The Los Medanos College Athletics Department is committed to fostering excellence
in academics, athletics, and personal growth. Our mission is to empower student-athletes
to achieve their full potential by providing a supportive and competitive environment
that emphasizes integrity, teamwork, leadership, and perseverance.
Through high-quality coaching, academic support, and community engagement, we strive
to develop well-rounded individuals who excel both on and off the field. We believe
in the transformative power of sports to inspire discipline, resilience, and lifelong
success, preparing our student-athletes to thrive in their future endeavors.
At LMC, we compete with pride, pursue excellence with passion, and represent our college
with sportsmanship and respect.
Golden State Bowl Champions!
LMC FOOTBALL TOPS COALINGA 41–35 TO CAP HISTORIC SEASON
PITTSBURG, Calif. — In a finale built for big moments and big plays, Los Medanos closed
out its remarkable 2025 campaign with a thrilling 41–35 victory over Coalinga to claim
the Golden State Bowl championship. On a day when momentum swung like a pendulum,
the Mustangs delivered when it mattered, finishing the season at 10–1 and cementing
one of the most memorable years in program history.
Los Medanos opened the afternoon with an avalanche of offense. Quarterback Aidan Crawford
came out red-hot, hitting Larenzo Mayfield for touchdowns of 12 and 79 yards before
Jordan Barbadillo sprinted in from 26 yards out to give LMC a commanding 21–0 lead.
Coalinga rallied back with a 21-point second quarter, but the Mustangs never blinked.
Crawford and Mayfield connected again from 34 yards out to stop the Falcons’ surge,
and despite a late Coalinga score before halftime, LMC carried a 28–21 lead into the
break.
The third quarter tightened but didn’t break, setting up a dramatic fourth.
Crawford led a marathon 14-play, 75-yard drive capped by a 16-yard touchdown to Darryl
Pouncey, pushing the margin to 35–21. Coalinga answered, but the Mustangs had one
more firework loaded. Crawford found Mayfield again, this time for 77 yards and their
fourth touchdown connection of the day, delivering the decisive strike.
Coalinga scored once more in the final minute, but the Mustangs secured the onside
kick and began celebrating a bowl championship that was equal parts heart, resilience,
and pure firepower.
Golden State Bowl Award Winners Defensive Player of the Game: Sean Cervantes, who racked up 17 tackles and was seemingly in on everything. Offensive Player of the Game: Aidan Crawford, finishing with 293 passing yards and five touchdowns in one of his
finest performances. Player of the Game: Larenzo Mayfield, who turned the field into his personal launchpad with 211 receiving
yards and four touchdowns.
After the game, LMC Athletic Director Marty Storti reflected on just how meaningful
this season and this team have been.
“This group is special,” Storti said. “They’ve battled through adversity, stayed locked
in from day one, and represented this college with pride and purpose. You don’t get
seasons like this by accident. They earned every bit of this championship.”
The Mustangs finish 2025 as Golden State Bowl champions, fitting for a team that matched
talent with toughness and delivered a finale worthy of the season they built.
LMC Women's Soccer Uses Strong Second Half to Defeat Las Positas
LMC Advances to Round 2 With Strong Second-Half Surge
PITTSBURG — Los Medanos College opened the 3C2A postseason with a composed and confident
2–0 victory over Las Positas on Wednesday night, using a pair of second-half goals
to punch its ticket to Round 2 of the playoffs.
After a scoreless first half in which LMC controlled possession but couldn’t quite
find the finishing touch, the Mustangs finally broke through in the 55th minute. A
well-built attack ended with the ball pushed across the line by the LMC press, giving
the home side a deserved 1–0 lead.
Ten minutes later, the Mustangs doubled the advantage, again capitalizing on sustained
pressure in the attacking third. With momentum entirely in their corner, LMC comfortably
closed out the match while the defense kept Las Positas without a threatening shot
on goal across the full 90 minutes.
With the win, Los Medanos moves on to the next round of the 3C2A playoffs, continuing
its push for another deep postseason run.
Next opponent and match details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
The Los Medanos College Women’s Soccer team completed a historic run through the Bay
Valley Conference, finishing undefeated at 9-0 and 13-4-1 overall. The Mustangs closed
the regular season on a dominant streak, combining sharp offense and steady defense
to earn the conference crown.
“This group has been consistent, disciplined, and fun to watch,” said LMC Athletic
Director Marty Storti. “Going undefeated in conference play takes focus and resilience,
and our student-athletes have shown both in every match. We’re proud of what they’ve
accomplished and excited to see what’s next in the postseason.”
The Mustangs now await their playoff placement at the 3C2A postseason scheduling meeting
this Sunday.
Football
LMC Football Selected for Golden State Bowl Game
The Los Medanos College Football team capped off a remarkable 2025 season with a 9-1
record, earning the honor of hosting the Golden State Bowl Game at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
Nov. 22, at LMC Stadium, 2700 El Leland Road in Pittsburg.
Behind a high-powered offense and one of the most formidable defenses in the state,
the Mustangs stormed through their schedule, turning close games into statement wins
and establishing themselves as one of the most successful football teams in LMC history.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, wear LMC-branded gear, and help create a true
home-field advantage as the Mustangs look to close their season with a championship
performance.
Los Medanos continued its impressive season with a commanding 49-20 victory over San
Joaquin Delta on Saturday afternoon. The win moves the Mustangs to 9-1 overall and
4-1 in conference play, keeping them firmly in contention for postseason honors.
Quarterback Aidan Crawford led the charge, throwing for 254 yards and three touchdowns,
while adding another score on the ground. His favorite target, Ryan McKendry, hauled
in four receptions for 64 yards and two touchdowns, keeping the Mustang offense rolling
throughout the first half.
Running back Kevin Fowler powered the ground game with 124 yards and a touchdown on
14 carries. Jordan Barbadillo added 105 yards and a score, and Aikiz King found the
end zone as part of a 346-yard team rushing performance.
Los Medanos struck early and never looked back. After an early Delta defensive score
tied the game at 7-7, Crawford connected with McKendry late in the first quarter to
give LMC a 14-7 lead. The Mustangs built on that advantage in the second quarter with
touchdowns from Barbadillo and McKendry to take a 28-20 halftime lead.
The third quarter was all Los Medanos. The Mustangs scored 21 unanswered points, including
touchdowns from Fowler, Crawford, and King, while the defense clamped down and held
San Joaquin Delta scoreless in the second half.
Defensively, Sean Cervantes led the team with nine tackles, while Sayyidi Abdul and
Izaiah Reid added key stops and pressure. The Mustang defense forced two turnovers
and limited Delta to just 270 yards of total offense.
Kicker Will Geer was perfect on the day, going 7-for-7 on extra points.
Los Medanos will look to close out the regular season strong next week as they continue
their push toward a bowl berth.
The Los Medanos College Mustangs continued their dominant season with a 45–10 victory
over Chabot College on Saturday afternoon, improving to 7–1 overall and 2–0 in conference
play.
Quarterback Aidan Crawford delivered a masterclass performance, completing 15 of 18
passes for 380 yards and five touchdowns without an interception. The Mustangs’ offense
piled up 634 total yards, striking early and often against the Gladiators.
Wide receiver Larenzo Mayfield set the tone with two long touchdown receptions of
69 and 50 yards, while Ryan McKendry electrified the home crowd with scoring catches
of 99 and 22 yards. Tristan Berena added a six-yard touchdown grab, capping off a
near-perfect day for the LMC passing attack.
On the ground, Kevin Fowler broke loose for a 77-yard touchdown run, and Jacob Wasso
added a 58-yard scoring burst, helping the Mustangs average an impressive 10.6 yards
per rush.
Defensively, LMC swarmed Chabot’s offense all afternoon, registering four sacks and
seven tackles for loss. Sayyidi Abdul and Sean Cervantes led the charge with nine
total tackles each, while Ya’til Jones, Coby, Joe Cooper, and Orion Null each recorded
sacks.
Despite Chabot controlling the ball for nearly 39 minutes, the Mustangs’ explosive
plays proved too much to overcome. LMC’s efficiency on third down (67%) and big-play
ability highlighted a balanced and dangerous team firing on all cylinders.
Los Medanos will look to keep their momentum rolling next week as they continue conference
play.
The Los Medanos College Mustangs bounced back in thrilling fashion on Saturday, outlasting
College of the Siskiyous 37–34 in a back-and-forth battle in Weed, California.
After falling behind 21–7 in the first quarter, the Mustangs (6–1, 1–1) found their
rhythm behind quarterback Aidan Crawford, who threw for 428 yards and five touchdowns
— his best performance of the season. Crawford’s connection with Alex De and Ryan
McKendry proved unstoppable, as the duo combined for 334 receiving yards and four
scores.
Crawford hit McKendry on a 45-yard strike to tie the game early, then found De twice
in the second quarter for touchdowns of 21 and 20 yards. A one-yard pass to Tristan
Berena just before halftime capped a 21-point Mustang surge and gave LMC a 28–21 lead
at the break.
The Mustangs added to their lead in the third quarter with a 22-yard field goal by
Will Geer and another deep strike — a 46-yard touchdown to McKendry — to go up 37–21.
Siskiyous (4–3, 1–1) mounted a late rally with two fourth-quarter touchdowns, but
the Mustang defense stood tall in the final minutes to seal the road win.
Crawford finished 25-of-47 for 428 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions. McKendry
totaled 182 yards and two scores on six receptions, while De hauled in ten catches
for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Running backs Kevin Fowler and Jordan Barbadillo
combined for 107 rushing yards to keep the offense balanced.
Defensively, Sean Cervantes once again led the charge with 13 tackles, and Taishaun
Glover added 11. The Mustangs’ defense came up big on third downs, holding Siskiyous
to just 27% efficiency.
With the win, Los Medanos improves to 6–1 overall and 1–1 in conference play, regaining
momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
In a matchup between two of Northern California’s hottest teams, Los Medanos College
dropped its first game of the season, falling 41–22 to undefeated Feather River College
on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburg.
The Mustangs (5–1) struck first when quarterback Aidan Crawford connected with Alex
De for an 11-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter. But the Golden Eagles
(6–0) quickly answered and carried momentum into halftime, taking a 21–6 lead behind
the running of Janerious Jacks, who would finish with 223 yards and four touchdowns.
Los Medanos regrouped after halftime with an inspired third quarter. Will Geer nailed
a 37-yard field goal to start the rally, and Crawford tossed two more touchdown passes
— a 3-yarder to Larenzo Mayfield and a 2-yarder to Darryl Pouncey — to bring the Mustangs
within six at 28–22.
Feather River, however, proved relentless on the ground. Jacks broke free for two
more scores late in the third, helping the visitors pull away for the 41–22 final.
Crawford led the Mustang offense, completing 26 of 37 passes for 250 yards and three
touchdowns, spreading the ball to ten different receivers. Tristan Berena and Ryan
McKendry each hauled in five catches, combining for 118 yards. On defense, Sean Cervantes
anchored the effort with 12 tackles, while Izaiah Reid added nine stops.
Despite the loss, the Mustangs matched Feather River in time of possession and first
downs, demonstrating poise and competitiveness against one of the state’s top rushing
attacks.
Los Medanos will look to bounce back next week when they return to conference play.
The Los Medanos College football team continued its undefeated start to the season
with a commanding 42-14 victory over Gavilan on Saturday afternoon. With the win,
the Mustangs improve to 5-0, while the Rams drop to 1-4.
Quarterback Aidan Crawford powered the Mustangs’ offense, throwing for 205 yards and
three touchdowns. He connected early with Tristan Berena on a 7-yard strike to open
the scoring, then found Larenzo Mayfield and Jacob Wasso for first-half touchdowns
as LMC built a 35-14 lead at the break.
The ground game took over in the second half, led by Jordan Barbadillo, who rushed
for 127 yards on 18 carries, including a 2-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter
to seal the win. Kevin Fowler and Mayfield also added rushing scores, giving the Mustangs
excellent balance on offense with 239 passing yards and 234 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Mustangs were opportunistic, forcing three interceptions. Sayyidi
Abdul highlighted the effort with an 80-yard return, while Taishaun Glover added a
27-yard return. The defense also tallied two sacks and limited Gavilan to just 185
rushing yards despite a strong performance from the Rams’ Houstyn Lee-Perry (118 yards,
2 TDs).
Los Medanos finished with 473 yards of total offense and held Gavilan scoreless in
both the third and fourth quarters.
The Mustangs return home on October 11th, looking to extend their perfect season.
Los Medanos College continued its hot start to the 2025 season with an explosive offensive
performance, defeating Cabrillo College 76-29 at home on Saturday afternoon. With
the win, the Mustangs improved to 4-0, showcasing balance on both sides of the ball
and a relentless offensive attack that racked up 735 yards of total offense.
Quarterback Aidan Crawford led the charge through the air, completing 19 of 26 passes
for 368 yards and 4 touchdowns. His favorite target, Ryan McKendry, had a monster
outing with 6 receptions for 188 yards, including a 73-yard score on the game’s opening
drive. Larenzo Mayfield added 7 catches for 109 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Kevin
Fowler and Myles Hunt chipped in key receptions to keep drives alive.
On the ground, the Mustangs were just as dangerous. Jordan Barbadil paced the rushing
attack with 140 yards and 4 touchdowns on just 8 carries, breaking off runs of 50
and 34 yards. Los Medanos finished with 340 rushing yards, with scores from Jacob
Wasso, Jermaine Owens, and Dominic Trampetti highlighting the team’s depth.
The defense also made its presence felt, tallying 4 sacks, 8 tackles for loss, and
2 interceptions. Sean Cervantes led the unit with 12 tackles, while Gabe Gonzalez-Kidd
added 7 tackles, 2 sacks, and a fumble recovery. Taishaun Glover and Bradley Cooper
each picked off passes to stall Cabrillo’s comeback attempts.
Despite Cabrillo’s strong first-half effort—highlighted by quarterback Mario Cosma’s
3 touchdown passes—the Mustangs pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Seahawks
39-8 after the break.
Los Medanos now turns its attention to conference play, carrying momentum and confidence
into the next matchup.
Final Score: Los Medanos 76, Cabrillo 29 Record: Los Medanos (4-0), Cabrillo (1-3)
The Los Medanos College football team continued its hot start to the season, powering
past Hartnell College 54–23 on Saturday afternoon at Rabobank Stadium. With the victory,
the Mustangs improve to 3 and 0.
LMC opened the scoring in the first quarter when quarterback Aidan Crawford punched
in a 1-yard run. From there, the Mustangs’ offense caught fire. Crawford connected
with Devondre Hickerson on a 39-yard touchdown, then hit Larenzo Mayfield for scores
of 28 and 52 yards. Ryan McKendry added a highlight-reel 55-yard punt return for a
touchdown, giving the Mustangs a 25–0 halftime lead.
The offensive fireworks didn’t stop after the break. Crawford found McKendry for a
70-yard strike late in the third quarter, finishing the day with 315 passing yards
and four touchdowns. McKendry totaled 137 receiving yards, a receiving score, and
a punt return touchdown, while Mayfield added 96 yards and two touchdowns.
On the ground, Kevin Fowler and Jacob Wasso both broke loose in the fourth quarter,
scoring on runs of 24 and 60 yards, respectively. The Mustangs tallied 217 rushing
yards overall, averaging 8.3 yards per carry.
Defensively, Sean Cervantes led LMC with 11 tackles and an interception, while Linzell
Agee added a sack. The Mustangs forced two interceptions and three sacks, holding
Hartnell to 124 rushing yards on 49 attempts.
Despite a late push by Hartnell, Los Medanos’ fast start and explosive playmaking
proved too much. The Mustangs finished with 555 total yards of offense and controlled
all phases of the game.
Los Medanos College football improved to 2-0 on the season with an explosive 41-20
victory over Coalinga College in front of the home crowd at Mustang Stadium.
The Mustangs wasted no time, scoring on their opening drive with a 13-yard touchdown
run from Jordan Barbadillo. LMC’s offense never looked back, piling up 459 total yards
and delivering big plays throughout the afternoon.
Quarterbacks Aidan Crawford and Myles Hunt kept the Coalinga defense off balance,
combining for 303 passing yards and four touchdowns. Crawford connected twice with
Ryan McKendry, including a 39-yard strike in the third quarter, while also hitting
Alex De for an 85-yard score. Hunt added a 31-yard touchdown pass to McKendry in the
second quarter. McKendry finished the day with 132 yards and three touchdowns on five
receptions.
On the ground, Barbadillo led the charge with 97 rushing yards and a score, averaging
7.5 yards per carry.
Defensively, the Mustangs delivered the knockout punch late in the third quarter when
Sean Cervantes returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown, stretching the lead
to 41-20. Cervantes finished with two picks and nine tackles, while Izaiah Reid anchored
the defense with 11 stops, including a sack.
Despite outgaining Los Medanos in total offense (468 to 459), Coalinga was undone
by three costly interceptions and a stifling Mustang defense in key moments. Coalinga
quarterback Justyn Delzeit threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns but was picked
off three times.
With the win, Los Medanos improves to 2-0 on the season, while Coalinga falls to 0-2.
Los Medanos College delivered an explosive offensive performance on the road in Merced,
defeating the Blue Devils 52-16.
Quarterback Aidan Crawford set the tone early, connecting with Ryan McKendry for touchdown
passes of 19 and 38 yards in the first quarter. McKendry finished the day with a career
outing, recording 9 receptions for 235 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Mustangs added
a short run by Jordan Barbadillo to take an 18-0 lead before Merced got on the board
with a 41-yard field goal.
Los Medanos kept the pressure on in the second quarter. Crawford threw a pair of touchdown
strikes to Daemon Duran and McKendry, then Barbadillo punched in his second rushing
score to push the lead to 38-3. Merced answered late in the half with a 23-yard touchdown
pass, but the Mustangs went into the locker room firmly in control, 38-9.
The Mustangs extended their advantage in the third quarter when Crawford connected
with Larenzo Mayfield and Alex De for touchdowns, capping a six-touchdown day for
the Mustang passing attack. Crawford finished an efficient 20-for-24 with 338 yards
and 6 TDs, while backup Myles Hunt added 73 yards through the air.
Defensively, Los Medanos forced three fumbles and tallied four sacks, highlighted
by Sean Cervantes’ 7 tackles and Izaiah Reid’s 2 pass breakups. The Mustangs held
Merced to just 90 passing yards and forced four turnovers overall.
Los Medanos piled up 528 yards of total offense compared to Merced’s 293, dominating
time of possession (34:12 to 25:48) and controlling the game from start to finish.
With the victory, the Mustangs showcased a balanced attack and depth across the roster
as they look to continue their strong season.
Pittsburg, CA – September 16, 2025 The Los Medanos College women’s soccer team secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over San
Joaquin Delta on Tuesday afternoon, using late heroics to stay unbeaten at home.
San Joaquin Delta struck first just eight minutes into the match, but the Mustangs
quickly responded. In the 17th minute, Kelsey Imrisek-Kawalkowski found the back of
the net off a feed from Tatiana Diaz to level the score at 1–1. Less than 10 minutes
later, LMC pulled ahead when Melanie Dominguez converted off an assist from Imrisek-Kawalkowski
to make it 2–1 at the break.
Delta fought back in the 61st minute, equalizing to set up a tense finish. With the
game hanging in the balance, the Mustangs delivered. In the 80th minute, Dominguez
set up Imrisek-Kawalkowski for her second goal of the day, sealing the 3–2 win for
Los Medanos.
The Mustangs were anchored in goal by Marina Bond, who recorded nine saves and turned
away multiple late chances to preserve the victory.
Imrisek-Kawalkowski finished with two goals and an assist, while Dominguez added a
goal and assist of her own in the winning effort.
The Los Medanos College women’s soccer team opened the 2025 season on the road Tuesday
night, battling Sacramento City before ultimately falling 3-1.
After the Panthers struck first in the 12th minute, the Mustangs responded quickly.
In the 21st minute, Elyse Baldwin netted the equalizer off an assist from Melanie
Dominguez, tying the match 1-1 and giving LMC momentum.
Sacramento City regained the lead in the 31st minute and added an insurance goal in
the second half, despite a strong defensive effort from the Mustangs. Goalkeeper Marina
Bond turned away seven shots on goal while playing all 90 minutes.
Los Medanos generated nine shots in the match and earned four corner kicks, but could
not break through the Panthers’ back line after Baldwin’s tally.
The Mustangs return to action later this week as they continue non-conference play
and look to build on the positives from their opening-night performance.
Final Score: Sacramento City 3, Los Medanos 1
Scoring Summary
12’ Sacramento City – Hilary Murcia (assist: Nataly Barraza) 21’ Los Medanos – Elyse Baldwin (assist: Melanie Dominguez) 31’ Sacramento City – Nataly Barraza (unassisted) 59’ Sacramento City – Kezya Alfrez-Perez (assist: Halina Ilejay)
Indigo Whitely - First Team, Midfielder of the Year
Eliza Rigal - Second Team
Lesly Mendoza - Second Team
Renne LaPage - Honorable Mention
Alondra Tellez - Second Team, Forward of the Year
Maya Alvarez - Second Team
Zach Sullivan - Coach of the Year
Congratulations Women's Soccer!
On Friday October 25th our Mustangs traveled to Solano College to take on the undefeated
Falcons. In a hard fought match, with time running out, the Mustangs put the ball
in the back of the net for the only goal of the match. With the 1-0 victory LMC is
once again Bay Valley Champions.
