Vaqueros midfielder Cara Christopherson, No. 10, attempts to advance the ball, but is intercepted by a Ventura College defender Leslie Torres, No. 4, on Oct. 14 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. The Vaqueros led 2–0 in the first half.
On Tuesday, Oct. 14, City College women’s soccer team defeated Ventura College 2-0, along with a Raíces celebration at the game called “Noche de Fútbol” in honor of Latiné Heritage Month. The celebration included food trucks, sign-making to honor players and a halftime performance by Equipo Elite. Dancing, cheering and yelling filled La Playa Stadium throughout the night. Women’s soccer has a conference record of 4-0-1 with its next game on Friday, Oct. 17 against La Pierce.
Vaqueros forward London Cespedes, No. 21, dribbles past an opposing player on Oct. 14 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. Cespedes displays her strong ball-handling skills while maneuvering around the defender. (Robert Wilson)Vaqueros midfielder Cara Christopherson, No. 10, takes a shot as the ball soars through the air Oct. 14 at City College’s La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. Christopherson shows strong technique and control in her attempt on goal. (Robert Wilson)Vaqueros forward Ruby Kruse, No. 24, prepares to strike the ball near the goal as the opposing goalkeeper Janessah Gonzalez, No. 1, attempts to block on Oct. 14 at City College’s La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. The ball is slightly off the ground as Kruse lifts her foot and the goalkeeper slides to intercept. (Robert Wilson)Vaqueros forward London Cespedes, No. 21, takes a shot at the goal Oct. 14 at City College’s La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. Five opposing players surround Cespedes attempting to block her. (Robert Wilson)Equipo Elite vocalist Ali Manzanarez and drummer Mauricio Ruvalcaba perform Hispanic tunes during halftime Oct. 14 at City College’s La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif. Their performance was part of the festivities honoring cultural heritage and community at the event. (Robert Wilson)
