Athletic trainers are critical to an athlete’s success. According to the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, “Athletic trainers improve functional outcomes and specialize in patient education to prevent injury and re-injury.” But beyond their job description, they are so much more. Malia Holmes is the glue that holds this Riptide team together. Holmes came to …
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Baseball is ever-evolving, with tradition meeting innovation in the most unexpected ways. Coaches have started implementing new practices to keep players engaged and keep things fun. Some teams, like the OC Riptide, have introduced a homerun hat to celebrate the home run hitters. Assistant Coach Matt Smith has also started something new for the team …
Compton, Calif. — The Orange County Riptide’s 9-3 start in California Collegiate League play this season has guided the club to 1st place with a 1.5 lead over the Santa Barbara Foresters. After the lineup only mustered three hits and the pitching staff gave up 12 hits against the Academy Barons on Friday, the Riptide …
No Hitter Exemplifies Exceptional Start to Riptide’s Season Read More »
After finishing the 2022 season with a 23-20-1 overall record, and finishing third in the 2022 California Collegiate League (CCL) Playoffs, the Orange County Riptide will turn to new head coach Connor Spencer to lead this year’s team. Spencer Era Begins Spencer, an Orange County native, has a plethora of experience both as a player, …
San Luis Obispo, Calif. – When the lineup first went out to the public on the @OCRiptide Twitter account, Evan Vasiliou (UCI) was set to start. About 40 minutes later, 9 minutes before first pitch, the clarification went out. The man himself, Noah Carabajal, a right-hander from Long Beach State, only found out he would, …
Irvine, Calif. – It’s a new season of OC Riptide baseball and the goal is the same as ever: bring home the CCL championship. But first, of course, they have to work on getting to the playoffs. This year, the playoff situation is a little unique, with the SLO Blues receiving an automatic bid in …
Roster Adjustments Have The Riptide Looking to the Playoffs Read More »
The California Collegiate League (CCL) allows college baseball players to develop their abilities, make friendships, and showcase their talents in front of MLB scouts and viewers from across the country. The league of 11 teams has become one of the top collegiate summer leagues in the nation since its founding in 1993. Moe Geoghegan, General Manager and founder of …
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Thousand Oaks, Calif. — The Orange County Riptide (4-2-1) allowed six unanswered runs after climbing to a 3-1 lead, losing to the Conejo Oaks (4-1) 7-3. The loss puts the Riptide to 0-2 on the road, a stark contrast to their undefeated 4-0-1 record at home. “We have to learn to deal with the adversity that …
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Irvine, Calif. — The Orange County Riptide held off a Santa Barbara’s Forester’s rally to beat the defending CCL champions 7-6 Sunday night in the OC Great Park. “We beat a good team, that’s a very good baseball team,” Riptide head coach Tim Brown said. ” They play tough. They put a lot of pressure on …
Nestled behind the hot air balloon in the OC Great Park lies Orange County’s best-kept secret: The OC Riptide. Offering free parking and admission, a tight-knit community feeling, affordable food and beverages along with elite college baseball competition, The OC Riptide created the perfect atmosphere for a little league mom. She shared her experience with …
OC Riptide: The Best Kept Secret in Orange County Read More »
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