The Connection

Sophomore left forward provides team success with leadership and positivity

October 19, 2020

The women’s soccer team had a strong showing in the 2019 season, scoring 42 goals and finishing with an overall record of 8-7-6. Racking up three goals and five assists during the season was sophomore left forward Lucianna Casciaro, who brought a much-needed spark to the Hawks offense. “I always try to have a positive...

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

August 25, 2020

With the fall semester upon us, and news that all sports are getting pushed back to the spring seaso...

The Hawks tied with Folsom Lake College's Falcons. The game was held on Friday and was the last game of the season.

Women’s soccer team end season with tie against Folsom Lake College

November 21, 2019

The women’s soccer team closed conference play on Friday against third-place Conference 8 Champion Folsom La...

The Hawks played against Modesto Junior College's Pirates on Tuesday. The game ended with a 5-0 score.

Women’s soccer remain undefeated in Big 8 conference

September 30, 2019

The women’s soccer team won their second straight game of the Big 8 with a 5-0 win against the Mode...

Freshman midfielder Bailey Bradford tried to push the ball upfield all match but the Hawks could not score. The Hawks fell to 1-5-1 in conference play.

Hawks suffer a hard luck 4-0 loss to the Bear Cubs

October 7, 2018

The women’s soccer team lost a frustrating game to Santa Rosa Junior College 4-0 on Tuesday, droppin...

Freshman midfielder, Bailey Bradford (right) and fellow teammate Obioma Onejeme work together to keep the ball in CRC's possession. The Hawks lost 2-1 on Sept. 11 to the Wolverines and were on the defensive for most of the game.

Women’s soccer loses a hard fought battle with Sierra College

September 18, 2018

The Cosumnes River College women's soccer team played Sierra College on Sept. 11 and lost 2-1. Th...

The women's soccer team has high hopes to reach the playoffs this year. Midfielder Taya Bradford, right, is one of 19 freshman on this years team.

Women’s soccer team enters the season with high expectations

September 14, 2018

The women’s soccer team has a new coach, and, with 19 freshman, expectations for the upcoming season are hig...

Freshman Jalen Campbell supports the Hawks in their blowout victory over Sacramento City on Nov. 3.

Women’s soccer demolishes losing streak in blowout victory

November 7, 2017

Coming off six consecutive losses, the women’s soccer team had a great comeback, dominating the Sacram...

Hawks sophomore player Gabriella Bernard fights for the ball along the sidelines in the game against San Joaquin Delta on Friday.

Women’s soccer loses close match to Mustangs

October 23, 2017

The Hawks took a loss in Friday's game against the San Joaquin Delta Mustangs 3-2. The game took ...

Freshman player Renata Montanez tries to maintain control of the ball in the Hawks' game against the Diablo Valley Vikings on Friday.

Women’s soccer suffers hard loss to Diablo Valley 3-1

October 16, 2017

The women’s soccer team took a hard loss to the Diablo Valley Vikings on Oct. 13. Throughout the matc...

Sophomore defender Amanda Lopez fights for the ball in the Hawks' game against Santa Rosa on Sept. 15.

Women’s soccer aiming to return to playoffs

September 22, 2017

The Cosumnes River College women’s soccer team is preparing for their upcoming season, expecting to m...

Mulitsport athlete Yvonne Taylor prepares for new season

Alicia Ilaga, Staff Writer

March 16, 2017

Student athletes must balance demanding practice schedules with the academic rigor of a full-time student. But multisport athletes have it even worse. Sophomore Yvonne Taylor knows this all too well, with basketball season ending and soccer season coming up quickly. “I’m really eager to play because we made it to se...

Sophomores reflect on their final seasons as Hawks

Matt Johnson, Editor

December 1, 2016

For sophomore athletes at Cosumnes River College, the last season as a member of the Hawks can mean a lot of things. From a chance to step into a leadership role to being a part of a program for two years, it provides a plethora of memories and experiences for players. Now as they look back on their time with the Hawks,...

Hannah Norris (left) and Anna Ottley (right) were recognized by their coaches.

Sophomores recognized for leadership, work ethic

December 1, 2016

As the 2016 fall athletics season comes to a close, a few Cosumnes River College athletes were recognized ...

Hawks’ soccer season ends in shutout playoff loss to Falcons

Matt Johnson, Editor

November 25, 2016

It was a crushing loss for Cosumnes River College as they were knocked out for the second year in a row by Folsom Lake College in the Northern California women’s soccer junior college regionals on Nov.22. The Hawks were dropped by the Falcons 2-0 and eliminated from the postseason in what was an extremely physical, high-intensity...

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...

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...

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 ...

Women’s soccer drops conference game to Sierra College

Kayleen Carter, Staff

October 27, 2015

The women’s soccer team played Sierra College at home on Oct. 22. CRC lost to Sierra with a score of 0-3. After a game with American River College a week previous, the Cosumnes River College Hawks faced off against the Sierra College Wolverines. The Hawks made valiant efforts but came short during the game. “We ...