The West Valley College men’s soccer team delivered a commanding 6-0 victory over Ohlone College on November 6, 2026, in Saratoga, California. Sophomore Gilmar Torres scored a hat trick, marking his first goals for the Vikings and becoming the 12th player since 2013 to accomplish this feat.
Giovanni Perez added two goals and moved into fourth place on West Valley’s all-time scoring list with 17 career goals, surpassing Alexis Rincon’s previous total of 15. Sophomore Nicolas Zuniga scored his first career goal in the match.
West Valley’s offense was supplemented by Sebastian Arrelano’s two assists, while Nathan Acosta and Luka Libersbach each notched their first career points with assists. Max Lees also contributed an assist. Goalkeeper Andres Alvarez recorded three saves and earned his fourth solo shutout of the season.
The Wildcats outshot Ohlone 18-9 and led corner kicks 8-4. Prior to the game, West Valley honored eight sophomores, including Torres, Perez, and Arrelano.
West Valley improved to 8-5-5 overall and 6-3-3 in Coast Conference play. The Vikings will host Evergreen Valley College at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10.
CSB Take
West Valley College’s impressive 6-0 win over Ohlone College underscores the emergence of sophomore standouts such as Gilmar Torres and Giovanni Perez. The team’s potent offense combined with a solid defensive effort and strong goalkeeping points to effective coaching and player development. Maintaining this momentum will be key as the Vikings prepare for their next challenge against Evergreen Valley College in Coast Conference play.
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