A complete game shutout pitching gem, by freshman Wyatt Birg overpowered Ventura College, Tuesday afternoon at Raiders Stadium. Moorpark won the contest 5-0, and Birg’s record is now 4-1.“I gave up a leadoff hit in the ninth, but I stuck through it and came out strong,” said Birg. “Last week, I only went three innings, so I had a long...
By Alan Ruiz (Matt as desk editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read
Ashley Ontiveros looking to lead Lady Raiders to playoffs
Moorpark College women's basketball leading scorer Ashley Ontiveros is a 21 year old kinesiology major. Ontiveros is in her second year at Moorpark and is doing all she can to help get Lady Raiders get into the playoffs."Ashley is a terrific all around player," said Moorpark College Athletic Director Howard Davis. "She obviously has spent a lot of time honing...
By Alan Ruiz (Matt as desk editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read
In the final game of the season, the Lady Raiders gave the Pirates of Ventura all they could handle, eventually losing in overtime 62-54. Moorpark came out strong as they led 9-4 in the first 4 minutes of the game. Moorpark’s Ashley Ontiveros then hit a layup to put up Moorpark 13-4, but Ventura then answered back with 3 pointer...
By Alan Ruiz (Matt as desk editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 5 min read
Raiders rally from 24 points to beat Ventura in double overtime
Cross town rivals Moorpark and Ventura Pirates faced off for an epic battle in what was a last game for many sophomores. The Raiders trailed by as many as 24 points, but clawed their way back and sent the game to double overtime and eventually won 92-90. Moorpark started the game on fire thanks to Jeremiah Gray’s hot shooting. The...
By Brian King (Matt as desk editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read
Moorpark baseball thumps Pierce 9-4 in eight run first
Moorpark ended a three game losing streak and returned to its winning ways, whacking local rivals Pierce College in an eight run first inning, and coasting their way to an easy 9-4 victory. The Brahmas responded with a solo home run in the second and added three more in the fifth to cut the Raiders lead to 8-4. However, Pierce...
(Matt as desk editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read
Moorpark College suffered a humiliating 17-0 drubbing at the hands of Santa Barbara City College over a three inning stretch at Raider Stadium Tuesday afternoon. Sloppy infield play led to five errors for Moorpark, and walks, coupled with timely Vaqueros hitting all contributed to the debacle. The Vaqueros got five runs in the third inning and Raiders starter Wyatt Birg...
By Alan Ruiz (Matt as desk editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read
Moorpark Colleges Women’s Basketball team beats Oxnard 57-43 this past Wednesday on the road. The Lady Raiders started out down 9-2 in the first couple of minutes as Oxnard was having its way with Moorpark. Then the Lady Raiders went on a run of their own as Moorpark scored 11 consecutive points, mostly from driving to the rim and getting...
By Matt Levine (Matt as desk editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 3 min read
In a fast paced pitching duel lasting just over two hours, Moorpark College struck first for four runs in the seventh inning and held on in the eighth to defeat Bakersfield College 4-2 at Raider Stadium Thursday afternoon. Starting pitcher, freshman Jake Eaton, went five complete innings, and reliever Tyler Patton pitched into the eighth and picked up the win,...
By Lauren Ducasse (Matt as desk editor) + 2 others for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read
The Lady Raiders led Santa Monica College Corsairs 4-0 lead in the first inning at their home game on Thursday, Feb. 12. The Lady Raiders held strong against the Corsairs and as a result won 8-4. Melissa Boundy was relentless with her pitching against the Corsairs and held them hitless for four innings. Catcher Megan Zigler hit a three run...
By Alan Ruiz (Matt as desk editor) + 1 other for Moorpark Reporter - 2 min read
Moorpark College's Mens Basketball team got a big road win beating Oxnard 95-78 to gain its 3rd straight win. Moorpark came out really aggressive in the 1st as they looked to put the game away early. Moorpark's ball movement and defense was the key to the 1st half as they shot 52 percent from the field, and 56 percent from...
