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LBCC celebrates the ground-breaking for the brand new performing arts center at LAC

Andrea Alonso
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LBCC celebrates the ground-breaking for the brand new performing arts center at LAC

The building of a brand new, state of the art performing arts center is underway at Long Beach City College’s Liberal Arts Campus and a ceremony took place Wednesday to commence its official ground-breaking.

The new performing arts center will replace the old music Building G and the theater arts Building H and will feature a 238 seat theater, renovated classrooms, smaller scale performance areas and even host the schools new radio station that is set to open Fall 2025.

“(The building) will be a center for the arts and training all across Southern California,” said Mike Munoz, superintendent president of LBCC.

LBCC’s jazz band played as crowds formed in front of the construction site for the future performing arts center.

Chip West, the vice president of business services, started off the ceremony with a land acknowledgment and the introduction of the board of trustees and city members.

The board president, Herlinda Chico, took the stage for a speech and called the new center the new shining star of projects and said it will be a true gift for students and the community alike.

Chico then welcomed Munoz to the stage to introduce the school’s choir, the Viking Singers, to show an example of the talent that will be nurtured in the new G Building . 

The choir sang “Bonse Aba,” a song from Zambia that is meant to invoke joy. 

Our Long Beach City College Choir sang “Bonse Aba” a song from Zambia in preparation for the opening of our new performing arts center on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at the Liberal Arts Campus. A path of new doors comes to be witnessed by our community of students at Long Beach City College surrounded by music, celebration and gratitude in honor of our new Art Center that will be completed and open to our students in 2025. (Camila Vargas)

After the choir left the stage, Lisa Orr and Janet Hund, took the stage to acknowledge the important past of the arts buildings at LBCC and highlight some of the notable names who got their starts there. 

Orr and Hund mentioned that the new Building G is being built next to the Bob and Barbara Ellis Auditorium, a building that will now become more available for use since the new Building G can house smaller performances.

West re-entered the stage and made more acknowledgements, including those who helped create and pass the bonds that led to the renovations and the people who helped create swing spaces for classes to continue since the old buildings had been demolished. 

These swing spaces include portable classrooms on LAC’s campus as well as the use of classrooms on LBCC’s Pacific Coast Campus.

“(We are) making do,” said Syke Angulo, director of choral studies, who teaches in these spaces. “We keep thinking of the beauty that will be coming soon.” 

The building is estimated to be finished in Fall 2025.

4th Row offers a little something for everyone

Matthew Gregory
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4th Row offers a little something for everyone

4th Street Row is a strip of restaurants, eclectic small businesses and attractions that cater to people of all ages.

Located in the heart of Long Beach, 4th Street Row starts at Walnut Avenue and ends on Temple Avenue. However 4th Street and Cherry Avenue seems to be more of a center point of it all.

The Social List and Lola’s Mexican Cuisine provide not only an exceptional meal but also a place to relax and enjoy the scenery. The Social List offers a variety of bar food and drinks and Lola’s offers a plethora of Mexican style dishes with their own twist.  

Both offer additional sitting outside people walking along 4th Street Row, patrons laughing enjoying their meal and music playing.

On 4th Street is Long Beach’s oldest running single screen movie theater known as “The Art Theatre,” which plays old movies and also serves as an event space.

Vanesa Garcia, a patron walking by, stated what she enjoys the most about 4th Street and she stated she “Enjoys the tiny shops that are there to walk through. Lola’s is a great place to sit down and have drinks too.”  

Garcia also stated that, “It’s great to watch people as they stroll along with their family and friends. Plus there are so many vintage stores to explore.”

Songbird shop owner Jennifer Hill has been a business owner for roughly 19 years and has seen a lot of changes since she originally opened up her store.

“(I’m) open to change because there has been some change,” said Hill.

“4th Street is still a great place to explore, years ago we didn’t have as many tourists or visitors, we now see a more diverse crowd. Songbird is 50’s & 60’s inspired trinkets and pieces that create a nostalgic feeling.”

Inside the store is sectioned off by theme and has a great flow throughout with endless sunlight, creating a warm and inviting ambience.

4th Street Row, also known as Retro Row, provides that same element of eclectic antique shops with a splash of today’s diverse crowd to explore  a great place for locals and tourists.

Whether you’re interested in previewing a movie at the Art Theatre, a cold beer at The Social List or taking a trip down memory lane at Songbird, there is something here from everyone.

LBCC kicks off Latinx Heritage Month

Matthew Gregory
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LBCC kicks off Latinx Heritage Month

Long Beach City College kicked off its celebration of Latinx Heritage Month Sept. 21 at its Liberal Arts Campus with an event full of performances, free food, and dancing.

LBCC President Mike Munoz and Board President Herlinda Chico took the mic to tell why the celebration is so important to them. 

“Especially in Southern California, people automatically think you are Mexican but it is important to know there are other cultures included in the Latinx community as well,” said Chico.

The event began with land acknowledgments and traditional Aztec dancing by Danzantes Aztecas who performed in traditional regalia and played music from their culture. 

While the dancers performed, students were able to grab free food such as rice, beans and tacos from a taco truck provided by LBCC.

The event also showcased booths with different information such as organizations focused on the well-being of LGBTQIA Latinx individuals, information on immigration and legal services, a booth to give your opinions on LBCC, and a student club called the Siembra club.

The Siembra club is a Latinx student club on campus where students can come together and learn about their culture and celebrate in it. 

“It is a place of inclusion and belonging,” said club member Miguel Zavala.

After the speakers left the stage, music was played and attendees joined in together on the dance floor to dance.

Following that, they welcomed to the stage a Selena impersonator who performed many of the late singer’s most popular songs.

According to the Director of Student Equity at LBCC, Eric Beccerra, this event was the first of many other cultural kick off events in the future including a celebration for Filipino Heritage Month in October.

“These events are important for letting students know we do see them and we do hear them,” said Beccerra.

This event was the first of many celebrations for Latinx Heritage month.

Future events include a Sip and Paint event on Thursday and a one day cumbia dance class event on Oct. 12.

  • Nira Perez, a Selena impersonator performs during LBCC’s Latinx heritage kickoff event at the start of the month. There was a live DJ as well as other performances that were put on during the event. (Michelle Cardenas)
  • Nira Perez, a Selena impersonator sings all of Selena’s hits and had the crowd of people dance and sing along during Long Beach City College’s Latinx heritage kickoff event. (Michelle Cardenas)
  • Chief Virginia Carmelo performs Aztec dances at LBCC’s kick off event for Latinx Heritage Month.(Matthew Gregory)
  • Citlali Aruizu performs with other Aztec performers at LAC on Sept. 21 (Matthew Gregory)
  • Students dance at LBCC’s Kick off event for Latinx Heritage Month at LAC on Sept. 21 (Matthew Gregory)

LBCC reclaims Crosstown Cup in 30-14 victory against Cerritos

Zack Siedel
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LBCC reclaims Crosstown Cup in 30-14 victory against Cerritos

Long Beach City College improved to 3-2 on Saturday with a 30-14 victory against Cerritos, bringing their win streak up to 3 games as well as reclaiming the Crosstown Cup, which was not brought to the game by Cerritos.

This was wide receiver Matthew Berenji’s breakout performance, as he compiled 7 catches for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns, and this was the game where all the adversity and tough challenges he faced paid off with the constant hard work he’s put in. 

“It was a tough journey coming. I had to bounce back from a lot of adversity… And shout out to Will [Madonna], he’s a for sure leader. He kept me in there, going back to the adversity I faced, he kept my head high and brought me back to it,” Berenji stated in his response to his dominating performance.

The chemistry started once the first quarter began as Madonna and Berenji were clicking on all cylinders, with Madonna completing three passes to Berenji for 51 yards, including a 6-yard touchdown on the first drive of the game.

Freshman wide receiver Matthew Berenji catches a pass for six yards to get the first touchdown of the night. The Vikings won 30-14 against rival, Cerritos Community College on Saturday at Long Beach City College. (Izzy Juarez)

Some troublesome moments for LBCC took place as the second quarter arrived as Cerritos took advantage of a bobbled pass by LBCC sophomore wide receiver Jaquavion Caldwell as it fell into the hands of Cerritos cornerback Tyler Henry.

Cerritos capitalized on the interception as quarterback Dylan Eldridge threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to running back Cheo Medina to get the score tied 7-7.

Three plays later, Madonna got intercepted again by Cerritos defensive back Zedekiah Rodriguez-Brown.

Cerritos stepped up once again with a 39-yard pass from Eldridge to wide-receiver Isaiah Blair, which was capped off by a nine yard touchdown pass from Eldridge to wide receiver Gavin Porch.

LBCC’s defense put a stop to Cerritos’s offensive momentum as freshman defensive back Geo Bowers recovered a fumbled punt by Cerritos to give Madonna a second chance to make something happen for LBCC before halftime.

And that’s exactly what Madonna did as he connected again with Berenji for a 31-yard touchdown, making it 20-14 at the half.

LBCC would go on to score a field goal by kicker Ethan Smithlin and two more touchdowns in the third quarter.

The first being a 27-yard touchdown pass from Madonna to freshman wide receiver Cieonta Davis.

The other touchdown came from LBCC’s defense once again as linebacker Jalen Johnson recovered a blocked punt caused by wide receiver Kyle Miller on special teams and took the ball into the end-zone for a 51-yard scoop-and-score touchdown.

Freshman line backer Jalen Johnson (left) celebrates with sophomore linebacker Andre Jenkins (right) after scoop-and-score touchdown after a blocked punt. The Vikings won 30-14 against rival, Cerritos Community College on Saturday at Long Beach City College. (Izzy Juarez)

“I feel like we’re one of the (community colleges) that take special teams seriously in our conference. We spend constant minutes and hours on special teams with the meetings and all that, so I just got to give it out to Coach Jericho, our special teams coordinator,” said Johnson.

LBCC’s defense would come alive again in the fourth quarter as sophomore defensive back J’vyion Curry secured a major interception to keep the tide rolling for LBCC.

Sophomore defensive back J’vyion Curry gets ready to intercept the pass from Cerritos. The Vikings won 30-14 against rival, Cerritos Community College on Saturday at Long Beach City College. (Izzy Juarez)

Madonna then connected once again with Davis for a 37-yard touchdown for his second touchdown of the night, which would also be the the final score of the game as the whistles sounded and LBCC brought back the Crosstown Cup by the final score of 30-14.

Cerritos College decided to not bring the Crosstown Cup to the game according to head coach Brett Peabody, and LBCC wasn’t able to hold up the trophy and celebrate with it in their hands because of this situation.

“We brought the cup back home even though they decided not to bring it to the game, but we beat our rival. I’m really, really impressed by our defense tonight. Our guys got after their quarterback and their offense,” said Peabody.

LBCC looks to reclaim another trophy after this week’s bye, playing against East Los Angeles in the “Clash of the Presidents” game, which is also their homecoming game, on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m.

Pacific Coast Campus set to be renamed for its 75th anniversary

Andrea Alonso
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Pacific Coast Campus set to be renamed for its 75th anniversary

LBCC has announced its plans to rename the Pacific Coast Campus, seeking input from students, staff and faculty in the form of a survey.

The email, titled “Your Opinion Matters” includes a link to a 10 question survey for students, administration and faculty to fill out.

Destiny Gonzaga, a first year student and administrative assistant major, filled out the survey, and noted that despite being entirely enrolled at PCC, did not know the campus existed until she visited LBCC’s Liberal Arts Campus and found her major classes were not offered there.

Gonzaga believes changing the name of PCC to include a campus identifier to more accurately reflect the courses offered there, as well as more advertisement of the difference in campus focus, would have helped her more easily discover PCC.

Jenni Lopez, a first year student at PCC, did not know about the survey sent out to students. But said she was curious to know what the campus’ new name would be.

“I think it would make it easier for students to know exactly what they offer here (at PCC),” Lopez said.

Those interested in completing the survey have until Oct. 9 to submit their opinion.

LBCC hired marketing firm GradComm, who will create a report of survey participants’ familiarity and perception of PCC. The results of the survey will be used to suggest marketing strategies for the campus alongside a new campus identifier.

Questions are aimed at faculty, students and administration, asking to rate their familiarity with the Pacific Coast Campus, as well as to give three words or phrases that they think of when it comes to the campus.

The survey asks participants to rate “keywords” on a scale of 1 to 5 based on how “appealing and informative” the terms are, which will then be used to generate name suggestions that survey results will present to the administration.

Participants in the survey have the option to enter a raffle for a chance to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards.

Alicia Kirkwood, PCC’s associate vice president, will be the one to spearhead this change.

Kirkwood hopes that switching from a location based name to a campus “identifier” that will accurately reflect the offerings at LBCC’s secondary campus will not only help students easily navigate enrollment, but also create a more cohesive sense of identity to the campus.

“We want our name to signify the programs and offerings here,” Kirkwood said.

“We just feel we can do a better job marketing this campus to students.”

The LBCC Pacific Coast Campus was originally the home of Hamilton Middle School, but was converted to the Business and Technology Division in 1949 after the college was advised to create a technical campus alongside their continuing education program.

Since then, PCC has become a source of contention for students and faculty alike, with the college struggling to establish their secondary campus on equal footing with the Liberal Arts Campus.

Kirkwood said the struggle began in 1964, when many of PCC’s programs like culinary arts and electrical engineering moved to LAC.

“The 60’s were known as a ‘boom to bust’ period, we had record enrollment, but in ‘64 the college changed to a one campus model and a lot of our programs moved to LAC,” Kirkwood said.

In recent years, LBCC has attempted to backtrack on this move, with efforts to increase enrollment and course offerings at PCC to match those at LAC.

The idea for a new campus name marks a turning point in PCC’s history of neglect.

“The stigma (around vocational and continuing education programs) is always tricky,” Kirkland said. “But we know that 66% of our enrollment was in CTE or continuing education. Our job is to provide them with the classes they need.”

“We’re looking to prepare students for a job that they can succeed in,” said Kirkland.

As the Vice President of PCC, Kirkland said she felt it was her job to dispel the myth that PCC is not as strong a campus as LAC.

“My first question to people who have negative thoughts on PCC is, have you spent time here?” Kirkwood said.

Kirkwood also said she wanted everyone to participate in the survey, because every opinion will help LBCC better understand how to market to their community.

Free music festival in Downtown Long Beach celebrates Latin Heritage

Michelle Cardenas
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Free music festival in Downtown Long Beach celebrates Latin Heritage

The iconic highrises of Downtown Long Beach glimmered in the sun as they towered over a pristine Lincoln Park on Saturday during Viva Long Beach festival, a first of its kind Latino Heritage celebration. 

Musical acts from surrounding areas, local vendors and attendees of all ages gathered in the park for a day filled with culture, community and celebration. 

The day kicked off with Gummy, a fairly new local band with a sound reminiscent of 1970s rock with a hint of surfer rock.

“We’re elastic. We bring a little bit of everything.”, said drummer and lead singer Edgar Fernandez. 

“The way we dress, the way we perform… it’s meant to be compelling,” said Fernandez, who was wearing an electric blue jumpsuit, paired with a funky pair of glasses. “We just want people to put their phones down and enjoy the moment.”

Gummy set the tone for what was to be a day full of eclectic music. 

Just as eclectic  were the vendors lining the festival grounds such as Bar Nuda, a cocktail pop-up specializing in non-alcoholic provisions. 

“I saw this as a necessity, not just for sober people but for anyone else who doesn’t drink,” said bartender Bryant Orozco. 

Bar Nuda sources a lot of their ingredients from Mexico, resulting in culinary-like concoctions, such as their Rosa Nuda. It’s a delicate cocktail made with a non-alcoholic Tequila, rose, lemon, Bougainvillea, and orange bitters.  

The cocktail paired well with the variety of food options. On site were Quesadillas, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Pupusas and a local favorite, Los Reyes Del Taco Sabroso. 

In between eating and dancing, attendees shopped with merchants such as Used Work Clothes, a family owned business that has been serving North Long Beach for over 20 years. 

“Originally, my grandparents started this business to serve the blue collar community,” said Sam Rivas, who was manning the booth for her family’s business. “Now, I want to help us reach a younger demographic by emphasizing the sustainability, durability, and the history of work clothes.”

Rivas is grateful for the platform Viva Long Beach has given her family’s business considering the uncertain fate of their future given that their lease is soon to expire. 

Another family owned business highlighted by Viva Long Beach was JD Dance Company. The dance company, which is home to national champions, presented a medley of dances including styles like folklorico and bachata performed by their junior dancers. 

The dancers were followed by artists from surrounding areas such as rapper Silvandgold and later, Julio Torres Y Mariachi Cenzontle.

Julian Torrres Y Mariachi Cenzontle performed at Viva Long Beach on Sept. 23. The free admission festival took place at Lincoln Park in Downtown Long Beach. Food and drinks were sold as and there was free live music. (Lolita Mojica)

The mariachi group encouraged attendees to sing along to legendary Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez’s “Volver”, inciting a spirit of celebration and community. 

 Los Angeles DJs, Que Madre and Linda Nuves, got the crowd moving with their Chulita Vinyl Club set including latino favorites such as the Caballito Dorado, Selena, and La Chona. 

“It meant a lot to be here today,” said Que Madre. “I’m not from Long Beach but I have a lot of relationships here.”

Someone who also knows a thing or two about ties to the city is rapper and poet Propaganda who was on site with his brand, Terraform, a cold brew coffee company. 

When asked how he hoped people would enjoy the cold brew, Propaganda said, “They should slow down and really just enjoy the idea of how beautiful this is…just beans and water”. 

With  a smile, reflecting on coffee’s ancestral origins and its accessibility to people of all backgrounds, he said, “Coffee’s for the people.”

The fruit forward, citrus and pineapple flavors of the cold brew coffee paired well with the setting sun as guests eased into the remainder of the festival. 

Viva Long Beach concluded with a nighttime set by the Brownboyz whose soulful, crooner-like melodies and riffs filled the festival grounds with breezy tunes that made the crowd sway.

Bryant Orozco of Bar Nuda, mixes up a non-alcohlic cocktail at Viva Long Beach located at Lincoln Park in Downtown Long Beach on Sept. 23. The event celebrated latin heritage with cultural dances, food and live music. (Lolita Mojica)

Opinion: Students must hold ASB accountable for not releasing election results

Damien Cortez
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Opinion: Students must hold ASB accountable for not releasing election results

What’s the purpose of an election with no results?

What’s the point of encouraging students to make their voices heard if no one gives them answers?

It’s time for students to start holding ASB accountable.

It’s been three weeks since ASB held their most recent special election, and the results remain unknown. What’s more, nobody seems to know why.

One would think that an election held entirely online would produce instant results, but that clearly isn’t the case.

Everyone on campus has been left in the dark on these results, even ASB’s own members. On top of that, school administrators seem too busy to answer questions regarding the election.

It’s a disservice to the LBCC student body to delay announcing the election results without explanation. 

ASB cannot claim to be “the voice of the student body” if the students don’t even know who’s representing them.

The directions to vote through Viking Engagement were unclear and difficult to navigate.

A student first had to sign onto the Viking Portal, then click on the Viking Engagement tab. The website then required a student to click an obscure “sign in” button in the top right of the website.

Along with voting being difficult to access, there was no campaigning done by any of the candidates or ASB itself. Students were left to choose between names without faces or what these people stood for and why they were running in the first place.

If ASB shows a lack of care on campaigning and election results, how do they care for the 26 thousand students they are meant to represent?

Let’s face it: the majority of LBCC students don’t care about ASB or their elections, but it’s time to start changing our attitudes. 

This election fiasco gives students little to no reason to have faith that they are being represented to the fullest extent. 

Students should start paying attention to ASB elections and events, and be encouraged to give feedback about what changes need to be made.

This would allow ASB representatives to gain valuable insight into the actual student experience. 

The election results need to be announced as soon as possible, however ASB should go above and beyond to restore their credibility with students.

Hold a meet and greet with the newly elected ASB members. Give them the opportunity to tell the LBCC student body what they stand for and what changes they’re committed to making. 

In order for students to truly make their voices heard, we must demand proper representation.

Where are the ASB election results?

Damien Cortez
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Where are the ASB election results?

LBCC’s ASB remains tightlipped after three weeks of no election results.

On Sept. 13, the online ASB election came to an official close; concluding the opportunity to vote in new student representatives for the upcoming academic year.

The ballot is casted online and reporters received no reason as to why the turnaround time for results has taken this long after reaching out to multiple ASB affiliated people.

“I don’t know why the results haven’t been posted yet,” said Ash Cardona, LBCC ASB treasurer.

ASB is tasked with uplifting the voices of the student body, they are responsible for representing our concerns and interests. They are also responsible for funding multiple programs on campus that are paid by the money that students are charged for their college services card fee. 

It is not only unacceptable, but it’s unconstitutional according to their own ASB constitution.

Article IX, Section 3 of the LBCC ASB Constitution states, “The Elections Committee under the supervision of all ASB Advisors must confirm the tally of all ballots. The results are reported to the ASB Cabinet by the Elections Committee Chair. The results, in the form of a certificate signed by the Elections Committee, must be posted on the ASB Cabinet bulletin board and/or the ASB Student Life website.”

It’s uncertain if the candidates have already occupied their roles or if they must wait until the results are announced.

With little word nor announcement, students are still unaware of who plays a role in representing their voice.

The very students who fund ASB with their student fees are being left in the dark. 

This lack of information holds true for those who are currently in ASB or ran as a candidate in the election.

The LBCC ASB webpage remains outdated and fails to supply the student body with the current active officers.

“To be completely honest with you, I don’t know,” said Joseph Polanco, former PCC Vice President. “I no longer really have any information as to what’s going on. I do know that before, things weren’t being posted because of covid. I think they might just need to get used to being back on campus, maybe give them some time.”

The election was held for LAC and PCCs’ Vice President; Treasurer; Secretary; and only one being a contested election and the candidates who ran can no longer be found online.

“One elective official would run the elections, Kim Hamon. Kim would help put all of the stuff together for elections and tell people who were running and that they needed to do their campaign,” sharing knowledge on prior elections, Polanco said.

Reporters reached out to Hamon through email which resulted in not receiving a reply and then questioning her in person.

“My dean knows, you can talk to her. Her office is upstairs, thank you for respecting my boundaries,” student activities advisor Kim Hamon said on why the election results haven’t been posted.

Reporters attempted to talk to Deborah Miller-Calvert, the dean of student affairs, who was in a meeting at the time.

It continues to remain unknown as to when the results will be posted and why they haven’t been posted already.

TV and radio broadcasting program sees decline in enrollment since moving to PCC

Damien Cortez
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TV and radio broadcasting program sees decline in enrollment since moving to PCC

The TV and radio broadcasting program has taken a hit to enrollment after relocating to PCC due to the tearing down of the LAC G building.

“That is the biggest problem right now with enrollment,” said co-department head Robert Hersh. “It was fenced up around the G Building and students might have assumed that the radio & TV broadcasting is not available.”

Long Beach City College student Herbert “DJ Fessah the Pro” Flournoy showcased the brand new vocal booths for KLBC Radio as well as one that is specifically for recording podcasts.

The FF Building is the home of the TV & radio broadcasting program at LBCC on PCC. The TV and radio broadcasting moved to PCC this year as a result of the G Building at LAC being reconstructed. (Keith Lewis)

The TV broadcasting editing room is where students spend time reviewing tape from previous Viking football games.

As a former radio personality, DJ and now camera operator for LBCC football games, he expressed that although the program has moved to the FF Building, the program is running, but not being utilized.

“A lot of the equipment is not being used to its full potential,” said Flournoy, who hasn’t spent much time behind the mic on air this semester.

Although KLBC Radio’s website is currently not active, there still is the opportunity to get first hand experience with the recently updated recording audio equipment.

The radio station run by students is KLBC 1610AM which corresponds with one of the courses in radio and TV. 

The station is a web based radio station that has been around since the late 1990’s.

Hersh says the radio & TV broadcasting program will go back to its original home at the LAC Campus in the new performing arts center which will house the KLBC Radio once again.

“If any of you students out there have the creative bug, let it bite you and come down to the FF Building,” said Flournoy.

Until then for those who are interested in a career in visual media arts it is now located at the PCC Campus, and will be there until the performing arts center is up and running.

Herbert “DJ Fessah the Pro” Flournoy sits in the vocal booth of the TV and radio broadcasting at PCC on Sept. 12. The TV and radio broadcasting program moved to PCC this year as a result of the G Building at LAC being reconstructed. (Keith Lewis)

Last second lapse leaves LBCC in 1-1 tie with Chaffey

Damien Cortez
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Last second lapse leaves LBCC in 1-1 tie with Chaffey

Long Beach City College women’s soccer team tied with Chaffey College 1-1 in a hard-fought battle on Tuesday.

LBCC dominated possession over Chaffey as they had the ball for the majority of the contest.

The team unfortunately couldn’t capitalize on their attacks as they went 1-8 on shot attempts.

The one in that statline was a goal by sophomore midfielder Paige Rodriguez in the 25 minute.

Teamwork was on full display with this goal as freshman forward Kiana Moore gave Rodriguez a scoring setup with a pass for her to bring LBCC ahead by one.

“I know how to place the ball in the goal, so I just kind of tapped it in,” said Rodriguez.

The lead didn’t change throughout the majority of the two halves of play as goalkeeper Veronica Salcido blocked all but one of five goal attempts by Chaffey.

The one goal that was made by Chaffey came within the final minutes of the game as forward Monet Dedeaux put a halt towards LBCC’s determination to get another check mark in the win column.

The devastating and unexpected score by Chaffey was the last big play of the game as the whistles sounded and the game ended in a 1-1 tie.

“We played well,” said coach Eduardo Nunes. “We controlled the game against a team that’s been ranked No. 1 in state for most of the preseason, and so we did a lot of good things.”

“Hopefully we’ll come out of this with a lesson learned that we can compete with the top teams and we can beat the top teams, but if we leave anything on the table, the top teams will punish us for it. If we can learn that lesson, we’re going to be better built for the playoffs,” Nunes said.

LBCC has nine more games this upcoming season before the playoffs and will look to build off of their 5-0-3 record in their next game on home turf against Los Angeles City on Tuesday Oct. 3.

Hannah Marshall handles the ball during the game against Chaffey. LBCC tied with Chaffey with a score of 1-1 on Sept. 26, 2023. (Lolita Mojica)
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