FANS in the Stands, organized by Barbara Anderson, professor and chair of speech and communication, is letting faculty at Pierce College know that attending sports events at Pierce can get them a taste of her homemade brownies. Anderson explained the importance of encouraging others to attend the sports events.
Category: Sports
Pierce baseball loses close game to Bakersfield
The baseball team fell short of a victory Thursday, losing 10-9 to Bakersfield in one of the closest games of the season, according to head coach Joe Arnold. Pierce has now fallen four games behind, which makes it very crucial for them to do well in their next few games to clench a playoff spot.
Seventh-inning wreckage stomps Brahmas
The Pierce College baseball team struggled to overcome El Camino College’s early lead on Mar. 19, losing 12-4. “I know Pierce is a pretty good team,” said Nathan Fernley, El Camino’s head coach. “I know their pitchers throw very well, there are three or four here that are pretty good.
Late game catch-up doesn’t save Brahmas
Trailing by as many as 12 runs early in the March 20 game, the Pierce College baseball team battled back the San Bernardino Valley College Wolverines, but lost 16-12. The game marks the end of the Western State Conference spring break tournament, which resulted in three losses – of three games played – for the Brahmas.
Late-game heroes save Brahmas
Pierce College locked horns with the Oilers of West Los Angeles College on Saturday at Joe Kelley Field and erupted for 15 runs, just enough to edge out a 15-14 win in a thriller of a game. Nick Devian led the way with a walk-off base hit up the middle in the last of the ninth.
Volleyball scholarships
Three women’s volleyball players have been awarded scholarships: Ashley Lugo-Brown, Terra Henn and Jenna Novelli. Lugo-Brown will be attending Cal State Long Beach in the fall, Novelli is already attending Truman State University in Missouri and Henn is deciding between scholarships to Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Chico, University of Louisiana and Wayland Baptist in Texas.
Epic baseball story
Pierce College locked horns with the Oilers of West Los Angeles College on Saturday at Joe Kelley Field and erupted for 15 runs, just enough to edge out a 15-14 win in a thriller of a game. Nick Devian led the way with a walk-off base hit up the middle in the last of the ninth.
Football team gets new defensive coordinator
Reggie Smith Jr., son of former MLB player Reggie Smith, has turned a new chapter in his life by accepting the defensive coordinating job for the Pierce College football team. He came to us after coaching at Chaminade High School in West Hills for the past five years.
Tennis team trumps Glendale
The Pierce College tennis team fought hard and triumphed as they competed in a tennis match against Glendale College, with three sets out of six won on Friday. This season they are playing in the Western State Conference, in which they won a match against Hancock College on Feb.
Tennis team falls just short of the top as they tie with Glendale 3-3
The Pierce College tennis team fought hard as they competed in a tennis match against Glendale Community College. The match ended in a tie, with three sets out of six won on Friday. “We need to win this match so we can be top two in the conference,” said Vinnie Amore, eigth in singles.