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Former Cordova Lancers Running Back Lamon Muldrow
Muldrow Continues to Make His Mark

Jun 15, 2026 12:57PM ● By James Darnell

Former Cordova Lancers’ running back and Cordova High School Class of 2007 graduate Lamon Muldrow is no stranger to making a difference.

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basketball
Cordova Hires Nakagawa to Lead Lancers Basketball

Jun 02, 2026 09:47AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers have found the next head coach of their varsity boys basketball program.

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Mayer Makes It Two in a Row

Jun 02, 2026 09:35AM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers’ sophomore standout Perry Mayer was recently named to the 2026 All-Metro League team for the second year in a row, coming off a superb season as the No. 1 singles player in the Lancers’ lineup. But that shouldn’t come as a surprise.

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Lancers Host Awards Banquet

May 27, 2026 09:38AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers held their end of season awards banquet on May 21 at Cordova High School, honoring the players whose hard work made their spring season so special.

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Lancers Host Golf Awards Dinner

May 19, 2026 04:06PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers took part in their annual end-of-season awards dinner, which was hosted at the home of head coach Brian Botsford on Thursday, May 14.

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Cervantes Shoots 83 in Strong Divisional Tournament Showing

May 12, 2026 12:56PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers’ sophomore standout Eli Cervantes participated in the CIF Sac Joaquin Section Division II Tournament at Pheasant Run Golf Course in Chowchilla, CA on May 5.

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baseball
Lancers Make the Playoffs!

May 05, 2026 11:30AM ● By James Darnell

Following one of the more sensational late-season rallies in recent memory, the Cordova Lancers earned themselves a spot in the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Sac Joaquin Section Division II playoffs this week.

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Lancers Wrap Up Season, Send Sophomore to Divisionals

May 04, 2026 05:27PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers wrapped up their regular season with a fifth-place team finish at the final Metro League tournament of the year on Tuesday, April 28 at River Oaks Golf Course in Nicolaus, CA.

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baseball
Lancers In the Thick of Playoff Hunt

Apr 28, 2026 12:29PM ● By James Darnell

With this week being the final week of the regular season for the Cordova Lancers, the team finds itself right in the middle of a race to the postseason within the Metro League.

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Lancers’ Spring Season Coming to a Close

Apr 22, 2026 08:29AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers knew this season would bring on growing pains.

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Folsom Cordova Unified School District approved a brand-new baseball facility
Lancers Baseball Gets New Home

Apr 13, 2026 01:58PM ● By James Darnell

The storied Cordova Lancers baseball program has called Peterson Field home since the 1970s, but they now are gearing up for a big change.

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Nyberg Enjoying ‘Last Ride’ With Lancers

Apr 06, 2026 12:35PM ● By James Darnell

For senior pitcher/infielder Levi Nyberg, being a standout on the Cordova Lancers was always the goal.

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Lancers Preparing for Second Half Stretch Run

Mar 31, 2026 11:26AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers entered this week on a three-game losing streak within Metro League play, including being swept in their most recent two-game series against rival West Park.

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Lancers Golf Takes Fifth Place in League Tournament

Mar 31, 2026 08:33AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers recently took part in the first Metro League tournament of the season at River Oaks Golf Course in Nicolaus, CA on Tuesday, March 24. The team shot a combined score of 488, which resulted in a fifth-place finish.

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Rancho Cordova Independent
Lancers Golf Takes Fifth Place in League Tournament

Mar 31, 2026 08:32AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers recently took part in the first Metro League tournament of the season at River Oaks Golf Course in Nicolaus, CA on Tuesday, March 24. The team shot a combined score of 488, which resulted in a fifth-place finish.

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All-Metro League recognition
Four Lancers Earn All-League Honors

Mar 16, 2026 05:47PM ● By James Darnell

Four Cordova Lancers earned All-Metro League honors during the winter varsity soccer season, the first under new head coach Luis Aguilar.

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Lancers Bounce Back After Slow Start

Mar 10, 2026 11:05AM ● By James Darnell

After winning just one of their first six games, including dropping their first two Metro League contests, the Cordova Lancers seem to have finally found their stride.

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Young Lancers Ready to Step Up

Feb 24, 2026 11:07AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers varsity volleyball team will look much different this spring.

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Lancers Baseball Is in Full Swing

Feb 24, 2026 11:02AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers are swinging for the fences this spring.

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Collins Speaks Out After Dismissal

Feb 16, 2026 02:48PM ● By James Darnell

Former Cordova Lancers boys varsity basketball head coach Chris Collins has decided to speak publicly after his untimely dismissal in early February, just over one month after taking the job.

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Collins Dismissed as Lancers Head Coach

Feb 09, 2026 05:00PM ● By James Darnell

For the second time this season, the Cordova Lancers have found themselves looking for a new boys’ varsity basketball head coach.

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basketball
Lancers Making Progress Under New Coach

Feb 03, 2026 01:01PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers head coach Chris Collins has been on the job for roughly one month, taking over a program in desperate need for consistency and culture.

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Junior Cordova forward Shahzad Hazem soccer player
Hazem Leading Lancers by Example

Jan 26, 2026 05:00PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers junior striker Shazad Hazem isn’t much of a talker on the soccer field. He allows his game to speak for itself.

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Lancers Staying Within Striking Distance

Jan 20, 2026 08:51AM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

After their first four games of Metro League play, the Cordova Lancers find themselves right in the middle of a dogfight for one of the top three spots in the standings as they entered this week.

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Head Coach Chris Collins
Collins Named Lancers Head Basketball Coach

Jan 12, 2026 05:41PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

Coming out of Christmas break, the Cordova Lancers announced the hiring of new head varsity basketball coach Chris Collins.

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Soccer team
Lancers Excited to Start League Play

Jan 06, 2026 12:51PM ● By James Darnell

Entering this week, the Cordova Lancers were set to begin Metro League play after wrapping up their preseason schedule prior to Christmas break.

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Bridgeforth Steps Down as Varsity Basketball Coach

Dec 23, 2025 12:52PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers varsity head basketball coach Kevin Bridgeforth has resigned from his position with the team, according to school Athletic Director JP Dolliver.

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cross country runners
Rojas Paces Lancers Cross Country

Nov 18, 2025 04:11PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers senior and cross-country standout Lesly Rojas has run her way into the record books this fall.

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High school Football game
Lancers Season Comes to a Close

Nov 05, 2025 08:52AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers fall season came to an end on Thursday, Oct. 30 with a 48-7 loss to the Grant Pacers inside Lancer Stadium.

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Football game
Lancers Drop Second League Game in a Row

Oct 21, 2025 04:42PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers lost their second-consecutive Metro League contest on Friday, Oct. 17 following a 62-0 loss at Destiny Christian Academy.

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Junior quarterback Trey Wallace runs around end for a first down against Antelope
Lancers Homecoming Loss Overshadowed by Injury

Oct 15, 2025 08:49AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers were dealt a 42-8 loss against Metro League rival Antelope on Oct. 10 inside Lancer Stadium but the biggest loss wasn't felt on the scoreboard.

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High school varsity football
A Big Change for Big Red

Oct 15, 2025 08:28AM ● By James Darnell

If you've attended a Cordova Lancers varsity football game this season, you might have noticed a glaring new change to the team’s uniforms.

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High school Football game
Lancers Outlast Lions in Thriller

Oct 08, 2025 09:48AM ● By James Darnell

Trailing by four points against McClatchy with just under six minutes remaining inside Hughes Stadium in Sacramento on Oct. 3, the Cordova Lancers didn't panic.

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High school Football game
Lancers Get Back in Win Column

Sep 30, 2025 03:56PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers came away with a much-needed 19-6 victory in a non-league football contest at John F. Kennedy High School on Sept. 28.

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Lancers Drop Metro League Opener

Sep 23, 2025 04:51PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers dropped their Metro League opener at home against visiting West Park 64-14 on Sept. 19 inside Lancer Stadium.

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