Softball news -- 2025
Pirates fall in extras to Bulldogs, 3-2
May 16, 2025
SARATOGA -- A well-pitched game just didn't fall the way of the Orange Coast College softball team on Friday morning as the Pirates fell to College of San Mateo, 3-2, in eight innings in the second round of the 3C2A Softball State Championships, hosted by West Valley College.
Pirates end remarkable season with loss to Warriors
May 16, 2025
SARATOGA -- After a heart-stopping come-from-behind win in the opening game of the 3C2A Softball State Championships, the Orange Coast College softball team just ran out of comebacks as the Pirates dropped two straight on Saturday to the College of San Mateo (3-2, 8 innings) and El Camino (10-8), ending their remarkable 2025 campaign.
Pirates refuse to quit, rally for 8-6 win over Modesto
May 15, 2025
SARATOGA -- The Orange Coast College softball team showed the heart of a champion on Thursday by rallying for an 8-6 win over Modesto College in the opening round of the 3C2A Softball State Championships, hosted by West Valley College.
Pirates to take on Modesto in State Tourney opener
May 13, 2025
COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team will be heading up north to West Valley College, site of the 2025 3C2A Softball State Championships, where they will take on Modesto in the opening round on Thursday, beginning at 2 p.m.
PARTY LIKE IT'S 1993: PIRATES ADVANCE TO STATE!
May 10, 2025
COSTA MESA -- For the first time in 32 years, the Orange Coast College softball team has earned a trip to the big dance after topping Fullerton College, 9-6, on Saturday in Game 2 of the Southern California Super Regional Playoffs at the OCC Softball Stadium.
McNair magic! Pirates edge Hornets, 3-2
May 09, 2025
COSTA MESA -- It took a little bit of Pirate magic at the plate, but in the end the Orange Coast College softball team pulled out a 3-2 win over visiting Fullerton in Game 1 of the Southern California Super Regional Playoffs on Friday at the OCC Softball Stadium.
Pirates set to battle Hornets for state tournament berth
May 08, 2025
COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team is looking to make school history this weekend as the Pirates host Fullerton College in the Southern California Super Regional Playoffs, beginning Friday at 2 p.m. at the OCC Softball Stadium.
Esters, Fidge bring international flavor to Pirate softball
May 07, 2025
COSTA MESA -- According to Google Maps, it is approximately 8,800 miles from South Australia -- home state of Orange Coast College sophomore pitcher Ruby Fidge -- and Fidge's home for the past two years here in Southern California. From the other part of the globe, it's almost the same distance between Frida Esters' hometown of Leksand, Sweden and OCC (8,681 miles).
Survive and Advance: Pirates edge Eagles , 2-1
May 03, 2025
COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team earned a trip to the next round and Mt. San Jacinto made them EARN every bit of it as the Pirates hung on for a 2-1, eight-inning win over the Eagles on Saturday to win the opening round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs.
Pirates cruise to 9-1 win over Eagles in playoff opener
May 02, 2025
COSTA MESA -- It was smooth sailing for the Orange Coast College softball team as the Pirates needed just six innings to top Mt. San Jacinto, 9-1, on Friday in Game 1 of the Southern California Regional playoffs on Friday at the OCC Softball Stadium.
Top-seeded Pirates host Mt. San Jacinto in playoff series opener
April 30, 2025
COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team -- Co-Champs of the Orange Empire Conference and the No. 1 seed in Southern California, will host Mt. San Jacinto College in a best-of-three series beginning Friday at 2 p.m. in the opening round of the SoCal Regional playoffs.
Pirates survive late to top Falcons in eight innings
April 19, 2025
NORWALK -- Another day, another solid road win against one of the top teams in the state as the Orange Coast College softball team survived a late Cerritos College rally and topped the Falcons in eight innings, 7-6, on Saturday afternoon.
Kimora KABOOM! Pirates rally for 7-6 win over Chargers for OEC Co-Crown
April 18, 2025
CYPRESS -- The Orange Coast College softball team made a little history on Friday afternoon, earning at least a piece of the Orange Empire Conference title for the first time in 33 years after rallying for a 7-6 win over Cypress College.
Pirates complete series sweep over Tigers
April 11, 2025
COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College softball team did its part to set up a fantastic upcoming series after topping visiting Riverside City College, 6-3, on Friday at the OCC Softball Stadium.
Pirates blank Tigers, 7-0
April 10, 2025
RIVERSIDE -- The trip was well worth it for the Orange Coast College softball team as the Pirates blanked host Riverside City College, 7-0, on Thursday in an Orange Empire Conference matchup, played at RCC.
Sanchez earns win No. 10 as Pirates blank Tigers, 2-0
April 08, 2025
COSTA MESA -- The right arm of Daniella Sanchez was the difference-maker for the Orange Coast College softball team as the Pirates shut down visiting Riverside City College, 2-0, on Tuesday at the OCC Softball Stadium.
