Ricardo played right mid and forward.  He had great endurance and work ethic. Ricardo helped Taft College reach the 2nd round of playoffs in the 2010 season.

Miguel is one of the best players to come through Taft College. Probably the fastest player with the ball at his feet; opposing teams were forced to double or even triple team Miguel. Every team in California's game plan was to stop Ibarra but with superior speed, skill, and next level talent Miguel always found a way to leave his stamp on the game.

Christian was a speedy and skillful right mid/forward. Christian did whatever it took to win, playing just as hard on defense as he did on offense and doing both at a high level. Christian is also one of the best direct free kick takers in Taft College history. He simply put up numbers; scoring 25 goals and assisting 17 times in two seasons.

Chris was a center-mid that took the role of starting forward in 09' out of necessity.  His high soccer IQ and superior skill helped lead a very potent Cougar attack. He played with a nagging back injury for most of his career as a Cougar and it still didn't stop him from dominating his opponents even when they were twice his size.

Alex was one of the best outside mid-fielders in not only the state but also the nation. Quick, agile, and with great ball control Alex carved through opposing defenses and provided many assists with precise crossing. Alex, also known as "Parce or Colo" will always be remembered as one of the most dynamic players to come through the program.

Sergio, affectionately known as "Box" was the epitome of what Taft College soccer is all about. He will always bleed black and gold. An imposing defensive mid-fielder that was dominant in the air and did the dirty work in the middle of the field to make sure the team earned the victory. Sergio captained the 09' cougar squad to the state finals and a final national ranking of #7.

Aurelio played center back for two seasons. He helped lead a backline that was one of the best in the state. Aurelio's aggression and leadership was an undeniable asset to the team as evidenced by him missing the championship game in 09'. The Cougars fell just short of winning a 2nd state championship.

Tyler possessed two of the best qualities a great competitor on a team could have... dependability and consistency. His great speed and endurance made him a dangerous center-mid. Tyler was a "work horse" in the middle of the field often doing the things to get the wins that don't show up on a stats sheet.

"Ozzie" was an undersized center back that helped TC win a State Championship and get a final national ranking of #2. What Ozzie lacked in size he made up for in toughness and aggression. Ozzie's non- stop work rate helped solidify a defensive back line that so far is the best in Taft College history.

2008

Tony Hernandez- California State University, Los Angeles

Tony started at right back on the 2008 squad.  He marked and shutdown some of the state’s best forwards often facing opponents twice his size. Tony received 1^st team all CVC in 2008 and was on the 2007 state championship team.

2008

Taylor Rivas- University of California, Santa Barbara /California State University Los Angeles

Taylor was probably the state’s best center back in 2007 and 2008. He received 1^st team all CVC honors in 2007 and was CVC defensive player of the year in 2008 as well as an All-American nominee.

2008

Hector Macias- California State University, Los Angeles

Hector was a player that could play multiple positions. He was on the 2007 state championship team.  He also received 1^st team all CVC in 2008.

2008

Jorge Serrano- Notre Dame De Namur

Jorge was a speedy right back. He was also a member of the 2007 state championship team.

2007

Ronald Leiva- Notre Dame De Namur

Ronald was a key member that helped Taft College reach the state finals two years in a row as well as winning the State Championship in 2007. The coaching staff looked at Ronald as a “Coach on the field.” He was also on the President’s list for his excellence in the classroom.

2007

Juan Barajas- Notre Dame De Namur

Juan played forward and outside left midfield. He was a definite game changer and was a huge reason Taft College won the league in 2006. He was a two-time state finalist, state champion, and 2^nd team all CVC.

2007

Jacob Zavala- Notre Dame De Namur

Jacob played forward and outside midfield.  He was a member of the 2007 state championship team.

2007

Waldemar Guiterrez- Notre Dame De Namur

Waldemar was a two time state finalist and state champion.  Better known as Vale, he played left midfield and forward.

2007

Leo Nunez- Notre Dame De Namur

Leo was an outstanding right back on the state championship team.  In 2007 he received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, EOPS Certificate of Excellence Honorable Mention list, CVC Academic All Conference, and CVC All Conference 2^nd team.

2007

Luis Astorga- Notre Dame De Namur

Luis played forward and was voted CVC offensive MVP in 2006.  Luis excelled in the classroom having a 4.0 almost every semester.  He was on the President’s list and was CVC Academic All Conference.  He was a two-time state finalist and state champion.

2007

Christian Perez- Notre Dame De Namur

Christian played defensive mid.  His free kick against Hartnell in the final seconds of the game propelled Taft College to the 2007 state finals.  Christian was second team all CVC in 2006 and first team all CVC in 2007.

2007

2007        Jonathan Hernandez- Notre Dame De Namur

Jonathan played right back for two seasons.  He was honorable mention all CVC and was a state champion in 2007.

2007

2007        Carlos Aguilar- University of California, Irvine

Carlos played forward and was voted first team all CVC twice.  Carlos helped Taft College make it to the state finals two years in a row.  He scored the winning goal in overtime that won the 2007 state championship game. Carlos also helped Division I UC Irvine finish 10^th in the nation.

2007

Victor Chinchilla- University of California, Irvine

Victor was the starting goalkeeper for two years.  In those two years Victor made it to the state finals twice, winning it in 07’.  Victor was CVC goalkeeper of the year and was the state championship MVP.

2006

Javier Astorga- University of Nevada Las Vegas

Javier led the 2006 team to its first CVC championship and state finals.  He played center back the entire season, and was the captain as well as a role model off the field. He was awarded first team all CVC.

2005

Omar Rodriguez- California State University, Fullerton

Omar was a team captain and controlled the midfield.  He helped the 2005 team to a 15-4-2 record and a first round bye.  Omar scored 7 goals and had 10 assists that year. Omar was named CVC offensive player of the year.

2004

Valentine Sanchez- California State University, Los Angeles

Valentine was a starting fullback for two years.  He was one of the best defenders Taft has ever had.  He would often mark up the best player on opposing teams.  Valentine was named first team all conference.

2003

Jovan Delaney- California State University, Los Angeles

Jovan was a two year starter who was our enforcer in the middle.  Jovan was a great student-athlete with a huge game and always gave 100% on and off the field.

2002

Kevin Lundy- California State University, Bakersfield

Kevin played one year for Taft College.  After suffering from a knee injury in high school he had to play the entire year on a vulnerable knee.  Kevin was a starting midfielder for Taft College and did an amazing job despite having to play through pain.

2002

Lorne Howlett-  University of California, Irvine

Lorne was the captain and starter at Taft College for two years.  He was one of the hardest working players Taft has ever had.  He was often able to run for two players.  Lorne was a forward who also played midfield to secure a victory for t the team.  Lorne always had a “never give up attitude” which landed him a division I Scholarship.