Men's Soccer Dominates Conference Play and Earns Coveted Recognitions

Norco College Men's Soccer TeamIn a season marked by unparalleled success, Norco College's Men's Soccer team delivered an outstanding performance that will be etched in the annals of athletic history. Losing only one game in regular play, the team secured the conference championships for the first time in Norco College Athletic history and entered the playoffs with an impressive number 3 seeding in Southern California.

The post-conference play brought a wave of well-deserved recognition for the Men's Soccer team:
  • IEAC Coach of the Year: Drew Rea
  • IEAC Player of the Year: Martin Fiala (GK)
  • IEAC All Conference 1 Team: Martin Fiala, Cedrick Alexander, Dominic Kienzle, Isaac Solorzano
  • IEAC All-Conference 2 Team: Christian York, Efren Nunez Dominguez, Dakotah Medina, Aidan Olufson
  • IEAC Honorable Mention: Kai Beam
  • All Region: Isaac Solorzano, Martin Fiala, Kenzo Sly-Umebayashi, Dominic Kienzle, Cedrick Alexander
  • All State: Isaac Solorzano, Martin Fiala, Dominic Kienzle, Cedrick Alexander
Despite a valiant effort in the playoffs that ended in the second round, the team displayed resilience, pushing the game into regulation, two 15-minute overtime periods, and a shootout.

The academic front also saw success with the submission and recognition of the first scholar-athlete of the year, Darold Rose, later named conference scholar athlete.

Women's Soccer Makes Waves in IEAC

The success wasn't limited to the Men's team, as the Women's Soccer team showcased their talent in the IEAC:
  • IEAC All-Conference 1 Team: Valerie Martinez
  • IEAC All-Conference 2 Team: Sabrina Bains
  • IEAC Honorable Mention: Kaitlyn Sagastume
Unprecedented achievements, historic victories, and individual excellence defined the 2023 soccer season at Norco College. The Men's Soccer team's conquest of the conference championships and the Women's team's standout performances demonstrate Norco College's soccer program's depth of talent and dedication.