Softball team remains positive despite missing playoffs
Stephan Starnes, sstarnes.connect@gmail.com
May 12, 2013
“To be able to keep players after you have a bad season tells you that they still had a good experience and we finished and we learned and we got better,” said softball head coach Kristy Schroeder. By that standard, Cosumnes River College’s sophomore players had good experiences, as nine out of... Read more »
Short-handed Women’s tennis wraps up season on high note
Cody Durham, cdurham.connect@gmail.com
May 12, 2013
As another spring semester comes to an end, so does another Hawks’ women’s tennis season. Although this season saw the Hawks make it to the state tournament for only the second time in school history, it didn’t come without some hurdles. Injuries at the beginning of the season drastically... Read more »
Hawks’ athletes prepare to transfer from CRC
Victor Macias, vmacias.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
It’s been a rough year for Cosumnes River College athletics, but that won’t take away the honor of a few athletes, who will be transferring and making the move from CRC to bigger colleges to continue their athletic careers. Charles Standifer, a 21-year-old sophomore, will be transferring to... Read more »
Opinion: Is this the end of the Black Mamba?
Latishan Gibson, lgibson.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
With five NBA championships,15 All-Star appearances and other accolades under his belt at the age of 34, this may be the end for Kobe Bryant. During a victory against the Golden State Warriors on April 12, the Los Angeles Lakers’ star felt a pop as he pushed off his left foot, tearing his achilles... Read more »
As playoffs arrive, rituals become more apparent
Ben Brown, benbrown.connect@gmail.com
May 11, 2013
In a sporting competition, it’s not just about the game with athletes. The way you prepare for the game and get your mind right for some friendly competition is all about consistency. Most teams, players and coaches all have different ways of raising team morale or getting themselves ready to compete. Some... Read more »
Hawks’ avoid the ninth inning upset against Beavers
Sean Thomas, sthomas.connect@gmail.com
May 9, 2013
The atmosphere was set for baseball at Conway Field as the Cosumnes River College Hawks welcomed their regional rivals, the American River College Beavers for the last CRC home game of the season on April 25. Both teams came into today’s game already eliminated from the playoffs and it showed as both... Read more »
Hawks rally late, but fall to the Pirates
Sean Thomas, Connection Staff
April 23, 2013
The Cosumnes River College Hawks’ late inning rally fell short, as the visiting Modesto Junior College Pirates were able to seal a victory at Conway Field on April 20. Two consecutive big innings for the Pirates spoiled an otherwise strong pitching performance from a rotating door of Hawks pitchers. “We... Read more »
Women’s tennis heads to state
Stephan Starnes and Nick Valenzuela, Copy Editor and Connection Staff
April 22, 2013
For the second time, Cosumnes River College has women from the tennis team headed to state competition. Two years ago, Brianna Schmitgen and her doubles partner became the first players to make it to state. This year, the full team—consisting of only four players—has qualified for competition. The... Read more »
Hawks’ softball wins close game against Modesto
Victor Macias, Connection Staff
April 15, 2013
Coming off a loss Saturday against Sierra College, the Cosumnes River softball team took the field at home against struggling Modesto Junior College on April 10 in Big 8 Conference play. The clubs’ ace, Sophomore pitcer Allison Barsetti took the mound for CRC to battle Modesto’s Roxy Corella. Barsetti... Read more »
Is the crown too heavy?
Sean Thomas, Connection Staff
April 15, 2013
In baseball, winning the big championship is mountains above all other achievements. The final pitch is one of the most satisfying and equally disheartening events in sports, immortalizing the winning team, while devastating the loser. Following an offseason of preparation, The Cosumnes... Read more »
Hawks fail to win series against San Joaquin Delta
Scott Redmond, Online Editor
April 15, 2013
In a tense, defense heavy game, the Cosumnes River Hawk’s sought to defeat the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs and win the tied series. Pitching and defense were the strength for both teams as the game began and the first inning for both teams came to a close quickly with a succession of quick outs gained. “I... Read more »
Hawks’ pitcher wins Student Athlete of the Month
Oswaldo Guzman, Connection Staff
April 15, 2013
With a go getter attitude and an admirable commitment to the team, it is no wonder Cosumnes River College Hawks’ baseball pitcher Kyle Von Ruden won the player of the month award for February. Von Ruden has played exceptionally well as a pitcher and is determined to keep improving overall as a baseball... Read more »
CRC baseball team ends five-game losing streak with win over ARC
Britni Alford, Photography Editor
March 30, 2013
After a five-game losing streak, the Cosumnes River College Hawks picked up a win against the American River College Beavers on March 30. Hawks’ freshman pitcher Kyle Von Ruden let ARC’s sophomore outfielder Greg Harris score in the first inning of the game, but Von Ruden did not let that stop him... Read more »
Hawks’ softball wins close one against ARC
Emily Collins, Connection Staff
March 26, 2013
While most students were enjoying their spring break, the Cosumnes River College Hawks played the American River College Beavers in women’s softball March 26. Hawks’ sophomore pitcher and first baseman Allison Barsetti started the game and had trouble finding the strike zone, walking the first few... Read more »
Shorthanded women’s tennis team finishes off season
Mozes Zarate, Connection Staff
March 24, 2013
Cosumnes River College women’s tennis met Fresno City College on the courts Tuesday for their last home game of the season. In the first doubles match, CRC sophomore Taylor Osbourne and freshman Cassandra Gomez came out with a landslide victory, beating FCC 8-0. “We’ve had a pretty... Read more »
Men’s tennis battles in last home matches of season, lose to Fresno City
Kevin Frodahl, Copy Editor
March 24, 2013
The Cosumnes River College men’s tennis team took on the Fresno City College Rams at CRC Tuesday, but despite putting up a tough battle, the Hawks were unable to win a set against the Rams. In their final duel match of the season, the Hawks put up a stiff competition, with several players winning several... Read more »
Hawks lose two games to Santa Rosa in error-laden doubleheader
Stephan Starnes & Zach Hannigan, Connection Staff
March 23, 2013
The Cosumnes River College softball team suffered from several fielding errors and dropped both games of their doubleheader against the Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cubs on March 23. The Hawks lost the first game 7-5 in extra innings. Both teams went scoreless in the first inning, and the first run... Read more »
Freshman pitcher leads Hawks past Diablo Valley
Zach Hannigan, Editor In Chief
March 17, 2013
As the north wind began to pick up and the dirt in the infield whisked around the players’ eyes, Cosumnes River College freshman pitcher Zach Stilwell took the mound. After a four-pitch at bat to Diablo Valley College’s Cameron Rowland in the top of the first, Stilwell got the next two Vikings’... Read more »
Official dedication of athletic facilities marks new era for campus sports
Scott Redmond, Online Editor
March 16, 2013
Cosumnes River College President Deborah Travis spoke to members of the board of trustees, administration and the athletics department as they gathered for the dedication of the Cosumnes River College Physical Education and Athletics Fields on March 5. Travis thanked all those involved in the process... Read more »
Hawks’ hope for a comeback late in game against Yuba College
Stephan Starnes, Connection Staff
March 13, 2013
The Cosumnes River College Hawks’ softball game against Yuba College on March 9 was different from the start, with the National Anthem CD having been forgotten. An announcer in the box had to sing the National Anthem to start the game, with the Hawks losing the game 11-6. And, a rare occurrence thus... Read more »
