Established in 2018, the award honors former Bay Valley Conference Commissioner Shirley Baskin. Photo courtesy of Solano Community College

FAIRFIELD, CA (MPG) - Solano Community College has once again earned the top spot in the Bay Valley Conference, winning the 2025–26 Shirley Baskin Commissioner’s Cup for the second consecutive year. 

The Commissioner’s Cup recognizes the conference member that demonstrates the strongest combination of academic achievement and athletic performance. Scoring considers each college’s conference finishes across its athletic programs, along with the overall academic performance of its student athletes. 

Solano’s first-place finish follows its 2024–25 Commissioner’s Cup victory and reflects the continued dedication of Falcon student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, and athletic support teams. During the 2025–26 academic year, Solano Athletics earned a department-wide grade point average of 3.30, demonstrating that the Falcons’ success extends well beyond competition. 

“This honor represents what Solano Athletics is all about: excellence in the classroom, dedication in competition, and a strong community committed to supporting our student-athletes,” said Dr. Brian Street, Dean of Health Sciences. “Earning the Commissioner’s Cup for a second consecutive year reflects the discipline, teamwork, and perseverance demonstrated by our student athletes and coaches throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and of the way our Falcons continue to represent Solano Community College, both in competition and in the classroom.” 

Established in 2018, the award honors former Bay Valley Conference Commissioner Shirley Baskin, who led the conference from 2005 to 2018 and served as athletic director at Los Medanos College for 26 years. Baskin was inducted into the California Community College Athletic Directors Association Hall of Fame in recognition of her student-centered leadership and commitment to student success. 

Solano Community College congratulates its student-athletes and the entire Athletics Department on earning this distinguished recognition for a second year in a row. 

For more information about Solano College Athletics, visit www.solanoathletics.com. 

About Solano Community College 

Founded in 1945, Solano Community College has been a cornerstone of higher education in Solano County and the surrounding region. SCC offers Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees for transfer, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and specialized pathways, including a robust nursing program and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomanufacturing—the first of its kind in the region. With a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, workforce development, and student success, Solano Community College empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational and career goals. 

For more information about Solano Community College and its programs, visit www.solano.edu.