Vikings’ center Miranda Ferguson sealed the deal when she scored the last goal of the game with an assist from utility Alyssa Artist in Vikings’ commanding performance against Rio Hondo making it 18-4.
With this victory, the Vikings have advanced to 2-0 in their conference.
LBCC came out strong and dominant from the start, with utility Madalyn Barley scoring the first goal of the game.
“We definitely like to keep a cool head and think strategically throughout the game so that we don’t get caught up in the more emotional side of the game, but having that mental note of doing well,” Ferguson said.
LBCC continued their onslaught as Ferguson, Barley and attackers Ahmaja Rodgers and Leilani Sanchez scored a combined nine goals in the first quarter.
As the second quarter began, it was all gas, no brakes, as Ferguson and Sanchez scored the next three goals, helping them finish the half with a 12-2 lead.
“Every game we play, we bring a lot of energy, but we also remember to respect our opponent and demonstrate good sportsmanship,” Sanchez said.
As the second half kicked off, LBCC kept its foot on the gas, continuing to pick apart Rio Hondo.
Viking attacker Leslie Vargas looks for a pass from an LBCC teammate over a Rio Hondo defender in their 18-4 win at Long Beach City College on Sep. 24, 2025. (Liam Hollon)
LBCC swam past Rio Hondo and scored, their defense was up to par and they only allowed Rio Hondo to score four times throughout the entire game.
The game ended in an 18-4 blowout victory as they made a huge statement, starting off their conference run 2-0.
“We put good pressure on them defensively and made it difficult for them to really move the ball,” said Coach Chris Odeing.
LBCC will play their next game against Stockton’s San Joaquin Delta College on Friday at 8 a.m. The next game will mark the start a tournament hosted by San Joaquin Delta at their own campus.
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