2016 Ventura College Women's Water Polo Team News
Women's Water Polo sophomore Paige Treloar-Ballard earned first-team All-American honors for the 2016 season in voting by Southern California coaches released last month. Two other VC sophomores, Lauren Wiksell and Maeve Flynn were named second team All-SoCal for their efforts in helping the Pirates to a runner-up finish in the Western State Conference and the highest win total in the 17-year tenure of head coach Mary Giles.
In a record setting season for the VC women's water polo team, Paige Treloar-Ballard, Lauren Wiksell, Maeve Flynn and Ylva Ostlin were named first-team All-Western State Conference by a vote of the conference coaches last month. Two more earned second-team nods, and three were named honorable mention for the Pirates, who posted the moste wins in the 17-year tenure of head coach Mary Giles.
One of the most successful women's water polo seasons n school history cam to a close Friday as the Pirates dropepd a 15-10 decision to No. 2-seed Fullerton in the Sol Cal Regional Quarterfinals in Huntington Beach. Maeve Flynn had four goals to lead the Pirates (24-9) and Paige Treloar-Ballard netted three scores with two steals.
Lauren Wiskell netted five goals as the Ventura College women's water polo team claimed their Southern California regional Playoff opener 10-7 over Cerritos Thursday in Huntington Beach. The program's single-season assist record holder led the Pirates (24-8) by finishing plays and Maeve Flynn scored three times to help VC adavnce to the SoCal quarterfinals.
Continuing one of the best seasons in program history, the Pirates' women's water polo team has received the No. 7 seed in the Southern California regional Playoffs which begin Thursday Nov. 10 at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. VC (23-8), which has set a new high water mark for victories in the 17-year tenure of head coach Mary Giles, will take on No. 10 Cerritos (16-10) at 11:30 am. The winner of that game will face No. 2 Fullerton (21-8) on Friday at 11:30 am.
Despite a valiant effort, the Pirates' women's water polo team could not get over the hump against Santa Barbara Saturday, falling 15-8 in the Western State Conference Tournament championship game. Paige Treloar-Ballard scored five goals with an assist, two steals and five drawn exclusions to lead VC (23-8, 8-2). The appearance in the WSC final was the team's 12th in the past 15 years.
The Ventura College Women's Water Polo team has advanced to the Western State Conference Tournament championship with a pair of wins Thursday in San Luis Obispo. VC, the No. 2 seed in the draw, downed No. 7 Los Angeles Pierce 19-5 in the morning quarterfinal before defeating No. 3 Allan Hancock in the afternoon semifinal 20-7. Lauren Wiksell and Maeve Flynn each netted seven goals on the day to lead the Pirates (23-7, 8-1).
Paige Treloar-Ballard had three goals and goalie Devon Compton recorded eight saves in the cage as the Pirates' women's water polo team wrapped up the No. 2 seed for next week's Western State Conference Tournament with a 10-4 victory at Cuesta College Wednesday. Ylva Ostlin had a pair of goals and Brittany Camp had three steals in the final regular season game for Ventura (21-7, 6-1).
The VC women's water polo team finished the Battle at the Beach Tournament with an even 2-2 record after one win and one loss on Saturday in games at Cypress College. Ventura defeated Saddleback 12-11 on Saturday morning before falling to conference foe Citrus 10-7 in the afternoon. Lauren Wiksell netted eight goals in the two games while Paige Treloar-Ballard and Ylva Ostlin had four and three goals, respectively.
The VC women's water polo team's 10 game winning streak was snapped in the opener of the Battle at the Beach Tournament Friday, but they rebounded to avenge an early season loss in the nightcap of the 24-team, three-site tournament. VC lost to San Joaquin Delta 15-7 in the first round before defeating Palomar 10-5 in the second game of the day, both at Cerritos College. Lauren Wiksell had seven goals, two assists, three drawn exclusions and three steals on the day for Ventura (19-6, 5-1).
The Pirates' women's water polo team used a 10-0 run over 10 minutes of game time beginning midway through the first quarter to propel them to a 15-9 victory over Los Angeles valley Wednesday afternoon at the Ventura Aquatic Center. Paige Treloar-Ballard netted five goals, all in the first half, to lead the way and Lauren Wiksell had three scores and four assists in the victory, VC's 10th straight triumph and their 14th win in the past 15 contests.
The Pirates' women's water polo team concluded the Ventura Tournament with two more wins Saturday at the Ventura Aquatic Center, giving the team nine wins in a row. VC (17-5, 4-1) posted blow-out victories over El Camino, 15-5, and San Diego Miramar, 12-3. Paige Treloar-Ballard netted seven goals on the day with an assist and eight steals while Ylva Ostlin had five scores with four assists and three steals. Valeria Ramirez had 13 saves in goal for the Pirates.
The Pirates' women's water polo began and ended day one of the Ventura Tournament with a shutout and a final-minute game-winner, respectively. VC (15-5, 4-1) defeated Santa Monica 15-0 in a Western State Conference contest in the morning before besting Mt. San Antonio 11-10 in the nightcap with the game-winner coming with 26 seconds remaining in the game. Lauren Wiskell had six goals on the day, including the game winner against Mt. SAC, to go with three assists and two steals.
Opening a stretch of six home games in three days, the VC women's water polo team defeated Citrsu and American Riover in play at the Ventura Aquatic Center Thursday. The Pirates (13-5, 3-1) scored two goals late to defeat Western State Conference for Citrus in the afternoon before routing visiting American River 17-12 under the lights. Lauren Wiksell was on fire with nine goals and eight assists on the day while goalie Valeria Ramirez recorded 18 saves in the cage in the two matches.
The Pirates' women's water polo team made their trip back from San Diego a good one Saturday with a pair of wins to conclude the San Diego Tournament. Playing at Mesa College, VC (11-5, 2-1) ran away from Cypress 17-5 before besting Cerritos 15-9. Paige Treloar-Ballard had her best day of the season with 14 goals scored, five assists, a pair of drawn ejections and seven steals in the two matches.
The Ventura College women's water polo team split its first two games at the San Diego Women's Water Polo Classic Friday in games at San Diego Mesa College. The Pirates fell to Palomar 14-11 in the ir first contest of the day before trouncing East Los Angeles 16-4 in the nightcap. Paige Treloar-Ballard scored seven goals on the day with seven steals in the two matches for Ventura (9-5, 2-1). Valeria Ramirez hauled in 11 saves in goal to lead the defense.
