Unbeaten Streak at Seven Games Following 2-1 Road Win at AVC

By Mari Kneisel/COC Sports Information 

College of the Canyons pushed its unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 road victory over Antelope Valley College on Tuesday morning. 

Canyons (13-4-2, 9-2-2) had previously played to a 1-1 draw vs. Santa Monica College on Nov. 8, with sophomore Victoria Martinez' late goal keeping the unbeaten streak intact. 

In COC's matchup at Antelope Valley, Martinez was quick to find the Cougars first goal of the game in just the second minute of play. The score was her 12th goal of the season. Freshman Bailey Williamson was credited with her team-leading sixth assist of the season. 

In the 22nd minute the Cougars doubled their lead when sophomore midfielder Felicia Marquez put away her sixth of the year. 

AVC (8-8-3, 5-5-3) answered back in the 39th minute where Brianna Montes De Oca slipped one past COC goalkeeper Hayley Bench (10-3-2).  Bench, however, only let the one shot by and worked for a second half shutout, finishing the game with four saves on AVC's five shots.   

The Cougars put AVC goalkeeper Melanie Ramos to work throughout the match as they stated 17 shots, landing 10 of them on frame. Ramos recorded eight total saves with the two goals against.  

Canyons finishes out the regular season at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 vs. L.A. Valley College. Prior to the start of the game there will be a brief ceremony honoring the team's sophomore players.  

Stay up to date on all this season's action by following the College of the Canyons Athletic department on social media at @COCathletics on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.  

—Photo by Carla Sophia Velasco/COC Sports Information