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 »
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 »
Communities rally for sexual predators instead of supporting victims
Kevin Frodahl, Connection Staff
May 7, 2013
Sports are an important part of American culture, but the way Americans embrace sports and athletes is in terrible need of revision. Over the last few years, public attention has been drawn again and again to incidences of horrific sexual misconduct on the part of both athletes and faculty members. While... 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 »
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 »
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 »
TCS: Baseball loses a long-time practiced habit
Emily Collins, Connection Staff
April 10, 2013
Seeing a batter spit as he approaches the plate or a pitcher nod to his catcher and spit before starting his wind-up is as much a part of baseball as peanuts and Cracker Jacks. It seems that most players on the field during a MLB game has a dip, or wad of smokeless chewing tobacco, in his mouth. “It’s... Read more »
Football system not ready for breaking the gender mold
Sean Thomas, Connection Staff
March 23, 2013
NFL history was made March 3. when the first woman to participate in the regional scouting combine took to the field of the New York Jets practice facility. Laura Silberman, a former club soccer player at the University of Wisconsin, tried out as a place-kicker and attempted two kicks. The first went... 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 »
Hawks’ fall to Panthers after three game series
Britni Alford, Features Editor
March 13, 2013
Fresh off a win in the second of a three game series against the Sacramento City Panthers, the Hawks’ hoped to end the series on a high note but were overcome late in the game. Hawks freshman pitcher Shane Martin managed to shut down the Panthers for two innings until the top of the third inning when... Read more »
An increase in player safety is a necessary evil
Sean Thomas, Connection Staff
March 13, 2013
The amount of injuries in the NFL has been a source of great concern the past few years, and with good reason. Facing congressional hearings and hundreds of lawsuits brought against the NFL by thousands of former players, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has had no choice but to make a strong effort to... Read more »
Hawks get blown out in first league game
Victor Macias, Connection Staff
March 5, 2013
The Cosumnes River Hawks looked to extend their five-game winning streak as they opened Big 8 Conference play at home tuesday versus their heated rivals Sacramento City Panthers in a much anticipated matchup on March 5th. Freshman pitcher Zach Stilwell took the mound for the Hawks and Sophomore pitcher... Read more »
Hawks walk off a winner in the 10th
Stephan Starnes, Copy Editor
March 2, 2013
The Hawks’ baseball game against the Ohlone College Renegades became an all-out pitching duel that spilled into a 10th inning on March 2. In the top of the first inning, Ohlone sophomore outfielder Stephen Zanders hit a double into center field that brought in sophomore Garrett Everhart for the first... Read more »
