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of the basketball team. Guillory said he is learning some new tricks from Farmer.

“He teaches us a lot of new aspects about the game,” Guillory said. “Because he used to play, he knows a lot of inside things. He helps us on defense and helps us score on offense.”

Guillory said that Farmer inspires him both as a man and a player.

“He inspires me on how to carry myself, because he is a pretty put together guy,” Guillory said. “I like how he carries himself as a person.”

Head coach Charles White said that Farmer fulfills all the qualities of that someone he was looking to hire.

“I knew that he would fit well with the players I had,” White said. “He is a people person, and he knows how to get along with all walks of life.” he said.

White said Farmer is making the team better.

“When I got there, I didn’t like it very much because I was young and homesick,” Farmer said. “I came home after a few weeks, and I joined the Pasadena and Nike pro team, and then we traveled the world playing for thirteen years.”

Farmer said basketball is similar throughout the world,

Season review: Soccer 2017

The soccer team’s season was full of ups and downs. Injuries, beating opponents by huge margins, also seeing the other side of the coin, the team had a lot to reflect on this year.

Head Coach Adolfo Perez was proud of his players despite the obstacles they had to overcome.

“Under the circumstances, the team played outstandingly,” Perez said.

The Brahmas are the only team in the state to have made it to playoffs for 17 straight years.

Women’s soccer had season ending injuries at the beginning of the season. Co-captain Adriana Sosa and it all comes down to a single commonality.

“Out there, they play a slower game than we do, running wise,” Farmer said. “It is about the same thing. When you break it down, you have to work hard and practice all day.”

Christian Guillory, 20, is a social and political science major and part tore her ACL. part of learning with understanding what it is to be a teammate and still a good work ethic in participating. We went far, had a lot of good games and I am proud of them,” Mardini said.

Despite the injuries, the soccer team was able to carry itself to playoffs and defeat the no. 2 seed College of the Canyons on penalty kicks. In the regular season, COC had given Pierce their biggest loss in program history, beating them 7-0.

Before that match, they beat Grossmont College 3-1 in a play-in game, and Jennifer Veliz scored two sensational goals.

The team’s leading goal scorer Gisell Cruz made the game’s final goal. Cruz scored 14 of the 48 goals this season.

Perez said that the COC game was the best game they played. Not only was it exciting, but it was also payback for a previous loss.

“To go to their field and beat them on the same field they had beat us, was such an amazing feeling,” Perez said.

Perez said the season as a “rollercoaster.” The team has never finished less than second in its league.

The team began their season by hosting the Pierce Kickoff Classic in which they finished in third place. They lost the semifinal game against College of the Canyons in straight sets.

“I think he is bringing some stability and encouraging both players and staff,” White said.

Farmer, who also works as the assistant coach for varsity basketball at Simi Valley High School, is looking forward to bringing his experience of working with young men to Pierce.

[For the full story visit theroundupnews.com] that is attend to state title, but everything else on the way is icing on the cake,” Mardini said Mardini talked about his 3 principles and how they shouldn’t be compromised.

Jocelyn Ramos, midfielder, said that the team has a great bond, regardless of their struggles.

“It was such an unexpected season because of so many injuries. We overcame every obstacle,” Ramos said.

The team’s season began with a 3-0 win against San Diego Miramar College. The Brahmas won their first two games before losing 3-2 against Chaffey College.

The team also won by a huge margin by beating Glendale College 8-0.

Irene Reyes, midfielder, said the team got on the same page as the weeks went by.

“I feel as though my team grew when we really gelled together. When we started to get to know each other, was when we really became a team,” Reyes said.

The team lost to San Bernardino Valley College 4-0 in the second round of playoffs. Their overall record ended 13-6-4.

Women’s volleyball fell short of the state championships as their season was put to a stop against San Diego City College in five sets. Head Coach Nabil Mardini said the team fell off their goal but are ready for another run next year.

“Season was good we fell short of our ultimate goal, but you can’t win them all. We have a lot of young talent, learn from this experience and come back next year to have another run at it,” Mardini said.

Mardini said how hard the team learned from their games and is proud of them.

“My team worked hard and did everything I asked them to do. It is

The team also got the upset over Cabrillo College who was the no. 1 seed. Cabrillo were undefeated before the Brahmas handed them their first loss.

Shari Volpis was the standout player this season as she registered 330 kills this season.

The Brahmas didn’t drop a set until the game against El Camino College in which they lost in five sets.

Mardini said how their goal is to win confidence and to win state title, but everything else is bonus.

“Winning streaks I don’t even think about it to be honest. The goal is to win confidence and that is what we are focusing on. After

“I don’t compromise principles: master the fundamentals, compete like a lunatic and be an exceptionally good teammate. We have these three principles in our team that we abide by including myself. Doesn’t matter to me how talented you are as a player to me it is about principles that is really the solid foundation,” Mardini said.

Mardini talks about his coaching with inspiring and leading as example.

“To me as a coach my job is making sure everyone is on the same page. Make sure to inspire my players to play at a higher level. The way to inspire is to example, being consistent and delivering the same message day in and day out,” Mardini said.