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LCCC Esports Spring Season Wrap Up
May 29, 2026
May 26, 2026 - - The Spring 2026 season proved to be one of the most successful campaigns in recent memory for the Lorain County Community College esports program, as the Commodores produced national tournament appearances, multiple top-eight finishes, and a runner-up finish in NJCAAE Division III Valorant competition.
Commodores Eliminated From NJCAA Region 12 Tournament
May 06, 2026
May 6, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College baseball team concluded its 2026 season Wednesday at the NJCAA Region 12 Division III Tournament at Sports Force Parks in Sandusky, Ohio. The Commodores opened postseason play against Terra State Community College, losing 12-4, before facing Owens Community College in an elimination game later in the day, falling 10-3.
Jackson Frame Homers Twice And Tosses Complete Game To Split With Hocking College
May 03, 2026
May 3, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College baseball team split a four-game series with Hocking College over the weekend, showcasing both offensive firepower and late-game resilience. The Commodores battled through a pair of early setbacks before responding with back-to-back victories, including a walk-off win and a strong complete-game performance on the mound by Jackson Frame (Newcastle, Australia/Callaghan College) to close out the series and secure the split.
Sophomores Honored as Commodores Brave The Weather in Weekend Split With Terra State
April 26, 2026
April 26, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College baseball team split a four-game weekend series with NJCAA Region 12 opponent Terra State Community College.
Baseball Falls to Cuyahoga Community College
April 21, 2026
April 23, 2026 – The Lorain County Community College baseball team dropped both ends of a midweek doubleheader against Cuyahoga Community College on April 21. The Commodores built early leads in both contests, but a pivotal third inning in game one and a late offensive surge in game two allowed the Triceratops to pull away for the sweep.
Top 3 Finishes for Valorant and Crew Battle Teams; Lukachko Finishes Second in Hearthstone
April 20, 2026
April 19, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports program concluded a strong week of NJCAAE postseason competition with appearances in two national championship events and a podium finish in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Crew Battle.
Commodores Take One From Owens Express Over the Weekend
April 19, 2026
April 19, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College baseball team went 1-3 against Owens Community College over the weekend, dropping a pair of close contests on Friday before splitting Sunday’s doubleheader. The Commodores (11-19) held leads in all four games but were unable to hold on in three, as Owens used late rallies to secure wins—including a comeback in the series finale that extended into extra innings.
LCCC Mascot Contest: Help make LCCC history and vote for our future mascot!
LCCC’s Commodores name dates back to 1966, when it was selected through a community naming contest. In the years that followed, students adopted the duck as the College’s unofficial mascot — a symbol that has evolved alongside LCCC ever since. Now, we’re building on that legacy with two new mascot concepts designed to reflect who we are today and where we’re headed. Explore the designs, learn the story, and cast your vote to help shape the future of LCCC spirit.
Valorant Moves into NJCAAE DIII Final; Veronica Gibson Earns Third Place in Hearthstone
April 13, 2026
April 14, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports program continued its postseason run this week with standout performances across multiple titles, highlighted by a championship berth in Valorant and a podium finish in Hearthstone. The Commodores advanced through the NJCAAE Division III playoffs while also competing in Division I Super Smash Bros. Ultimate action.
Commodores Sweep Kent State Tuscarawas at The Pipe Yard
April 12, 2026
April 12, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College baseball team swept a doubleheader against Kent State Tuscarawas at The Pipe Yard, using a dramatic comeback in game one and a steady all-around performance in game two. The Commodores erased a six-run deficit in the opener, highlighted by a walk-off home run from Leo Soneson (Lakewood, Ohio/Lakewood HS), and carried that momentum into the second game to complete the sweep. With the victories, LCCC surpassed last season’s win total and reached double-digit wins for the first time since 2019.
Austin Lukachko Moves Into The Hearthstone Finals; Valorant Advances to the Final Eight
April 12, 2026
April 12, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports program opened NJCAAE Division III postseason competition during the week of April 6–10, highlighted by a deep tournament run from Austin Lukachko and continued team success in Valorant. The Commodores competed across multiple playoff brackets, with several advancing into late-round matchups and championship contention.
Soneson’s 3-Run Blast and Coughlin’s Complete Game Splits DH vs. Bryant & Stratton
April 08, 2026
April 8, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College baseball team split a doubleheader at Bryant & Stratton College Wednesday afternoon. The Commodores dropped the opener in five innings but responded in game two with a strong all-around performance, highlighted by a complete game from Dylan Coughlin (Amherst, Ohio/Marion L. Steele HS) and a go-ahead three-run home run from Leo Soneson (Lakewood, Ohio/Lakewood HS).
More Wins for Valorant, Smash Bros. Crew Battle and Mario Kart’s Reichert
April 06, 2026
April 5, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports program wrapped up another week of NJCAAE spring competition with strong performances across multiple titles during the week of March 30–April 3, 2026. The Commodores were highlighted by continued success in Mario Kart, a dominant finish to the Valorant regular season, and a pair of wins in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Crew Battle play as Division III teams continued Opt-In Qualifier competition.
Schmitz Named NJCAA DIII All-American Third Team
April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026 - - Lorain County Community College sophomore Abbey Schmitz (Amherst, Ohio/Firelands HS) added another honor to her historic career after being named an NJCAA Division III Women’s Basketball All-American Third Team selection for the first time.
Commodores Swept By Miami Middleton in Weekend Doubleheader
April 04, 2026
April 5, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College baseball team dropped both games of a doubleheader against Miami Middletown on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Lebanon, Ohio. Despite the final scores, the Commodores showed flashes offensively with multiple extra-base hits and home run production across the two games.