TC Men's Soccer Triumph in Non-Conference Game Against College of the Canyons

In a dominant display of skill and teamwork, the Taft College Cougars secured a decisive victory over the College of the Canyons Cougars with a final score of 5-1 on September 16, 2025. The non-conference game, played under the hot weather conditions at Taft, showcased the local Cougars' superiority both offensively and defensively. The match began with Taft setting a strong pace as Jesse Robles opened the scoring just 2 minutes into the first half. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the game, with Taft maintaining control and ending the first half ahead at 2-0. Anthony Malta, who later proved to be crucial in the win, also struck in the first half, solidifying the lead. In the second half, Taft College continued its aggressive play, with Malta scoring his second goal of the day, thus netting the game-winning goal. Adrian Alvarez and Isaac Cornejo added to the tally, contributing to the final blowout score. Significant contributions came from players such as Ian Menjivar, Adrian Alvarez, Ari Chung, and Jair Flores, each of whom assisted in scoring. The goalkeeping was capably handled by Aslan Chong and Rommel Tarin, who together kept the opponent to just one goal. Anthony Malta received additional recognition for his standout performance, notching two goals and an assist. Following this impressive win, the Taft College Soccer Cougars are preparing to face Los Angeles City College on September 19 in Los Angeles, CA. They hope to carry forward the momentum from their current record of 4 wins and 2 losses into this upcoming game.