Irvine Valley's men's basketball program enjoyed having several former star players back to Hart Gymnasium on Friday night in an exhibition to take on the current 2023-24 Laser squad. It was a fun night for all.
Irvine Valley sophomore point guard Josh Azucena is headed to Pensacola Christian College in Florida. Azucena played two years for the Lasers and competed in 19 games and started two during the 2022-23 season.
Irvine Valley men's sophomore basketball player Jesse Stines has committed to NCAA Division II University of Alaska Anchorage. Stines was named first team all-Orange Empire Conference and IVC's MVP this past season.
Irvine Valley hosted its end of the season banquet for the 2023-24 season. The Lasers finished with a record of 17-12 overall and were 8-8 in the Orange Empire Conference. IVC also made the 3C2A So. Cal. Regional Playoffs.
Sophomore forward Jesse Stines is selected to the first team and sophomore guards Roman Swizek and Luke Farrington are each picked to the second team after helping the Lasers to a record of 17-12 and make the playoffs.
Irvine Valley has its chances to knock off San Bernardino Valley on the road Wednesday night, but comes up short in a 68-62 loss on the road Wednesday night. The Lasers finish the 2023-24 season with a record of 17-12 overall.
Irvine Valley, which is expected to make the So. Cal. Regional playoffs falls to Cypress, 46-43, in an Orange Empire Conference game at home Friday night. IVC's record goes to 17-11 overall and 8-8 in conference.
Irvine Valley ends the regular season with a match-up against Cypress on Friday at 6 p.m. at home. The Lasers have a record of 17-10 overall and are 8-7 and tied for third place in the Orange Empire Conference standings.
Irvine Valley goes on the road and defeats Golden West, 70-59, in an Orange Empire Conference game on Wednesday night. The Lasers improve their record to 17-10 overall and 9-8 in the OEC. IVC hosts Cypress Friday.
Irvine Valley rallies in the second half in its Orange Empire Conference game against Santiago Canyon at home on Thursday night, but the Lasers still come up short in a 80-73 defeat at home. Jesse Stines leads IVC with 22 points.
Irvine Valley hosts Santiago Canyon in a key Orange Empire Conference contest Thursday night at home at 5 p.m. IVC has a record of 7-6 in conference, while the Hawks are 10-3 and sit in second place in the OEC.
Irvine Valley outscores Santa Ana, 38-22, in the second half for a 67-55 win over the Dons in a conference game at home. Luke Farrington goes off for IVC, making eight three-pointers and finishing with 28 points in the victory.
Irvine Valley hosts Santa Ana at 6 p.m. in an Orange Empire Conference game Friday night. The Lasers enter with a record of 15-8 overall and 6-5 in the OEC. IVC is looking to bounce back from a tough loss Wednesday.
Irvine Valley falls to the Tigers for the second time this year in a game that goes down the wire, 57-53, Wednesday night at home. The Lasers' record goes to 15-8 overall and 6-5 in the OEC. IVC hosts Santa Ana Friday.
Irvine Valley with a record of 15-7 overall and 6-4 in the Orange Empire Conference hosts Riverside Wednesday at 5 p.m. The Lasers fell at Riverside, 66-61, the first time the two teams met. IVC beat Saddleback, 66-55, last Friday.
Irvine Valley goes on the road and defeats Saddleback, 66-55, in an Orange Empire Conference win. The victory improves IVC's record to 15-7 overall and 6-4 in the OEC. The Lasers host Riverside on Wednesday at home at 5 p.m.
Irvine Valley starts the second round of OEC play with a 60-56 loss at Orange Coast Friday. The Lasers had four players score in double figures, but couldn't rally from an early deficit. IVC plays again next Friday at Saddleback.
Irvine Valley goes on the road and defeats Cypress, 71-57, in an Orange Empire Conference game on Wednesday. The Lasers improve to 14-6 overall and 5-3 in conference. The Lasers currently sit in third place.
Irvine Valley men's basketball coach Jerry Hernandez, in his 28th season at the helm of the Laser program, captures his 500th win at the college on Friday. The Lasers used a strong second half to defeat Golden West, 65-50.
Irvine Valley, under the guidance of head coach Jerry Hernandez, hosts Golden West on Friday in a conference game at home at 6 p.m. Hernandez recorded his 499th win at IVC with a victory at Santiago Canyon Wednesday.
Irvine Valley moves its record to 12-6 overall and picks up a big Orange Empire Conference win with a 77-69 victory on the road at Santiago Canyon Wednesday. The win was also coach Jerry Hernandez's 499th win at the college.
Irvine Valley out-scores Santa Ana by 10 points in the second half and sophomore guard Roman Swizek hits a game-winning three-pointer with 19 seconds left to help lift the Lasers to a 62-61 win on the road Wednesday night.
Irvine Valley plays one of the best teams in the state Friday at 6 p.m. Fullerton is ranked No. 4 in the state, is 14-3 overall and 5-0 in the Orange Empire Conference. IVC has a record of 11-5 and enters after a big win over Santa Ana.
Irvine Valley takes a 13-point lead into halftime, but is out-scored, 38-20, in the second half on its way to a 66-61 Orange Empire Conference defeat at Riverside on Friday night. IVC's record goes to 10-5 overall and 1-2 in the OEC.
Irvine Valley earns an important 64-61 Orange Empire Conference win over Saddleback at home on Wednesday. Roman Swizek leads the way with 21 points and the Lasers hold the Bobcats to just 38.9 shooting from the field.
Irvine Valley will play the second game of its Orange Empire Conference schedule on Wednesday night, hosting Saddleback at 5 p.m. The Lasers enter with a record of 9-4 overall, while the Bobcats have a mark of 8-6.
Irvine Valley, which suffered a tough loss against Orange Coast in its Orange Empire Conference opener on Tuesday, rallied and defeated Cuymaca, 72-60, on the road Thursday night. The Lasers improved their record to 9-4 overall.
Irvine Valley jumps out to a quick lead against Orange Coast in an Orange Empire Conference game at home on Tuesday, but the Pirates go on a big, first-half run and hand IVC a 73-66 defeat. IVC plays at Cuyamaca Thursday.
No. 29 in the state Irvine Valley, with an 8-3 record overall, takes on Orange Coast to start Orange Empire Conference action Tuesday at home at 6 p.m. IVC is led by Jesse Stines, David Ogunlande and Luke Farrington.
Irvine Valley moves its record to 8-3 overall with a 69-49 victory over LA Valley on Friday night. The Lasers led by as many as 36 points in the second half. IVC opens conference play Tuesday at home vs. Orange Coast at 6 p.m.