Brahmasʼ losing streak up to 14 games

improvement for the girls,” Moore said. “I think they showed a lot of heart as they always do. They came out and finally started putting things together.”

Brahma pitcher Jacqulyn Lopez thinks that even though they lost the game, they finished off strong.

“I think we definitely did a lot better than our other games,” Lopez said. “We have been improving each game. So this game was very, very good.”

Oxnard College continued where other teams have left off, defeating the Pierce College softball team 14-3 and extending the Brahmas season-long losing streak to 14 games.

The Brahmas currently sit in last in their division with a season record of 0-14.

According to Pierce assistant coach Danny Moore, the team’s skills and work ethic have gotten better. They have also improved on their technique and stability in the game.

“I think today was a vast

Although Oxnard won the game, Condors head coach Todd Prieto still felt that his team could have done better and could have had a stronger form and technique.

“I told the girls to just play a good game and adjust to the pitcher,” Prieto said. “Our girls didn’t adjust.”

Condors pitcher Victoria Rangel lead Oxnard by hitting a solo home run and scoring three runs.

The Pierce softball team is set to play another home game Thursday, April 10 at 2:30 p.m.

If what happens at Northwestern University comes to fruition and players get a chance to be compensated not just in getting a scholarship, but getting paid as employees of the institution that they play for, players at Pierce College need to be prepared for what lies ahead.

One thing needs to be made clear: The NCAA is a billion dollar industry that reaps the benefits of making money, not just in television but in merchandising including shirts, jerseys and video games. Texas University, the top Division

With all this money laying around and being gathered, the players that play should have a fair share in the money that is being made.

They are the ones that play the game and generate the revenue and provide entertainment to the countless fans that watch these games.

As Pierce College is one of the schools that is renowned for getting competitive athletes to play at these big schools, it should be the coaches and counselors’ jobs to prepare for what lies ahead.

That means getting players financially sound but also showing these players what they can have and what is afforded to them.

As the wheel continues to turn at Northwestern, the decision could ultimately change the scene of college sports.

Athletes now have a future and possibly a guarantee that not only will they be given a scholarship, but the right to be compensated for putting on the pads Saturday night to help generate revenue for the school. Pierce College, as a school that helps propel athletes to get them to these levels. needs to be aware of what is happening.

The way college sports does business is on the brink of changing. As an institution that acts as a gateway for a potential future, that gateway needs to be filled with answers. Answers that have our students athletes prepared. The scene could change and the Brahmas athletic community needs to be prepared.

Sports briefs

Tennis Men’s Volleyball

After a good start to the season the Pierce College tennis team has cooled down and is currently on a five game losing streak.

In its last game before the Western State Conference tournmanet, Pierce lost to Grossmont 3-0. In the tournmanet Pierce failed to pick a win in four games.

The tennis’ teams next game

The Pierce College men’s volleyball team finally snapped its two game losing streak when they beat rivals Moorpark 3-2 on Friday, March 28.

In the its last seven games, the Brahmas have only picked up two wins as they continue their push to the playoffs. The volleyball team’s next game will be on April 4.