The Valley College women’s swim team hosts Santa Monica Saturday for an 11 a.m. start.  By: Alejandro Garcia, Sports Editor The women’s swim team hit the pool Monday after a successful run at the Mt. Sac Invitational, where the team placed fifth among 21 other colleges. The team will host Santa Monica College Saturday at the LAVC Aquatics Center for their second conference meet of the season, slated to start at 11 a.m. (Angel Rangel for The Valley Star) The Monarchs are headi

Senior college football players can receive up to three extra years on the field, sparking backlash from younger athletes.  By: Alejandro Garcia, Sports Editor College football players are once again suing their respective states and the National Collegiate Athletic Association regarding how team eligibility should be calculated.   Purdue football lineman Bakyne Coly makes headlines as one of the most recent in a string of college football stars to sue and challenge the NCAA.

Valley's baseball team looks to pick up the momentum nearing the end of their second month of preseason baseball as they prepare to start Western State Conference play. By Alejandro Garcia, Sports Editor Monarchs outfielder Christopher DeLaHoya, far right, steps up at bat during a home game against the Modesto Junior College Pirates on Feb. 18. (Richard Ball | For the Valley Star) The Valley College men's baseball team is closing off their second month of the new season on th

The Monarchs drop their last six games and head to Santa Monica Thursday for a match against the Corsairs. By Marta Cherniak and Alejandro Garcia, staff writers LAVC's softball team waits for Tarryn Macias after a home run hit on Tuesday's game against Santa Barbara City College. Photo taken at Los Angeles Valley College on Feb. 24. (Angel Rangel for the Valley Star) The Valley College softball team lost a double header to Santa Barbara Community College on Tuesday by the com

The men’s basketball team boasts almost an entirely new roster as they look ahead toward conference play.  By: Alejandro Garcia and Shane Hurley, Staff Writers  (Alejandro Rafael for the Valley Star) The Valley College men’s basketball team ended last year on a downward note, finishing the season with a 5-22 mark. However, the team is filled with a new roster and is hoping for better results in 2026.   After a slow start to the 2025-26 season, the Monarchs have won two of the

Off-season training helped the women’s soccer team make big strides over last year.  By: Alejandro Garcia, Sports Editor   Hazel Caro (27) scored two goals Tuesday at in a match against College of the Canyons. The Cougars defeated the Monarchs 3-2 to end their seasons. (Lourdes Rosales Lepe for the Valley Star) The 2025 Valley women’s soccer season ended Tuesday after a dramatic 3-2 loss against College of the Canyons. The Monarchs needed a win in order to advance to the West

The Dodgers balance a complicated history with their fanbase’s love for baseball and the team. By: Alejandro Garcia, Sports Editor (Alejandro Rafael for the Valley Star; product by illegal_drip) As the Downtown streets filled with the waves and roars of fans, the Los Angeles Dodgers were welcomed back to their city with a parade after an eventful seven game thriller, once again claiming the Commissioner’s Trophy and going back-to-back as the 2025 World Series champions.  The

By: Shane Hurley, Staff Writer Monarchs number 28 Jace Andrews, number 6 Alexander Johnson and number 21 Deshawn Malone slam down a Compton wide receiver during a run attempt on Thursday, Oct. 9th, 2025, in the Homecoming blowout game against the Compton Coyotes. (Alejandro Rafael for the Valley Star) The Valley College football team celebrated Homecoming in style Thursday night, as the Monarchs overwhelmed Compton College 53-0 in a one sided contest that showcased Valley’s o

The Monarchs picked it up on offense and game away with their team's first conference win of the season.  By: Alejandro Garcia, Rosemary...

By: Alejandro Garcia, Staff Writer Valley midfielder Jennifer Trejo applying the pressure to regain possession from Cuesta player, Hailey...