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Men’s basketball head coach Jonathan James, left, and women’s basketball head coach Samuel Kirby, right, take their teams to the postseason during the 2024-2025 season. The Hawks’ men’s team was eliminated in the quarterfinals against Fullerton College and the women’s team was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.

Women’s and Men’s head basketball coaches’ journey to Cosumnes River College

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
April 5, 2025
Sophomore guard Saray White looks for an opening against two Modesto Junior College defenders during the Hawks' win against the Pirates on Tuesday. White led the team by scoring 30 points throughout the game.

Hawks recover from loss, get revenge against Modesto

Marco Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 2, 2025
Sophomore point guard Saray White receives the ball from sophomore point guard LaKayla Hale during the Hawks' victory against Sierra College on Tuesday. The team will take on Modesto Junior College at home on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Women’s basketball takes down #8 Sierra College 67-54

Melina DeBolt, News Editor
January 25, 2025
Freshman forward Jasmine Hearn takes a shot in the fourth quarter during the Hawks' Nov. 22 victory against Foothill College. The Hawks improve to a 5-3 overall record after defeating College of the Siskiyous on Thursday.

Women’s basketball controls second half, defeats Eagles at home

Daniel Corkery, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
The women’s basketball team gathers in a final huddle before the end of practice. The Hawks currently have a 4-3 overall record.

Women’s basketball team begins preseason with head coach injured

Noah Seid, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
Sophomore guard and forward Aliviyah McMurray goes up for a layup against Foothill College defenders during Friday’s game at home. The Hawks won one out of two games they played during their Calamar Classic Tournament.

Women’s basketball team sees victory by over 60 points

Alexa Luna, Staff Writer
November 27, 2024
The Hawks' sophomore guard LaKayla Hale (middle) going for a floater against Diablo Valley College on Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawks play their second playoff game against Butte College on March 9 at home.

Women’s basketball breaks records, continues playoff run

Zachary Styant-Browne, Staff Writer
March 9, 2024
Hawks Forward Saray White prepares to throw a free-throw shot in the second half in Sacramento City College's North Gymnasium. The Hawks win their eleventh consecutive game on Friday against SCC's Panthers, 87-49.

Women’s basketball sees 11-game win streak

Idalys Aguirre, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
Forward Saray White shoots a free throw during Friday's game against Skyline College. The Hawks improve to an 8-1 record.

Women’s basketball has double-digit victory over Skyline College

Idalys Aguirre, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
Point guard of the University of Iowa women's basketball team Caitlin Clark celebrating in-game in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on March 19. Clark scored a total of 191 points throughout the tournament which broke the record for the most points scored in a single NCAA Tournament for both men's and women's.

Complaints about female athletes taunting shows need for equality

Gabriella Lipsky, Features Editor
April 9, 2023
Freshman guard Luisa Contreras shooting a field goal while surrounded by defenders. This happened during the Friday game loss against American River College.

Hawks lose to Beavers without one of their team captains

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
The Cosumnes River College women's basketball team plays against the Merritt College Thunderbirds at home on Monday. The Hawks lose against the Thunderbirds and the score was 62-53.

Women’s basketball team takes a close loss to Merritt College in a 9 point game

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
CRC Women's basketball playing against Diablo Valley on Jan. 25

Women’s basketball team adapts to new coach midseason

Michael Pepper, Sports Editor
February 2, 2022
The CCCAA has given student-athletes the opportunity to stay at the junior college level with an extra year of eligibility. The Connection reached out to different athletes and a coach to discuss the significance of the extra year.

Extra eligibility year grants athletes with a great opportunity

Austin Scott, Staff Writer
May 19, 2021
Now at the end of the fall semester, The Connection decided to induct a “CRC Sports Round-Up,” where we talked with different CRC Hawks athletes and coaches about a specific topic In this case, the topic was how athletes and coaches stayed on track this semester. We talked with six athletes and two coaches, ranging from softball, baseball, swimming, soccer and basketball.

CRC Sports Round-Up: How athletes and coaches stayed on track during the fall semester

Austin Scott, Staff Writer
December 16, 2020
Men’s Basketball Coach Jonathan James diagrams a play for his team during a timeout in Jan. 2018. Because of COVID-19, fall sports have officially been pushed back to the spring season.

Fall sport athletes focus on conditioning as fall sports shift to spring

Austin Scott, Staff Writer
August 25, 2020
Sophomore guard Arionna Butts gets ready to throw a free throw from the goal line during their game with Yuba College 49ers. The game, which took place on Tuesday, resulted in a 3-6 loss for the Hawks.

Women’s basketball loses 3-6 to Yuba College 49ers

Tairiq Marshall, Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
Brookelyn Larkin (above) led her team in almost every major offensive category, including points per game (19.8) and assists (97). She helped the Hawks improve drastically over last season, increasing their win total by eight.

Hawks point guard leaves her mark on program with 1,000 career points

Summer Lomendehe, Staff Writer
March 17, 2019

Women’s basketball adds new talent and a new outlook for this season

Marysol Olvera, Connection Staff
December 10, 2018

Women’s basketball head coach returns from break

Dario Lizarraga, Staff Writer
March 12, 2018
Sophomore guard Trina Shaner at the free throw line in a loss against Santa Rosa Junior College Feb. 9

Injuries prevent women’s basketball team from winning

Blynn Beltran, Connection Staff
February 26, 2018
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