Irvine Valley's women’s basketball team captured its fourth Orange Empire Conference (OEC) title last week.
The Lasers closed out the season with an overall record of 23-2 and 12-0 in conference. The team was ranked No. 4 in the state and No. 1 in Southern California.
Laser sophomore guard Morgan Higgins was named the OEC MVP with forward Sarah Matossian, guard Paola Roa and guard Jessica Suruor also being selected first team all-conference. Head coach Julie Hanks was named the conference coach of the year.
IVC starts the CCCAA south regional playoffs on Thursday at home at 7 p.m.