In leading up to the official start of the 2022-23 athletics campaign at Irvine Valley, which starts on Aug. 26, the Irvine Valley athletic department will count down the top 10 sports stories from the 2021-22 school year.
Irvine Valley, thanks to big accomplishments from the women's beach volleyball, women's badminton, women's basketball, men's volleyball and men's tennis programs, finished 21st in the NATYCAA Cup Standings with 78 points.
The doubles team of Yan Luo and Chih Cheih "Juarita" Huang were selected as California Community College Coaches Association 2022 All Americans. The duo helped Irvine Valley finish as the runner-up team in the state.
Irvine Valley's doubles team of Chih Chieh Huang and Yan Luo reached the semifinals of the California Community College Individual Championship Friday at Fresno City. The Lasers finished second in the state on Thursday.
Irvine Valley, the top team from Southern California, will play Northern California champ De Anza for the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship on Thursday afternoon at Fresno City College.
Irvine Valley finishes up its 2022 season at the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship at Fresno City with a loss to De Anza in the state final. IVC ends the year with a record of 8-4.
Irvine Valley competed in the South Coast Conference Individual Tournament last Friday. The duo of Yan Luo and Chih Cheih Huang was runner-up in doubles. IVC takes part in the CCCAA State Championship next week in Fresno.
Irvine Valley beats Mesa, 17-4, in the final match of the regular season Friday at home. IVC ends the regular season with a record of 8-3 overall and 8-0 in the South Coast Conference. The team plays next at the conference tourney.
Irvine Valley, which was hosted in to the South Coast Conference this season, defeats Pasadena City for the second time this year and takes the SCC title outright with a 17-4 victory. The Lasers won 10 of 12 singles contests.
Irvine Valley, with a record of 6-3 overall and leads the South Coast Conference at 6-0, goes for a conference title Friday against Pasadena City at home at 2 p.m. The Lasers are aiming for a spot at CCCAA State Championships.
Irvine Valley, now a part of the South Coast Conference, wins, 14-7, at Pasadena City Wednesday and stops the Lancers' 51-match win streak. The Lasers go 3-1 in matches that went three sets. IVC moves to 3-0 in SCC play.