Playoff bound, times two!
The Las Positas College men’s and women’s soccer teams both earned berths in the 3C2A NorCal Regional Playoffs for the third straight year.
It’s becoming standard stuff, excellence in Andy Cumbo’s flourishing programs.
“Both teams have covered a lot of ground this season and we’re excited for more,” said Cumbo, head coach for both teams.
The LPC men (11-7-4) received the No. 17 seed and will travel to No. 16 San Joaquin Delta (13-6-3) at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in Round 1. The winner will travel to No. 1 seed Evergreen Valley (15-2-4) on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The LPC women (8-9-3) advanced to the playoffs for an impressive ninth straight season and earned an 18th seed. The Hawks will travel to No. 15 Feather River (12-6-2) at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in Round 1. The winner will travel to No. 2 Folsom Lake (18-1-2) on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Round 2.
Here’s a quick look at the two LPC teams:
MEN’S SOCCER
The Hawks finished the season well last week, with a 10-0 romp over Gavilan and come-from-behind 2-2 draw with Hartnell — a quality result against a team seeded seventh in the playoffs.
LPC’s Saul Tecle has enjoyed a sensational season. He finished the regular season tied atop the state in goals scored with 27 in 20 games.
Tecle poured in four goals against Gavilan. Cooper Kennedy and Lenni Hertwig scored against Hartnell.
Frank Hinostroza is No. 2 on the team in total points with 29 (8 g, 9 a). Hertwig has 19 points (8 g, 3 a).
WOMEN’S SOCCER
They’re baaaack!
The Hawks, seeded 18th, will travel to No. 15 Feather River (12-6-2) on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in Round 1.
The winner will travel to No. 2 Folsom Lake (18-1-2) on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Round 2.
The Hawks, who played a demanding schedule, finished conference play strongly with shutouts of Gavilan, 8-0, and De Anza, 4-0.
Alyssa Houlihan led the way against Gavilan with a hat trick. Ashley Annis and Amaris Andrade had two goals apiece. Against De Anza, the Hawks scored four times in the first half as Houlihan had two and Daisy De La Torre and Kailey Matta each had one goal. Joanna Castillo added two assists.
The Hawks are led overall by a solid group of players in Ashley Annis, Matta, Kendall Cromwell, and Mia Lemus.
COACH CUMBO BY THE NUMBERS
LPC Head Coach
2016-2024
Playoff Years:
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
*2020 was COVID
LPC MSOC Head Coach
2016-current
Playoff Years:
2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024
LPC WSOC Head Coach
2019 - Current
Playoff Years:
2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
*2020 was COVID
(no season)
