Matt Levine

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Worked on 56 assignments, created 59, named on 5 bylines for Moorpark Reporter.

By (Matt as desk editor) + 3 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Disastrous start sinks Lady Raiders

Antelope Valley softball combined walks and timely hitting against the ineffective Lady Raiders pitching in the first inning, sending 12 batters up, as six runs crossed the plate, in a convincing 14-8 victory for Antelope Valley at Moorpark Tuesday. The Lady Raiders got one back with two out in the bottom of the first when Hanah Roberg’s three base hit...

By (Matt as desk editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read

Silver linings surround disappointing season

Photo credit: Tyler Irvin

Men’s Volleyball fell short of their ultimate goal of the season: making the playoffs. The Raiders finished with an overall record of 2-14 and 2-10 in WSC play, but first-year head coach Aaron Hedland felt the team accomplished many other goals. “We didn’t make the playoffs, that’s what everyone looks at,” said Hedland. “But at the beginning of the season,...

By (Matt as desk editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Raiders' look for better conference record next year

The Western State Conference (WSC) is the oldest community college conference in California. It was established in 1950 and is committed athletic participation as well as academic excellence. The baseball team went 11-13 in conference play after a two-year hiatus. Overall they stood at 20-16 and Moorpark Athletic Director Howard Davis said they had an excellent year as they won...

By (Matt as desk editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read

Lady Raiders finish off tough season

Photo credit: Chase Oliver

The Lady Raiders concluded their 2015 softball season with a doubleheader split and as a result concluded their season at 5-10 and are situated at fourth place in WSC Gold Division. Overall, they were 9-21 for the season. On Tuesday April 21, the Lady Raiders defeated Pierce College 24-2 and scored a total of 19 runs. Melissa Boundy had 3...

By (Matt as desk editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Only one baseball team runs Los Angeles

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Both have their MVP hopeful, both have their Cy Young hopeful, both have their off-the-field problems, both are preseason favorites for their division, and both have a good chance of making it to the world series, but the biggest question is, which baseball team runs L. A.? “The Dodgers always have and always will,” says Jacob Franklin, business marketing major,...

By (Matt as desk editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 5 min read

Raiders’ playoff elimination shifts focus to the future

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Moorpark College’s slim chances of WSC Northern Division postseason play were dashed when Pierce College defeated Cuesta College at home on the last day of the regular season, friday, April 24. The Raiders fate was beyond its control and could only hope, with fingers crossed, that Cuesta won both of its remaining games against Pierce. Cuesta won Thursday’s game at...

By (Matt as desk editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read

Silver linings surround disappointing volleyball season

Photo credit: Tyler Irvin

Coming into the season, the Raiders men’s volleyball team had playoffs in mind, above all other goals. With just under two weeks past the season, we reflect on the season that was. “We had other goals that we did well on, but everyone including us, look at the playoffs as the biggest one we missed out on,” said head coach...

By (Matt as desk editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Key basketball player returning for her sophomore season

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Moorpark College women’s basketball freshman Dagmar Ramirez will be returning for her sophomore season after an impressive season. Although the team missed the playoffs, Ramirez received Western State Conference All First Team in her first season yet she’s already motivated to not only do better individually, but as a team next season as well. She plans on being in better...

By (Matt as desk editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read

Triumphant Raiders boost playoff hopes

Moorpark’s convincing 10-2 win, at Allan Hancock College Tuesday afternoon in the regular baseball season finale, greatly improved its chances of postseason play. The Raiders ended the season, 20-16, overall, and 11-13, in the WSC, Northern Division. Freshman starter, Chase Fredrick, pitched seven strong shutout innings for the win. Dalton Duarte’s three-run homer, keyed a five-run first inning, and got...

By (Matt as desk editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read

Raiders victorious in home finale

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Moorpark starter, Jake Eaton, pitched seven strong innings and won, 7-1, over Allan Hancock College in the last home game of the regular season at Raider Stadium, Saturday afternoon. Closer, Bryan Marberry pitched two perfect innings in relief.“My arm felt good,” said Eaton, whose record is now, 3-3. “I got a little shaky in the middle of the game, but...