Former Irvine Valley first baseman and current Chico State standout Jackson Snitko was recently named to the Eastern Conference roster for the 2026 Pospect League All-Star Game. Snitko plays for the Decatur Bean Ballers.
Irvine Valley sophomore baseball player Andres Hernandez is headed to NCAA Division II Biola University. The right-handed pitcher appeared in 27 games for the Lasers over two seasons and won three contests with a save in 2026.
Irvine Valley sophomore Nikki Korneff, who played both indoor and beach volleyball for the Lasers, has committed to NAIA Hope International University in Fullerton. Korneff spent two seasons with both indoor and beach for IVC.
Irvine Valley starting quarterback Akayla Chaple has committed to Azusa Pacific University to continue her flag football career. She helped IVC to an Orange Empire Conference co-championship and the OEC tourney title.
Former Irvine Valley star beach volleyball player Barett Nolan had quite a spring season for NCAA Division I St. Mary's. The 5-10 graduate student had a record of 20-5 this past season, starting on the fifth court for St. Mary's.
A standout on an off the court, Irvine Valley's Jonathan Hinkel is headed to Cal Lutheran to continue his athletic and academic journey, Hinkel, a captain, helped IVC to two straight state titles. He also earned awards for his leadership.
Jackson Snitko's consistency in the Chico State baseball lineup was matched by his work in the classroom.
The former Irvine Valley standout and Wildcat first baseman was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team.
Irvine Valley freshman men's tennis player Philip Neuman was recently named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association 3C2A player of the year. Neuman helped lead IVC to a state title and won the men's singles title in Ojai.
The Lasers ended the year with ??? points with men's tennis winning a state title and women's basketball reaching the state tourney. The award is presented by the National Alliance of Two-Year Collegiate Athletic Administrators.
Former Irvine Valley standout Nick Madole had a solid season for Biola. The senior played in 39 games and started 24 contests for the Eagles, who finished with a record of 26-26. He batted .295 with 28 hits, 26 runs and 16 RBI.
Two-year Irvine Valley starter Nikki MacDonald has committed to NAIA Missouri Valley College. MacDonald played in 39 matches with 35 starts for the Lasers and ended her IVC career with 10 goals and 12 assists for 32 points.
Irvine Valley women's flag football player Crystal Cervantes has committed to the University of Redlands. She is the third player from the Lasers headed to the Bulldogs and fourth player overall headed to a four-year school.
Irvine Valley starter on the two-time defending state championship men's team, Nevin McCann, has committed to NCAA Division II Linfield in Oregon. McCann also won the state doubles title this year with Bradley Yung.
The Orange Empire Conference recently announced its 2026 Character Champion Award winners recognizing two student-athletes and Irvine Valley tennis player Jonathan Hinkel was named the men's award winner.
Irvine Valley women's sophomore basketball player Kivonni Wiliams has committed to NCAA Division II Barton State in North Carolina. The star out of Oak Hils HIgh had a special season for the Lasers over the 2025-26 campaign.
The final singles, doubles and overall team rankings were released earlier this week by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and Irvine Valley was honored across the board. The Lasers won their second state title in a row.
Irvine Valley had another women's basketball player commit to a four-year school. Two-year standout Gianna DeForest is headed to NAIA Saint Mary in Nebraska. She was named second team al-conference this past season.
Irvine Valley will have a slew of home games early on, including hosting its IVC Classic Nov. 5-6 with teams including Canyons, Ventura and Cerritos. The Lasers start Orange Empire Conference action Jan. 6, 2027 at Cypress.
Irvine Valley, which made the 3C2A State tourney last season, and won the Orange Empire Conference, snapping Orange Coast's three titles in a row, starts with a home game on Halloween on Oct. 31 at home against Palomar.
Star Irvine Valley men's tennis players Philip Neuman and Steven Anderson have been named Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Americans. The duo helped IVC win a state title and Neuman captured the state singles crown.