https://ivclasers.com en-us https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260627k5tr3t Former Irvine Valley first baseman and current Chico State standout Jackson Snitko was recently named to the Eastern Conference roster for the 2026 Pospect League All-Star Game. Snitko plays for the Decatur Bean Ballers. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260627k5tr3t https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260617q23bwn Irvine Valley sophomore baseball player Andres Hernandez is headed to NCAA Division II Biola University. The right-handed pitcher appeared in 27 games for the Lasers over two seasons and won three contests with a save in 2026. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260617q23bwn https://ivclasers.com/sports/beachvball/2025-26/releases/20260624p5eimk Irvine Valley sophomore Nikki Korneff, who played both indoor and beach volleyball for the Lasers, has committed to NAIA Hope International University in Fullerton. Korneff spent two seasons with both indoor and beach for IVC. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/beachvball/2025-26/releases/20260624p5eimk https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260601na0jne Irvine Valley starting quarterback Akayla Chaple has committed to Azusa Pacific University to continue her flag football career. She helped IVC to an Orange Empire Conference co-championship and the OEC tourney title. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260601na0jne https://ivclasers.com/sports/beachvball/2025-26/releases/20260628kfpk5y Former Irvine Valley star beach volleyball player Barett Nolan had quite a spring season for NCAA Division I St. Mary's. The 5-10 graduate student had a record of 20-5 this past season, starting on the fifth court for St. Mary's. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/beachvball/2025-26/releases/20260628kfpk5y https://ivclasers.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260623h2koxi A standout on an off the court, Irvine Valley's Jonathan Hinkel is headed to Cal Lutheran to continue his athletic and academic journey, Hinkel, a captain, helped IVC to two straight state titles. He also earned awards for his leadership. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260623h2koxi https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260604lzn0x7 Jackson Snitko's consistency in the Chico State baseball lineup was matched by his work in the classroom. The former Irvine Valley standout and Wildcat first baseman was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260604lzn0x7 https://ivclasers.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260617qljp88 Irvine Valley freshman men's tennis player Philip Neuman was recently named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association 3C2A player of the year. Neuman helped lead IVC to a state title and won the men's singles title in Ojai. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260617qljp88 https://ivclasers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260623g7jhfh The Lasers ended the year with ??? points with men's tennis winning a state title and women's basketball reaching the state tourney. The award is presented by the National Alliance of Two-Year Collegiate Athletic Administrators. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260623g7jhfh https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260609m4zr1e Former Irvine Valley standout Nick Madole had a solid season for Biola. The senior played in 39 games and started 24 contests for the Eagles, who finished with a record of 26-26. He batted .295 with 28 hits, 26 runs and 16 RBI. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260609m4zr1e https://ivclasers.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260604nzwv7x Two-year Irvine Valley starter Nikki MacDonald has committed to NAIA Missouri Valley College. MacDonald played in 39 matches with 35 starts for the Lasers and ended her IVC career with 10 goals and 12 assists for 32 points. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/20260604nzwv7x https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260527jnsmx1 Irvine Valley women's flag football player Crystal Cervantes has committed to the University of Redlands. She is the third player from the Lasers headed to the Bulldogs and fourth player overall headed to a four-year school. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260527jnsmx1 https://ivclasers.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260604n049sf Irvine Valley starter on the two-time defending state championship men's team, Nevin McCann, has committed to NCAA Division II Linfield in Oregon. McCann also won the state doubles title this year with Bradley Yung. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260604n049sf https://ivclasers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260609krt2gq The Orange Empire Conference recently announced its 2026 Character Champion Award winners recognizing two student-athletes and Irvine Valley tennis player Jonathan Hinkel was named the men's award winner. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260609krt2gq https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260604mj2fbp Irvine Valley women's sophomore basketball player Kivonni Wiliams has committed to NCAA Division II Barton State in North Carolina. The star out of Oak Hils HIgh had a special season for the Lasers over the 2025-26 campaign. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260604mj2fbp https://ivclasers.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260601oj6p9q The final singles, doubles and overall team rankings were released earlier this week by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and Irvine Valley was honored across the board. The Lasers won their second state title in a row. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260601oj6p9q https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260527jsijfj Irvine Valley had another women's basketball player commit to a four-year school. Two-year standout Gianna DeForest is headed to NAIA Saint Mary in Nebraska. She was named second team al-conference this past season. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260527jsijfj https://ivclasers.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260601nbdyr1 Irvine Valley will have a slew of home games early on, including hosting its IVC Classic Nov. 5-6 with teams including Canyons, Ventura and Cerritos. The Lasers start Orange Empire Conference action Jan. 6, 2027 at Cypress. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260601nbdyr1 https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260523piy6rk Irvine Valley, which made the 3C2A State tourney last season, and won the Orange Empire Conference, snapping Orange Coast's three titles in a row, starts with a home game on Halloween on Oct. 31 at home against Palomar. Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260523piy6rk https://ivclasers.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260601n886qd Star Irvine Valley men's tennis players Philip Neuman and Steven Anderson have been named Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Americans. The duo helped IVC win a state title and Neuman captured the state singles crown. Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/mten/2025-26/releases/20260601n886qd https://ivclasers.com/sports/beachvball/2025-26/releases/20260628k8jddl Irvine Valley finished the 2026 recently and had an end of the year get together in Huntington Beach. The Lasers went 5-9 in the Orange Empire Conference, won four of its last 10 matches and had one pair named all-conference. Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/beachvball/2025-26/releases/20260628k8jddl https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260527jpidpg Former Irvine Valley standout first baseman Jackson Snitko had a solid season at Chico State. The two-year starter at IVC batted .292 on the year and helped the Wildcats to a record of 26-24. He is playing summer ball in Illinois. Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260527jpidpg https://ivclasers.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260526mdh0ak Irvine Valley two-year men's basketball starter and two-year all-Orange Empire Conference first-team player Matt Mowers has committed to NCAA Division II Rogers State in Oklahoma. Rogers State went 21-11 overall last season. Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260526mdh0ak https://ivclasers.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20260526m9cvsv Irvine Valley sophomore standout midfielder Cristian Sanchez has committed to NCAA Division II Concordia University in Irvine. He had a special two seasons playing at IVC, including helping the Lasers to an OEC title in 2025. Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20260526m9cvsv https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260526rlptbz Irvine Valley, which had a record of 15-4 overall, won its final six games, captured the Orange Empire Conference title and OEC Tournament championship, comes in at No. 23 in the nation in the one of the last rankings of the year. Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260526rlptbz https://ivclasers.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260522lh5cb0 Irvine Valley 7-0 post player Ben Starks, who red-shirted this past season, is headed to play at NCAA Division II Western Oregon University. Out of San Clemente High, he played in 19 games for the Lasers in the 2024-25 year. Sun, 24 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260522lh5cb0 https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260514ovfkb0 The star of the Orange Empire Conference flag football season, Irvine Valley freshman wide receiver and safety Maia Helmar is headed to NCAA Division I Ca Poly San Luis Obispo. Helmar helped lead IVC to the OEC tourney title. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260514ovfkb0 https://ivclasers.com/sports/beachvball/2025-26/releases/20260706iw8pkt Irvine Valley's top women's beach volleyball pair of Tori Esko and Hazlynn Fu were named second team all-Orange Empire Conference, Sophomores Ellyza Quiat and Emmi Scelzo joined Esko and Fu on the second team. Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/beachvball/2025-26/releases/20260706iw8pkt https://ivclasers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260518mbnz43 Sophomore women's flag football player Mia Lacy and sophomore men's tennis player Jonathan Hinkel have been selected as Irvine Valley's annual Character Champion award winners. Hinkel also captured it for the conference. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260518mbnz43 https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260518ny6a4x Irvine Valley, which was one of the first squads to start a program in the state in 2025, had another player commit to a four-year college. Sophomore wide receiver and defensive back Marisol Gongora is headed to Redlands. Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260518ny6a4x