2019 College of the Canyons Men's Soccer News
Bensend recorded three shutouts and 119 saves for the Cougars in 2019 to earn All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division Honorable Mention accolades.
COC sophomores Jake Erazo and Jesus Ocampo were both named to the All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division First Team to headline 2019 award winners.
Canyons finishes season just a game short of winning second straight conference title.
A victory over Bakersfield College on Friday would give the Cougars a second consecutive conference championship.
COC is unbeaten in its last four games and currently sits in a tie for second in the Western State Conference (WSC), South Division, one point out of the top spot.
Canyons (2-10-3, 1-2-2) is currently fifth in the Western State Conference (WSC), South Division, but sits just three points behind the top spot.
The Cougars are unbeaten in their last two outings after claiming a road win at Bakersfield College on Tuesday.
Canyons (1-3-1) received 11 saves from goalkeeper Kian Bensend and Dylan Sullivan netted a goal in the 32nd minute.
Canyons (1-3) fell behind 2-0 in the early going and despite a goal from Enrique Gutierrez was unable to come all the back.
The Cougars (1-2) tallied 17 shots in the game, including eight from freshman forward Dylan Sullivan, but could not get on the board.
The defending WSC, South Division champions will open the 2019 regular season on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Mt. SAC Azteca Soccer/Adidas Tournament in Walnut.