[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 58 (Friday, April 15, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE OXNARD COLLEGE MEN'S SOCCER TEAM AS THE 2015 CALIFORNIA 
     COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONS

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                          HON. JULIA BROWNLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 15, 2016

  Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
the Oxnard College Men's Soccer Team for winning the 2015 California 
Community College Athletic Association State Soccer Championship. I 
commend the entire Oxnard College community on this monumental 
achievement and victory.
  It is important to recognize that the journey for the Oxnard College 
Men's Soccer Team began far before they stepped on the field to 
practice. For the majority of these young men, their soccer careers 
began as young children playing in youth sports for fun. It was only a 
mere dream that one day these men would grow up to play for their 
college team and win the state title. Under the outstanding leadership 
of Coach Ross Greaney, a former Oxnard College player himself, the team 
was led to victory through hard work and dedication throughout the 
season.
  Beginning with their initial home game, the Oxnard Condors worked 
diligently throughout their season up until the championship game on 
December 6, 2015. The Condors ended their season with 19 wins, 4 
losses, and 3 ties. Facing Evergreen Valley College at De Anza College 
in Cupertino, California for the State Championship may have felt like 
a dream at one point, but their successful season had prepared the 
Condors well for this challenge.
  From over 300 miles away, the Oxnard College community cheered and 
vigilantly watched as Cristian Guzman scored the winning goal for the 
Condors in overtime with the final score of 2-1. Through their 
perseverance and teamwork, the Condors returned home as state 
champions.
  Through their sportsmanship and commitment, the Oxnard Condors 
brought home Oxnard College's first state title in almost forty years. 
With a leadership team of Head Coach Ross Greaney, Assistant Coach 
Bryan Hill, Team Manager Marc Pinlac, and Student Manager Oscar 
Martinez, the Condors had a strong support system to become champions. 
I would like to recognize the 19 players who deserve recognition for 
their victory including Eduardo Garcia, Saul Higuera, Daniel Aguilar, 
Mario Sermeno, Ricky Arroyo, Jorge Jimenez, Edwin Elizarraraz, Gustavo 
Navarro, Fernando Hernandez Puga, Christian Guzman, Jerry Orozco, Raul 
Gonzalez, Luis Cabrera, Andres Herrera, Damian Lopez, Matias Lopez, 
Keifer Cooksey, Joseph Hernandez, and Sergio Equivel.
  I am confident this hallmark achievement is only the beginning of 
many more to come for this team. For these reasons, I am pleased to 
express my sincere congratulations to the Oxnard College Men's Soccer 
Team for this great victory.

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