https://ivclasers.com en-us https://ivclasers.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20260812nihpss Former Irvine Valley star men's soccer player Lennart Granzow continues to pick up accolades at NCAA Division I UNC Asheville. The senior is a team captain, one to watch in the conference and pre-season pick as defensive MVP. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/msoc/2025-26/releases/20260812nihpss https://ivclasers.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260725llwks4 Irvine Valley basketball standout Yanis Aldeguer, who started much of his two years with the Lasers is headed to NAIA Simpson University. Aldeguer scored in double figures in 12 games for the Lasers during the 2025-26 season. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260725llwks4 https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260810p4zfpc Irvine Valley flag football player Berlin Barraza has become the sixth Laser to sign with a four-year college. And she becomes the fourth Laser to head to NAIA Westcliff University. Barraza was named second team all-OEC last year. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260810p4zfpc https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260725la9ta4 Irvine Valley had all five of its sophomore women's basketball players sign with four-year colleges. Alexis Price, Symantha Barnett, Kivonni Williams, Gianna DeForest and Neryah Lokeni are moving on after a great year at IVC. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260725la9ta4 https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260527jnsmx1 Irvine Valley women's flag football player Crystal Cervantes has signed with Westcliff University in Irvine. She is the third player from the Lasers headed to the Warriors and fifth IVC player overall headed to a four-year school. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260527jnsmx1 https://ivclasers.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260725lrsa8k Irvine Valley sophomore men's basketball player Ethan Hunt will continue his academic and athletic career at NCAA Division III Southern Virginia University. Hunt, a 6-1point guard, played in 21 games this past season for the Lasers. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260725lrsa8k https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260721p5nn62 Irvine Valley sophomore women's basketball player Neryah Lokeni has committed to the College of Saint Mary. A two-year player for the Lasers, she helped IVC to an Orange Empire Conference championship this past season. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260721p5nn62 https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260720lf1pm4 One of Irvine Valley's top pitchers over the last two seasons, sophomore left-hander Jackson Chastain has committed to NCAA Division I HBCU program Alabama A&M. He went 4-4 with a complete game this past year. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/releases/20260720lf1pm4 https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260511p3zqfw Irvine Valley women's basketball player Alexis Price has committed to NCAA Division I Cal State Fullerton. Price, a sophomore wing player, was named first team all-Orange Empire Conference a selected second team all-state. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/wbkb/2025-26/releases/20260511p3zqfw 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. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260518ny6a4x https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260401yl7npe Irvine Valley, which was one of the first squads to start a flag football program in the state in 2025, added another player commit or sign with a four-year school. Sophomore Allison Faggella is off to Westcliff University in Irvine. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://ivclasers.com/sports/flagfball/2025-26/releases/20260401yl7npe 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. Wed, 01 Jul 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. Fri, 26 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/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