Softball News -- 2014

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Pirates name Jodie Legaspi-Kiaha as new head softball coach

July 30, 2014

COSTA MESA -- A familiar face returns to the Orange Coast College softball program as former assistant coach Jodie Legaspi-Kiaha has been selected as the new head coach, according to Athletic Director Kevin Smith.

Magdaleno earns first-team, All-OEC honors!
Magdaleno earns first-team, All-OEC honors!

April 25, 2014

COSTA MESA -- Freshman infielder Briana Magdaleno capped off a stellar 2014 season by being picked as a first-team, All-Orange Empire Conference selection, as voted on by the conference's head coaches.

Pirates end home schedule with 8-1 loss to Hawks
Pirates end home schedule with 8-1 loss to Hawks

April 21, 2014

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball wrapped up the 2014 home portion of its schedule on Monday with an 8-1 Orange Empire Conference loss to Santiago Canyon College.

Magdaleno, Tiner lead Pirates to 8-5 win over Hornets
Magdaleno, Tiner lead Pirates to 8-5 win over Hornets

April 14, 2014

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team won its third straight home game on Monday as the Pirates topped visiting Fullerton, 8-5, in an Orange Empire Conference matchup.

Green's diving catch helps save the day for Pirates in 5-3 win over Rustlers
Green's diving catch helps save the day for Pirates in 5-3 win over Rustlers

April 09, 2014

COSTA MESA -- With the Orange Coast College softball team clinging to a two-run lead, Tajanae Green's diving catch with one out and two runners on helped start the double play that gave the Pirates a 5-3 comeback win over visiting Golden West on Wednesday afternoon.

Pirates double-up Compton for 6-3 win
Pirates double-up Compton for 6-3 win

April 07, 2014

COSTA MESA -- Hannah Cavalier and Briana Magdaleno each had two RBI and Kellie Tiner pitched a complete game to lead the Orange Coast College softball team to a 6-3 win over El Camino-Compton Center on Monday at the OCC Softball Complex.

Late HR dooms Pirates in 6-5 loss to Tigers
Late HR dooms Pirates in 6-5 loss to Tigers

March 21, 2014

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team put a major scare into one of the top teams in the state on Friday afternoon, but in the end, a seventh-inning home run proved costly for the Pirates in a 6-5 loss to visiting Riverside City College.

Bats come alive late for Pirates in 9-5 win over Rustlers
Bats come alive late for Pirates in 9-5 win over Rustlers

March 14, 2014

HUNTINGTON BEACH -- Katie Kendrick and Briana Magdaleno each had four hits to lead the Orange Coast College softball team to a 9-5 Orange Empire Conference win over Golden West on Friday at GWC.

Pirates falter down the stretch in 11-8 loss to Hornets
Pirates falter down the stretch in 11-8 loss to Hornets

March 10, 2014

COSTA MESA -- An inspired seventh-inning comeback went for naught in the eighth for the Orange Coast College softball team during Monday's 11-8, eight-inning loss to visiting Fullerton College.

Pirates go the distance, but fall to Hawks, 7-1
Pirates go the distance, but fall to Hawks, 7-1

March 05, 2014

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team took on conference powerhouse Santiago Canyon and despite a solid all-around performance, the visiting Hawks prevailed, 7-1, on Wednesday at the OCC Softball Complex.

Pirates fight hard, but fall to Chargers, 6-2
Pirates fight hard, but fall to Chargers, 6-2

February 21, 2014

CYPRESS -- The Orange Coast College softball team put forth a strong effort, but came up short to host Cypress College, 6-2, on Friday in an Orange Empire Conference matchup.

Pirates hang on to top Rustlers, 6-4
Pirates hang on to top Rustlers, 6-4

February 19, 2014

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team fought off a late Golden West rally to defeat the rival Rustlers, 6-4, on Wednesday at the OCC Softball Complex.

Pirates top Chaffey before falling to Santa Ana
Pirates top Chaffey before falling to Santa Ana

February 12, 2014

COSTA MESA -- It was an up-and-down week for the Orange Coast College softball team, courtesy of a 13-7 win at Chaffey College on Monday, followed by a 24-6 loss to visiting Santa Ana on Wednesday.

Pirates open 2014 with 4-1 win over El Camino
Pirates open 2014 with 4-1 win over El Camino

February 05, 2014

TORRANCE -- The offense hit, the pitcher threw strikes and the defense played catch ... the perfect way for the Orange Coast College softball team to open its 2014 season.