2024 Orange Empire Conference News

Season
Cypress Alum Troy Taylor Makes MLB Debut with Seattle Mariners
Cypress Alum Julian Aguiar Makes MLB Debut with Cincinnati Reds
Chargers Baseball Alum Hayden Schott Shines in College World Series for Texas A&M
Chargers Baseball Alum Hayden Schott Shines in College World Series for Texas A&M

Cypress College Baseball is proud to celebrate the incredible journey of alumnus Hayden Schott, who has helped lead Texas A&M to the prestigious College World Series Final in his first season as an Aggie.

Saddleback Claims 3C2A Baseball State Championship
Saddleback Claims 3C2A Baseball State Championship

The Saddleback baseball team defeated San Joaquin Delta College, 8-5, on Monday at Mt. San Antonio College to win the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) state baseball championship. It was the second state title in program history.

Photo compliments of Saddleback Athletics
Saddleback Earns Bid to 3C2A Tournament

The Saddleback baseball team advanced to the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) State Baseball Tournament with a 9-2 win over Cerritos College on Sunday in Norwalk.  It is the second straight season the Bobcats have advanced to the tournament.

Photos compliments of Golden West Athletics
Fullerton’s Schmidt; GWC’s Salmon, Ramos, highlight 2024 All-OEC Team​

There was a ton of green and gold highlighting this year’s All-Orange Empire Conference Team as the conference-champion, Golden West College, earned several top spots, including Pitcher of the Year.  Most Valuable Player and Coach of the Year, among others.

Golden West Crowned Orange Empire Conference Champions
Golden West Crowned Orange Empire Conference Champions

Golden West baseball (27-11, 14-5 OEC) win their third Orange Empire Conference title with victory over Orange Coast (15-23, 9-10 OEC), 7-3. 

Photos compliments of Cypress & Santa Ana Athletics
OEC LOCKED AND LOADED FOR ANOTHER CONFERENCE DOGFIGHT

Six teams ranked in the top-25 in hitting reside in the Orange Empire Conference. Four teams ranked in the top-25 in pitching reside in the Orange Empire Conference. Over the past 10 years, the state champion has come from the Orange Empire Conference six times.

Photo by Aaliyah Skipper
Hornets Plate Record Breaking 27 Runs