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each game, regardless of the result.

“Relative to tonight, it’s just a whole evolution,” Chea said. “Every time we grow and every time we play or lose, it’s a learning experience. We want to show every time we get on the court that we learn something new.” dpadilla.roundupnews@gmail.com

The next game is Friday, March 16, at home against Moorpark College Raiders at 6 p.m.

Marquis Mickens, running back, said that attending Pierce can help get the “college stuff out of the way” by enrolling in core subjects. This way, he said, by the time he achieves a Division I level scholarship, he will be able to focus more on his athletics rather than the general academic requirements needed in college.

The culture shock of moving to California can be a major concern for students coming from out of state, but the comradery of a football team makes the transition to new surroundings less daunting.

“Any time you are a part of the largest fraternity at the school, which is football – it is the largest program – you immediately come in knowing

“Preparing them for success would be my number one goal,” said Moriah Van Norman, Pierce athletic director. “We want to make sure the students are successful, and not just in athletics. We want to make sure they’re successful academically, emotionally, physically, and to make sure they’re prepared for life after this.” dpadilla.roundupnews@gmail.com

There is an emphasis and support placed on out-of-state athletes to understand that true success is using the tools learned at Pierce to ready them for future endeavors – both in their athletic and academic careers. In past years, there were a number of athletes from out of state who were valued contributors to Pierce College’s distinguished athletic record. Pierce’s current football team is no exception to this as they continue to uphold the football team’s reputable legacy.