Admired professor and coach leaves behind legacy as retirement approaches
Nick Valenzuela, Connection Staff
April 15, 2013
Over his 41 years at Cosumnes River College, kinesiology professor Travis Parker has pushed students and sports teams alike to their limits. However, this will be his last year doing so as he has announced his retirement. Parker’s decision to retire stems from a recent diagnosis of scleroderma, a chronic... 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 »
There’s no ‘I’ in team but there’s always a leader
Stephan Starnes, Connection Staff
March 1, 2013
In the first game of Cosumnes River College’s softball three-way contest with San Mateo College and Fresno City College on Feb. 23, there was already a damper on the day for the home team. In the fifth inning of CRC’s first game, with the Hawks still up to play Fresno later in the day, San Mateo... Read more »
Women’s soccer team ends season with loss, falls to seventh-ranked Santa Rosa
Emanuel Espinoza, Connection Staff
November 12, 2012
Cosumnes River College went head-to-head with the Santa Rosa Bear Cubs on the frigid night of Nov. 8, marking the last women’s soccer game of the season. The game was tied 0-0 for the majority of the first half. Both CRC and Santa Rosa struggled to mount any offense throughout the first half of the... Read more »
Freshman forward’s persistence pays off
Victor Macias, Connection Staff
November 1, 2012
They always say, “if you believe, you can achieve.” For the reigning Student Athlete of the Month, these words resonated in his ear.Rigo Gomez was raised in Long Beach, Calif. and now resides in Lodi. He was motivated by his father and grandfather at the age of 6 to start playing soccer. Thirteen... Read more »
Women’s soccer secure rematch victory against Diablo Valley
Mary Garcia, Connection Staff
October 30, 2012
The women’s soccer team won their rematch against the Diablo Valley College Vikings on Oct. 26. The Hawks’ first match against DVC resulted in a 1-0 loss on Sept. 28, due to injuries Cosumnes River College played the away game with only one substitution. “We’ve been struggling all season,”... Read more »
Superstitions draw athletes towards routine
Scott Redmond, Connection Staff
October 17, 2012
Not crossing a black cat or making sure not to open an umbrella indoors are superstitions that are held by the average person, but the average person is not the only one that have them. Tiger Woods always wears a red shirt in the final round of golf tournaments. Michael Phelps swings his arms three times... Read more »
Hawks soccer player displays leadership through passion for the game
Scott Redmond, Connection Staff
October 2, 2012
There is one word that encompasses Rachel Dube’s focus as soccer team captain this season, that word is passion. As one out of the two returning players to the team, Dube hopes that her passion for the sport can help her in leading a group of new players. “My parents had a rule that we could play... Read more »
Construction of athletic facilities nearly complete
Victor Macias, Connection Staff
September 9, 2012
Cosumnes River College athletes will soon have new sports fields to play on as a $14.5 million renovation project of the school’s stadium, baseball and softball facilities is almost complete. Funded by the local Measure M Bond, which was passed by voters in 2008, $1.5 million of the $14.5 million dollars... Read more »
Hawks win opener in dramatic fashion
Zach Hannigan, Connection Staff
August 30, 2012
The women’s soccer team took its first step towards the playoffs Aug. 28, defeating Fresno City College in a thriller. The Hawks started the season with the same team that eliminated them from the playoffs last season. “This was a tough opener,” head coach Cesar Plasencia said. “I was really... Read more »
Major League Soccer: Missed markets and poor scheduling is hurting growth
Zach Hannigan, Connection Staff
August 27, 2012
The cheers of over 75,000 strong can be heard throughout Manchester, England on any given Saturday. There is a certain passion and electricity in the air. Old Trafford is packed with thousands of Red Devils fans cheering on their beloved Manchester United. Across the pond, on a very similar Saturday... Read more »
Women’s soccer looks to attack their way to a championship
Scott Redmond, Connection Staff
August 27, 2012
Last year’s women’s soccer team finished its season with a loss to Fresno City College in the second round of the playoffs, a finish that is helping shape this season. While the Hawks are mostly comprised of new recruits, having only two returning players, head coach Cesar Plasencia is not letting... Read more »
Women’s soccer player devoted to sport on and off the field
Alex Mosqueda, Connection staff
December 5, 2011
Katie Ulan is a 23-year old freshman forward for the Cosumnes River College women’s soccer team. Despite losing in the playoffs, Ulan still maintains a positive outlook for next season. “Unfortunately, we ended earlier than we would have liked to, but our season was definitely a memorable... Read more »
Women’s soccer set to face Solano College Falcons in first round of playoffs
Mike Hendrickson, Connection Staff
November 16, 2011
With injuries to a few key players at the end of the season, the Cosumnes River College women’s soccer team finished on the wrong foot, with three straight losses in November. But they head in to the playoffs ranked sixth in the Northern Region and third in the Big 8 conference with a 12-7-2 overall... Read more »
Men’s soccer misses playoffs for first time since 2007
Imran Majid, Connection Staff
November 16, 2011
The men’s soccer team finished its season on Nov. 11 against the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs, losing 1-0. The game was the fifth straight that the Hawks failed to win. They slipped to 8-9-3 and narrowly missed the playoffs. “As a squad we fought hard together,” said freshman goalkeeper Demitri... Read more »
Ulan’s goals not enough as Hawks fall to Beavers
Carlo Dela Cruz, Connection Staff
November 8, 2011
The Cosumnes River College women’s soccer team lost against the American River College Beavers on Nov. 4 with the final score of 3-2. Both teams displayed equally solid performances throughout the first half with each competing hard to keep the ball in their possession. Sixteen minutes into the game,... Read more »
Men’s soccer loses crucial home game
Imran Majid, Connection Staff
October 28, 2011
The men’s soccer team suffered their third straight home loss on Oct. 26, losing 2-1 against the Lassen College Cougars. Freshman forward Darrien Parker kicked in the lone goal for Cosumnes River College but the Cougars responded with two goals from freshman forward Paul Van Mierle and freshman midfielder... Read more »
Men’s soccer shut out by high powered Modesto, 2-0
Mike Hendrickson, Connection Staff
October 6, 2011
The men’s soccer team hosted Modesto Junior College on Oct. 4, in what was set to be a tough match up against the undefeated conference leading Pirates. Right from the start both teams set a physical tone on the cold and windy day, as they battled for the ball and consistently slide tackled one another. But... Read more »
Women’s soccer dominates Los Medanos 7-0
Mike Hendrickson, Connection Staff
September 18, 2011
Despite injuries to key players, Cosumnes River College’s women’s soccer team posted a 7-0 blowout of Los Medanos College on Sept. 16. The game started off with both teams having equal possession of the ball, playing solid defense and testing each other out by exchanging occasional chances on net. At... Read more »
Men’s soccer earns first win against Yuba City
Imran Majid, Connection Staff
September 11, 2011
Sophomore forward Aaron McCollum led the Cosumnes River College Hawks to their first victory on Sept. 2, scoring two goals against the defending Bay Valley Conference champions Yuba City 49ers. The Hawks, who won the game 5-2, demonstrated their explosive offensive power as well as the ability to control... Read more »
