Fall 2025 Preview
The Long Beach City College Vikings capped the 2024-25 year with one of their most successful campaigns and look to carry that momentum into the 2025-26 season.
Fall 2025 Preview
The Long Beach City College Vikings capped the 2024-25 year with one of their most successful campaigns in recent history and look to carry that momentum into the 2025-26 season. Last Fall, Viking Athletics celebrated one state championship, four conference championships, four state appearances, two individual state championship berths, two coach of the year awards, and three conference most valuable player honors.
Now, as the fall sports season kicks off, LBCC is ready to build on that winning foundation.
Women's Indoor Volleyball
The Vikings soared to new heights in 2024, reaching the 3C2A State Tournament for the first time in 24 years. Their postseason run ended in the quarterfinals after a four-set battle with Feather River (25-17, 19-25, 25-22, 25-22). With a strong returning core and playoff experience under their belts, LBCC will aim to make another deep push this fall.
Men's Water Polo
LBCC dominated the South Coast Conference with a perfect 5-0 record, securing another league championship. Head Coach Djoko Radunovic earned SCC Coach of the Year honors for the third time since 2021, while the Vikings capped the season with a bronze medal at the 3C2A State Championship, edging Orange Coast College 9-8 in the third-place match. The program enters 2025 eager to climb back into the state title hunt.
Women's Water Polo
History was made in 2024 as the Vikings captured the 3C2A State Championship with a near-perfect 39-2 record. It marked LBCC's ninth straight South Coast Conference crown and the program's most dominant season to date. Sophomore attacker Olivia Slavens was named SCC Most Valuable Player, while Head Coach Chris Oeding earned Coach of the Year honors. The reigning state champions return in 2025 looking to defend their throne.
Men's Soccer
The Vikings delivered one of their best seasons in program history, capturing the South Coast Conference Tournament title and advancing to the 3C2A State Championship Final Four for the first time after a 3-1 win over Cerritos in the Southern Regional Playoffs. Goalkeeper Abraham Ramirez headlined postseason honors, earning SCC Goalkeeper of the Year. With championship experience now in hand, the Vikings enter 2025 with their sights firmly set on a state title.
Women's Soccer
LBCC claimed the SCC South Division title with a 6-2-1 record behind standout play on both ends of the field. Lorena Moreno was named Offensive Player of the Year after racking up 11 goals, 6 assists, and 28 points, while Jackie Garibay earned Goalkeeper of the Year with a 0.47 goals-against average. With multiple all-conference honorees returning, the Vikings aim to make an even deeper postseason run in 2025.
Football
The Vikings wrapped up 2024 with a strong 6-5 campaign, highlighted by 19 players receiving Southern California Football Association National Division All-Central League honors. The program also announced a new era of leadership with Marques Cooper appointed as Acting Director and Head Coach of Football Operations. With fresh energy on the sidelines, LBCC looks to make noise in the upcoming season.
Cross Country
LBCC was represented at the 3C2A State Championships by sophomores Riki Moscoso and Leonardo Acevedo. Moscoso placed 87th with a time of 22:12.4, while Acevedo finished 93rd. With state-level experience now part of the program, the Vikings aim to qualify more athletes for the championship meet in 2025.