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Learn, compete and achieve are the words above Athletic Learning Center Instructional Assistant Brandon Ellis as he sits at his desk in the Hawks Study Center ready to help student athletes when needed. Ellis has been an instructional assistant with the athletic department since 2006 and said he has worn many hats on campus.

Athletic department encourages academic competition for student athletes on and off the field

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
November 29, 2023
Hawks sophomore defender Alana Smith takes the ball up the line in the first half. Cosumnes River College won the Women’s Soccer Big 8 Championship on Nov. 11 against the Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cubs. The Hawks advance to the CCCAA Womens Soccer Championship against the West Valley Vikings on Nov. 18 at home.

Hawks win Big 8 Conference, advance to CCCAA Women’s Soccer Championship

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
CRC went neck-and-neck against Modesto Junior College on Wednesday, ending their six-game winning streak. Sophomore middle hitter Antonique Coleman spiked the ball to gain an advantage.

Hawks break losing streak against Modesto Junior College Pirates

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
The Hawks defeated the Sierra College Wolverines at home for the Big 8 Conference Semifinals on Nov. 7, 4-3. The Hawks advance to the championship game at home on Friday against the Santa Rosa Bear Cubs at 3 p.m.

Hawks defeat Sierra College by penalty kick at home, advance to championship.

Sharmarke Holif, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
The Hawks defeat the American River College Beavers in both of their meetings this season on Oct. 17 and Nov. 3. The Hawks won 2-0 at home and advance from quarterfinals to semifinals on Tuesday.

Hawks silence ARC in 2-0 victory at home, advance to semifinals

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
Men’s soccer defeated the American River College Beavers 1-0 on Nov. 3 at home. CRC will play the Modesto Junior College Pirates on Nov. 7 in Modesto, looking to make a playoff run.

Men’s soccer nears closer to playoffs with three-game winning streak

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
November 5, 2023
The Hawks face the Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cubs at home with the match ending in a 0-0 tie. Freshman midfielder Brenda Jimenez battles to keep the ball in the Hawks’ favor.

Hawks end match against Santa Rosa in third consecutive tie

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
The Hawks played against the Sierra College Wolverines on Oct. 13. The Hawks go on to defeat the American River College Beavers at ARC 1-0 in a close match on Oct. 17.

Hawks leave Beavers scoreless at ARC

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
October 20, 2023
Left-attacking midfielder Brenda Jimenez takes a kick after a player from Sierra drew a foul on Oct.13. The Hawks wore pink on their jerseys for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Intense women’s soccer matchup against Wolverines leads to draw

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
The women’s volleyball team plays against American River College on Oct. 4 in a close match that ended in a 1-3 loss. The team wore pink jerseys in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Women’s volleyball falls to American River Beavers in home game

Idalys Aguirre, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
Freshman right back Christian Brenes scores the third goal in first half. CRC leads the first half 3-0, ultimately defeating West Hills 6-0.

Men’s soccer wins at home, dominates Golden Eagles

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
October 1, 2023
Middle hitter Antonique Coleman had 10 kills between three sets against Santa Rosa. This was the Hawks first conference game determining their playoff contention.

Women’s volleyball sees five game winning streak, all sweeps

Seth Henderson, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2023
The womens volleyball team plays Ohlone College on Wednesday in game one of a double header. Theyll face off with Santa Rosa College on Wednesday at home.

Women’s volleyball sweeps in doubleheader

Serentena Rositani, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Goal Keeper Zara Mujica kicks a goal kick to begin the next play. The Womens Soccer team will scrimmage at home against Jessup University on Wednesday.

Women’s soccer beats San Antonio College 1-0 in a tense match

Ella Pearman, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
Starting setter Nicole Risch setting outside hitter Erin Chelini up for the kill against Lassen Community College on Aug. 30. The Hawks play against the Shasta Knights and Taft College on Sept. 6.

Volleyball shows confidence as season starts

Ella Pearman, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
Sophomore center back and captain Marco Valdez making a play with his head against the Sac Republic 18U Team on Aug. 25. Their next home game is on Sept. 8 against Monterey Peninsula College.

Men’s soccer sets building blocks for regular season

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
August 30, 2023
Sophomore butterfly swimmer Madison Ledbetter doing backstrokes. The womens swim team season ended after the Big 8 championship on April 22.

Women’s swim team share thoughts on recent season

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
May 14, 2023
Freshman third baseman Layla Towner teammates greet her after she hit a home run. The softball team beat FRC on Saturday in the first round of the playoffs with a final score of 8-0.

Hawks mercy rule Feather River College to move on in playoffs

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
May 10, 2023
Sophomore pitcher Isaiah Williams pitching in the game against Modesto on Thursday. Williams finished with a stat line of six innings pitched, 0 runs, three hits, four walks and three strikeouts.

Hawks continue playoff push with win over Modesto

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2023
Deedria Clark-Peeler at a mens baseball game. Clark-Peeler is the daughter of James Gym Clark and the official stat-keeper for Cosumnes River College.

Revered coach’s daughter leads her own legacy

Alex Grado, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
Freshman pitcher Mike Freitas pitching in the first game of the series against American River College. The Hawks won the game with a final score of 12-5.

Baseball team rises to a conference record of 5-11

Sharmarke Holif, Staff Writer
April 16, 2023
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