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MLB’s unwritten rules fight against diversity of the game

March 7, 2016

Baseball has been around for ages and under constant change from the color barrier being broken to t...

Men’s baseball team remains undefeated after beating Merced

February 13, 2016

The Cosumnes River Hawks continued their winning start to the season on Friday, improving their record to 5-0 after a 5-2 win over Merced College (1-3). Hawks’ baseball coach Tony Bloomfield is pleased with the team’s early success, but he knows there are things they can clean up with three of the five wins being decided...

Men’s baseball brings veteran experience into new season

Oksana Barrios, Staff

February 13, 2016

As the Hawks’ men’s baseball team enters the 2016 season, they will enter with an experienced, competitive roster focused on achieving one specific goal. Head coach Tony Bloomfield and his coaching staff will welcome back 10 returning players to provide veteran experience and strong communication to help try and propel t...

Female analyst of MLB playoff game gets heat

Matt Johnson, Editor

October 15, 2015

ESPN was a part of broadcasting history on Oct. 6 as Jessica Mendoza became the first woman television analyst during a major league baseball playoff game. This was a monumental moment for sports television and women who seek equality in the sports world. Mendoza took that first major step for women when she was on ESPN’s broa...

Baseball beats Gavilan and continues postseason play

May 5, 2015

The Hawks baseball team beat the Gavilan College Rams on May 1 and 2 during the first round of playoffs. ...

Baseball team defeats Sacramento City College two games in a row

April 19, 2015

Cosumnes River College’s baseball team faced off against the Sacramento City College Panthers on April...

Teams suffer low attendance as season continues

November 1, 2014

The roar of the crowd during any sports match is just as much of the whole experience as the game itself,...

River Cats catch Giants fever in 2015

September 29, 2014

For decades baseball has been considered America’s favorite pastime and for nearly 15 years the Sacramento...

Hawks end regular season with loss to Delta, prepare to head into postseason

Stephan Starnes, Staff Writer

April 27, 2014

Heading into the last game of the regular season, the Cosumnes River College Hawks were tied for second place in the Big 8 Conference. San Joaquin Delta College came to Conway Field to try and best the Hawks and take an undisputed first place position in the Big 8 on April 26. The Hawks’ star pitcher Kyle Von Ruden, who...

CRC Hawks defeat San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs to tie for first in Big 8

April 24, 2014

The crack of the bat and the sounds of the crowd, along with the requisite rendition of the national...

Ex-pro brings knowledge to baseball team’s coaching staff

Shafa Ilyas, Staff Writer

April 1, 2014

Humble, enthusiastic, committed and a drive to push every Cosumnes River College baseball player to pl...

Hawks come out on top over Pirates in close-fought game

March 30, 2014

In a tense back and forth battle, the Cosumnes River Hawks baseball team narrowly triumphed over the Mod...

Baseball team falls in first game of conference play

March 20, 2014

The Hawks’ baseball team finished non-conference play with a 12-3 record, but in the first game of...

MLB: New Year, Old Faces in playoffs

Zach Hannigan, Staff Writer

March 19, 2014

While the temperature starts to rise and the smell of fresh cut grass begins to fill the air, it can only mean one thing: baseball season. This year’s Major League Baseball season is starting like every other, with hopes of big league grandeur, but of course only one team gets to hoist the Commissioner’s trophy ...

Baseball team opens season with shut out against Lassen

February 4, 2014

The Cosumnes River Hawks came into the first game of the 2014 season, against the Shasta Knights, pre...

Hawks’ avoid the ninth inning upset against Beavers

May 9, 2013

The atmosphere was set for baseball at Conway Field as the Cosumnes River College Hawks welcomed the...

For college athletes, time is on their side

Zach Hannigan, Editor In Chief

April 26, 2013

It’s become an increasingly important question for elite college athletes over the last few years. Should I stay in college to better my craft and risk injury or go pro and make some money, but risk having a shorter career? According to the NCAA, only 1.7 percent of college football players will ever take a snap profess...

Hawks rally late, but fall to the Pirates

With a go getter attitude and an admirable commitment to the team, it is no wonder Cosumnes River College...

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