Cage ball has been at LBCC for almost half a century in order to allow students to relieve stress in healthy ways and grow connections with other students.
The last game that was played on March 7, at its annual event.
Cage ball has both a men’s and women’s division.
The game is not played for points, just for fun, and is open for all LBCC students.
It’s played in the afternoon, regardless of the season, because of the typically sunny California climate.
For LBCC, the game usually takes place at the southwest soccer field on the side of the school where the tennis courts are located.
Cage ball gets its name from the fact that the field is usually surrounded by fences on all sides, though the field used at LBCC isn’t.
The ball, which resembles a large beach ball, stands almost as tall as the players and is made of a canvas or nylon like material, and is light enough to allow for the ball to become airborne.
The goal for each team is to put the ball in the goal, similar to soccer, even though they use larger goals.
Student Arthur Zamorano, when asked about his performance that day, gave a very simple answer.
“We can do better next year,” Zamorano said with determination as his teammates looked on in agreement.
Jose Ramirez, another student, was asked about how important cageball is in his life.
“Yes, it’s a sport that I’m invested in,” Ramirez said, with a grin on his face.
One of the coaches who is largely responsible for the event taking place, Derek Orsee, doesn’t see the games stopping anytime soon.
“It’s a student tradition. It’s history,” Orsee said.