Jessica Pirro

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Lady Raiders soccer comes up short of playoffs

This season was a rough season for the lady raiders, who struggled in the beginning of the season, but towards the end pulled it together. The team had to overcome plenty of obstacles. Moorpark Women's Soccer Coach Eric Privat had a six game suspension, as well as the team had many injuries which could not be prevented, as well Moorpark...

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Soccer player dreams big

Moorpark College forward,Joshua Saffa, is not only an exceptional soccer player, but an intriguing human being, who is from West African country from Sierra Leone. Saffa began playing soccer at age 11, but it wasn't always the sport he desired to play. Before he played soccer his desire was to play basketball."A couple of Medical aid workers from California traveled...

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Is the term 'Lady Raiders' offensive?

Should people consider the term "Lady" Raiders offensive? Lady Raiders is the name that Moorpark College women sports teams refer to themselves as. Some women and men may find it offensive that these women's teams are being called ladies, while the men's sports teams are known as the "Raiders." According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the technical definition of a lady is...

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Marissa Horton leading team to success

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Team Captain Marissa Horton is a key factor to the success of the Lady Raiders Soccer team this season. Even though the team scores all the goals, it's Horton's leadership that stands out. Her teammates respect her and listen to what she has to say."She is a natural born leader," said Moorpark College's Head Coach Eric Privat. "She inspires respect...

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Lady Raiders come out on top against Real So Cal U-19 team

After a rocky first game against the Eagles ECNL U-19 team, the Lady Raiders picked up a win against Real So Cal's U-19 team, 2-1 in a scrimmage Thursday evening. Within the first few minutes of the game the Lady Raiders showed that they came to win. They were first to every ball, connecting passes, and didn't stop going until...

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Raiders Tie Santiago Canyon College 1-1.

In a tough match against Santiago Canyon College, Moorpark Raiders men's soccer team battles it out for a tie, on Friday. The first half of the game, both teams had many opportunities to score. The defense,and goal keepers on both teams came out with big goal stopping plays. Leaving both teams with a scoreless first half. "We came together as...