West Hills Lemoore reports that athletics - soccer, volleyball, wrestling - underway at local community college

Men's Soccer has recently experienced success and boasts a 4-1-1 record in the early season. The team will compete tonight, Tuesday, September 20, in San Diego County against Cuyamaca College.

"We are excited about this upcoming season; we have a good experience core returning and a talent incoming freshman class," said WHCL Men's Soccer Coach Edgardo Contreras. "We are looking forward to competing hard and making a run deep into the playoffs."

WHCL Women's Soccer has seen recent losses and is sitting with a current record of 0-3-1. They faced American River at home Tuesday, and despite a tough start to the season, the coaching staff is optimistic.

"Our coaching staff is excited about this group; we have a solid core of returning players mixed in with a very competitive Freshman class joining us in the fall," said WHCL Women's Soccer Coach Francisco Hernandez. "We are excited about this upcoming season, push for a postseason berth, and make a run at the conference. We have a great group on and off the field!"

The Lady Golden Eagle Volleyball team recently secured a win on the road in Livermore at Las Positas College. The team's current record is 2-7. The Lady Golden Eagles are at home on Wednesday against Reedley College.

"Our schedule consists of some of the top programs in the state, and (we are) looking forward to an exciting season," said WHCL Volleyball coach Kevin Wilds. "We have a hard-working, cohesive, and experienced group of athletes. We have great talent from last year's team, and with the mixture of incoming first-year students, this year's squad should be fun to watch and cheer."

Wrestling is off to a great start with a recent win against Moorpark College. Their current record sits at 2-0. Their next match is on the road against Sacramento City College on Saturday, September 17. 

"Last year was a great year for West Hills College Lemoore Wrestling," said the team's coach and former California State Wrestling Champion Marcio Botelho. "Three out of the ten state champions were Golden Eagles, which was the most individual state champions out of any other junior college in California. We are the defending conference champions this last year. With our returners and some new additions, I look forward to another strong season for West Hills College Lemoore Wrestling."

For more information about West Hills College Lemoore athletics and a schedule of games, visit: https://westhillsgoldeneagles.com/.