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Riptide Game Changer – Athletic Trainer Malia Holmes

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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The First Base Candyman: Coach Matt Smith

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 …

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No Hitter Exemplifies Exceptional Start to Riptide’s Season

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 …

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What Makes the OC Riptide and the California Collegiate League So Unique?

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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OC Riptide: The Best Kept Secret in Orange County

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 …

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