Cuyamaca College Men’s Soccer team hosts ring ceremony and banner reveal, commemorating their championship season
Contact: Michael Navarre
michael.navarre@gcccd.edu
April 28, 2025
El Cajon, CA —On Friday, April 25, Cuyamaca College celebrated the men's soccer team's championship season with a ring celebration, banner reveal, and County of San Diego proclamation, presented by Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe. The men’s soccer team proudly donned their matching champions’ jackets as they received commemorative rings for winning the 2024 3C2A Men’s Soccer Championship. Their victory marks a historic achievement as the first title won by a soccer team from the San Diego Imperial County Region, and only the fourth in the Southern California region.
On hand to celebrate were Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Chancellor Lynn Ceresino Neault, Governing Board President Debbie Justeson, Governing Board Vice President Julie Schorr, Cuyamaca College President Jessica Robinson, and Cuyamaca College Athletic Director Tonie Campbell. Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe was also in attendance, declaring the day as “Cuyamaca College Men’s Soccer Team Day.”
"Their collective team win is not only a win for our college, but also a win for our entire east county community. Because when our students succeed — we all succeed."- Cuyamaca College President Jessica Robinson.
The Championship rings, kept under wraps until the team could unveil them together, were revealed in a moment of shared excitement. Athletic Director Tonie Campbell led the countdown, and the players' expressions highlighted the stunning design of the rings. Each Championship ring features the team’s mascot, a Coyote, in the center surrounded by sparkling stones. Coach Brian Hiatt-Aleu, a four-time PCAC Coach of the Year, spoke emotionally about the team's unwavering mindset and focus leading up to the final game, and thanked the players, parents, District, and college employees for all of their support. Team MVP Enrique “Kike” Rodriguez had the honor of pulling the cord to reveal the team’s new 2024 Championship banner, now proudly hung and displayed in the breezeway of the Gymnasium.
The Coyotes dominated the 2024 season in the playoffs, winning all six games and averaging two goals per game while conceding only four goals across the six matches. Their regular season performance was equally impressive, scoring 64 goals in 25 games with an 84% shot accuracy, and finishing the season on a scorching 15-game winning streak. The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District takes immense pride in the Coyotes' accomplishments and looks forward to their continued growth and success.
About Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College has been proudly serving the diverse community of East County since its opening in 1978. As a comprehensive educational institution, Cuyamaca College offers a wide range of opportunities for students through both transfer programs and career and technical education pathways. The college is deeply committed to social justice, ensuring that all students, regardless of background, have access to high-quality education and the resources they need to succeed. Offering 197 degrees and certificates, the college serves over 13,000 students annually, providing a student-centered approach to learning. Cuyamaca College delivers exceptional support services and is dedicated to ensuring students’ future success and long-term economic mobility through high transfer rates to universities and preparation for careers in their chosen fields.
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