Brady McColm Named OEC Player of the Year as Rams Win Opening Round at Conference Championship
The Victor Valley College Men's Golf team delivered a banner season capped by a strong showing at the Orange Empire Conference Championship this past Monday, highlighted by Brady McColm being named OEC Player of the Year and the Rams capturing first place as a team in Round One of the championship.
Player of the Year: Brady McColm
Brady McColm capped off an outstanding season by earning Orange Empire Conference Player of the Year honors, anchoring Victor Valley's lineup and setting the standard throughout conference play. His consistency, leadership, and ability to post low rounds were instrumental in the Rams' success all season long.
McColm's steady presence at the top of the lineup played a key role in Victor Valley's rise, providing stability and momentum during the opening round of the conference championship and throughout the year.
All‑Conference Honors
Victor Valley's dominance this season was further recognized as Brady Fonville and Cory Rose both earned All‑Conference honors, highlighting the Rams' depth and consistent scoring across the lineup.
Fonville and Rose were key contributors all season, regularly delivering counting scores and helping Victor Valley establish itself as the top program in the conference.
Rams Take First Place in Round One
Victor Valley set the tone early at the OEC Championship, finishing first as a team in Round One behind a balanced and disciplined scoring effort. Multiple Rams placed near the top of the individual leaderboard, showcasing consistency and depth from top to bottom.
VVC Tournament Highlights
- Brady Fonville (+12/E) turned in one of the Rams' lowest rounds of the day, helping push Victor Valley into first place after the opening round.
- Brady McColm(+4/+4)) delivered another strong performance as part of the Rams' scoring core.
- Cory Rose (+5/+5) followed with a steady round that kept Victor Valley in control.
- Sherman Cline (+3/+7) had the lowest score in the first round for the Rams
- Sullivan Kilkenny (+5/+13), Carson Hamilton (+5), and Joshua Pierce (+7) completed a full team effort that separated the Rams from the field.
Championship Wrap‑Up
Victor Valley remained competitive through the second round of the championship and finished second overall. While the final standings shifted after Round Two, the defining highlights of the event were the Rams' first‑place opening round, McColm's Player of the Year honor, and multiple All‑Conference selections.
Historic Season Statement
The Rams capped the most successful seasons in program history, finishing 59–11 in conference play, demolishing last year's mark of 28–60. Victor Valley also recorded an elite 102–27 overall regular season record, establishing the Rams as one of the premier programs in the Orange Empire Conference.
With Brady McColm named OEC Player of the Year, Brady Fonville and Cory Rose earning All‑Conference honors, and a first‑place team finish in Round One of the conference championship, the Rams close the regular season with momentum, confidence, and a championship‑level résumé as they set there eyes to Regionals.
