https://vcweplayhard.com en-us https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20151020k459e8 Pirate tennis sensation Hironori Koyanagi advanced to the national championship match, and the doubles team of Koyanagi and Corey Karen placed third over the weekend at the 2015 USTA/ITA National Small College Championships in Sumpter, SC. Koyanagi ultimately was defeated in his final match, but it did not dim the accomplishments of both players on the national stage. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20151020k459e8 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201509232x3bud Reigning state singles champion Hironori Koyanagi continues to make history for VC tennis. Now a sophomore, the Fukuoka, Japan native claimed the singles title of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Fall Southern California Regional Championships in Cerritos over the weekend. Additionally, he and doubles partner Corey Karen claimed the doubles title at he event. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201509232x3bud https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150624bk1w0y Pirate freshman tennis sensation Hironori Koyanagi was named to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Star Team for 2015. Koyanagi, who completed a perfect 23-0 in claiming the CCCAA State Championship at The Ojai Tournament in April, was the lone male JC/CC honoree on the national list that highlights players through the NCAA Division I level. Wed, 24 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150624bk1w0y https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201506235pzh0v Ventura College men's tennis players Hironori Koyanagi and Corey Karen were named Intercollegiate Tennis Association JC/CC All-Americans for the 2015 season. Both players earned the honor in singles, and as a duo in doubles play, as announced by the organization last month. Fri, 12 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201506235pzh0v https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150427rn1oj2 Hironori Koyanagi put he finishing touches on an undefeated season with a 6-2, 6-3 victory in the CCCAA State Singles Championship match Sunday afternoon in the final of The Ojai Tournament at Libbey Park. The Pirate freshman did not drop a set all season in winning VC's third ever state singles title, the first since 2005. Sun, 26 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150427rn1oj2 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150426g2nyyk Pirate freshman Hironori Koyanagi continued his march through the CCCAA State Singles Championships at The Ojai Tournament Saturday, winning two more straight-set decisions to advance to the state singles finals on Sunday. Meanwhile, he also teamed up with doubles partner Corey Karen to move to the state semifinals. Sat, 25 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150426g2nyyk https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150425kwkiss Hironori Koyanagi and Corey Karen both advanced to the singles quarterfinals of the CCCAA State Championships at The Ojai Tournament Friday. Additionally, the pair also moved to the quarterfinals in doubles, setting themselves up for a busy weekend at the state championships. Fri, 24 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150425kwkiss https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150424s7o78g The Pirates' men's tennis team had a strong day on the first day of the CCCAA State Tennis Championships hald at The Ojai Tournament Thursday. VC's top two singles players, No. 1 seed Hironori Koyanagi and No. 9 Corey Karen were among three Pirates to move to the round of 32, and also advanced in doubles as the No. 1 seed. Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150424s7o78g https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/2015042064re3v Vitor Mendes, a standout tennis player for the Pirates' men's team in 2013 and 2014, has signed a national letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at NCAA Division I Wichita State University in Kansas. Vitor, who was the 2014 Western State Conference MVP, used his redshirt year to complete his AA degree at Ventura College this year, and will still have two years to play two for the Shockers. Mon, 20 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/2015042064re3v https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150411qvllcn The Ventura College men's tennis team swept the singles and doubles titles at the conclusion of the Western State Conference Championships Friday at the VC Tennis Center. No. 1-seed Hironori Koyanagi defeated teammate and No. 3-seed Corey Karen 6-3, 6-3 before the two teamed up to defeat teammates Guenter Newman and Michael Burr for the doubles title, 6-1, 6-4. Fri, 10 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150411qvllcn https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150407446i7d Leading 2-1 after the doubles competition, the No. 5 seed Ventura College men's tennis team was unable to hold on at No. 3 San Diego Mesa Tuesday afternoon. Hironori Koyanagi easily won his No. 1 singles match, and VC was up a set in four other singles matches, but the Olympians came back for the win to advance. Tue, 07 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150407446i7d https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201504061xatel The Western State Conference champion Ventura College men's tennis team is headed to the playoffs. The Pirates received the No. 5 seed in the CCCAA Southern California Regionals and will travel to San Diego Mesa College on Tuesday April 7 for a 2:00 pm match. Mon, 06 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201504061xatel https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201504054uyov3 The Ventura College men’s tennis team played well for the second day in a row at the Western State Conference tennis championships at the VC Tennis Center Saturday. Top-seed Hironori Koyanagi and No. 3 Corey Karen both posted a pair of wins in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively, to advance to face each other in next week’s WSC men’s singles final. Sat, 04 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201504054uyov3 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150404gq0r7g The Western State Conference Singles and Doubles Championships have become a showcase for the Ventura College men's tennis team. On day one of the three-day event, the Pirates advanced all four doubles teams to the quarterfinals, while placing five of eight singles players into the quarterfinals. Fri, 03 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150404gq0r7g https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201504013df18q The Pirates' men's tennis team closed out the regular season with a solid 7-2 win over Grossmont College Tuesday at the VC Tennis Center. Ventura (10-3, 6-0) was led by a solid performance from Corey Karen as he defeated his opponent love and love in No. 2 singles. Tue, 31 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201504013df18q https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201503252lv7ow With a perfect 9-0 sweep of Bakersfield, setting a perfect 6-0 Western State Conference record, the Ventura College Men's Tennis team had a perfect ending to their conference season on Tuesday afternoon at the VC Tennis Center. Hironori Koyanagi led the charge, moving to a perfect 11-0 on the year in No. 1 singles with a 6-1, 6-0 victory. Tue, 24 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201503252lv7ow https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201503204dn6xi On Tuesday, the Pirates' men's tennis team clinched the Western State Conference championship, on Thursday, they erased all doubts. Ventura swept visiting Los Angeles Pierce College 9-0 at the VC Tennis Center in dominant fashion, not dropping a single set in the process. Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201503204dn6xi https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150318gagmiw After a one season hiatus, the Pirates' men's tennis team has returned to the top of the Western State Conference following their 7-2 win at Glendale Tuesday. VC is two matches ahead of the Vauqeros in the loss column with two matches remaining for VC. They also defeated Glendale twice this season for the potential tiebreaker. Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150318gagmiw https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150315lm4yg8 The Pirates' men's tennis team swept Chabot College Saturday in the finale of the North/South Challenge in Fresno. Ricardo Martin lost just two games in No. 6 singles, winning love and two, while Guenter Newman won love and three in No. 1 singles. Sat, 14 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150315lm4yg8 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150314h3wgts Traveling to Fresno City College for the North/South Challenge, the Pirates' men's tennis team split a pair of matches Friday. VC dropped another narrow decision, 5-4 to Foothill College and defeated host Fresno City College easily, 8-1. Hironori Koyanagi and Corey Karen were undefeated on the day at Nos. 1 and 2 singles, and together at No. 1 doubles. Fri, 13 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150314h3wgts https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201503072mg5vc After taking a 2-1 lead in doubles action, the Pirates' men's tennis team was unable to outlast visiting Cerritos College on a warm Ventura day, falling to the Falcons 5-4 at the VC Tennis Center Friday. Hironori Koyanagi continued his perfect season for VC with a win in No. 1 singles and a win with Corey Karen in No. 1 doubles. Karen also won his No. 2 singles match for the Pirates. Fri, 06 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201503072mg5vc https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150304vj0uhn The Pirates' men's tennis team used a strong performance to sweep Bakersfield College on the road Tuesday afternoon. Hironori Koyanagi continued his undefeated season with a 6-2, 6-1 victory in No. 1 singles, and he paired with Corey Karen to win in No. 1 doubles, 8-4. Tue, 03 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150304vj0uhn https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150227tqhn4z The VC men's tennis team moved to 2-0 in Western State Conference play with an 8-1 victory at Los Angeles Pierce College Thursday in Woodland Hills. Victor Ribeiro had the most dominant win in No. 6 singles, prevailing love and love. He also won in No. 3 doubles with Leonardo Santos, 8-1. Thu, 26 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150227tqhn4z https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150225u23wd6 After Ventura College had an eight-year run atop the Western State Conference men's tennis standings, Glendale moved the Pirates out in 2014. VC took the first step in regaining their top spot Tuesday, defeating defending champion Glendale 7-2 in the Pirates' first WSC match of the season. Tue, 24 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150225u23wd6 https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150207fabw3p The VC men's tennis team traveled for the first time this season, dropping a close 5-4 decision at San Diego Mesa Thursday afternoon. Hironori Koyanagon was the Pirates' only double-winner, prevailing in No. 1 singles and with Corey Karen in No. 1 doubles. Thu, 05 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/20150207fabw3p https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201502049qns8q The Pirates' men's tennis team opened the 2015 season with a convincing 8-1 victory over Riverside Tuesday afternoon at the VC Tennis Center. Hironori Koyanagi led the way with a 6-1, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles, and followed that up by teaming with Corey Karen to win no. 1 doubles, 8-1. Tue, 03 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://vcweplayhard.com/sports/mten/2014-15/releases/201502049qns8q