemonier '17 and Case Cookus '14 signed free agent contracts with the LA Chargers and New York Giants, respectively.
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Ventura College football coach Steve Mooshagian has announced 21 transfers from the 2023 SCFA Finalist Pirate football team, 12 to Div. I and four to Div. II. Mooshagian and his staff have helped 303 athletes move on to the four-year level in 13 years.
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Congratulations VC Football defeating COC 21-13 and moving on to round 2 of SoCal playoffs! @vcscolleges.
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It’s a FINAL! @VCPirateFB holds on for a 30-26 win against Long Beach City and win a share of the Northern Conference Championshp @vcscolleges
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Softball: with 2 outs in the bottom of the 7th, Serrina Cabral with the RBI single to score Kali Brown as VC walls off Moorpark 6-5. @vcscolleges
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Bulldog students storm the courts and celebrate after a powerful second half to win 63-48. @vcspreps
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Come check out @VCPirateFB in the @scfafootball Regional Semifinals vs. @rcc_athletics! Saturday Nov. 27 at 6:00 pm at the VC Sportsplex. Get your tickets early at #D1JC #GoPiratesGo
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We got a pick 6! @VCPirateFB Brown with the pick. PAT is good and it’s 21-14 Pirates @vcscolleges
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FB: @VCPirateFB begins the SCFA playoffs tonight at 6pm at Canyons. Fans can see the the game live online on the VC Sports Network.
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The Ventura College Baseball team posted a team grade point average of 3.21 for the fall and spring semesters., and was one of 21 JC programs across the country awarded the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award.
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A former Ventura College alumnus had a huge play during Super Bowl LVIII Sunday. Jaylen Watson '18, a former VC All-American defensive back who now plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, recovered a San Francisco fumble that led to a go-ahead score for KC.
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Final - Pirates 35- Saddleback 30 @VCPirateFB @vcscolleges @PirateVCFtbl @TheAcornSports @scfafootball
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Thank you to everyone for their support of the #ThomasFire relief efforts. The citizens Santa Paula, Ventura and Ojai will have all of our love and support!
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Congratulations to Mike Haydon assistant coach of the year at VC! He helped lead football and tennis to conference titles. @vcscolleges @VCPirateFB
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Ventura College sophomore TJ Foreman has racked up another award. The Moorpark High School product was awarded the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award for the Pacific Association Division, which includes community colleges in California, Oregon and Washington.
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On the Pirates longest road trip of the season, the team overcame an 11-point first quarter deficit to defeat Palomar 45-38 in Escondido Saturday. Juan Gaytan rushed for 170 yards and two touchdowns and had five tackles on special teams in the victory.
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CONGRATULATIONS to VC Beach Volleyball! With two wins today, the Pirates claimed the 2019 WSC Championship with a perfect 12-0 conference record! #VCWePlayHard #HomeOfChampions
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VC IS THE PLACE TO BE
I went undercover as a college QB transfer with the help of @redbull @VCPirateFB. Will never forget this prank! Lots of fun. See more at
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It doesn't get any bigger than this. The 2018 CCCAA football season will reach its conclusion Saturday when Ventura (11-1) will take on Laney (10-2) at 1pm. Watch the game live online at . See game preview here.
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VC football back2back conference champs, first time since 1983, 1984
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Ventura College Athletics has been honored with three CCCAA Scholar Teams. Congratulations to our 2018 Cross Country, Football and Soccer Teams! @vcscolleges
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Touchdown Terrell Vaughn and the PAT is good…28-3 Pirates with 14:47 left in the 2nd @vcscolleges @VCPirateFB
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Ventura College sophomore Jacob Alonzo has been named the Western State Conference North Division Most Valuable.
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Updated. VC Athletics is pleased to report that 83 student athletes from 2019-20 are slated to transfer to 58 4-year schools in 26 states around the country, as of August 31. 60 plan on continuing their athletic careers, most on athletic scholarships.
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Breaking News: Mark your calendars NOW, Thursday night football in Ventura will feature "The Battle for HWY 126" vs Canyons kick off 7:00 pm
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From @KEYTNC3 VENTURA, Calif. - Brandon Jordan was a man among boys at Carpinteria HS but he struggled off the field and wound up enrolling at Ventura College even though he had NCAA Division 1 talent. @VCPirateFB @vcscolleges @ventura_college .
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VC football wide receiver Terrell Vaughn and defensive back Donyai Dixon were named All-American for the 2021 season by the CCCFCA. The pair also headlined three offensive players and three defensive players who were named to the All-California First Team.
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The Finals for the 2019-2020 Fan Favorite Male Student Athlete of the Year features Antonio Rosales vs. Mason Teron. Voting 🗳 starts now! #VenturasTeam @VCPiratestennis @vcpirategolf.
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The Ventura College baseball team is pleased to announce 10 players from the 2018 team have committed to transfer to four-year schools for 2018-19.
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No. 1-ranked @VCPirateFB has received top billing in the @scfafootball Playoffs. The Pirates (10-0) will open the post-season on Sat. Nov. 27 at the VC Sportsplex against No. 4 Riverside (8-2) at 6:00 pm.
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Middle of the 7th honoring HC Don Adams as he coached his last game at VC @vcpiratebsbl @vcscolleges #weplayhard
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Yesterday we honored a legend in the WSC. HOF coach Anglin walks coach Adams to the plate, game ball, family and spring 🏈 practice halted.
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VC football coach Steve Mooshagian has announced 26 transfers from the 2021 conference champion Pirates, 13 of whom were mid-year transfers. Among the transfers and signees, 13 are moving on to NCAA Division I, and five to NCAA Division II.
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After opting out of Spring I season sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) will "opt-in" for the upcoming California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Spring II season.
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Pirate head baseball coach Cole Mahoney-Bruer has had the "Interim" tag removed from his title. Mahoney-Bruer, who will enter his sixth season in the VC dugout in the spring, served as the interim head coach during last spring's covid-shortened campaign.
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Atkins takes the opening kick off 90 yds for 6….Arroyo PAT is good and it’s 7-0 @VCPirateFB over @FBWarriorsECC @vcscolleges @TOAcornNews
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Congratulations to our good friend Ian Eaton. Recognition well deserved. You go Ian! #VCFamily.
Special Olympian Ian Eaton was recognized tonight for more than thirty-five years of involvement with the #SpecialOlympics. Join us in supporting athletes this Thursday at the #CaliforniaPizzaKitchen at the #PacificViewMall for the annual #TipACop effort from 5 to 9 pm. #Ventura
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Starting tomorrow. the fans get to vote for their favorite Pirate male and female student athlete! Brackets are below @VCwbbWPH @vcpiratesmbb @vcpiratebsbl @VCTFXC @VenturaPirate @VCPirateSB @vcsoccer @VCPirateFB @vcpirategolf @VCPiratestennis @VCPirateSwim @VCVolleyball
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Pirates supporting Pirates at the @VCVolleyball game! #VCFamily #VCWeplayhard @vcscolleges @CCCAASports
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The VC football team lived up to its @scfafootball No. 1 ranking on Saturday with a strong 45-7 victory over Orange Coast at the Sportsplex. Ventura amassed 636 total yards offensively in the season opener for both teams.
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Julian Kelly with the 40 yd TD run…PAT is good…@VCPirateFB 31 - @VGOH_1 7 with 7:34 left in 1H @vcscolleges
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Pick 6 Donyai Dixon…2 pt conversion is no and @VCPirateFB take a 12-6 lead with :43 left in 3Q @vcscolleges
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Ventura College football and head coach Steve Mooshagian are proud to update that 29 Pirates from the 2017 4-peat Northern Conference champions have inked scholarships or committed to play at.
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Congrats to @vcsoccer SO, Def, Sammy Zanini on being named M&M Sports Pirate Student Athlete of the Week! #studentathleteoftheweek #soccer #VenturasTeam #VCPiratePride
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Coming off the historic 2019 season, the Ventura College baseball program is proud to announce that 13 Pirates will move on to play at the four-year level in 2020.
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BREAKING NEWS! Hearing from Costa Mesa that @VCVolleyball has won their first round playoff match at Orange Coast, 15-13 in the 5th set. Details coming soon! #VCWePlayHard @vcscolleges.
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The first Final Four for the Male Fan Favorite features Antonio Rosales @VCPiratestennis vs. Travis Calloway @VCPirateFB #VenturasTeam.
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Congrats to @VCVolleyball standout Brooklyn Wallet. signing with @MCScotsVB @MCScots @vcscolleges #VenturasTeam #PirateForLife
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The Pirate football team, ranked No.1 in SoCal and No. 2 in the state, overcame the turnover bug and staged a dramatic fourth quarter comeback, defeating Hancock 35-34 to remain undefeated.
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When the 4 peat is on the line. plays like this can define a season! @jakeconst8 📸 cred- @coachhest
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Calling all Youth Sports Teams/Orgs…Saturday night @VCPirateFB is hosting Youth Sports Night. Wear your jersey and you and a parent receive free admission to watch the #2 team in the State take on @chaffeypanthers tickets can be purchased at @vcscolleges
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VC Pirates received their #StudentAthlete sash on Thursday in preparation for Friday's @ventura_college Graduation. Congratulations to all of the Pirate graduates, especially our @VCAthletics grads! #VCFamily #PirateForLife @vcscolleges
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@CoachMoose we’re proud to have you and your staff representing @ventura_college and @VCPirateFB #vcpiratepride @cbs2kcal9 @vcscolleges #vcfamily
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