Football News -- 2021

Pirates reach finish line with makeup matchup at Santa Barbara
Pirates reach finish line with makeup matchup at Santa Barbara

November 17, 2021

COSTA MESA -- The sport of football and the threat of COVID-19 have been a major concern to all involved with the Orange Coast College football program and to have the Pirates involved in a 10th game of the season is an accomplishment that should not go unnoticed.

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Pirates look for a winning streak against West L.A.

November 13, 2021

COSTA MESA -- Fresh off a 40-30 Metro Division win over L.A. Harbor on Saturday, the Orange Coast College football looks to make it two straight with a road matchup at West L.A. College this coming Saturday at 1 p.m.

Pirates edge West L.A. 20-17 for second straight win
Pirates edge West L.A. 20-17 for second straight win

November 13, 2021

LOS ANGELES -- The Orange Coast College football team rallied from a 14-3 deficit to pick up a 20-17 Metro League win at West Los Angeles College on Saturday night.

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Pirates topple Seahawks in home finale, 40-30

November 06, 2021

COSTA MESA -- The Orange Coast College football team ended the home portion of the 2021 schedule on the right foot by picking up a hard-fought 40-30 Metro Division win over visiting L.A. Harbor on Saturday night inside LeBard Stadium.

Pirates to host L.A. Harbor in home finale
Pirates to host L.A. Harbor in home finale

November 03, 2021

COSTA MESA -- The final home game of the 2021 season for the Orange Coast College football team on Saturday against L.A. Harbor inside LeBard Stadium, beginning at 6 p.m.

Pirates, Dons fight for the Victory Flag on Saturday
Pirates, Dons fight for the Victory Flag on Saturday

October 27, 2021

COSTA MESA -- In one of the oldest rivalries in all of California Community College football, the Orange Coast College Pirates will host the Santa Ana College Dons on Saturday at 1 p.m. inside LeBard Stadium in the "Victory Flag Game".

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Pirates falter in football shootout with Vaqueros

October 23, 2021

GLENDALE -- The Orange Coast College football team found some offensive success on Saturday, but it wasn't enough as the Pirates fell short, 50-42, on Saturday to host Glendale College.

Pirates look to regroup, refocus for this week's battle with Glendale
Pirates look to regroup, refocus for this week's battle with Glendale

October 21, 2021

COSTA MESA -- The smiles were few and far between members of the Orange Coast College football team following Saturday's 35-10 road loss to Citrus College, but as the Pirates head into this week's Metro Division matchup at Glendale, head coach Bubba Gonzalez remains optimistic.

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Conference play kicks off for Pirates this week at Citrus

October 13, 2021

COSTA MESA -- Now the fun REALLY begins for the Orange Coast College football team as the Pirates open American Metro League play this Saturday afternoon at Citrus College, beginning at 1 p.m.

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Big plays doom Pirates in loss to Griffins

October 09, 2021

COSTA MESA -- After three games of avoiding the 'big play' on defense, the Orange Coast College football team fell victim to that very stat and fell to visiting Grossmont, 54-23, on Saturday night inside LeBard Stadium.

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Pirates look for more success on Saturday against Grossmont

October 07, 2021

COSTA MESA -- After posting the first shutout win in 15 years, the Orange Coast College football team will look for more success against the Grossmont College Griffins on Saturday night inside LeBard Stadium, beginning at 6 p.m.

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Pirates grind out 3-0 win over Moorpark

October 02, 2021

MOORPARK -- Nothing like a win to turn the frowns into smiles for the Orange Coast College football team as the Pirates found any and every way possible to outlast Moorpark College, 3-0, on Saturday night at Moorpark College.

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Pirates look to regroup on the road against Moorpark

September 29, 2021

COSTA MESA -- At least looking at the stats from Saturday's 29-22 loss to Santa Monica, Orange Coast College football head coach Bubba Gonzalez didn't need to strain too hard to find where the trouble lied on the stat sheet.

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Pirates own worst enemy in loss to Corsairs

September 25, 2021

COSTA MESA -- Self-inflicted mistakes proved costly for the Orange Coast College football team as the Pirates fought hard, but came up short in a 29-22 loss to visiting Santa Monica City College on Saturday at LeBard Stadium.

Pirates return to action on Saturday against Santa Monica
Pirates return to action on Saturday against Santa Monica

September 22, 2021

COSTA MESA -- After some unexpected time off, the Orange Coast College football team is back and ready to go against visiting Santa Monica City College on Saturday afternoon, beginning at 1 p.m. at LeBard Stadium.

Parking/Ticket information for Saturday's Football Game
Parking/Ticket information for Saturday's Football Game

September 20, 2021

COSTA MESA -- After a two-week pause, the Orange Coast College football team will be back in action on Saturday at LeBard Stadium against Santa Monica City College, beginning at 1 p.m.

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