The Renegades soccer team with a victorious shutout win 

Bakersfield College women’s soccer team earned a tough 1–0 win against West LA this Frida, marking their third conference victory and improving their record to 7-6-1 overall. The Renegades got on the scoreboard early when #14 forward, Alexandra Gallardo, scored in the 17th minute with a strong finish that ultimately decided the match. From there, BC’s defense and goalkeeper Mercedes Ramirez kept West LA from equalizing. Ramirez had an outstanding performance, making 10 saves to secure the shutout. West LA managed nineteen total shots, thirteen on goal but couldn’t break through BC’s defensive line. On offense, Bakersfield recorded six shots, with Gallardo leading the effort, taking four shots and landing three to be on point. 

Women’s soccer coach, Edgar Linares stated, “the team looked excellent today on both sides of the ball and always made play on defense when needed.” Linares hopes to carry that momentum into the next game. 

With this win, the Renegades were in solid standing, sitting in third place in the conference. They played for the next half of the conference on Oct. 21, where they lost 1-0 against Santa Monica and now have an overall standing of 7-7-1.