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Women’s basketball loses close game to West Hills

November 25, 2016

The Hawks women’s basketball team lost a close game to the West Hills Lemoore Eagles on Nov. 22, 58-53. The...

Hawks dropped by Beavers in volleyball season finale

Alicia Ilaga, Guest Writer

November 19, 2016

It was a disappointing end for the Cosumnes River College women’s volleyball team against American River College. ARC clinched the win with three straight sets in a highly-competitive contest, sending them into the playoffs. Multiple block attempts from sophomore Hannah Norris, and freshman Meg Maddalena, weren’t enough ...

Halloween scrimmage builds chemistry for team

Matt Johnson, Editor

November 10, 2016

As the softball team starts to wind down its fall training for the upcoming season, it held its annual Halloween intrasquad scrimmage on Nov. 3. With Halloween costumes that ranged from Thing 1 and Thing 2, Bugs Bunny and Spongebob to Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. The Halloween scrimmage was the perfect thing to keep...

Hawks dropped by Eagles in women’s basketball opener

November 9, 2016

The Hawks opened the season with a tough loss on Monday as the College of Siskiyous dropped them in a...

Sports must support female fans in non-patronizing ways

November 9, 2016

Since the dawn of time, or just the dawn of athletics, women have been patronized for having any association...

Alumni return home for some friendly competition

November 9, 2016

It was a competitive reunion. The Cosumnes River College baseball team has spent much of the fall...

Forward overcomes injuries in her return to the court

Matt Johnson, Editor

November 9, 2016

She felt the pop. Not once, but twice. It was the Hawks second game of the Cosumnes River College women’s basketball tournament. Redshirt sophomore forward Akila Britton felt it immediately. She didn’t know it at the time but Britton had tore the labrum in her left shoulder. “I felt it pop. They said I probably...

Hawks conquer adversity to push for playoff spot

Jared Lee, Staff

October 29, 2016

Despite injuries to multiple players and some recent defeats, the women’s soccer team is pressing on. While the Hawks have gone through rough times with at least three players being injured, they have seen steady improvement as the season has progressed. “I think we’ve done pretty well, considering all the injuries...

Freshman goalie’s play earns player of the week

Lola Chase, Staff

October 29, 2016

For Elizabeth Kowalczyk, a lifetime of work has been rewarded. The freshman goalie’s road to the soccer fields at Cosumnes River College started at a young age. “15 years [ago]. I started when I was three. I always played with my little brother until my parents finally got me into little league, so I started playing...

The game we once loved slips into an era of disgrace

October 29, 2016

The National Football League and the game of football itself has captivated many Americans’ televisions...

Team carries strong familiarity into new season

Steven Bryla, Staff

October 29, 2016

While other teams might have been kept down by a tough season, the women’s basketball team at Cosumnes River College has used it as fuel to turn things around. The Hawks welcome back eight returning players from last year’s roster on a team that went 5-20. The team and head coach are excited about the group they have...

Cosumnes River brings intensity in 4-1 win over West Hills College

October 21, 2016

Cosumnes River College stayed in control throughout a physical game on Friday against West Hills Colle...

Hawks host three-day softball clinic for community

Andrew Flores, Staff

October 13, 2016

The Hawks softball team will host their annual fall Softball Clinic on Oct. 25-27 for the local community to help provide guidance and inspiration for younger softball players and promote their softball program. The clinic, which will be open for ages 10-18, offers a great opportunity for youths within the community and ...

Softball team develops rapport, skill in fall camp

October 13, 2016

While softball is played in the spring semester, the Hawks are already hard at work each week taking s...

Calvin’s success and energy recognized in athletic award

October 13, 2016

After an outstanding week on the field, freshman midfielder, Averen Calvin, earned athlete of the week hono...

Sports can provide support and strength in crucial times

October 13, 2016

Professional sports are one of the most captivating forms of entertainment around for many people today. ...

Freshmen athletes bring new life to their teams

Steven Bryla, Staff

October 3, 2016

Most freshmen students usually get time to adjust to their new surroundings after their classes are over,...

Women’s soccer cruises past Sac City in 5-0 win

Andrew Maestas, Staff

October 1, 2016

The women’s soccer team defeated Sacramento City College on Sept. 30. The Hawks controlled the game thoroughly to achieve 5-0 victory. In the first ten minutes of the game, Cosumnes River College controlled the ball. Less than 20 minutes into the game, sophomore forward Andrea Story drove home first goal of the game to ...

Pro athletes can use the power of their voice to create change

September 29, 2016

For decades, professional athletes stepped beyond the field and used their platform to create change....

Volleyball setter named CRC’s student athlete of the week

Andrew Flores, Staff

September 29, 2016

As the fall sports season heats up during the first semester at Cosumnes River College, student athletes display their talents and academic rigor. Hawks’ sophomore volleyball setter, Lauren Smith, was crowned athlete of the week after playing a pivotal role in back-to-back games against the Columbia Claim Jumpers and Redwood...

Jonathan James comes home as new men’s basketball coach

September 29, 2016

It’s not often a coach has the opportunity to return to his alma mater and go full circle, but that’s...