Athletics News
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Mesa Runners Gain Experience and Confidence in Oregon
September 29, 2025At San Diego Mesa College, preparation is the heartbeat of the cross country program. Head coach Sean Ricketts makes sure his athletes don’t just compete in familiar grounds but also gain experience on the road. -
Mesa Runners Gain Experience and Confidence in Oregon
September 29, 2025At San Diego Mesa College, preparation is the heartbeat of the cross country program. Head coach Sean Ricketts makes sure his athletes don’t just compete in familiar grounds but also gain experience on the road.
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Women's Volleyball: Paisley Stednitz
September 27, 2025Paisley Stednitz joins us after going 2-0 over the weekend against Fresno City College and Mt. San Antonio College
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SD Mesa Football: Head Coach Gary Watkins 9/25/25
September 26, 2025Head coach Gary Watkins discuss the games against Citrus College and Palomar College. Rivalry week continues as the Olympians face Southwestern College on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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Ryan Shumaker: Transforming Mesa College Athletics into a National Powerhouse
September 23, 2025Ryan Shumaker arrived at San Diego Mesa College in the fall of 2017. Eight years later, as Dean and Athletic Director, he has turned the Olympian athletic program into one of the top junior college athletic programs in the nation.
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2025 Women's Soccer Season Preview
September 17, 2025The San Diego Mesa College women’s soccer team enters the new season looking to build on last year’s success. In 2024, the Olympians finished 13-10 overall and advanced to the 3C2A SoCal Regional playoffs under head coach Melissa Warner.
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Olympians Fall Short in 24-21 Loss to Citrus College
September 13, 2025San Diego Mesa College suffered another heartbreaking loss Saturday, falling 24-21 to Citrus College despite controlling much of the game.
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Stall-Vest Secures 150th Career Victory
September 13, 2025San Diego Mesa College women's volleyball head coach Bobbie Jo Stall-Vest earned her 150th career win Friday as the Olympians defeated Long Beach City College 3–2 (23-25, 26-24, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9).
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Mesa Women’s Water Polo Begins New Chapter
September 12, 2025San Diego Mesa College women’s water polo is kicking off a new era under head coach Larry Sanders, who is excited to finally lead the program into a full season.
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Announcement: Luciano Roberts named 5CTCA Runner of the Week
September 08, 2025Announcement: Luciano Roberts named 5CTCA Runner of the Week
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Olympians Push Mt. SAC to the Wire in 21-18 Loss
September 06, 2025Coming off a season-opening win against East Los Angeles College, the San Diego Mesa College Olympians faced one of the toughest tests in Southern California, going up against Mt. San Antonio College. The Olympians battled until the final seconds but came up short in a 21-18 thriller.
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Mesa College Football: Weekly Review with Coach 9/4/25
September 05, 2025Head coach Gary Watkins discusses the season opener win vs. East LA College.
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SD Mesa College Women's Volleyball Season Preview
September 03, 2025Head coach Bobbie Jo Stall-Vest talks about the upcoming 2025 season. She also talks about last years successful run and what its going to take this season to once again claim the state title.
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Announcement: Olympians Ranked No. 5, Set to Host Ventura
September 02, 2025San Diego Mesa College women’s volleyball is off to a strong start, ranked No. 5 in the first 2025 Women’s Volleyball Top 25, behind defending state champion Feather River College.
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Announcement: Olympians Ranked No. 5, Set to Host Ventura
September 02, 2025ANNOUNCEMENT: San Diego Mesa College women’s volleyball is off to a strong start, ranked No. 4 in the first 2025 Women’s Volleyball Top 25, behind defending state champion Feather River College.
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Mesa Opens 2025 With 35–20 Win Over East LA College
August 30, 2025The San Diego Mesa College football team couldn’t have scripted a better start to the 2025 season. Sophomore Aleonte Logan returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown, setting the tone for a 35-20 victory over East Los Angeles College at Merrill Douglas Stadium on Saturday night.
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Women’s Volleyball Starts Season 2-0, Set for Home Opener vs. Mt. San Jacinto
August 27, 2025The San Diego Mesa College women’s volleyball team will open its home schedule today at 5 p.m. against Mt. San Jacinto College, looking to build on a strong undefeated start to the season.
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SD Mesa College: Men's and Women's Cross Country Preview
August 26, 2025Sean Ricketts previews the upcoming 2025 men's and women's cross country season.
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Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
August 16, 2025San Diego Mesa College Baseball has been honored with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award for the 2024–25 academic year.
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Olympian Duo Hill and Wilson Continue Softball Journeys at Augustana and Chapman
July 19, 2025San Diego Mesa College Softball is proud to announce that sophomores Braelyn Hill and Chloe Wilson have signed their commitments to continue both their academic and athletic careers.
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Baker commits to West Virginia Wesleyan College
July 17, 2025San Diego Mesa College men’s basketball is excited to announce that sophomore Isiah Baker has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
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Avery Commits to Montana State University–Northern
July 16, 2025Donovan Avery, a 6’10” sophomore forward from Palmdale, California, has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Montana State University–Northern.
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Mathew Beckstead Named 2025 3C2A Men’s Track & Field Assistant Coach of the Year
July 15, 2025The 3C2A has named San Diego Mesa College sprints, hurdles, and relays coach Matthew Beckstead the 2025 Men’s Track and Field Assistant Coach of the Year.
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San Diego Mesa College Wins Chet DeVore Trophy for Seventh Straight Year
July 10, 2025For the seventh consecutive year, San Diego Mesa College has secured the Chet DeVore Trophy, which is awarded annually to the top college in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference (PCAC).
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Noor commits to Park University Gilbert
July 04, 2025San Diego Mesa College men’s basketball is excited to announce that former Olympian Hangs Noor has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Park University Gilbert, located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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San Diego Mesa College Named One of Nation’s Top Two-Year Athletic Programs
June 14, 2025The San Diego Mesa College Athletic Program has cemented its place as one of the nation’s premier two-year college athletic programs, finishing second in the 2024–2025 Ron Case Cup standings. The award, one of the highest honors in two-year college athletics, recognizes excellence in championship competition across all sports.
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Former Olympian Andrew Ramirez earns 1st Team All-MIAA and the Gold Glove Recognition
May 31, 2025The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced its postseason awards and All-MIAA teams for the 2025 baseball season. Eighty-seven NCAA Division II student-athletes from all 13 MIAA baseball teams earned postseason honors, highlighted by the Association’s six major award winners.
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Baingana Commits to Vorhees University
May 29, 2025San Diego Mesa College men’s basketball is excited to announce that sophomoreMichael Baingana has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Vorhees University. Baingana, a 6’10 forward/ center out of Uganda is graduating with a 3.4 GPA.
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Casini Commits to Newman University
May 29, 2025San Diego Mesa College men’s basketball is excited to announce that sophomore Luciano Casini has committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Newman University.
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Mballa Stays Local, Commits to Cal State San Marcos
May 29, 2025San Diego Mesa College men’s basketball is excited to announce that sophomore Chanel Mballa has committed to continue his academic and athletic career locally, at Cal State San Marcos. Mballa, a 6’7 forward out of Cameroon played in 26 games, averaged 8.7 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Mballa also shot 50% from the field.
