SPORTS
MAY 7, 2015
EL CAMINO COLLEGE UNION 13 Year to remember 2015 Softball Achievements* South Coast Conference (SCC) champions t First title since 1989 Jessica Rapoza t SCC Coach of the Year t SoCal Coach of the Year Tori Garcia, shortstop t All-State Team t NFCA Cal JC All-American Team Reina Trejo, pitcher t All-State Team Gabby Fordiani, catcher t All-SoCal Team 30-10 overall record t Winningest season in program history First trip to playoffs in 31 years John Fordiani/ Union
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Softball team through to SoCal Regionals after sweep of Fullerton Aryn Hicks :[HɈ >YP[LY @ECCUnionAryn
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The men’s volleyball team took second place in the state championship game against Santa Monica College on April 25. The Corsairs defeated the Warriors 3-1 at San Diego City College.
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