Ospreys Game Recaps (2023)

November 11, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team continued regional play in the NWAC Volleyball Championships Sunday November 12. They first played against Columbia Basin who shocked the Ospreys just as they had Bellevue College the day before and overpowered the Ospreys for a 3-1 (17-25, 25-15, 16-25, 17-25) win. The loss pushed the Ospreys into a match against Bellevue College for a spot in the Elite 8. They would take the first set and battle close throughout the match but would fall short with a 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 13-25, 23-25) loss ending their season.

The Ospreys (18-9, 12-4) had a chance to clinch the one seed out of the North Regional pool when they took on Columbia Basin (19-12, 9-7) Sunday morning. The Ospreys were overwhelmed in the first set before they took control and dominated in the second set. The final two sets were both close battles until 15’s and then Columbia Basin took control and never looked back sending the Ospreys to the loser’s bracket.

Jordyn McCutcheon had 28 assists and 12 digs, Olivia Stubenrauch had 13 Kills and 11 digs, and Teiva Miller and Evelyn Laupola both had 8 kills in the loss.

The Ospreys then had to take on Bellevue College (28-5, 11-1) in a win or go home match to get to the Elite 8 about 90 minutes after they lost to Columbia Basin. They opened up strong as they took control and the first set. They lost a close battle in the second before getting rolled over in the third. The Ospreys fought hard in the fourth set loosing a close set and the match 3-1.

Jordyn McCutcheon had 35 assists and 15 digs, Olivia Stubenrauch had 14 kills and 8 digs, Teiva Miller has 12 kills and 13 digs, and Angel Camagay had 23 digs in the loss.

The loses end the Ospreys single in the round of 12. The season saw the Ospreys extend their playoff appearance streak to five years in a row and also set the career record for assists. They can return 8 freshman for the Fall 2024 roster and will look to compete for the South Region championship once again.

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November 11, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team opened the NWAC Volleyball Championships regional round against Pierce College in Bellevue, WA. The Ospreys came out in an aggressive attack dominating in the first two sets before stumbling in the third but closed out the match with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-9, 26-24) sweep.

The Ospreys (18-7, 12-4) wanted to start their fifth straight postseason off on the right foot and did just that against Pierce (12-19, 8-4). The offense was humming behind Jordyn McCutcheon’s 29 assists. Five different hitters hit above .333 in the match led by Evelyn Laupola with 8 kills and Teiva Miller and Olivia Stubenrauch who had 7 each.

Pierce would mount a strong comeback in the third set as the Ospreys got a little too comfortable after a big second set win. They corrected course halfway through the set coming from behind to seal the sweep and advanced in the winners bracket of the regional round.

The Ospreys will take on Columbia Basin College (18-12, 9-7) tomorrow, Sunday November 12, at 10:00am after they upset the regional host Bellevue College (26-5, 11-1) this afternoon. A win against Columbia Basin would win the regional round for the Ospreys making them the North one seed as they enter the Elite 8 on Friday November 17 in Lakewood, WA.

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November 10, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys men’s soccer team was taking on Highline College in NWAC Soccer Championships Final Four on Friday November 10. On a rain-soaked morning at Starfire in Tukwila, WA the Ospreys ran right into a steamrolling Highline who got up 2-0 in the first half before the Ospreys would score and then rolled to a 5-1 win after the Ospreys lose a man with 30 minutes to play.

The Ospreys (13-4-1, 12-2) were back in the final four for a second time in three years and were once again matched up against Highline (16-1-2, 14-1). The Ospreys survived a feverous attack from Highline to open the first ten minutes of the match. They began their counter attack and held strong for the first 35 minutes before Highline would score two goals and go into the half up 2-0.

The Ospreys allowed a quick goal from Highline to start the second match before Yahir Valdovinos would nab a goal off an assist from Dan Martinez to bring the match to 3-1. Mickie Redondo would pick up two yellow cards and be shown the red in the first fifteen minutes of the half and that would open up the chances for Highline who would score two more before closing out the match with a 5-1 win.

The Osprey close out a season dedicated to the memory of Victor Martinez with the most wins in a single season, a South Region championship, South Region MVP and Coach of the Year, an Elite home game, and a second Final Four appearance. They can return 10 players from the roster this year and will look to run it back for a 10th season in the fall of 2024.

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November 6, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Men’s and Women’s soccer teams collected post-season awards on Monday November 6. The Men earned 5 All-Stars and 2 honorable mentions as well as South Region MVP and South Region Coach of the Year. The Women earned 1 All-Star and 2 honorable mentions.

The Ospreys Men saw Edgar Lopez Ramirez earn both All-Star and South Region MVP. He is the fourth Men’s Soccer player to be named region MVP. Joining him on the All-Star team is Cody Brinkerhoff, Reece Fletcher, Gabe Tapia, and Giovanni Rodriguez. Both Dan Martinez and Kian Arias received honorable mentions. Head coach Greg Millick was also named the South Region Coach of the Year for a third time.

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The Ospreys Women saw Esme Barnes named to the All-Star team after finishing first overall in the NWAC in save percentage. Sofia Rodriguez and Mackenzie Christensen both received honorable mentions.

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The All-Star games will be played in Tukwila, WA on Sunday November 12 with the men playing at 9:00am and the women playing at 11:00am. Coach Millick will coach the All-Star game unless his team is competing in the championship match later that evening.

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November 5, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Men’s Soccer program was hosting Walla Walla Community College in the Elite 8 of the NWAC Soccer Championships on Saturday November 4th. They Ospreys came back down a goal and down a man after their keeper was sent off, scoring two goals in the final 20 minutes, to win 2-1 and punch their ticket to the Final Four for a second time in three years.

The Ospreys (13-3-1, 12-2) were hosting their first ever Elite 8 matchup and were looking for revenge against Walla Walla (8-3-8, 6-2-4) who sent them home in the playoffs last year. The two teams battled back and forth in the first half with only a few shots from each squad, none of which found the net, and they would go into the half scoreless.

Walla Walla came out hot in the second half looking to go up when they got past the back line in the 64’ minute and keeper Gio Rodriguez challenged and took the ball away but was just outside the box when he did it earning a red card ejection. Kian Arias stepped into the free kick situation that ended up in a scrum with Walla Walla putting it in to take the lead.

Down a man and down a goal the Ospreys rallied earning a corner kick in the 71’ minute that would be blocked back to Jayden Cameron who sent the shot in and off the hand of a Walla Walla defender earning a penalty kick. Cameron would take it himself and tie the game in the 72’. Only five minutes later Nolan Geller intercepted a pass, swung it to Edgar Lopez Ramirez, who played it to a streaking Cody Brinkerhoff who one touched it into the net to go up 2-1. The skies opened up after the goal and the rain started coming down while the Ospreys would hold for the final 18 minutes of action earning a berth in the Final Four.

It is the second appearance in the Final Four for the Men after reaching it in 2021. They head back to take on the same team as two years ago when they will face Highline College (15-1-2, 14-1) on Friday November 10th at 11:00am in Tukwila, WA at the Starfire Complex.

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November 3, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball closed out the regular season in Coos Bay, OR taking on Southwestern Community College. The Ospreys were in for a tough fight as Southwestern needed the win to have a shot at the last playoff spot in the South. The close match still went the Ospreys way as they win 3-0 (27-25, 25-16, 25-23) and clinch second in the South and a trip to Bellevue, WA for the regional round of the NWAC Volleyball championships.

The Ospreys (17-7, 12-4) were on a 8-2 run in their last 10 games and looking to close out the regular season with a strong win against Southwestern (13-15, 7-9). They did just that behind captain Jordyn McCutcheon. They fell behind 18-22 in the first set before battling back and going into extra points to secure the win. The second set saw the Ospreys cruise before Southwestern made a late push that was held off for the 3-0 win.

The second place finish sends the Ospreys to Bellevue College (25-4, 10-1) for the pool-play based regional round of the NWAC Volleyball Championships. They will take on the third-place team out of the West Region, Pierce College (12-17, 8-3) in their first match on Saturday November 11. The top two teams advance to the Elite 8 weekend on Friday November 17.

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November 1, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team maintained control of second place in the NWAC South Region with a convincing 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-18) win over Umpqua Community College. Sophomore night saw the program honor the five sophomores who helped secure a fifth straight playoff appearance and a trip to Bellevue College for the regional round of the NWAC Volleyball championships.

The Ospreys (16-7, 11-4) continued their quick paced attack and stiff defense in front of their families and friends against Umpqua (14-17, 6-9). Jordyn McCutcheon added to her record-breaking season with 40+ assists while Teiva Miller, Evelyn Laupola, and Olivia Stubenrauch found kill after kill for the 3-0 win.

The five Sophomores: Jordyn McCutcheon, Teiva Miller, Angel Camagay, Kailani Medeiros-Sodetani, & Pa’oa Payne Kaeo leave a last impression on the program in both the classroom and on the court.

The Ospreys will close out the regular season against Southwestern Community College (13-14, 7-8) on Friday November 3 at 6:00pm. They hold the second-place position in the South Region which will send them to Bellevue College on Saturday November 12 for regional pool play to qualify for the Elite 8.

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October 28, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys women’s and men’s teams were hosting Southwestern Community College on Saturday October 28. The women earned the game winning goal through Sofia Rodriguez in stoppage time in the first half to win 1-0. The men put in three goals on the day to go a perfect 8-0 through South Region play. Lucas Houghton had two and Mickie Redondo had one.

Women’s Soccer:
The Ospreys (4-4-6, 3-3-6) ended their return season after almost four years on a high note as they take down Southwestern (1-10-4, 1-7-4) behind a beautiful ball played over the back line from Emma Bohn that was put away by Sofia Rodriguez in first half stoppage time. Keeper Eve Lynx would collect 10 saves in the net as the Ospreys collect the 1-0 win.

Men’s Soccer:
The Ospreys (12-3-1, 12-2) were resting five players as they prepare for their Elite Eight playoff game on November 4. They kept up the same place of play as they put away three goals against Southwestern (0-13-3, 0-11-3). In the 40’ Noe Cortes would chip the ball over the back line that Mickie Redondo would put away to go up 1-0 at the half. In the second Jayden Cameron would find Lucas Houghton for a goal in the 71’ before Dan Martinez would find Houghton in the 76’ to cap of a 3-0 win.

Women’s Soccer return season ends in fifth place in the South Region three points out of the playoffs with a .500 record on the year. With 17 freshman the team is primed for a great return and is loaded with potential.

Men’s Soccer’s secures their most wins in a single season and head coach Greg Millick’s 50th career win. Their next match with be in the NWAC Soccer Championships Elite Eight when they host the winner of Tacoma Community College (11-6-2, 11-4) vs. Walla Walla Community College (7-2-8, 6-2-4) on Saturday November 4 at 5:30pm at Lithia and Driveway Fields.

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October 28, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team took on the No. 1 ranked Linn Benton Community College on Saturday October 28. The Ospreys put together some good rallies but ultimately fell short in each set and dropped the match 0-3 (18-25, 12-25, 11-25).

The Ospreys (15-7, 10-4) were up against the tall task of trying to upset Linn Benton (29-0, 14-0). The two-time defending NWAC champions proved why they have earned the titles with stiff defense and efficient offense as they took control of the match and cruised to a 3-0 win.

Even in the loss the Ospreys end up clinching playoffs for a fifth straight year and a third place or better finish after Mt. Hood Community College (13-13, 5-9) toppled Clackamas Community College (12-12, 7-7).

They will host their final home game of the year Wednesday November 1 when they take on Umpqua Community College (13-16, 6-8) at 6:00pm at The Court House Family Fitness. They can clinch second place in the NWAC South Region with a win.

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October 27, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball took on the NWAC No. 7 ranked Lane Community College in Eugene, OR on Friday October 27. The Ospreys fought through struggles and injuries coming back multiple times to take down Lane 3-2 (16-25, 25-23, 17-25, 26-24, 15-6) behind the hitting from Teiva Miller and Jordyn McCutcheon.

The Ospreys (15-6, 10-3) are on a six-game win streak and were looking to continue that run against Lane (12-6, 8-5). They fell flat to start the match starting off down 12-1 before they settled in and got to work. They lost the first set but then battled Lane close throughout the second edging a narrow win.

The third set started with the loss of Angel Camagay starting Libero. They would play the entire time without a libero dropping the set. Elizabeth Lualemaga came in as libero in the fourth set and the stiff defense and quick paced offense got back to work as they edged out another narrow win before rolling to a 15-6 fifth set win.

The Ospreys moved into second place the South Region and will take on the NWAC No. 1 ranked Linn Benton Community College (28-0, 13-0) tomorrow, Saturday October 28, at 2:00pm.

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October 25, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys soccer programs were both in action Wednesday October 25. The men were on the road in Eugene, OR taking on Lane Community College and extended their win streak to 8 with a 1-0 win behind a penalty kick goal from Alejandro Redondo. The women battled through a rain-soaked match against Portland Community College falling 0-2. The loss ends their hunt for a playoff spot with one match remaining in the season.

Ospreys Men: The Ospreys (11-3-1, 11-2) have two final matches before playoffs begin. The first of those was on the road against Lane (5-7-2, 5-6-2). Although less goals were scored the men controlled the pace and possession of the match going scoreless into the half but earning a penalty kick in the 52’ that Alejandro "Mickie" Redondo would put away for the 1-0 win.

Ospreys Women: The Women (3-4-6, 2-3-6) needed to win both of their final matches to clinch the final playoff spot in the South Region. With only 13 healthy players remaining on the roster the Ospreys put up a great fight but ultimately let in two goals on the day and would fall to Portland (5-7-2, 5-4-2) 0-2. The loss ends the playoff hunt for the women with one final match to play.

The Ospreys will both be in action on Saturday October 28th at home at Lithia and Driveway Fields. The women will start the day against Southwestern Community College (1-8-4, 1-5-4) at 12:00pm and the men will close out the day when they face Southwestern (0-12-3, 0-10-3) at 2:30pm.

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October 21, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys men’s soccer program clinched the South Region championship early this week and have three final games to play before playoffs. The first of those three was against Chemeketa Community College on Saturday October 21. They cruised to a 4-1 win behind two goals from Edgar Lopez Ramirez and a goal and assist from Cody Brinkerhoff.

The Ospreys (10-3-1, 10-2) are putting together one of their best seasons in program history and they maintained the standard against Chemeketa (1-12-2, 1-10-2). Cody Brinkerhoff sent in a corner kick in the 18’ that Edgar Lopez Ramirez headed into the net to get the scoring started. Dan Martinez would burry a free kick in the 32’ before Elias Castro would find Lopez Ramirez for his second in the 37’ to go into the half 3-0.

Chemeketa would find their own free kick goal in the 64’ minute before the Ospreys immediately got one back when Brinkerhoff would come away with the ball from a scrum in front of the net and drive one home to secure the 4-1 result.

The Ospreys will be on the road for the second to last game of the season when they head to Eugene, OR on Wednesday October 25 to take on Lane Community College (4-6-2, 4-5-2). They will finish at home on October 28 against Southwestern Community College (0-11-3, 0-9-3) before hosting in the NWAC Soccer Championships Elite Eight on Saturday November 4.

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October 20, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys women’s soccer team was in Oregon City taking Clackamas Community College on Friday October 20. They once again faced a slew of injuries ending the match with only 11 available players and still managed to hold of the Clackamas attack falling 1-0. They remain in the playoff hunt sitting in a tie for fourth with two games to go.

The Ospreys (3-3-6, 2-2-6) have battled injuries all season long losing three players to season ending injuries with two others fighting through significant ones. They faced the same thing again today against Clackamas (3-6-3, 3-4-3) as they had two go down and ended the match with keeper Esme Barnes playing striker. The defense once again held strong allowing only the single goal in the 45’ but would not be able to equalize falling 1-0.

The Ospreys sit in a tie for fourth place in the South Region and can still earn the final playoff spot by closing out the season with back-to-back wins. They will host in both matches, first up is Portland Community College (4-7-2, 4-4-2) on Wednesday October 25 at 1:30pm at Lithia and Driveway Fields.

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October 20, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team hosted Clackamas Community College Friday October 20. They would split the first two sets as both were closely contested with neither team able to earn more than a three-point lead. The Ospreys would take control of the momentum in the third set behind captain Jordyn McCutcheon who had 44 assists and hitters Olivia Stubenrauch and Kailani Medeiros who combined for 25 kills. They would end the match in four with a solid 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-18) win.

The Ospreys (14-6, 9-3) were looking to get revenge on a match they dropped on the road against Clackamas (10-11, 5-6) they felt they should have won. The first set was neck-and-neck as they battled with Clackamas coming out on top. The second set mirrored the first only it was the Ospreys who took the narrow lead. In the third and fourth set the stiff defense and quick paced offense took control of the momentum and seized the 3-1 win.

The Ospreys move into second place in the South Region as they extend their win streak to six. They will head to Lane Community College (12-4, 8-3) and Linn Benton Community College (27-0, 12-0) next weekend as they enter the final quarter of the season.

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October 19, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team hosted Chemeketa Community College on Thursday October 19. It was their Dig Pink night promoting Breast Cancer Awareness. They battled close in the first two sets before settling in and cruising in the third set for a 3-0 (26-24, 25-22, 25-18) win.

The Ospreys (13-6, 8-3) were looking to extend their win streak to five in a row against the last place Chemeketa (6-18, 0-11). They did just that and improved from the first round, when it took them five sets to earn the win, finishing in three straight sets. Jordyn McCutcheon once again captained a talented offense and will look to do the same tomorrow when they take on Clackamas Community College (10-10, 5-5) at 4:00pm.

The Ospreys are currently in third place in the NWAC South Region with five games to play. They are looking to qualify for their fifth straight playoffs and can do so by winning the next two matches.

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October 18, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys men’s soccer program clinched their second NWAC South Region championship on Wednesday October 18 in a 2-0 win over Portland Community College. The championship clinches a home playoff game in the NWAC Elite Eight on Saturday November 4. Edgar Lopez Ramirez had a goal and an assist, Elias Castro had a goal, and Lucas Houghton picked up an assist in the win.

The Ospreys (9-3-1, 9-2) were on the road looking to lock down their second championship in program history. They did just that with another clean sheet and solid offensive performance against Portland (6-7-1, 5-6-1). They couldn’t find the net during the first half even with a variety of shots but got the scoring started in the 54’ when Edgar Lopez Ramirez played the ball to Elias Castro who sent it home. Lopez Ramirez would get his own goal off an assist from Lucas Houghton in the 82’ to put the match away.

The Ospreys earn a spot in the Elite Eight of the NWAC Sports Soccer Championships and will host on Saturday November 4. They have three games remaining in the regular season and will host Chemeketa Community College (1-10-3, 1-8-3) on Saturday October 21 at 12:00pm for their next match.

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October 14, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team closed out their road trip in Vancouver, WA against Clark College on Saturday October 14. They started off strong cursing to a first set win before they dropped a close second set and stumbled in the third. They got back on track in the fourth set with a strong win before fighting for the 3-2 (25-16, 25-27, 18-25, 25-20, 15-12) victory in the fifth.

The Ospreys (12-6, 7-3) were looking for the season sweep of Clark (8-13, 2-8) to close out their road trip. It looked good early as they cruised to a win before they got into a close battle in the second set, extending into extra points, and falling short. Things got worse before they got better as Clark took control in the third set and looked to close out the Ospreys. They would instead fall into their offensive groove and take the fourth set and then hold on to close out the match for a 3-2 win.

The Ospreys are at home for their next two matches. The first match is against Chemeketa Community College (6-17, 0-10) on Thursday October 19 at 6:00pm at The Court House Family Fitness. It will be their Dig Pink Night promoting Breast Cancer Awareness. They currently sit in third place in the NWAC South Region.

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October 14, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys women’s soccer team was on the road in Roseburg, OR taking on Umpqua Community College. They got out ahead early in both halves only to let in equalizers and earn the 2-2 draw. Sophia Jacobs-Sorce and Haidee Ferrell had the goals for the Ospreys.

The Ospreys (3-2-6, 2-1-6) are fighting through multiple season ending injuries looking to hold onto a playoff spot with four games to go. They started off against Umpqua (1-7-1, 1-7-1) and got started early when Sophia Jacobs-Sorce put one into the net in the 5’. They would allow an equalizer in the 39’ and go into the half tied. Haidee Ferrell would put the Ospreys up in the 54’ before an 84’ goal would see the Ospreys fall into a draw.

The Ospreys have three matches remaining in the regular season and will be on the road for their next match taking on Clackamas Community College (2-5-3, 2-3-3) in Oregon City, OR on Friday October 20.

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October 13, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team was facing Mt. Hood Community College on Friday October 13. They Ospreys were a close battle all night long having to pull away late in multiple sets to earn the 3-1 (25-20, 25-22, 23-25, 25-23) win behind 42 kills between Teiva Miller, Olivia Stubenrauch, and Evelyn Laupola.

The Ospreys (11-6, 6-3) wanted to start the second half of the season on the right foot and did just that against Mt. Hood (11-10, 3-6). Although in close matches all night long the Ospreys remained calm and stuck to the plan as their tough defense gave them opportunities that their hitters would put away. They stumbled in the third before closing out the match in four.

The Ospreys were led by:
Teiva Miller 17 Kills 11 Digs
Olivia Stubenrauch 15 Kills 11 Digs
Evelyn Laupola 11 Kills
Jordyn McCutcheon 47 Assists 12 Digs
Angel Camagay 19 Digs

They will take on Clark College (8-11, 2-6) in a quick turnaround when they head to Vancouver WA on Saturday October 14 at 2:00pm. The Ospreys sit in third place in the NWAC South Region.

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October 11, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Men’s Soccer team secured a playoff berth for a fourth year in a row as well as a home playoff game with a 3-0 win over Southwestern Oregon Community College on Wednesday October 11. Two goals from Edgar Lopez Ramirez and one from Cody Brinkerhoff sends the Ospreys to the playoffs with four games remaining in the season.

The Ospreys (8-3-1, 8-2) were on a four-game win streak heading into their match against Southwestern (0-9-3, 0-7-3) and they extended it to five while locking in a home playoff game. Cody Brinkerhoff got them started in the 15’ when he put one into the net. In the 38’ Brinkerhoff would find Edgar Lopez Ramirez who would put them up 2-0 at the half. In the 80’ Lopez Ramirez would find his second on the day as the Ospreys went on to win 3-0.

The Ospreys will be on the road for their next match when they take on Portland Community College (5-6-1, 4-5-1). With a win or a draw, the Ospreys will secure their second South Region Championship and a home game in the Elite Eight of the NWAC Soccer Championships.

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October 7, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys women’s soccer team was on the road in Eugene, OR on Saturday October 7 taking on Lane Community College. The two teams stood strong on defense going scoreless for the first sixty before Lane would strike first the Ospreys would equalize in the 72’ behind a goal from Quinn Emmons to earn the 1-1 draw.

The Ospreys (3-2-5, 2-1-5) fell 1-0 in their first meeting with Lane (5-1-2, 5-1-2) who has since climbed to the top of the South Region. The Ospreys strong defense once against stood strong as they held Lane to only 4 shots on the night. They would only get two but made the most of them when Lexie Clark played a free kick into the waiting Quinn Emmons who drove home the equalizer earning the draw.

The Ospreys pick up a huge point on the road to remain in 3rd place with four games to go. Next up is Umpqua Community College (1-6, 1-6) on Saturday October 14 at 12:30pm in Roseburg, OR.

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October 7, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys men’s soccer team hosted Lane Community College on Saturday October 7. They went after the Titans as they shot early and often up 3-1 at the half and cruising to a 4-1 win. The Ospreys were led by Cody Brinkerhoff with 2 goals, Noe Cortes with a goal and an assist, and Dan Martinez with a goal.

The Ospreys (7-3-1, 7-2) came in looking to expand their lead in first place to nine points and did just that behind a second 4 goal game in a row. They open up the scoring in the 17’ when Noe Cortes played a ball in from the left side that went back post for Dan Martinez to head home. A quick goal by Lane (2-6-3, 2-5-2) in the 18’ would only fire up the Ospreys as they increased the attack when Cortes would send one skimming across the ground to the near post from outside the box to go up 2-1 and Cody Brinkerhoff would get his first of two in the 42’ to go up 3-1 at the half.

In the second half the Ospreys went on the attack early when Mickie Redondo played a header forward to Brinkerhoff in the 47’ who put it into the net to put the match out of reach for Lane and secure the 4-1 win.

The Men will be in action this coming Wednesday October 11 in Coos Bay, OR against Southwestern Community College (0-8-3, 0-6-3). A win would secure a playoff spot with five games to go making it four years straight with an appearance. They currently sit in 1st place in the NWAC South Region.

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October 6, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team was hosting Southwestern Community College on Friday October 6. The final match of the first half of the season went the Ospreys way as they held strong in a first set back-and-forth before maintaining control and cruising to a 3-0 (28-26, 25-17, 25-21) win. They were led by Teiva Miller with 13 Kills and 9 Digs, Olivia Stubenrauch with 15 Kills, and Jordyn McCutcheon with 36 assists and 5 aces.

The Ospreys (10-6, 5-3) were coming off a 3-0 win over Umpqua that broke the losing streak and got the momentum going again. They hosted Southwestern (10-10, 4-4) who they entered the night in a tree-way tie for 3rd with. They built a strong lead early in the first set only to see Southwestern charge back and tie it at 24. The Ospreys would remain composed and hold on to win 28-26.

The second and third sets were mirrored as they built a big lead early and then cruised to comfortable wins and a sweep on the evening. They finish the first half of the season tied for 3rd with Clackamas Community College (10-7, 5-3) in the South Region.

The second half beings Friday October 13 against Mt. Hood Community College (10-9, 3-5) in Gresham, OR at 6:00pm.

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October 4, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Volleyball team was in action Wednesday October 4 on the road in Roseburg, OR taking Umpqua Community College. The Ospreys rebounded from a tough weekend behind the hitting of Olivia Stubenrauch and Teiva Miller as they cruised to a 3-0 (25-21, 25-28, 25-21) win.

The Ospreys (9-6, 4-3) were looking to break their three-game losing streak on the road against Umpqua (10-12, 3-5). They started out hot playing their stiff defense and varying their attack. In each of the three sets of the evening the teams went back-and-forth until the 15-point mark where the Ospreys took control and closed out each set to win 3-0.

The Ospreys are at home for their next match as they close out the first half of the season against Southwestern Community College (10-9, 4-3) on Friday October 6 at 6:00pm at The Court House Family Fitness in Medford. They currently sit in a three-way tie for third place in the South Region.

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October 4, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Men’s and Women’s soccer teams were in action Wednesday October 4. The Women were at home hosting Chemeketa Community College and once again proved strong on defense earning a penalty kick in stoppage time to equalize and earn the 1-1 draw. The Men were on the road in Salem, OR taking on Chemeketa Community College and they put four into the goal lead by Edgar Lopez Ramirez who scored a brace in the 4-0 win.

The Women (3-2-4, 2-1-4) were at home hosting Chemeketa (3-3-4, 3-0-4) to start the second half of the season. Esme Barnes stood tall once again with 11 saves on the day allowing a goal in the 23’ after blocking the first attempt but just missing on the dive to stop the second. The Ospreys would make halftime adjusts down a goal when Hailey Burton made a long run getting taken down in the box and Sofia Rodriguez would put away the penalty kick to equalize.

The Men (6-3-1, 6-2) were on the road taking on Chemeketa (0-8-3, 0-6-2) looking to further cement their lead in first place the South Region. They did just that behind a brace from Edgar Lopez Ramirez, a goal from Jayden Cameron, and a penalty kick earned and converted by Elias Castro.

The Women sit in third place in the South Region and will head to Eugene, OR to take on Lane Community College (5-1-1, 5-1-1) on Saturday October 7 at 6:00pm. The Men will be at home this coming Saturday October 7 hosting Lane Community College (2-5-2, 2-4-1) at 12:00pm at Lithia and Driveway Fields.

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September 30, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys Volleyball teams was hosting the No. 1 ranked Linn Benton Community College on Saturday September 30. They held tough in the first set but ran into the mistake free offense of Linn Benton and fell in 3 (22-25, 13-25, 9-25).

The Ospreys (8-6, 3-3) were hoping to get some early momentum against the undefeated Linn Benton (22-0, 7-0) and they did just that as they held close and had a chance to take the first set but fell just short. Linn Benton would adjust in the second and third sets and their mistake free attack continued to shine as they cruised to a three-set win.

The Ospreys fall to fifth place in the South Region with two games to play before the halfway point. They will be on the road for their next match on Wednesday October 4 against Umpqua Community College (10-12, 3-4).

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September 30, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys soccer programs were both in action on Saturday September 30. The Men were hosting Portland Community College and earned the 2-1 win behind goals from Edgar Lopez Ramirez and Lucas Houghton. The Women were taking on Southwestern Community College on Coos Bay and fought through several injuries to earn the 0-0 draw.

The Ospreys Men (5-3-1, 5-2) were looking to further secure their first-place position in the South Region against the second place Portland (4-6, 3-5). They did just that after Dan Martinez sent a ball at the keeper in the 40’ only for it to bounce off and land at the feet of Edgar Lopez Ramirez who put it in. In the 67’ Elias Castro would serve up a corner kick and Lucas Houghton would head it into the back of the net. Portland put on in during the 80’ but could not equalize and the men would walk away with a 2-1 win.

The Ospreys Women (3-2-3, 2-1-3) were hoping to close the gap on second place in the South Region when they took on Southwestern (1-6-2, 1-3-2). Both starting center backs went down with injuries in the match and the Ospreys had to adjust but stood strong as they earned another clean sheet and a 0-0 draw.

The Ospreys Men are on the road on Wednesday October 4 against Chemeketa Community College (0-7-3, 0-5-2) and the Women will be at home hosting Chemeketa Community College (3-3-3, 3-0-3). The Men sit in 1st place in the South Region and the Women sit in 3rd.

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September 29, 2023
MEDFORD, OR – The Rogue Community College Ospreys volleyball team was in action Friday September 29 taking Lane Community College. The Ospreys played the Lane Titans close in the both of the first two sets, falling just short, before falling behind by double digits early and unable to climb back falling 0-3 (24-26, 22-25, 12-25) in the match.

The Ospreys (8-5, 3-2) were looking to pull in front of Lane (9-2, 5-1) in their tie for second in the NWAC South Region on Friday evening. They would run into the No. 7 ranked Titans who fought through every rally and pushed the Ospreys all night long. The first two sets were back-and-forth as they drew even over 15 times but fell just short in both sets. The Titans came out in the third set determined to sweep the Ospreys as they went up 10-1 and never looked back.

The Ospreys will host the No. 1 ranked Linn-Benton Community College (21-0, 5-0) tomorrow, Saturday September 30th, at 2:00pm. They currently sit in a tie for fourth place in the NWAC South Region.

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September 23, 2023
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.

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September 23, 2023
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.

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September 22, 2023
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.

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September 22, 2023
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.

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September 20, 2023
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.

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September 17, 2023
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.

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September 16, 2023
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.

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September 13, 2023
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.

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September 9, 2023
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.

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September 9, 2023
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.

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September 8, 2023
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.

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RCC Men Win, Women Draw, to Open League Play

September 6, 2023
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.

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.

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August 26, 2023
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.

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August 25, 2023
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.

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August 24, 2023
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.

Day two for the women saw them also take on Treasure Valley (1-1). The second match showed the growth of the team as they found their offensive attack, putting pressure on Treasure Valley the whole match. Mary Whalen score off a free kick from outside the box in the first to put the Ospreys up 1-0 and Sofia Rodriguez would earn a penalty kick in the second half to secure the 2-0 result and first win for the program in almost four years.

The women will be in action this Sunday August 27th in Klamath Falls at 1:00pm in a scrimmage against Oregon Tech. The men will be in action next on Wednesday September 6th when they open South-West Crossover play at home against Tacoma (0-1-1) at 11:00am at Lithia and Driveway Fields #10.

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Jan. 13, 2023
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.

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