Striking three times, Bakersfield College Renegades pulled it off in a gritty 3-2 early season game against Desert on the Friday afternoon of Sept 5, 2025. As the clock ticked down the game went on with tension. Lots of time was spared with the sound of clashing cleats, determination, and the fresh smell of cut grass until our very own (#26) defender, Cyril Langevine kicked off from (#6) Luis Gil and (#20) Javier Villatoro scored the very first goal for Bakersfield College bringing the Renegades to a 1-0 during halftime.

In the blazing heat as the game continued 4 minutes into its second half the trailblazing team chemistry of our Renegades was brought out as Midfielder (#24) Dawson Wilifordd struck on a stunning assist by (#8) Joshua Martinez for a fire ball of a second goal doubling the score to 2-0. Nearing the end of the second half things were getting tense, the focus, and adrenaline pumping through the veins of these determined young players were beginning to pour out. Bakersfield College players were frequently getting knocked down, but the Renegades never wavered. The momentum kept building as they tightened their grip on the match, controlling the pace and flow with steady determination. Still, the Desert Roadrunners weren’t finished, by the 73rd minute, they mounted a late push that turned the game into a nail-biting, neck-and-neck battle. The pressure set the field for a thrilling finish, and the energy on the field shifted into a tense, high-stakes environment.

BC’s goalkeeper, (#23) Brian Ruvalcaba, rose to the moment with grit and resilience, recording a fighting total of seven saves as he threw his body and heart in front of the net to protect the post. On the attack, the Renegades refused to slow down, firing off shot after shot, closing the match with eight on target compared to the Roadrunners’ two. Their relentless spirit and commanding presence embodied the mentality and physicality of renegade knights in shining armor, proving once again why this field belongs to Bakersfield College.