EST. 1983
Western State Conference Championships
1993, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018
CCCAA Southern Califronia Regional Postseason Appearances
2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009
2024
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Canyons reached the postseason in its 11th consecutive appearance under the leadership of longtime head coach John Wissmath. The Cougars finished the season with an overall record of 17-26, going 6-6 in the Western State Conference (WSC), South Division, good for fifth place. Earlier in the season, Wissmath achieved his 400th win in his 17th year and 16th season leading the program. The No. 15 Cougars beat No. 18 Cuesta College 4-0 in the 3C2A SoCal Regional Playoffs play-in game to advance to the first round of the playoffs. However, their season came to an end at the hands of No. 2 Cypress College after dropping both games at the first round of the 3C2A SoCal Regional Playoffs. Canyons saw four athletes recognized with All-WSC, South Division accolades. Sophomore Gigi Garcia was the lone Cougar named to the All-WSC First-Team. Defending home plate for two years, Garcia finished the 2024 season with a .380 batting average, working for 32 RBIs and 26 runs on 49 hits, including seven doubles and four triples. Freshman Kate Garciawas named to the All-WSC Second-Team for her work at the plate, ending the season batting a .431 with three home runs, six triples, 10 doubles and brought in 33 RBIs, 26 runs and 20 stolen bases. Freshman pitcher Nicole Muro and freshman shortstop Brooke Petretti were named Honorable Mention. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 the athletics department unveiled a new named for the team room, the Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room after longtime board of trustee member Michele Jenkins and her passion for the softball team.
2023
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College of the Canyons ended its season with a 23-17 overall record while posting a 12-6 mark in Western State Conference (WSC), South Division play, seeing the postseason for a 10th consecutive year under head coach John Wissmath. COC’s season came to an end against No. 5 Fullerton after dropping both games in its opening series of the CCCAA SoCal Regionals. It wasn’t for a lack of talent as COC saw six athletes named with All-WSC honors. Sophomores Allyson Melgar, Ashlynn Heck and Julia Fuentes led the way for the Cougars with All-WSC First-Team selects. Melgar also received recognition as an All-Southern California Region select for her performance from the circle and at the plate. Pitching in 28 out of 38 games, Melgar finished the regular season with a 2.42 ERA alongside 74 strikeouts in 150 and 2/3 innings. She also struck out only once at the plate in her 111 at bats, working for 23 runs, 30 RBIs and three home runs. Fuentes claimed the top spot on the squad in several categories with her 33 runs, 34 RBIs on 41 hits, four home runs and a .366 batting average followed by a .598 slugging percentage. Heck continued to follow last year’s bravado claiming the highest number of triples on the team with six. She added 18 RBIs, 31 runs and 38 hits and 10 stolen bases. All-WSC Second-team honors went to sophomore Alyssa Silva and freshmen Schalyn Rhambo and Gigi Garcia.
2022
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College of the Canyons finished the season with an overall record of 25-17-1 while qualifying for the postseason for a ninth consecutive season. The 2022 campaign marked a triumphant return to action for Canyons which has not played since early 2020 due to cancellations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. COC head coach John Wissmath achieved a personal milestone by winning his 350th career game with the program during a doubleheader sweep at Cuesta College on March 12. Canyons and Antelope Valley finished the regular season with identical conference marks, however, COC had to settle for the second-place spot by virtue of its RPI. Of the Cougars 15 regular season losses, 11 came against programs ranked in the state's Top 20. Despite winning the series opener, the No. 9 seed Cougars dropped their CCCAA Southern California Regional Playoff series vs. No. 7 Santiago Canyon College 2-1. The Lady Cougars produced nine All-Western State Conference (WSC), East Division selections with Allyson Melgar, Ashlynn Heck, Lisa Motz and Julia Fuentes each earning All First-Team honors. Memorie Muñoz, Alyssa Silva, Brianne Tall and Samantha Flores were each All Second-Team selections, with Sabrina Englebrecht taking home an honorable mention nod. Heck, Melgar and Motz were all selected to the California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association (CCCFCA) All-Southern California Team. Additionally, Heck and Melgar were named to the 2022 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) California JC All-American Team.
2021
College of the Canyons athletics programs did not compete in 2021 due to cancellations brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
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College of the Canyons ended the 2020 season with an overall record of 16-4 after having the remainder of its schedule cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis on March 13. Canyons got off to a blazing start to the year led by a combination of hot hitting and sharp pitching. Later, COC claimed wins in seven of the final eight games of the season. The Cougars also enjoyed a seven-game win streak from Feb. 11-21. Canyons posted a 9-2 home record at Whitten Field and swept five doubleheaders during the shortened season. COC played just two games vs. Western State Conference (WSC), South Division opponents, going 2-0 in those contests. Prior to the season getting underway the program hosted the 2020 Alumni Game with more than 30 former players participating. Conference and statewide awards were not presented for the 2020 season.
2019
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College of the Canyons returned to the postseason for an eighth straight season after finishing runner-up in the Western State Conference (WSC), East Division. The Lady Cougars finished the year 23-19 overall with a 10-4 record vs. conference opponents. Canyons entered the playoffs as the No. 12 seed before losing to No. 5 Fullerton College 2-0 in a best-of-three series. Offensively, the Lady Cougars batted .336 during the regular season and led the WSC with 271 runs scored. COC sophomore Sierra Boyajian was a big part of that offensive output with the outfielder slugging her way to co-Western State Conference (WSC), East Division Player of the Year honors in addition to a spot on the All-State team. Canyons had eight players earn All-WSC, East Division honors with freshman Kaityn Post, sophomore Megan Wilson and sophomore Micayla Aguilar were named to the All-WSC First-Team. Second-Team honorees for Canyons included freshmen Camryn Webb and Natsuki Kameyama and sophomores Rena Edwards and Valerie Rivas.
2018
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College of the Canyons had its season come to an end at the CCCAA SoCal Super Regional for a second straight season, ending a year in which the Cougars posted an overall record of 28-16 and perfect 16-0 mark vs. conference opponents to win the program’s 15th Western State Conference (WSC) title, the seventh under head coach John Wissmath. By finishing its conference schedule undefeated, the 2018 Cougars achieved a feat that had not been accomplished since 2013, when COC went 18-0 to win the then-named WSC, Blue Division. That performance helped the Cougars earn 11 all-conference designations, highlighted by sophomore Danielle Chatman who was named the WSC, East Division Player of the Year. The postseason awards didn’t end there, for Chatman, who was also named to the California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association (3CFCA) All-State Team before being named an NFCA California Junior College South Region All-American. COC sophomore Heidi Ludy also picked up 3CFCA All-Southern California honors for the second straight season. Wissmath, who won his 300th career game with the program in 2018, also earned WSC, East Coach of the Year honors.
2017
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The College of the Canyons softball program concluded the 2017 season with a 30-13-1 overall record and 13-5 mark in conference play to finish second in the Western State Conference (WSC), East Division standings. The Cougars then put together a successful postseason run, defeating Southwestern College in a best-of-three series during the opening round of the CCCAA Southern California Regional Playoffs. COC was able to advance to the Super Regional round for a second straight year, before being eliminated with back-to-back losses. Canyons had nine players earn All-Western State Conference (WSC), East Division honors. Freshmen Danielle Chatman and Heidi Ludy were both selected to the California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association (3CFCA) All-Southern California Team.
2016
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The College of the Canyons softball team concluded the 2016 season with a 32-14 overall record and 19-2 mark vs. conference opponents to clinch the program's 13th conference title, and sixth under head coach John Wissmath. Canyons then advanced to the Super Regional round of the CCCAA SoCal Regional Playoffs, before seeing its season come to an end. The Cougars were rewarded with 10 all-conference selections, highlighted by sophomore Ashley Russo earning WSC Pitcher of the Year honors. Wissmath was also named WSC, Blue Division Coach of the Year. Earning All-WSC First Team honors for COC were sophomore first baseman Kiana Holder, freshman second baseman Sarah Wilson, sophomore third baseman Cheyenne Steward and sophomore outfielder Ariana Rea. Holder was also named a 2016 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) California Junior College All-American after batting .465 on the season to go with nine home runs and 54 RBIs.
2015
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The College of the Canyons softball team concluded the season with a 28-12-1 overall record and finished second in the Western State Conference, Blue Division earning a spot in the CCCAA Southern California Regional playoffs. The Cougars also ended the regular season as the No. 10 ranked team in the state. Head coach Jon Wissmath’s team produced a number of impressive individual performances throughout the 2015 season. Eight players were named All-WSC, including catcher Lauren Anderson who earned WSC Player of the Year honors. Anderson — who was also named an All-State Selection — led the conference in home runs (13) and RBIs (57) and led the team with a .556 batting average. First baseman Kaitlyn Shreves was also named to first team All-Conference team. Cheyenne Steward, Ashley Russo, and Jennifer Metcalf were named to second team All-Conference team. Steward was also named an All-SoCal election.
2014
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The College of the Canyons softball team won its third consecutive Western State Conference title in 2014 under head coach Jon Wissmath. The Cougars completed the season with a 22-19 overall record, bolstered by a 17-4 record in conference play earning themselves a spot in the California Community College Athletic Association Softball Regional Playoffs. Sophomore Adriana Correa led the team in home runs (12), RBI (41) and batting average (.423).
2013
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The College of the Canyon’s softball team dominated the conference season for the second year in a row and won the team’s second consecutive conference title, with an 18-0 record and 34-11-2 overall record. Heading into the post season as the No. 5 team in Southern California, the Cougars had a come from behind victory in the first round to beat Saddleback in a best-of-three series, 2-1. After going undefeated in the Super Regionals in the first two days of the four-team, double elimination tournament, the Cougars dropped the final two games of the tournament to host Saddleback College, to end the team’s playoff run. Sophomore outfielder Savannah Gutierrez was named a NFCS All-American, South Division, and sophomore pitcher Kimmie Lockhart was named All-State. Three Cougars were named All-Southern California and eight players were named all-conference.
2012
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College of the Canyons enjoyed its best season to date in 2012 as the team won a state-best 42 egular season games and was named the No. 1 seed in the CCCAA Southern California Regional Playoffs. The Cougars ended the year with a 43-5-1 overall record and were crowned the Western State Conference, Blue Division Champions.
2011
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The College of the Canyons softball team struggled to open the 2011 season and entered the conference season with a 5-9 record. After a lack luster non-conference schedule, the Cougars found their stride and rattled off eight victories to end the month of March, but April didn't produce the wins the team needed to make an appearance in the playoffs. Bryanna De La Torre was named All-Southern California and eight softball players were named all-conference.
2010
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The softball team won its second consecutive conference championship in 2010, but struggled in the first round of the playoffs against Grossmont College. Postseason awards helped take the sting out of the early exit from the playoffs, though. Leading the team with awards were infielder Ruby Herrera and outfielder Melissa Herndon, who were both named All-American. This marked the first time that COC softball head coach John Wissmath had two All-American honorees on one team. Herndon was also named the Player of the Year for the conference, along with two-time conference Pitcher of the Year Ashley Imperial.
2009
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The 2009 Co-Champion Western State Conference, Blue Division, College of the Canyons (28-15-1) softball team earned a No. 9 seed in the California Community College Athletic Association Southern California Regional Playoffs, for head coach John Wissmath’s first appearance in the playoffs in only his second year with the program. The Cougars bowed out of the playoffs early with a first-round loss to Saddleback, but gained momentum under Wissmath's leadership. COC earned its eighth conference championship following a very tight race with L.A. Mission College and had six all-conference awards, Pitcher of the Year accolades for freshman Ashley Imperial and Coach of the Year honors for John Wissmath. Imperial also was named to the All-State team and Lauren Rose was honored with All-Southern California accolades.
2008
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Under the leadership of new head coach John Wissmath, the Cougars go 17-32 (10-15), finishing in sixth place in the WSC-Blue. Freshman Lauren Rose was named first-team all-conference and sophomore Jeralyn Gates and freshman Sarah Hasenfus received honorable mention nods.
