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The Monarchs dominate Compton 53-0 in Homecoming blowout
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
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Monarchs Pick Up Win and Halt Losing Streak
The Monarchs picked it up on offense and game away with their team's first conference win of the season. By: Alejandro Garcia, Rosemary...
Oct 82 min read
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Valley College Soccer on a roll as it heads into its first conference play against Citrus.
By: Alejandro Garcia, Staff Writer Valley midfielder Jennifer Trejo applying the pressure to regain possession from Cuesta player, Hailey...
Sep 222 min read
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The Monarchs take down the Brahmas 22-15 and hang onto the victory bell for another year
Valley football took an early lead against Pierce Saturday and never looked back, winning its first game of the season. Â The Monarchs...
Sep 152 min read
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Valley faces Pierce for a ten year shot at the bell
by Mariam Mkrtchian Valley College, who defeated Pierce 20–12 last year, face the Brahmas again in the Victory Bell game. The Monarchs...
Sep 101 min read
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Valley's Center of attention
Champion diver continues success as a Monarch. Toby Douglas and Holdenn Graff, Staff Writers The 19-year-old Ciara Center is majoring...
Apr 303 min read
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Valley soccer on a mission: Monarchs look at a 2025 Turnaround
After a tough 2024 season, the squad looks to rebuild and bring winning soccer back to Valley. By Holdenn Graff, Sports Editor Incoming...
Apr 23 min read
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The transfer portal is hurting JUCO recruitment.
The sidelines feel crowded as the transfer portal takes away JUCO players time on the field. By Alex Diaz, Sports Editor Photo...
Apr 23 min read
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Men and women place second overall in first WSC swim meet
Valley College hosted Pierce, Santa Monica, Ventura and Citrus colleges in the Western State Conference competition Feb. 21. By: Natalie...
Mar 62 min read
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Lady Monarchs' season comes to an end following second-round playoff.
Women's basketball squeaked into the playoffs as the final seed in the Western State Conference, upsetting first round opponent. By:...
Mar 63 min read
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Valley College stuns Santa Ana on the road in the first round of playoffs
The Lady Monarchs squeaked out the major upset victory to advance to the second round for the first time since the 22-23 season. By...
Feb 273 min read
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Transgender Women Belong in Women’s Sports
The recent attack on transgender women in sports carries more significant turmoil into the gender inequality of sports. By Alex Diaz,...
Feb 274 min read
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Young Black Scholars are celebrated at Valley.
Umoja Black Scholars welcome middle and high school students on campus with a dance battle, soul food and educational advice. By Kaia...
Feb 252 min read
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Women’s Basketball secures playoff berth in clutch win over Antelope Valley
The squad picks up do-or-die victory in regular-season finale to punch playoff ticket. By: Holdenn Graff, Sports Editor Guard Madison...
Feb 243 min read
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Kristjana Lewis Keeps Her Competition at Arms Length
A dual-sport athlete who fuels her talent through softball and water polo at Valley. By: Alex Diaz, Sports Editor As Kristjana Lewis...
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Op-Ed: There’s No Pride in MLB
By: Rogers Levitt, Staff Writer Sports represent an escape for many. Fans from diverse backgrounds enjoy playing their favorite sport or...
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Valley College Sports Grapples with Statewide Budget Cuts
Monarch Athletics begins the fall semester with a financial drawback that affects students. By: Alex Diaz, Sports Editor The sports...
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Op-Ed: sports and politics
By: Alex Diaz, Sports Editor It was 1918, at Fenway Park. Game four of the World Series. The Boston Red Sox were battling the Chicago...
Nov 6, 20243 min read
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Women get revenge against Renegades with 1-1 tie
Valley scores its first goal in conference game and uses a stout defense versus Bakersfield College. By: Alex Diaz, Sports Editor...
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Women’s Soccer Headed in the Wrong Direction
The Monarchs dropped their first conference game of the season 6-0 against Citrus College. By Alex Diaz, Sports Editor Owl forward Alexia...
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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Valley Women's Soccer Loses its First Game Falling to Oxnard College 3-1
The Condors Outpaced The Monarchs in the Second Half Giving the Visiting Team the Win By: JC Rosa, Assistant Sports Editor After coming...
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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Valley College Football Struck early and held on to defeat Compton, 46-38
The Monarchs scored 19-straight points against Compton in the first quarter sending the visitors back home with a loss. By Alex Diaz,...
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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Valley College Battles Santa Ana College to a 1-1 Tie.
The Monarchs start the season with a 3-0-1 mark using a balanced attack to stay undefeated. By: JC Rosa, Staff Writer Valley freshman...
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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Monarchs Struggle in Season-Opening Loss Against Panthers
Chaffey held Valley scoreless for three quarters, as the home team entered the final quarter with a 20 point lead. By: JC Rosa, Staff...
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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Student-led Volleyball Team is a Net Gain for Valley
Victoria Tellez did not dig that Valley College lacked a volleyball team, so she started her own club. By: Lamonta Amos, Staff Writer...
May 15, 20242 min read
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Under the Lights
The Valley College baseball field shines bright lights for night games in the future. By: Alex Diaz, Sports Editor LIGHTS, CAMERA,...
May 15, 20242 min read
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March Madness Highlights the Need for Equal Compensation in the WNBA
Women’s sports sparks rise through NCAA title game between Iowa and South Carolina, and so should their pay. By: Alex Diaz, Sports Editor...
May 6, 20243 min read
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Valley captures first conference series against Glendale
The Monarchs baseball sits in first place in the Western State Conference after taking two from the Glendale Vaqueros. By Alex Diaz,...
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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Baseball starts conference play
Valley's mens baseball team gains a winning streak into the Western State Conference. By Alex Diaz, Sports Editor The Valley College...
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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Lady Monarchs look to climb Western State Conference standings
The women's basketball team rides a winning streak and looks ahead to face first place Glendale College. By, Jabes Pascual (L-R) Jade...
Feb 6, 20242 min read
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Soccer team finishes its season on the right foot
Coach Fernandez looks to the future. By Jabes Pascual, Staff Writer Valley's women's soccer team huddles at halftime in match against...
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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Shot Stopper
Paul headed to Cal State Bakersfield. By Mike Diaz and Jabes Pascual LAVC Monarchs goalkeeper Sara Paul photoshoot in Los Angeles Valley...
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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Soccer team scores first win
The women’s soccer team is facing a number of injuries but had enough to squeak by visiting West L.A. College. By Jabes Pascual, Staff...
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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Women’s soccer loses a close contest at home
The Antelope Valley Marauders squeaked by the Valley College Monarchs Friday in a tight defensive battle. Jabes Pascual and Luis...
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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Greatest Hits
By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor As Valley College sends its 2023 graduates on their way, this column aims to honor the men and women...
May 24, 20232 min read
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Monarchs baseball moves on to round two
Going the distance with Cuesta reaching extra innings twice over three games, Valley moves on to the next round of playoffs. By Nicholas...
May 12, 20233 min read
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Fifth in state
Freshman Lilliana Noriega places fifth in state finals in an event that was not her strongest. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor Touching...
May 12, 20233 min read
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Lakers fight Warriors in historic bout
The Lakers steal game 1 on the road against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night, behind forward Anthony Davis’ dominant performance...
May 4, 20233 min read
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Softball saw gains in season
By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor Valley College softball dropped its final game of the season Tuesday against LA Mission, 11-3, but the...
May 3, 20232 min read
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Valley College baseball advances to the playoffs
Freshman pitcher Drew Gustafson threw for seven innings in his fourth start and struck out nine batters in Friday’s contest to help lead...
May 1, 20232 min read
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Monarch fall to Vaqueros in hectic game
Flipping the momentum in their favor and tying the matchup, the Monarchs lose 8-6. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor The Valley College...
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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The Curtain falls on an arduous season
Monarch softball finds peak performace in their final home game. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor In the final home game of the season...
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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Western State Conference championship: Trickling thirds
Valley College’s men’s and women’s swim team competed for the conference championship from April 20 - 22. By Kevin Khachatryan, Staff...
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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Monarchs bat away Marauders
Valley College is led by their starting catcher who went 3-4 at home on Tuesday. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor Coming back from an...
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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Football schedule flips
By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor The Valley College football team will see new faces as conference opponents are being rotated between...
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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Mission Accomplished: Veloz clips Eagles
Sophomore pitcher holds the Eagles to one run in seven inning start in conference. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor Going for seven...
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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Freshman fastest freestyler in 43 years
With a time of 25 seconds flat, Lilliana Noriega breaks a record set in 1975. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor Competing in the 50-yard...
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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Monarchs bring the thunder
After a rain delay, the Renegades slip and the Monarchs run away with it. By Nicholas Orozco, Sports Editor An hour rain delay did not...
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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Monarch offense trounces Owls
Valley College baseball scored a season high 17 runs, behind sophomore Will White and freshmen Tino Valdez combining for six RBI’s. By...
Mar 25, 20232 min read
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Monarch pitcher silences Cougars with 10 strikeouts
Sophomore Danny Veloz got his sixth start at pitcher, as he allowed zero runs through seven innings. By Kevin Khachatryan, Staff Writer...
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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