2023-24 Men's Basketball News
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Men's basketball team hosts alumni exhibition Friday night
December 29, 2024Irvine Valley's men's basketball program enjoyed having several former star players back to Hart Gymnasium on Friday night in an exhibition to take on the current 2023-24 Laser squad. It was a fun night for all. -
No. 6 Story of the Year - Legendary IVC coaches/faculty retire
August 20, 2024Irvine Valley's Ted Weatherford, Julie Hanks and Jerry Hernandez retired as coaches and teachers at the end of this past spring and each will be missed. All three were part of the Irvine Valley family for more than 25 years.
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No. 10 Story of the Year - Men's Basketball team reaches playoffs
August 16, 2024The Irvine Valley men's basketball team and a playoff run is the No. 10 story of the year for Irvine Valley's 2023-24 countdown. Jesse Stines, Roman Swizek, Luke Farrington, David Ogunlande and Dominic Sarmiento all moved on.
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Basketball player Roman Swizek signs with Rogers State
August 05, 2024Irvine Valley two-year starting shooting guard Roman Swizek is headed to NCAA Division II Rogers State University in Oklahoma. Swizek was a star on and off the court for the Lasers this year, racking up numerous awards.
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Basketball player Dominic Sarmiento headed to De La Salle
August 01, 2024Irvine Valley 6-8 frontcourt player Dominic Sarmiento has committed to De La Salle in the Philippines. He played in 15 games for the Lasers in 2023-24. IVC finished with a record of 17-12 overall and a trip to the So. Cal. playoffs.
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Guard David Ogunlade commits to Hastings College in Nebraska
July 28, 2024Irvine Valley starting point guard David Ogunlade is headed to powerhouse NAIA program Hastings College in Nebraska. Ogunlade, who was named IVC's most improved player, helped the Lasers to a 17-12 record in 2023-24.
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Basketball standout Luke Farrington headed to Hawaii Hilo
June 25, 2024Irvine Valley second-team all-Orange Empire Conference player Luke Farrington has committed to NCAA Division II Hawaii Hilo. He was second in the state in three-point shooting last season and helped IVC to the So. Cal. Playoffs.
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IVC's Character Champions are Emily Freeman and Roman Swizek
June 21, 2024Sophomore basketball stars Emily Freeman and Roman Swizek have been named Irvine Valley's female and male Character Champions of the Year for their service, being exceptional student-athletes and their play on the court.
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Alumni Report: Henderson named honorable mention in CCAA
May 16, 2024Former Irvine Valley standout men's basketball player Charlie Henderson was named honorable mention all-CCAA after averaging 12.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 0.96 blocks per game and shooting 53.1 percent from the field.
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Men's basketball player Josh Azucena to Pensacola Christian
May 07, 2024Irvine Valley sophomore point guard Josh Azucena is headed to Pensacola Christian College in Florida. Azucena played two years for the Lasers and competed in 19 games and started two during the 2022-23 season.
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Basketball player Jesse Stines commits to Alaska Anchorage
May 03, 2024Irvine Valley men's sophomore basketball player Jesse Stines has committed to NCAA Division II University of Alaska Anchorage. Stines was named first team all-Orange Empire Conference and IVC's MVP this past season.
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Men's basketball team hosts end of the 2023-24 season banquet
April 15, 2024Irvine Valley hosted its end of the season banquet for the 2023-24 season. The Lasers finished with a record of 17-12 overall and were 8-8 in the Orange Empire Conference. IVC also made the 3C2A So. Cal. Regional Playoffs.
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Three men's basketball players selected to all-OEC teams
March 05, 2024Sophomore forward Jesse Stines is selected to the first team and sophomore guards Roman Swizek and Luke Farrington are each picked to the second team after helping the Lasers to a record of 17-12 and make the playoffs.
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Men's basketball team loses playoff opener at SBVC in OT
February 28, 2024Irvine Valley has its chances to knock off San Bernardino Valley on the road Wednesday night, but comes up short in a 68-62 loss on the road Wednesday night. The Lasers finish the 2023-24 season with a record of 17-12 overall.
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Men's basketball team drops last regular season game of 2024
February 23, 2024Irvine Valley, which is expected to make the So. Cal. Regional playoffs falls to Cypress, 46-43, in an Orange Empire Conference game at home Friday night. IVC's record goes to 17-11 overall and 8-8 in conference.
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Men's basketball finishes out regular season Friday vs. Cypress
February 22, 2024Irvine Valley ends the regular season with a match-up against Cypress on Friday at 6 p.m. at home. The Lasers have a record of 17-10 overall and are 8-7 and tied for third place in the Orange Empire Conference standings.
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Men's basketball team gets it done in OEC game at Golden West
February 21, 2024Irvine Valley goes on the road and defeats Golden West, 70-59, in an Orange Empire Conference game on Wednesday night. The Lasers improve their record to 17-10 overall and 9-8 in the OEC. IVC hosts Cypress Friday.
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Men's basketball team fights, but falls to Santiago Canyon
February 16, 2024Irvine Valley rallies in the second half in its Orange Empire Conference game against Santiago Canyon at home on Thursday night, but the Lasers still come up short in a 80-73 defeat at home. Jesse Stines leads IVC with 22 points.
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Basketball team tangles with Santiago Canyon at home
February 14, 2024Irvine Valley hosts Santiago Canyon in a key Orange Empire Conference contest Thursday night at home at 5 p.m. IVC has a record of 7-6 in conference, while the Hawks are 10-3 and sit in second place in the OEC.
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Farrington hits eight threes for basketball team in comeback
February 10, 2024Irvine Valley outscores Santa Ana, 38-22, in the second half for a 67-55 win over the Dons in a conference game at home. Luke Farrington goes off for IVC, making eight three-pointers and finishing with 28 points in the victory.
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Men's basketball team has important game with Dons Friday
February 08, 2024Irvine Valley hosts Santa Ana at 6 p.m. in an Orange Empire Conference game Friday night. The Lasers enter with a record of 15-8 overall and 6-5 in the OEC. IVC is looking to bounce back from a tough loss Wednesday.
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Men's basketball loses close game to Riverside at home
February 07, 2024Irvine Valley falls to the Tigers for the second time this year in a game that goes down the wire, 57-53, Wednesday night at home. The Lasers' record goes to 15-8 overall and 6-5 in the OEC. IVC hosts Santa Ana Friday.
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Men's basketball team ready to take on Riverside Wednesday
February 06, 2024Irvine Valley with a record of 15-7 overall and 6-4 in the Orange Empire Conference hosts Riverside Wednesday at 5 p.m. The Lasers fell at Riverside, 66-61, the first time the two teams met. IVC beat Saddleback, 66-55, last Friday.
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Basketball team takes down Saddleback for the second time
February 03, 2024Irvine Valley goes on the road and defeats Saddleback, 66-55, in an Orange Empire Conference win. The victory improves IVC's record to 15-7 overall and 6-4 in the OEC. The Lasers host Riverside on Wednesday at home at 5 p.m.
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Men's basketball team falls to Orange Coast for second time
January 26, 2024Irvine Valley starts the second round of OEC play with a 60-56 loss at Orange Coast Friday. The Lasers had four players score in double figures, but couldn't rally from an early deficit. IVC plays again next Friday at Saddleback.
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Men's basketball team stays in standings race with win at Cypress
January 24, 2024Irvine Valley goes on the road and defeats Cypress, 71-57, in an Orange Empire Conference game on Wednesday. The Lasers improve to 14-6 overall and 5-3 in conference. The Lasers currently sit in third place.
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Legendary basketball coach Jerry Hernandez wins No. 500
January 20, 2024Irvine Valley men's basketball coach Jerry Hernandez, in his 28th season at the helm of the Laser program, captures his 500th win at the college on Friday. The Lasers used a strong second half to defeat Golden West, 65-50.
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Men's basketball team set to take on Golden West Friday
January 18, 2024Irvine Valley, under the guidance of head coach Jerry Hernandez, hosts Golden West on Friday in a conference game at home at 6 p.m. Hernandez recorded his 499th win at IVC with a victory at Santiago Canyon Wednesday.
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Men's basketball team upsets Santiago Canyon on the road
January 17, 2024Irvine Valley moves its record to 12-6 overall and picks up a big Orange Empire Conference win with a 77-69 victory on the road at Santiago Canyon Wednesday. The win was also coach Jerry Hernandez's 499th win at the college.
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Swizek hits game winner as men's basketball team downs Dons
January 11, 2024Irvine Valley out-scores Santa Ana by 10 points in the second half and sophomore guard Roman Swizek hits a game-winning three-pointer with 19 seconds left to help lift the Lasers to a 62-61 win on the road Wednesday night.
