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Hornet catcher Kai Hopfel will be moving on to the four-year level after signing with NAIA powerhouse Lewis-Clark State College.

Hopfel heads north after contributing behind the plate for the Hornets during the 2026 season. The 6-foot, 195-pound backstop appeared in 23 games for Fullerton, recording 10 hits, 4 doubles, a home run, 9 RBI and 9 runs.

Hopfel’s work behind the plate proved especially valuable for FC finishing the season with a stellar .992 fielding percentage, recording 114 putouts, and 16 assists in 131 total chances with just one error. In Orange Empire Conference action, Hopfel was perfect defensively posting a 1.000 fielding percentage in nine games.

Hopfel will continue his baseball career with one of the premier programs in the NAIA. Lewis-Clark State is coming off an outstanding 2026 campaign in which the Warriors finished 45-9 overall and 30-7 in the Cascade Collegiate Conference earning a share of the CCC championship.

Located in Lewiston, Idaho, LC State has built a national reputation for winning baseball, and Hopfel will have the opportunity to compete in a program accustomed to playing at a championship level.

Congratulations Kai!

Once a Hornet, Always a Hornet! by @fullcoll_bsb

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Sophomore first baseman Hunter Billingsley will continue his academic and athletic career at Wilmington University in Delaware, right-handed pitcher Will Valenzuela has committed to Cal State Los Angeles, and left-handed pitcher Landen Pulsifer will head to the University of Redlands.

Billingsley played in 44 games during the 2026 season. The left-handed hitter collected 18 hits, had three doubles, one triple and one home run while driving in 12 runs. He also came in clutch for the Hornets this past season on the mound making 5 appearances tossing 7.2 innings. His versatility and work ethic earned him the opportunity to continue competing for Wilmington.

Valenzuela helped anchored the Hornet’s starting rotation throughout the season. He made 18 appearances, had 15 starts, logging 67.2 innings while striking out 34 batters. The sophomore earned 4 victories playing in one of the toughest conferences in the country before signing with Cal State LA.

Pulsifer developed into a dependable arm out of the FC bullpen during his sophomore campaign. He appeared in 18 games, posting a perfect 3-0 record over 28.1 innings while recording 26 strikeouts. His ability to provide quality innings in relief made him an important piece of the Hornets’ pitching staff and paved the way for his move to the University of Redlands.

As they begin the next chapter of their baseball careers, Billingsley, Valenzuela and Pulsifer leave Fullerton College after helping the team reach the Southern California Regional Finals.

Congratulations Hunter, Will, and Landen!

Once a Hornet, Always a Hornet! by @fullcoll_bsb

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Congratulations @murdochtay1or Well deserved! by @fullcoll_bsb

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The sophomore outfielder put together an outstanding 2026 campaign helping lead the Hornets to a deep postseason run where the team finished in the Southern California Regional Finals.

Starr was one of FC’s most consistent offensive threats leading the Hornets with a .381 batting average while appearing in 48 games. He also paced the team with 52 runs scored added 37 RBI and led the team with 16 stolen bases.

His stellar sophomore season earned him 2nd Team All-Orange Empire Conference honors. Starr was also the recipient of the Mike Sgobba Memorial Baseball Scholarship presented by the Fullerton College Athletic Department in recognition of his excellence on the field, in the classroom, and as a representative of the Hornets program.
Congratulations Jake!! by @fullcoll_bsb

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@murdochtay1or is gross.

#juco #jucoproduct #jucobaseball #collegebaseball #njcaa by @fullcoll_bsb

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The No. 14 Hornets pulled of a dramatic victory in crunch time getting past No. 19 LA Pierce College 7-3 at home taking two out of three games in the series. Fullerton now advances to the 3C2A Southern California Regional Finals May 15-17 at No. 2 Santa Ana College. Go Hornets!!! Diego Vazquez with the triple and Murdoch Taylor for the final backwards K. by @fullcoll_bsb

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Let’s Go!!!!! by @fullcoll_bsb

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BATTLE-TESTED HORNETS RUN THE GAUNTLET – ADVANCE TO THE SUPER REGIONALS
Fullerton to Host the Super Regionals

It took four games and plenty of late-inning drama, but the Hornet baseball squad punched its ticket to the next round walking away from a three-way double-elimination battle with Southwestern and El Camino College to win the opening round of the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs.

Up Next: The Hornets (24-20 overall) advance to the 3C2A Super Regionals and will host LA Pierce College in a best-of-three series that runs May 7-9. Winner of the series will advance to the 3C2A Regional Finals to take place May 14-16. Game times will be announced soon. by @fullcoll_bsb

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Congratulations to these 7 players! We are all beyond proud! by @fullcoll_bsb

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The No. 2 Hornets play No. 3 Southwestern at El Camino College on Friday, May 1 at 11am. @3c2asports SoCal Regional Playoffs by @fullcoll_bsb

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