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Former Saddleback and IVC men's basketball coach Bill Mulligan dies

Former Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College men’s basketball coach Bill Mulligan died Tuesday (Jan. 12) morning at the age of 79. Mulligan coached for five seasons at Saddleback and three seasons at IVC. 

Football

How the West was won

Back-up quarterback David Ingram came in at the end of the first quarter and led the Saddleback College football team, ranked eighth in Southern California, in a 31-20 victory over College of the Canyons, ranked 12th in Southern California, in the CCCAA Western State Bowl at Saddleback College. Ingram was named MVP of the bowl.

Gauchos to host bowl game

Saddleback College (8-2, 4-2) will host College of the Canyons Cougars (6-4, 3-3) in the SCFA Western State Bowl on Saturday at 5 p.m. The bowl selection is the ninth consecutive for Saddleback, which ties a school record.

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Gauchos bowl over Griffins

Saddleback overcomes a 14-point, first quarter deficit to roll over Grossmont, 44-27. The win eliminated Grossmont from platoff contention and secured a bowl game for Saddleback.

Gauchos swoon early, swing late in victory

For the third time in as many weeks, the Saddleback College football team, ranked 19th in the nation, was faced with a halftime deficit. For only the second time, the Gauchos were able to overcome it. Saddleback outscored Long Beach City College 28-3 in the second half en route to a 28-24 Southern Conference victory on Saturday.

Palomar upsets Gauchos, hands over first loss

Last week’s comeback magic could not be matched on Homecoming night. The Saddleback College football team, ranked seventh in the nation, saw a  potential winning cut short on an interception in the end zone with eight seconds left in a 27-21 loss to visiting Palomar College. The Comets were ranked tweny-first in the nation coming in to the contest.

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After victory, Gauchos drop to No. 7 in rankings

 After the Saddleback College football team’s rousing 42-38 comeback victory over Santa Ana on Saturday (Oct. 3), the Gauchos dropped one spot to No. 7 in JCGridiron.com’s “Dirty 30” national rankings.

Twenty-one point fourth quarter caps Gaucho comeback victory

 After Santa Ana scored 31 unanswered points, including 21 points in the third quarter, the then No.6 Saddleback College football team scored 21 points in the final seven minutes for the 42-38 comeback victory

Gauchos upset No. 7 Mounties, rise to No. 6 in national rankings

Saddleback shows their mettle and takes down Mt. San Antonio College, 24-14. With the win, the Gauchos jumped to No. 6 in the JCGridiron.com “Dirty 30” national rankings.

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Gauchos roll in shutout of Wolverines

After a record setting rout last week, the Saddleback College football team took the field Saturday night and torched San Bernardino Valley College, 52-0. Saddleback, ranked No. 11, completely shut down the Wolverines. The win extended the Gauchos’ record to 14-0 all-time against San Bernardino and handed the hapless Wolverines their 18th consecutive loss.

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Brennan reminisces of times as a Gaucho

A special interview with former Saddleback, University of Hawaii, and current Washingon Redskins quarterback Colt Brennan. Brennan came back to Saddleback College to watch the Gauchos 52-0 victory over San Bernardino Valley College.

Offense sets scoring records in blowout

 The Saddleback College football team spread the offense around in a record-breaking 72-7 win over Mt. San Jacinto College on Saturday. Saddleback, the nation’s 11th-ranked team, scored on 11 of its 12 possessions in the game only failing to score on its final offensive drive. The Gaucho offense set scoring records for points in a quarter, half, and entire game in the win over the Eagles

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Defense holds early, offense explodes late in Gaucho victory

Saddleback takes its football home opener over Golden West, 33-23. Saddleback's defense stood hard early and contributed on the scoreboard. The offense took a while to find its bearings and took it to Golden West late in the first half and early in the second half.

Women's Volleyball

IVC Vball Playoffs

Serves are Lasers

The serving game of the Irvine Valley College women’s volleyball team lived up to the team’s namesake on Tuesday. The Lasers, ranked 12th in the state, swept the Golden West Rustlers, ranked 17th in the state, in three games in the first round of the Southern California Regional. IVC will travel to face two-time defending state champion El Camino in the second round on Saturday at 6 p.m.

Lasers face crucial test

 After an easy win versus Saddleback and a tough loss to Cypress, the Irvine Valley College women’s volleyball team heads into a crucial match against Orange Coast College. The Lasers, ranked 11th in the state, were swept by Cypress last Friday, 25-21, 25-20 and 25-20. Last Wednesday the Lasers swept Saddleback, 25-12, 25-18, 25-18.

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Gauchos lose to OCC, tie with district rival Lasers

Saddleback loses 3-0 to Orange Coast College and ties 2-2 in the first intra-SOCCCD match of the year against Irvine Valley College.

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Gauchos fall to San Diego Mesa and Orange Coast

The Saddleback College women’s volleyball team returned home after four matches on the road and lost to San Diego Mesa in four games last Wednesday. Last Friday, the Gauchos lost to Orange Coast College.

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Gauchos sweep Grossmont

The Saddleback College women’s volleyball team swept Grossmont College in three games last Tuesday for its second win of the season.  However, the scores reveal it was a close match- 25-21, 25-23 and 25-20.

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Volleyball opens with win

  The Saddleback College women's volleyball team opened their season with a victory over Southwestern College on September 9. Saddleback won in four games, 16-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-23

Preview: Volleyball looks to rebound from tough 2008

 Coming off of a 4-17 season, talented returners and an experienced coach look to turn around the program.

Women's Soccer

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Gauchos lose to OCC, tie with district rival Lasers

Saddleback loses 3-0 to Orange Coast College and ties 2-2 in the first intra-SOCCCD match of the year against Irvine Valley College.

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Soccer shut out in two straight defeats

Orange Empire Conference play started, and the same old story played for the women’s soccer team. The Gauchos were shut out 5-0 by Santiago Canyon College, last year’s OEC champions.

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Gaucho soccer notches first victory of the season

 The Saddleback College women's soccer team got its first victory of the season with a win over San Diego City College. The Gauchos defeated the Knights 1-0 on September 9.

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Soccer stumbles early

 The Saddleback women's soccer team hits an early bump in the road with three losses, including two shutouts, and one tie.

Water Polo

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Men's water polo wins big at tournament

This week was not a week for both Saddleback College men and women’s water polo. Both teams took a defeat against Orange Coast College. The men turned around and won four games in the Saddleback Invitational over the weekend.

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Water polo tops Santa Ana, pushes forward in conference

Both men’s and women’s water polo defeated the Santa Ana teams in their last week’s home game. The men won 15-5 and the women won by forfeit.

Water polo falls to Hornets

Saddleback College women’s water polo has had a good pre-season, however, in last Wednesday’s game, they were unable to step up and beat Fullerton College.

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Men's water polo player taken to hospital

Saddleback College men's water polo player Lindsay Mitchell was taken to Mission Hospital on Thursday afternoon. Mitchell, 20, was said to have been short of breath and had labored breathing. Mitchell’s condition is currently stable. A procedure is to be performed Friday night.

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Water polo has tough go in home tournament

 The Saddleback College women's water polo team went 1-3 in its 15th annual invitational tournament on September 12. The Gauchos lost to Chaffey, 11-9, Ventura, 11-9, and Grossmont, 8-5. Saddleback beat Southwestern, 9-8.

Preview: Hard work should push water polo over the top

 A tough off-season program and two determined groups and coaches hope to push the programs to championships

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Misc. Saddleback

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Athlete of the week 3/8/2010

The sophomore forward hit another huge three-pointer in the second straight Regional final for the Saddleback College men’s basketball team in its 73-69 overtime win on Saturday.

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Athlete of the week-3/2/2010

The sophomore guard had a great outing on sophomore night as the Saddleback College men’s basketball team defeated Chaffey, 66-64, in the Regional semifinals.

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Athletes of the week - 11/11/09

Women's golf: Saddleback's Linda Edelstein and Irvine Valley's Nicole Rivera

Athletes of the Week - 10/7/09

Saddleback football quarterback David Ingram and IVC women's soccer forward Arabia Ruiz

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Athletes of the week - 9/30/09

 Saddleback Gaucho football free safety Cameron Chadwick and IVC women's golfer Sam Roberts

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Athletes of the week - 9/23/09

Saddleback football wide receiver T.J. Knowles and Saddleback volleyball middleblocker Morgan Kavanaugh

Preview: Cross country looks to improve, open new opportunities for student-athletes

 Coach Mark Blethen knows it will be tough to top last season's outcome, especially with only two returning runners. Blethen looks forward to a full season of improvement and opening doors further educational opportunities for his athletes.

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Athletes of the Week - 9/16/09

 Saddleback College football sophomore running back Keegan Gogerty and Saddleback women's volleyball freshman outside hitter Melissa Chavez.

Experience and new blood to lead golf team forward

A mix of several returners and some incoming talent should improve this year's golf team.

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Athletes of the Week - 9/9/09

 Saddleback football player Kory Johnson and IVC soccer player Arabia Ruiz

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Athlete of the week 3/8/2010

The freshman forward came through in the clutch again for the Irvine Valley College men’s basketball team in the Lasers’ 73-71 overtime win over Mt. San Antonio College on Saturday.

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Athlete of the week-3/2/2010

The freshman forward played the role of the closer in the Irvine Valley College men’s basketball team’s 72-63 Regional semifinal win over Antelope Valley.

IVC Woments Basketball

After a 76-55 loss to No. 4 seed Pasadena City College in Friday’s Southern Regional quarterfinal, the Irvine Valley College women’s basketball season came to a close.
“I am very happy about this season,” IVC coach Julie Hanks said. “We won 20
games and got into the playoffs.”

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Athletes of the week - 11/11/09

Women's golf: Saddleback's Linda Edelstein and Irvine Valley's Nicole Rivera

IVC round-up - 10/7/09

 Summary of the week of the No.4 IVC women's volleyball team and the three members of the Lasers' women's golf team.

Athletes of the Week - 10/7/09

Saddleback football quarterback David Ingram and IVC women's soccer forward Arabia Ruiz

IVC round-up - 9/30/09

 A summary of the week in IVC Laser's women's volleyball and women's soccer. Both teams had matches cancelled this week. Soccer beat Golden West 2-1 last Tuesday.

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Athletes of the week - 9/30/09

 Saddleback Gaucho football free safety Cameron Chadwick and IVC women's golfer Sam Roberts

IVC round-up - 9/23/09

Summary of the Irvine Valley College Lasers' week in women's volleyball, men's soccer, and women's golf.

IVC round-up - 9/16/09

 Summary of the Irvine Valley College Lasers' week in women's volleyball, women's soccer, and men's soccer.

IVC round-up - 9/9/09

 Review of the week at IVC in women's volleyball, women's soccer, and women's golf

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Athletes of the Week - 9/9/09

 Saddleback football player Kory Johnson and IVC soccer player Arabia Ruiz

Editor's Column

Tim Tebow jumps high

Besides the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics and the most-watched hockey game since 1980, which was also the highest-rated non-football sporting event since 2004, the biggest sports story over the weekend was, newsflash, Tim Tebow is a great athlete.

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"Stachetober" brings a time for reflection

Editor's Column

The moustache has graced the upper lips of many great athletes, and many famous for only the mustache.

In honor of the month of “Stachetober” and the many athletes that have adorned the hairy lip, I present my top five athlete moustaches

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Exhibition of modern sports has links to tribal roots.

Editor's Column

The reason that the human race enjoys modern sports is more historical and biological than anything else. Most people would claim that we enjoy sports for the entertainment value, but sports are enjoyed because it brings us back to our tribal roots.

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With practice runs done, true test looms for football team

Editor's Column

The practice runs are done. The No. 10 Saddleback College football team’s mettle will be put to the test this week against No. 7 Mt. San Antonio College.

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Superhuman feats are made by mortals

Editor's column

We idolize athletes. We see the amazing feats of athleticism put on every day by athletes. From high schools to the professional ranks, our jaws drop and our eyes sparkle at the wonders put on by athletes. We all but forget how fragile these seemingly invincible beings can truly be...

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Cash for college football clunkers

Editor's column

 On Saturday, the sports world collectively celebrated the first weekend of the college football season. An annual Labor Day tradition. Tailgating, lighting up the barbeque, singing your favorite college fight song, and watching top-ranked teams eat up their lowly mid-major opposition for a opening week snack. With that last point, I am referring to the yearly blowouts...

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