Liam Genkel

Liam Genkel
  • Height:
    6'2"
  • Hometown:
    Ventura, CA
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • High School:
    Ventura
  • Events:
    Sprints / Jumps
  • Team:
    Men's TF
News mentions
Ventura's Erick Tienda placed second in the 1500m run Friday at the SoCal Regionals and will lead a contingent of four Pirates at the 3C2A State Championships at Saddleback May 17-18.
VC Track & Field Sending Four to State

The Ventura College men's and women's track and field teams are sending four athletes to the 3C2A State Championships next week after competition at the Southern California Regionals Friday at Cerritos. Sophia Godina and Brianna Torres will be traveling to Saddleback on May 17-18 to represent the Pirate women while Trevor McCarthy and Erick Tienda will compete for the men at state.

VC Track & Field Has Strong Day at WSC Prelims
VC Track & Field Has Strong Day at WSC Prelims

VC's men's and women's track and field teams had a strong day Friday at the Western State Conference Prelims at Antelope Valley College. Brianna Torres captured gold in the women's 10k final and Trevor McCarthy won the men's javelin final to lead Ventura in the competition. Numerous other Pirates turned in strong performances to qualify for the WSC Finals coming up April 26.

VC sophomore Carlos Oregel won a silver medal in the 3000m steeplechase Friday at the Cerritos Invitational.
Praite Track Battles Elements at Cerritos and Azusa Pacific

The Pirates' men's and women's track and field teams split their time Friday, with most competing at the Cerritos Invitational while a handful traveled to the Bryan Clay Invitational at Azusa Pacific University. VC performances were highlighted by Carlos Oregel in the 3000m steeplechase at Cerritos while Erick Tienda and Sophia Godina produced top times in the 1500m races at APU.

The Pirates' men's and women's track and field teams produced many lifetime bests Saturday at the Cal State Los Angeles Invitational at Jesse Owens Track.
Pirates Excel at Cal State LA Invitational

The Ventura College track and field team showcased outstanding performances at the highly competitive Cal State Los Angeles Invitational Saturday at Jesse Owens Track. Both the men's and women's teams delivered stellar performances, with numerous lifetime bests and notable achievements, including highlights from Charys Pyle and sister Brooke Pyle on the women's side and Thomas Dore and Trevor McCarthy for the Pirate men. The achievements solidified VC's status as top contender in the Western State Conference.

VC freshman Charys Pyle won first in the 100m hurdles and claimed third in the 400m hurdles to help the Pirate women to a first place finish in the WSC North Meet at Cuesta Friday. The Ventrua men also won first in the six-team conference contest.
Pirates M & W Track & Field Both Win WSC North Meet

In a display of talent and teamwork, the VC men's and women's track and field teams  emerged victorious at the Western State Conference North Meet in San Luis Obispo. Sophia Godina claimed gold in three individual events while Charys Pyle, Brooke Pyle and Cassandra O'Reilly also posted individual victories. Erick Tienda and Thomas Dore were triple winners to lead the Pirate men. Micah Contreras  and Trevor McCarthy also had gold medal performances for Ventura.

VC sophomore Erick Tienda races to a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase Friday at the Western State Conference Relays at the VC Sportsplex. (photo by Larry Gleeson)
VC Track & Field Hosts Spectacular WSC Relays

In a thrilling showcase of talent and determination, the Ventura College Track and Field team hosted the Western State Conference Relays on Friday. Charys Pyle led the Pirate women placing in three events while the men's 4x100 and Sprint Medley relay teams each secured gold medal finishes. Erick Tienda won both the 5k run and the 3000m steeplechase.