Competition Recaps
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team was on the road Saturday September 23 taking Clackamas Community College. The Ospreys came out swinging in the first set but Clackamas adjusted in the second and held close in back-and-forth sets that all against the Ospreys as they fall 3-1 (25-19, 17-25, 22-25, 22-25).
The Ospreys (3-1, 8-4) were looking for their fourth win in a row against Clackamas (2-2, 7-6) to open South Region play. They would start hot as they cruised to a 25-19 win. But Clackamas would adjust in the second set and cruise to their own victory before close third and fourth sets both ended up falling for Clackamas and downing the Ospreys 3-1.
Teiva Miller 15K 13D
Olivia Stubenrauch 12K 17D
Jordyn McCutcheon 42A 10D
The Ospreys are at home for their next match when they take on Lane Community College (2-1, 6-2) on Friday September 29th at 6:00pm at The Court House Family Fitness in Medford. The Ospreys currently sit in second place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys men’s soccer team was on the road Saturday September 23 taking on South Puget Sound College in Olympia, WA. They Ospreys earned the 1-0 win behind a 37’ goal from Edgar Lopez Ramirez to complete the West Region crossover with a 4-2 record and first place in the South Region standings.
The Ospreys (4-2, 4-3-1) were facing a rain soaked afternoon against South Puget (2-1-2, 3-3-3). It didn’t slow down their offense as they sent 17 shots at the keeper. In the 37’ minute Cody Brinkerhoff brought the ball down the left side and played to a hovering Edgar Lopez Ramirez who feinted right before driving home a goal just inside the left post. The stellar defense of the Ospreys would do the rest as they only allowed four shots on target and earned their fourth clean sheet of region play.
The Ospreys have a week’s rest before they begin the first rotation of South Region play when they host Portland Community College (2-4, 3-5) on Saturday September 30th at 12:00pm at Lithia and Driveway Fields. The Ospreys sit in first place in the South Region with a six-point advantage.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team was on the road in Salem, OR Friday September 22 taking on Chemeketa Community College. The Ospreys took a commanding 2-0 lead only to drop back-to-back sets before closing out the match in the fifth set for a 3-2 (25-18, 25-23, 23-25, 20-25, 15-11) win.
The Ospreys (3-0, 8-3) looked hot in the first set as they took a big lead and never looked back behind the hitting of Tevia Miller, Naomi Johnson, and Evelyn Laupola. They fell behind in the second set only to battle back and earn a close victory. The reverse would happen in the third set as Chemeketa (0-3, 6-10) would find their offense and start landing kills to earn a closer victory in the third. It looked as if they were running away with it in the fourth set until the Ospreys got back into form and took the lead and the turn and never looked back sealing the 3-2 win.
Miller: 14K
Johnson: 9K
Laupola: 8K 3B
Angel Camagay: 18D
Jordyn McCutcheon: 26A 11D
The Ospreys have a quick turnaround when they take on Clackamas Community College (1-2, 6-6) in Oregon City, OR tomorrow, Saturday September 23, at 2:00pm. The Ospreys currently sit in second place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys women’s soccer team was on the road Friday September 22 taking on Portland Community College. Sophia Jacobs-Sorce would score in the first and last minutes with a free kick from Mary Whalen in the middle and the Osprey secured a 3-1 win moving them into 3rd place in the NWAC South.
The Ospreys (2-1-2, 3-2-2) have been hunting for goals for a while. Putting shots on target but not finding the net. Their prayers were answered today against Portland (2-3, 2-6) as they sent three of their nine shots on target into the net behind a brace from Jacobs-Sorce of Hidden Valley. The first of her two goals came in the first minute after she put it after a crossbar deflection. Whalen would send home a free kick in the 22’ and Jacobs-Sorce would get their second in stoppage time at the end of the second half securing the 3-1 win.
The win moves the Ospreys up to third place in the NWAC South region standings with one game to play until the mid-point. The top three teams in each region qualify for playoffs. They head to Coos Bay to take on Southwestern Community College (1-3, 1-6) on Saturday September 30th to wrap up the first half of the season.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Soccer teams were both in action on Wednesday September 20th. The Women were hosting Clackamas Community College at home and once again proved their defense is up to the test but couldn’t find a goal and drew 0-0. The Men were on the road in Tukwila, WA taking on Highline College and allowed a free kick goal in the first half and a penalty kick in the second falling 0-2.
The Ospreys Women (1-1-2, 2-2-2) have had a strong defense all season ranking 4th in the NWAC with only 3 allowed. Center backs Mackenzie Christensen and Raegan Hussey proved up to the test once again against Clackamas (1-1-2, 1-3-2) allowing only 5 shots on target all of which were saved by keeper Esme Barnes. They offense had 10 shots on target but could not find a goal all match drawing 0-0.
The Ospreys Men (3-2, 3-3-1) entered the NWAC rankings at No. 9 this week and took on the No. 3 ranked Highline (4-0, 5-0-2) in the second to last match of the West Region crossover. They played the talented team tough but gave up a goal in the first half on a free kick and allowed an 80th minute penalty kick to seal the match and fall 0-2.
The Ospreys women are on the road for their next match when they take on Portland Community College (2-2, 2-5) on Friday September 22nd at 2:00pm. The Ospreys men will be on the road as well for their next match when they head to South Puget Sound (2-0-2, 3-2-3) in Olympia, WA on Saturday September 23rd at 12:00pm. The Ospreys Men sit in 1st place in the South Region and the Women sit in a tie for 4th.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Volleyball team was in Pasco, WA on September 16 and 17 competing in the Columbia Basin Crossover. They went 3-1 overall taking down Centralia 3-1 (25-14, 20-25, 25-19, 25-21), Blue Mountain 3-0 (25-23, 28-26, 27-25), and Pierce College 3-1 (21-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-21) while falling against Edmonds 1-3 (11-25, 25-21, 16-25, 18-25).
Day One of the Columbia Basin Crossover saw the Ospreys (2-0, 7-3) first match up against Centralia College (1-14). The Ospreys stood in their own way for much of the match as they had a lot of unforced errors but still kept the match in control to win 3-1.
The second match of day one saw the Ospreys take on Blue Mountain Community College (1-0, 2-8). The Ospreys were in control from start to finish and made quick work of Blue Mountain with a 3-0 sweep.
Day Two of the crossover saw the Ospreys start with a rematch against Edmonds College (13-7). They played them closer and tougher than their first meeting, taking a set off them this time, but ultimately fell 1-3 dropping into the second-place match.
The final match for the Ospreys was against Pierce College (4-13) who rod their momentum coming off a back-to-back and took the first set before the Ospreys took control and ran off three set wins in a row to win 3-1.
The Ospreys current sit in a three-way tie for first place in the NWAC South Region. They will be on the road again next weekend for two matches starting with Chemeketa Community College (0-2, 6-9) on Friday September 22nd at 6:00pm in Salem, OR.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Men and Women’s Soccer teams were in action Saturday September 16th. The Men hosted Clark College and while the defense stood tall once again the offense couldn’t generate and momentum and they fell 2-0. The Women were hosting Umpqua Community College and found their first 3 points of the year when Lexi Clark earned the penalty kick and Sofi Rodriguez drove it home for the 1-0 win.
The Ospreys Men (3-1, 3-2-1) were on a three-game winning streak when they hosted the West Region first place team Clark (4-0, 4-0). The two teams played each other tough throughout the match proving their strong defenses were up to the task. In the 11th minute Clark would find a goal that would put the pressure on the Ospreys as they went into the half down 1-0. They spent the second half defending under constant pressure and ultimately gave up a penalty kick in the 86th minute that would put the match out of reach as they fall 2-0.
The Ospreys men sit in first place in the South Region and are on the road for their next match when they travel to Tukwila, WA on Wednesday September 20th to take on Highline College (2-0, 3-0-2) and will close out the West Region crossover play when they head to South Puget Sound (1-0-2, 2-2-3) on Saturday September 23rd.
The Ospreys Women (1-1-1, 2-2-1) have proven to have a tough defense all season having only given up 3 goals. Goalkeeper Esme Barnes was named the NWAC player of the week due to their stellar defense. They showed up again against Umpqua (0-3, 0-3) as they earned another clean sheet. The week the offense started to find some flow behind the 17 shots. Yet it took until the 89th minute before Lexie Clark, from Medford, earned the penalty kick that Sofi Rodriguez, from Phoenix, would drive home for the 1-0.
The Ospreys women sit in a tie for fourth place in the South Region. Their next match is at home on Wednesday September 20th when they host Clackamas Community College (1-1-1, 1-3-1) at 1:30 p.m.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Men’s Soccer team was on the road against Centralia College on Wednesday September 13th. The Ospreys remained in first place in the NWAC South Region with a 2-0 win behind goals from Dan Martinez and Cody Brinkerhoff.
The Ospreys (3-0, 3-1-1) were facing their first road test of region play when they took on Centralia (1-1-1, 2-2-3). In the 4th minute Edgar Lopez Ramirez would drive down the right side and play the ball in, bounce off a defender, and land at the feet of Dan Martinez who drove it home. In the 18th minute Lopez Ramirez would play in a corner kick that would bounce to Cody Brinkerhoff who drove it in to go up 2-0.
The Ospreys would remain in possession of the ball with consistent pressure, hitting the framework multiple times, but couldn’t find a third goal. They would end with a 2-0 win and a perfect 3-0 in region play.
The Ospreys remain in first place in the NWAC South Region and will be at home for their next contest when they host Clark College (2-0, 2-0) Saturday September 16th at 9:00am at Lithia and Driveway Fields.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Volleyball team was hosting Clark College Saturday September 9th. The Ospreys started hot and maintained control throughout the match to cruise to a 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 28-26) win.
The Ospreys (4-2) were looking to maintain their momentum from their opening night win and did just that against Clark (0-2, 4-4). The Ospreys have become known for their stiff defense and strong play from Liberos. Angel Camagay stepped into that role this season and played an outstanding match against Clark. The quick pace and talented outside hitters, Olivia Stubenrauch and Teiva Miller, are proving to be quite the duo as the Ospreys win 3-0 and remain in a tie for first in the South Region.
The Ospreys will head to Pasco, WA for the NWAC Crossover weekend for their next competition. They will play four matches in two days starting first with Centralia (0-10) on Saturday September 16th.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Soccer teams were both in action Saturday September 9th. The Men were hosting Pierce College and found their second win of the season behind goals from Richy Valadez and Lucas Houghton. The Women were hosting Lane Community College and fell 0-1 after giving up a goal in the 80'.
The Ospreys Men (2-0, 2-1-1) were looking to continue their momentum from the first game of the six-game West Region crossover and did just that against Pierce College (1-1, 2-2-2). Outshooting them 22-2 on the match and proving that their defense is ready for any test. After a scoreless first half the Ospreys sent in a corner in the 49’ only to see it blocked but fall to Reece Fletch who played it back to Valadez who drove it home. Late in the match Juan Diego Botello would pick off a pass, take it 40 yards, before laying it off to Lucas Houghton who one touched it into the goal to secure the 2-0 win.
The Ospreys Women (0-1-1, 1-2-1) were hosting the first ranked Lane Titans (2-0, 2-0) and looking to make a statement against one of the better teams. Their defense is proving to be up to the test as they have only let in 3 goals in this season. Playing the Titans tough all match they would allow in a late goal that would be the deciding one in the match as they fall 0-1.
The Men are in action next on the road against Centralia College (1-0-1, 2-1-2) on Wednesday September 13th and the Women will be at home next Saturday September 16th when they host Umpqua Community College (0-1, 0-1) at 12pm at Lithia and Driveway Fields. The Men sit in 1st place in the South while the Women sit in 4th.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Volleyball team hosted their home opener Friday September 8th against Mt. Hood Community College. In the first match of South Region play the Ospreys struggled to find their rhythm in early, loading up on errors, before settling in and taking control of the match in the second set to win 3-1(19-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-16).
The Ospreys (1-0, 3-2) were hosting Mt. Hood (0-1, 3-4) to open South Region play for their fifth season Friday. Serve receive and hitting errors plagued the team in the first set as they fell behind, closed the gap at 15, and then gave away the first set. The second set looked to be following the script until the Ospreys stopped forcing and just started playing. They would end up coming from down 6 with an 8-point service run from Teiva Miller.
Confident in their game the Ospreys cleaned up the errors, set the block, and started hustling for every ball controlling and winning the third and fourth sets. Olivia Stubenrauch led the team in Kills followed by Miller. The offense is captained by sophomore setter Jordyn McCutcheon and libero Angel Camagay.
The Ospreys have a quick turnaround as they host Clark College (0-1, 4-4) tomorrow, Saturday September 9th, at 2:00pm. They Ospreys currently sit in a tie for first in the NWAC South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Soccer teams began league play Wednesday September 6th. The Men were at home hosting Tacoma Community College while the Women were on the road in Salem taking on Chemeketa Community College. The Men came away with a 1-0 win behind a goal from Elias Castro while the women ended in a 0-0 draw.
The Ospreys Men (1-1-1) were hosting Tacoma (0-3-2) in the first game of league play and the first of a six-game series with the NWAC West Region in a crossover. The stiff defense and consistent press and pressure from the forwards kept the ball on Tacoma’s side of the field in the first half. In the 41st minute Elias Castro took the ball 60 yards, to the left and all the way back to the right, then fired off a shot that found the lower corner of the goal to go up 1-0 in the half. The second half mirrored the first with consistent pressure collecting 15 shots in the match without allowing a single shot on goal but couldn’t find a second goal and would secure a 1-0 win. Box Score
The Ospreys Women (1-1-1) were on the road in Salem, OR taking on Chemeketa (0-3-1). It is the first league play game for the Women’s program since October of 2019. They would find themselves in a defensive stalemate as the two sides couldn’t generate and offensive opportunity. Raegan Hussey of Eagle Point made her presence felt on the back line for the Ospreys with Esme Barnes of Ashland in the goal collecting the first clean sheet of her college career.
Both teams are in action again this coming Saturday September 9th. The Men will host Pierce College (1-1-1) at 12:00pm and the Women will follow against Lane Community College (1-0) at 2:30pm. Both games will be played at Lithia and Driveway Fields in the stadium and broadcast on Table Rock Sports.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Volleyball team was in action Saturday August 26th during day two of the North Region Challenge. They faced South Puget Sound and Bellevue College and came away with a 3-1 (25-23, 16-25, 25-17, 25-18) win over South Puget but fell 0-3 (10-25, 13-25, 19-25) to Bellevue. They split the tournament 2-2 going 1-1 on each day as they prepare for the start of NWAC South Region play.
The Ospreys (2-2) played a close back-and-forth against South Puget Sound (1-2) in the first set. Down 23-21 they ran off four straight points to take the set 25-23. They stumbled in the second set before righting the ship and cruising to wins in the third and fourth sets for a 3-1 win.
Later that evening they took on Bellevue (3-1) in a match where the Ospreys were overwhelmed from the start, played better and closer as the match went on, but ultimately fell in three sets.
The Ospreys will be at home for their next match when they take on Mt. Hood Community College (0-0) on Friday September 8th at 6pm. The match will be the home opener and first match of South Region play for the 2023 season. The team will also honor Victor Martinez before the match, a student-athlete who passed away in June of this year. The match will take place at The Court House Family Fitness on North Phoenix road in Medford.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Volleyball team began its 5th season at the North Region Challenge in Lynnwood, WA on Friday August 25. The Ospreys play a total of four matches over two days starting with host Edmonds College and followed by Olympic College. The day produced mix results as the Ospreys fell to Edmonds 0-3 (14-25, 25-27, 16-25) but then swept Olympic 3-0 (25-14, 25-8, 26-24).
The Ospreys (1-1) opened up the 2023 season against host Edmonds College (1-0). They played a tough defense as usual but the talented Edmonds squads attack would prove to much as the second set momentum shift fell short and the Ospreys lost 0-3. The second match against Olympic (0-2) saw the Ospreys get into their offensive attach as they cruised to their first victory of the year.
The Ospreys will play again tomorrow, Saturday August 26, when they take on South Puget Sound (0-1) and Bellevue College (0-0). The Ospreys will open South Region play at home Friday September 8th at 6:00pm against Mt. Hood.
MEDFORD, OR MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams opened their 2023 season at the Northwest Athletic Conference Friendlies in Tukwila, WA at Starfire August 22nd & 23rd. The Ospreys produced mixed results coming away with a win, a draw, and two losses. Edgar Lopez Ramirez of Eagle Point scored two of the men’s three goals and Sofia Rodriguez from Phoenix HS put in one of the two goals for the women.
Men’s Soccer:
The Men (0-1-1) opened against Columbia Basin (2-0) the defending champion and number one ranked overall program. After and early penalty kick was granted and an own goal the Ospreys found their offensive rhythm when Noe Cortes shook three defenders in the midfield to find Edgar Lopez Ramirez streaking down the left side who drove it into the upper right corner from outside the box. The match would hold at 2-1 until the 87th minute when Columbia Basin would score on a corner kick and the match would end with a 3-1 loss.
Day two for the men saw them match up against Treasure Valley (1-1). After an early mistake lead to a one-on-one with the keeper Cortes once again set up the attack lofting a ball across the middle to Lucas Houghton who flicked a header into the left side netting to equalize. Treasure Valley would score in the second before Lopez Ramirez would collect a ball of the keepers’ hand and equalize the match for a final score of 2-2.
Women’s Soccer:
After 1,396 days the Women (1-1) make their return to the pitch. Their first match saw them take on the talented Tacoma Titans (2-0). They played them through a 0-0 first half with keeper Esme Barnes of Ashland protecting the net and coming up with several big saves. The Titans would find two goals in the second half to secure a 2-0 victory.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys women’s soccer team is hosting an ID Camp as a part of their build back. The free ID Camp will be for any women’s soccer player who is a junior in high school or older.
The camp will be run by head coach Gavin Wilmott in Medford, OR at Lithia and Driveway Fields on field 10. The camp will be Friday February 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
You can register for the camp by visiting the Women’s Soccer team page at the Ospreys Athletics website.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys athletics department has hired Gavin Wilmott to helm the return of the women’s soccer program that has been in hiatus since the end of the 2019 season. The program will begin competition this coming Fall.
Coach Wilmott found a love for the Rogue Valley and our soccer community when he moved to Oregon to play for the Ospreys in 2018. He has always been involved in a team that is a unit on and off the field and looks to build a program that will reflect his experience.
“For the program it is our goal to help each player become better on the field and in the classroom,” he says. “As a coach I look to have each training session be an opportunity for players to better themselves on the field and allow the team to become one unit that will play together through the final whistle. I will continue to work and grow to help my players reach their next level on the field and off.”
Originally from the Eastern Bay area of California, Coach Wilmott played for Diablo FC and Impact Soccer Club. After graduation he played for Rogue in 2018 and 2019, earning All-Star and All-Academic honors as a sophomore, while also being named RCC Student Athlete of the Year for 19-20. He transferred to Oregon Tech where he won a Cascade Conference Championship in 2021. He completed his degree in 2022 and was the assistant coach for Ospreys Men’s Soccer in the Fall of 2022.
As part of our build back we are hosting a free ID Camp for any Women's Soccer player who is a junior in high school or older. The camp will be run by Head Coach Gavin Wilmott at Lithia and Driveway Fields #10 (Stadium) Friday February 10 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. More information on the camp will be released shortly.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team was in Bellevue, WA for the opening round of the NWAC Volleyball playoffs. Their first match in the double elimination regional round was against regional host Bellevue College (BC). RCC played strong defense and held their own at the net but were overcome by BC and their height. They fell 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-18).
The Ospreys (12-18, 8-8) got into the playoffs after a reverse sweep play-in-game. The resulting four seed meant they were matched up against the North Region champion BC (26-6, 11-1) to open the double elimination regional round. They stood tough and played well but ultimately fell short in the 3-0 loss.
They have a quick turnaround as they will play Lower Columbia College (25-5, 11-1) at 4:00 p.m. Saturday November 12. Winner moves to Sunday and the loser will see their season end.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team hosted Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) on Sunday November 6. The match was a play-in-game for the fourth seed, and final playoff spot, in the South Region. Two narrow first sets didn’t go RCC’s way before they would kick into high gear and sweep the final three sets for a 3-2 (25-27, 22-25, 25-18, 25-18, 15-10) win. The fourth year of the Volleyball program produces a fourth straight playoff appearance behind a total team effort.
The Ospreys (12-17, 8-8) have had an up and down season full of injuries and growth. After dropping the final regular season match of the year, they landed in a play-in-game scenario against MHCC (14-12, 8-8). Both teams wanted the final playoff spot and played close through the first two sets with MHCC coming out on top. Some small adjustments to the lineup and court spacing countered the offensive attack from MHCC and set up the Ospreys for their third reverse sweep of the year, and second against MHCC.
Tessa Frodge 28 Kills and 15 Digs, Precious Tauanuu 21 Kills, Teiva Miller 15 Kills, Jordyn McCutcheon 56 Assists 24 Digs, Kylie Anderson 25 Digs, Autumn Williams 15 Digs, and Kailani Medeiros with 5 Blocks.
The Ospreys will head to Bellevue, WA for the opening round of the NWAC playoffs. Double elimination pool-play for opening weekend. The Ospreys draw region host Bellevue College (25-6, 11-1) for their first match on November 12 at 1 p.m.
MEDFORD, OR – – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team hosted Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Friday November 4. RCC needed a win in the final regular season game to secure a playoff spot but fell behind in each set and couldn’t catch up falling 0-3 (20-25, 22-25, 21-25) and landing in a three-way tie for fourth and a play-in-game scenario.
The Ospreys (11-17, 8-8) seemed to be running out of gas late into a season of overcoming injuries and close losses. They faced SWOCC (11-18, 4-12) who had played tough all season but hadn’t found many region wins. The Ospreys saw themselves fall behind by five or six points in each set only to charge back late and threaten but fall short. They are swept by SWOCC and finish the season .500 in region play.
The loss drops the Ospreys into a tie with Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) and Umpqua Community College (UCC) for the fourth and final playoff spot. Due to region tie breakers the Ospreys will host the winner of MHCC (13-11, 8-8) and UCC (18-14, 8-8) who are set to play Saturday November 5.
The Ospreys will host that winner Sunday November 6 at 2 p.m. Win and they head to Bellevue, WA for the opening round of the NWAC playoffs, lose and their season is over.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team was on the road in Walla Walla, WA for the opening round of the Northwest Athletic Conference playoffs. They faced Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) the second-place finisher from the East Region. RCC gave up two goals in the first half and then a third one late in the second to fall 3-0 ending their season.
The Ospreys (4-7-6, 2-4-6) had an up and down season full of ties. They got into the playoffs with a point advantage hoping to make the Elite Eight for a third straight year. They faced a top finisher in the east in WWCC (14-3-3, 7-3-2). WWCC would open up the scoring halfway through the first half and would get a second only minutes later to take a 2-0 lead into the half.
The Ospreys adjusted well in the second half as they slowed the attack and created more opportunities. None would fall and they would give up a third goal on a counter attack late in the second half when they were pressing for a goal. The match ended with a 0-3 result.
The Ospreys season ends coming off a Final Four appearance last year, extending their playoff streak to three years in a row. They have eighteen players who are eligible to return for next season and will look to round out the roster and push for a fourth straight playoff appearance.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team was on the road Wednesday November 2 taking on Umpqua Community College (UCC). They need one win in their final two games to secure a playoff spot and avoid a tie-breaker, play-in-game, scenario. RCC would fall behind early to UCC dropping both of the first two sets only to battle to a strong win in the third before falling in the fourth for a 1-3 (19-25, 22-25, 25-19, 16-25) loss.
The Ospreys (11-16, 8-7) matched up well with UCC (18-14, 8-8) in their previous match where they lost Precious Tauanuu for the season. They had been playing with energy and finding ways to win only to struggle early against UCC before finding an offensive groove in the third set. They would fall behind 5-0 to start the fourth set and could never put together a run to catch up falling 1-3 on the day.
The Ospreys will host Southwestern Community College (10-17, 3-11) on Friday November 4 at 6 p.m. for their final regular season game. A win and they are in the playoffs as the third or fourth seed. A loss and they end up in a multiple team tie and potential play-in-game scenario for the final playoff spot. They currently sit in a tie for third place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team hosted No. 1 ranked Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) Saturday October 29. RCC found their opportunities when they could but didn’t have enough to overcome the firepower of LBCC falling 0-3 (11-25, 19-25, 17-25).
The Ospreys (11-15, 8-6) had a tall task in the No. 1 ranked LBCC (27-1, 14-0) as they look to lock in a playoff spot. LBCC came out hot and consistent as they built a strong lead in the first set and never looked back. The Ospreys fought hard in the second and third sets going point for point for most of the match only to see LBCC pull ahead late both times and close out a 3-0 win.
The Ospreys are on the road for their next match when they take on Umpqua Community College (16-14, 6-8) Wednesday November 2 at 6 p.m. They currently sit in third place in the South Region with two games to play.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team hosted No. 5 ranked Lane Community College (LCC) Friday October 28. RCC stood strong against one of the best as they pushed them to five sets falling just short of the upset with a 2-3 (15-25, 25-21, 21-25, 25-23, 9-15) loss.
The Ospreys (11-14, 8-5) were overpowered by the middles of LCC (18-2, 11-2) in the first set falling behind and struggling to catch up. They adjusted and went into three straight sets of back and forth closely contested matches. The back and forth would lead to a fifth set where the Ospreys fell behind 6-2 early and couldn’t make up the difference falling 2-3.
The Ospreys will host No. 1 ranked Linn-Benton Community College (26-1, 13-0) tomorrow, Saturday October 29, at 2 p.m. They currently sit in third place in the South Region with three games to play.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team hosted Portland Community College (PCC) for the final game of the regular season Wednesday October 26. RCC scored first and opened the second half with a goal holding on to win 2-1. The win moves them into a playoff spot awaiting the result of Lane and Chemeketa on Saturday night. A Lane win secures third and a draw leads to a play in game.
The Ospreys (4-6-6, 2-4-6) needed to win against PCC (2-8-4, 2-7-3) to give themselves a chance to be earn a playoff position. In the 22’ Randy Rodriguez would play a ball to Victor Martinez would touched passed it to Isaac Herrera who put it away into the lower right corner. They went into the half up 1-0.
The opened the second half with a 46’ minute goal when Brandon Martinez played a ball across the box to Rodriguez who collected it and put it away to go up 2-0. PCC found the net in the 66’ but the Ospreys defense would hold to secure the 2-1 win.
The Ospreys move into third place in the South Region and await the result of Lane Community College (8-2-3, 7-1-3) vs. Chemeketa Community College (3-8-2, 3-5-2) in Eugene OR on Saturday October 29. A Lane win secures a third-place finish for the Ospreys and a draw would lead to a play in game on Monday October 31 against Chemeketa. A third-place finish in the South Region will play Walla Walla Community College (13-3-3, 7-3-2) Wednesday November 2 in the first round of the Northwest Athletic Conference playoffs.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team was on the road in Coos Bay taking on Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Saturday October 22. RCC fell behind early in the match and worked their way back to within a goal only to run out of time and fall 2-1.
The Ospreys (3-6-6, 1-3-6) were caught off guard early in the match against SWOCC (7-3-2, 5-3-2) when they hit a long ball from outside the box that would hit the crossbar and backspin into the goal. They would go into the half down 1-0. In the second half the Ospreys would give up a second goal before find one of their own in the 80’ when Bruce McCole headed one into the net. They would come up short and fall 2-1.
The Ospreys are at home for their final match of the regular season this coming Wednesday October 22 when they host Portland Community College (2-7-4, 2-6-3) at 1:30 p.m. The Ospreys sit in a tie for fourth place and will need to win Wednesday and get some help to make the playoffs.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team was on the road in Oregon City Saturday October 22 taking on Clackamas Community College (CCC). RCC started off strong holding off CCC in a long first set and then rolling to a second set win. CCC put up a fight in the third but RCC closed out the match in the fourth for a 3-1 (31-29, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20) win.
The Ospreys (11-13, 8-4) control third place in the South Region and wanted to maintain their lead two-game with a win over CCC (2-20, 0-12). A long first set saw both teams with a chance to win but the Ospreys would gut it out and take the win. A confident win in the second set was leading to a sweep only to see CCC come from behind and take the third set. The two teams would battle in the fourth set with the Ospreys jumping out ahead late and holding on to win 3-1.
Tessa Frodge had 26 Kills and 23 Digs, Teiva Miller had 13 Kills, Kylie Anderson had 26 Digs, Autumn Williams had 17 Digs, and Jordyn McCutcheon had 44 Assists and 7 Digs.
The Ospreys will be at home for their next two matches. The first of two is Friday October 28 at 6 p.m. when they host Lane Community College (17-2, 10-2) for the Dig Pink Breast Cancer Awareness home event. The Ospreys sit in third place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team was on the road Friday October 21 taking on Chemeketa Community College (CCC). The first meeting between the two was a five-set battle and the rematch was another thriller. RCC went back and forth, set for set, to win 3-2 (25-23, 19-25, 26-24, 20-25, 16-14) and take a two-game lead on third place in the South Region.
The Ospreys (10-13, 7-4) had been on a run lately as they look to secure a playoff spot with only 5 games remaining. They started off strong against CCC (6-9, 5-6) by taking the first set, only to see the match go back and forth pushing to a fifth set where they would take the two-point win.
Tessa Frodge once again was out front for the Ospreys with 31 Kills and 18 Digs. Teiva Miller had 10 Kills, Kylie Anderson had 42 Digs, and Jordyn McCutcheon had 44 Assists.
The Ospreys will take on Clackamas Community College (2-19, 0-11) tomorrow, Saturday October 21, at 2 p.m. They currently sit in third place in the South Region.MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team hosted Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Friday October 14. RCC took a set to get going, falling behind early, only to charge back behind the strength of their big three taking the final three sets to win the match 3-2 (15-25, 24-26, 25-21, 26-24, 15-10).
The Ospreys (8-13, 5-4) were still down two key players as they headed into the pivotal match against MHCC (9-8, 4-5) looking to take control of playoff positioning. The first set put the Ospreys on their heels as MHCC built small runs into a confident win. The second showed the fight as the two teams played close only to see the Ospreys fall short.
In the third set the team found their flow as they were led by Tessa Frodge with 31 kills hitting .342. Teiva Miller had 15 kills and both benefited from Jordyn McCutcheon who had 46 assists and 20 digs. Kylie Anderson had 30 digs as she continues her stellar sophomore season. The Ospreys would use their strong defensive to create opportunities and control the final three sets coming from behind to move up into a tie for third place in the South Region.
A win tomorrow, Saturday October 15, against Clark College (12-9, 5-4) would put the Ospreys into sole possession of third place with six games remaining. The match starts at 2 p.m. at the Court House Family Fitness in Medford.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team was on the road Wednesday October 12 taking on Lane Community College (LCC). The two teams have been closely matched this season, drawing in their previous two matches, and once again played close to a 1-1 draw with both goals coming in the second half.
The Ospreys (2-5-6, 0-3-6) were starting off the final third of the regular season against LCC (7-1-3, 6-0-3) looking to pick up points and get closer to the final playoff position. The two teams would get limited chances in the first half and neither would score.
LCC would strike first in the second half after a penalty kick was awarded in the 49’. Moments later, in the 53’, Cody Brinkerhoff would play a ball to a streaking Victor Martinez who put away his one on one opportunity to equalize. The two teams would go back and forth but would end in the 1-1 draw.
The Ospreys will be at home for their next match when they host Chemeketa Community College (1-7-2, 1-5-2) Saturday October 15 at 12 p.m. The Ospreys currently sit in fourth place in the South Region two points back from third.
The Ospreys (2-5-5, 0-3-5) have been looking for their first region win of the year after a season of ties. They started off strong against SWOCC (7-2-1, 5-2-1) as they controlled the pace of play and got quality chances on goal. Neither team could find the net and they would head to half 0-0.
The Ospreys took the lead in the 49’ when Jonny Herrera took a shot from distance and it went through the keeper’s legs to give them the advantage. In the 72’ minute SWOCC would equalize and then in the 90’ they would find a back-post header to take the advantage and win the match 2-1.
The Ospreys enter the final third of the season in a tie for fourth place in the South Region needing to get to third to qualify for playoffs. Their next match will be on the road against Lane Community College (7-1-2, 6-0-2) in Eugene on Wednesday October 12 at 1:30 p.m.
The Ospreys (7-13, 4-4) were shorthanded taking on SWOCC (7-12, 2-6) without starters Williams and Tauanuu. The first set was a close match with SWOCC pulling ahead late and holding on to win. The second and third sets were nearly identical as the Ospreys took the early lead and cruised to a strong finish. In the fourth set SWOCC fought back as the Ospreys fell in an early hole before closing the gap. In the fifth they were tied up to 5-5 before SWOCC went on a run and didn’t look back winning 3-2.
The Ospreys are at home for their next two matches. The first is against Mt. Hood Community College (9-7, 4-4) Friday October 14 at 6 p.m. in Medford. The Ospreys sit in a three-way tie for fourth place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team was on the road Wednesday October 5 taking on Chemeketa Community College (CCC). RCC took the lead early only to allow two goals to go into the half down 2-1. They would equalize early in the second only to give up a PK late to drop the match 2-3.
The Ospreys (2-4-5, 0-2-5) started the second half of the season against CCC (1-7-2, 1-5-2). They got up early when Isaac Herrera put one into the back of the net. CCC would storm back as they put two goals in to take the lead before the teams went into the half.
The Ospreys came out hot in the second half when Victor Martinez scored to equalize. Then late in the second CCC would be rewarded a penalty kick that would be the deciding goal. The Ospreys fell 2-3.
The Ospreys are at home for their next match when the host Southwestern Oregon Community College (6-2-1, 4-2-1) at home Saturday October 8 at 12 p.m. at Lithia and Driveway Fields in Medford. The Ospreys sit in a tie for fourth in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team was hosting Umpqua Community College (UCC) Wednesday October 5. RCC would lose a key player early on and push through to take the early lead only to stumble in the middle having to overcome an eight-point deficit in the third set to then find a grove and win the match 3-1 (25-20, 12-25, 25-23, 25-21).
The Ospreys (7-12, 4-3) were looking to keep their momentum up after narrowly taking down the number one team in their last match. They would face an immediate challenge against UCC (13-10, 3-5) when Precious Tauanuu would go down after colliding with the referee stand and would not return to the match. Autumn Williams came in to replace her and showed off her hitting ability while maintaining her solid defense.
The Ospreys would battle through the first set only to fall apart in the second set. In the third it was more of the same before a mid-set timeout reset the Ospreys and saw them overcome the eight-point deficit to win the third and then control their way through the fourth to a 3-1 win.
The Ospreys are on the road for their next match when they take on Southwestern Community College (6-12, 1-6) Friday October 7 at 6 p.m. in Coos Bay, OR. The Ospreys sit in fourth place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team was on the road in Albany OR taking on No. 1 ranked Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) Saturday October 1. RCC pushed LBCC to its limits in a five-set battle. LBCC commanded the first two sets only for RCC to push back winning sets three and four before a point for point battle in the fifth set with LBCC coming out on top and winning the match 3-2 (10-25, 17-25, 25-21, 25-22, 20-18).
The Ospreys (6-12, 3-3) were up against the returning NWAC champions and current No. 1 ranked team in LBCC (19-1, 6-0). They continue to improve match after match showing that they can content with the best of the best. After falling in the first two sets with out much resistance the Ospreys turned it around and controlled both sets three and four to push for a tie breaking fifth set. They went back and forth with the Ospreys twice have the one-point advantage to win only to see LBCC hold strong and win the match 3-2.
The Ospreys are home for the next match when they host Umpqua Community College (12-9, 3-4) Wednesday October 5th at 6 p.m. The Ospreys sit in a three-way tie for fourth place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team was on the road in Eugene OR taking on Lane Community College (LCC) Friday September 30. RCC had a tall task in No. 3 ranked LCC and they started off by taking the first set only to battle for the next three but ultimately fall 1-3 (25-21, 22-25, 13-25, 23-25).
The Ospreys (6-11, 3-2) were taking on LCC (11-1, 4-1) looking to pull an upset on the No. 3 ranked Titans. They held strong in three out of four sets, sitting with a lead late, but couldn’t close out with a victory falling 1-3 in the match. They were led by Tessa Frodge with 20 kills, Teiva Miller and Kylie Anderson with 23 combined digs, and Jordyn McCutcheon with 31 assists.
The Ospreys will take on No. 1 ranked Linn-Benton Community College (18-1, 5-0) tomorrow, Saturday October 1, in Albany OR at 2 p.m. to close out their road trip. The Ospreys sit in tie for third place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team hosted Portland Community College (PCC) Wednesday September 28. The first half was a defensive statement as neither team could get a quality look. RCC would score late in the second half only to see PCC equalize with minutes to go to end in a 1-1 draw.
The Ospreys (2-3-5, 0-1-5) have been close all season but keep landing in a draw. The match against PCC (1-3-3, 1-2-2) would prove to be more of the same. In the second half Jorge Mejia crossed a ball into the box and Randy Rodriguez would make sure it went in to put the Ospreys up in the 77'.
In the 86' PCC would play the ball in and keeper Gio Rodriguez knocked it away only to see it drilled right back at him to equalize. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, the fifth of the year for the Ospreys.
The Ospreys are on the road for their next match when they head to Salem, OR to take on Chemeketa Community College (0-6-2, 0-4-2) Wednesday October 5th. The Ospreys sit in a tie for third in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team was on the road against Lane Community College (LCC) Saturday September 24. It was a defensive match as neither side had many opportunities and neither capitalized on the ones they had as they would end in a 0-0 draw.
The Ospreys (2-3-4, 0-1-4) have played well all season but have struggled to find the net when needed to. Against LCC (4-1-2, 3-0-2) it proved to be the case once again as both sides only had thirteen shots combined. The battle would end in the 0-0 draw, the Ospreys fourth of the season.
The Ospreys are at home for their next match when they host Portland Community College (1-3-2, 1-2-1). They will kickoff at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday September 28 at Lithia and Driveway Fields. The Ospreys sit in fourth place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team was scheduled to play Clackamas Community College (CCC) Saturday September 24. CCC forfeited the match the morning of due to not having enough players to play. Complications from injuries and COVID impacted their roster. RCC picks up the win by forfeit.
The Ospreys (6-10, 3-1) will collect the win from CCC (2-11, 0-3) and head into a two-game road trip next weekend. It starts with Lane Community College (10-0, 3-0) Friday September 30 at 6 p.m. The Ospreys currently sit in third place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team was playing in its first home match of the season Friday September 23. They hosted Chemeketa Community College (CCC) taking a 2-0 lead after the first two sets only to see CCC charge back and push it to a fifth set. RCC held the lead late only to fall just short 13-15 in the final set losing 2-3 (25-18, 25-21, 21-25, 18-25, 13-15) in the match.
The Ospreys (5-10, 2-1) were going point for point with CCC (2-5, 1-2) through the first two sets only to see the Ospreys pull ahead late and secure the win. In the third set the Ospreys fell behind big only to charge back but fall short. The fourth set seemed like a repeat of the third as they fell behind only to charge back and fall short.
In the fifth set the Ospreys were in control late with a two-point advantage only to see CCC close out the match on a four-point run winning 15-13.
The Ospreys will be back in action tomorrow, Saturday September 24, when they host Clackamas Community College (2-11, 0-3) at 2 p.m. The Ospreys currently sit in the 3rd place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team was on the road Wednesday September 21 taking on Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC). The Ospreys fell behind in the first half, only to equalize in the second, and then allow a second half goal to fall 2-1 and drop the match.
The Ospreys (2-3-3, 0-1-3) played a tough first half only giving up a single shot on target to SWOCC (5-1, 3-1) but it was the shot that made the difference as they were able to find the net and take the 1-0 lead going into the half.
The Ospreys would equalize three minutes into the second half when Brandon Mendez would play a ball off a free kick from the right side to the back post where Bryce McCole would head it in to bring it to a 1-1 tie. Later SWOCC would be granted a free kick from the top of the box and would bury it giving them the 2-1 lead. They would hold on to close out the match.
The Ospreys are on the road for their next match when they take on Lane Community College (3-1-2, 2-0-2) Saturday September 23 at 12 p.m. in Eugene Or. The Ospreys sit in 4th place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team was on the road for the Columbia Basin Crossover in Pasco, WA. Closing day of the event saw RCC match up against tournament host Columbia Basin College (CBC) where they would lose Tessa Frodge to injury while battling but ultimately fall 0-3 (13-25, 18-25, 13-25). The final match of the event was against Bellevue College (BC). RCC came to play even when shorthanded but they didn’t have enough and fell 0-3 (16-25, 19-25, 13-25).
The Ospreys (5-9, 2-0) were up against the second ranked NWAC team in CBC (13-0, 1-0) to open the closing day of the crossover. They played the team close and tough, losing lead hitter Tessa Frodge to a sprained ankle early on, and couldn’t overcome the talented CBC team falling in three sets.
They closed out the event against BC (14-5) having to play with now three starters out due to illness and injury. The depleted team still fought hard, taking a give point lead in the second set, but fell in three sets.
The Ospreys will be at home for the first time this season when they host Chemeketa Community College (0-4, 0-2) Friday September 23 at 6 p.m. They Ospreys sit in a three-way tie for first in the South Region with two games played.
MEDFORD, OR – MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) volleyball team is on the road for the Columbia Basin Crossover in Pasco, WA. Day one of the event saw RCC match up against Whatcom Community College (WCC) for the third time. They battled tough but ultimately fell 0-3 (17-25, 20-25, 22-25). The second match saw them take on Centralia Community College (CCC) where they would turn the tables and win 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-19) splitting the matches on the day.
The Ospreys (5-7, 2-0) were once again up against a top team from the North in WCC (9-2) to open Crossover play. The Ospreys stood tough and found their points, improving with each set, but ultimately fell short and lost the match 0-3.
The second match against CCC (0-13) saw the Ospreys find their gear as they would control the first two sets, fall behind in the third, but ultimately get the 3-0 sweep to close out day one.
They will be back in action again tomorrow against tournament host Columbia Basin College (10-0, 1-0) at 11 a.m. with a fourth match later that afternoon. The Ospreys will return to South Region play Friday September 23 in their first home game of the year against Chemeketa Community College (0-4, 0-2).
MEDFORD, OR – MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team was at home against Chemeketa Community College (CCC) Saturday September 17. RCC started quick with a goal in the first minute only to go back and forth in scoring with CCC ending with a 2-2 draw.
The Ospreys (2-2-3, 0-0-3) jumped out of the gate when Brandon Mendez played a long ball past the back line to a streaking Isaac Herrera who would put it past the keeper to go up 1-0 in the first minute. In the 24’ CCC (0-5-1, 0-3-1) would earn a penalty kick and equalize putting the teams tied 1-1 at the half.
The Ospreys got going quick again as the second half got underway when Mendez found Gabe Dyer for a header goal on a corner kick in the 55’ to go up 2-1. Then in the 69’ CCC would cross the ball in for a back-post header to equalize once again. The teams would go back and forth but would end in the 2-2 draw.
The Ospreys remain unbeaten in their past five matches but are still searching for their first win in South Region play. They will be on the road next Wednesday September 21 in Coos Bay taking on Southwestern Community College (4-1, 2-1). The Ospreys find themselves in 4th place in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men's soccer team earned a bit of praise Wednesday September 7. Local Phoenix high school standout Victor Martinez was named the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Offensive Player of the Week for week 2.
Martinez had two game winning goals and an assist during the Spokane Community College and North Idaho College games. He scored his third goal of the season earlier today against Lane Community College and is on his way to making a name for himself at the college level.
Victor and the Men’s Soccer team will be in action again Friday September 7 on the road against Portland Community College with a 3 p.m. kickoff. They currently sit in a tie for second in the South Region.
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men's soccer team opened South Region play when they hosted Lane Community College (LCC) Wednesday September 7 at Lithia and Driveway Fields. After a scoreless first half the Ospreys found the net twice only to see LCC score in stoppage time to equalize and earn the 2-2 draw.
The Ospreys (2-2-1, 0-0-1) faced a fevered attack from LCC (1-1-1, 0-0-1) in the first thirty minutes of the first half. Starting keeper Gio Rodriguez had six saves before leaving with an injury in the 40’. The Osprey defense would hold and the teams would head to the half scoreless.
LCC would earn a penalty kick in the 55’ and convert only to see the Ospreys counter in the 58’ when Isaac Herrera set up Victor Martinez for a volley right down the middle to equalize. Bryce McCole would earn a penalty kick in the 69’ to take the lead. But in stoppage time LCC served a corner kick into the box and found a header goal to equalize before time expired to force a 2-2 draw.
The Ospreys will be on the road for their next match. They take on Portland Community College (0-1-1, 0-0-0) at 3 p.m. on Friday September 9.
The Ospreys will open South Region play at home Wednesday September 7 at 1:30 p.m. against Lane Community College (1-1-0) at Lithia and Driveway Fields in Medford.
GRANTS PASS, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team was in Spokane Washington taking on Spokane Community College (SCC) at 5 p.m. on Saturday September 3. After a scoreless first half the Ospreys found two goals in the second and held on to win 2-1.
The Ospreys (2-2-0) were looking to sweep their two-game road trip before region play begins next week. The first half against SCC (0-1-0) saw limited opportunities from both sides as neither could find the net. They went into the half scoreless.
The action began in the 47’ when Johnny McCoy went unassisted and found the net to give the Ospreys the lead. Spokane would equalize in the 56’ only for Victor Martinez to score the go ahead goal unassisted in the 68’. The Ospreys would hold onto the lead to win 2-1.
The Ospreys will open South Region play at home Wednesday September 7 at 1:30 p.m. against Lane Community College (1-1-0) at Lithia and Driveway Fields in Medford.
GRANTS PASS, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) Ospreys Volleyball team was on the road in Spokane Washington for the Spokane Invitational. They played a total of four matches, two per day, on Friday September 1 and Saturday September 2. The Ospreys went 1-3 on the weekend closing out with a 3-0 win against tournament host Spokane.
The Ospreys (2-6) fell to Everett Community College (5-3) 1-3, and North Idaho College (6-0) 0-3 on the first day. On day two they faced Whatcom Community College (6-1) and they fell in four. They closed out against tournament host Spokane Community College (2-6) putting together a consistent match to end on a high note with a 3-0 win.
The Ospreys will open South Region play on the road this coming Friday September 9 at 6 p.m. against Mt. Hood Community College (3-1).
GRANTS PASS, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) men’s soccer team was in Coeur d’Alene Idaho taking on North Idaho College (NIC) at 5 p.m. on Friday September 2. They gave up a goal early in the first half only to rally in the second with three goals to win 3-1.
The Ospreys (1-2-0) were on road against NIC (1-3-0) in the first of two games on the weekend. They couldn’t find the net with their opportunities in the first half and gave up a goal in the 23’ to go into the half down 1-0.
They changed up the lineup for the second half and cracked open the damn putting in their first 3 goals of the season. Ricky Escobar scored in the 64’, assisted by Victor Martinez. Martinez got his own in the 74’ off an assist from Isaac Herrera who would find Randy Rodriguez in the 87’ to put the game away with 3-1 win.
They Ospreys will face Spokane Community College (0-0-0) tomorrow, Saturday September 3 at 5 p.m. before beginning South Region play on Wednesday September 7.
GRANTS PASS, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) Ospreys Volleyball teamed finished up the North Region Invitational in Mount Vernon Saturday August 27. They faced Skagit Valley College (SVC) at 10 a.m. and Shoreline Community College (SCC) at 4 p.m. They fell short against SVC in another closely contested five-set match, falling 2-3 (25-19, 19-25, 22-25, 25-22, 15-17) and notched their first win with a 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-13, 25-17) result against SCC.
The Ospreys (1-3) faced second day host SVC (2-1) looking for their first win. The match went back and forth as each team found their openings, with the Ospreys coming from behind to push it to set five, only to fall just short in the fifth set.
They faced SCC (0-4) to close out the weekend. The first two sets were closely contested before the Ospreys took control in the third and fourth sets and closed out their first season win 3-1.
The Ospreys will be back in action Friday September 2 at the Spokane Invitational when they face Everett Community College (1-1) at 2 p.m. and North Idaho College (3-0) at 5 p.m. Region play for the Ospreys begins Friday September 9.
GRANTS PASS, OR – The Rogue Community College (RCC) Ospreys Volleyball teamed opened their season at the North Region Invitational in Bellingham Washington Friday August 26. They faced Whatcom Community College (WCC) at 10 a.m. and Everett Community College (ECC) at 4 p.m. Both were closely contested five-set matches that saw the Ospreys fall just short with a 2-3 (25-22, 18-25, 26-24, 22-25, 11-15) loss to WCC, and a 2-3 (25-19, 25-15, 19-25, 17-25, 7-15) loss to ECC.
The Ospreys (0-2) opened their season against the hosting WCC (1-0). The match went back and forth as each team found their openings, with the Ospreys coming from behind to take set three, only to fall in the fifth set.
They faced ECC (1-1) later that afternoon and came out strong, taking the first two sets, only to struggle in the back half and give up the final three sets, falling in the fifth.
The Ospreys will be back in action tomorrow, Saturday August 27, taking on Skagit Valley College (1-0) at 10 a.m. and Shoreline Community College (0-1) at 4 p.m. Region play for the Ospreys begins Friday September 9.
GRANTS PASS, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Men’s Soccer opened their 8th season in Seattle WA at the NWAC Friendlies. The faced Tacoma Community College on Tuesday August 23th falling 0-3 and Peninsula College Wednesday August 24th falling 0-7. The team will play two more matches before beginning season play on September 7th. They will be looking to get back on track and get back to the Final Four after their first appearance in 2021.
The Ospreys (0-2-0) opened against Tacoma (2-0-0) at the NWAC Friendlies. A matchup of two 2021 Final Four teams. Tacoma knocked in two goals in the first half before securing their win with a third goal in the second half.
We would face Peninsula (2-0-0) on the second day in a rematch of the 2021 Elite 8 matchup that send us to the Final Four. Peninsula came out hot putting in three goals in the first half and followed up with four goals in the second.
The Ospreys will be on the road for their next two matches when they face North Idaho (1-1-0) on Friday September 2nd and Spokane Community College (0-0-0) on Saturday September 3rd. Region play begins on September 7th.