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Lady Lancers' Second-Half Rally Fuels OT Win

Dec 10, 2024 06:44PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers put together a comeback for the ages on Friday, Dec. 6 against visiting Destiny Christian Academy, coming away with an exciting 49-46 overtime victory inside the Lancer gym.

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Marathon Runs its Course

Dec 10, 2024 10:08AM ● By Daniel Canfield, photos by Daniel Canfield

An international cast of runners hit the streets of Sacramento County on Sunday, Dec. 8, for the 41st annual California International Marathon (CIM).

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Hornet Football Inks 10 Players on National Signing Day

Dec 10, 2024 09:46AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State football team added the first pieces towards the future with the addition of 10 student-athletes on National Signing Day, it was announced on Dec. 4. The group is made up of eight defensive players and three offensive players.

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Sac Republic FC Re-Signs Rodrigo Lopez for 2025

Dec 10, 2024 09:42AM ● By Sacramento Republic Football Club News Release

On Dec. 3, Republic FC announced the club has re-signed Rodrigo Lopez for the 2025 season. The veteran midfielder will be added to the club’s roster, pending league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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High Wheelers Have a New Home

Dec 04, 2024 12:10PM ● By High Wheelers Press Release

City of Marysville and the High Wheelers Join Forces to Bring Independent Pro Baseball to Yuba-Sutter Region

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Big Red Football Awards!

Dec 04, 2024 10:04AM ● By Rick Sloan, photos by Rick Sloan

On Friday, Nov. 22, the Cordova High Lancer football team wrapped up its 61st season with an awards banquet at the Hagan Park Community room. The season ended with a 5-5 overall record and a 2-4 record in league play.

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ARC Coach Named NorCal Coach of the Year

Dec 03, 2024 04:13PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

The American River College Men's Water Polo program has achieved a lot of great things throughout the 2024 season. As the program prepares to open up the 3C2A State Championships, the Beavers can add another achievement: NorCal Coach of the Year.

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Sacramento State Women’s Basketball Finishes Third at Thanksgiving Classic

Dec 03, 2024 03:09PM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

Senior Katie Peneueta finished with a career-high tying 20 points to go with nine rebounds while three other Hornets finished in double figures on Sunday Dec. 1, helping push the Sacramento State women’s basketball team past Wagner, 73-34, to finish third at the FIU Thanksgiving Classic in Miami.

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Hornet Volleyball Standouts Named All-Big Sky

Dec 03, 2024 03:05PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Three Hornet seniors were named all-Big Sky Conference on Nov. 26, including outside hitters Bridgette Smith and Caitlin Volkmann being named to the first team, and rightside hitter Ellie Tisko named second team.

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Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Dec 03, 2024 03:01PM ● By Sacramento Republic Football Club News Release

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp.

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Young Lady Lancers Looking to Surprise in 2024

Nov 26, 2024 04:17PM ● By James Darnell

Longtime Cordova girls’ basketball head coach Kim Little has seen it all during her time at Cordova High School. So entering this season with a younger roster, she has been asking her team one question: "What are you willing to sacrifice in order to gain?"

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De'Aaron Fox Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Nov 26, 2024 10:08AM ● By National Basketball Association News Release

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Nov. 11 and Nov. 17, the NBA announced on Nov. 18.

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ARC Volleyball Earns Big 8 Conference Champions

Nov 26, 2024 10:05AM ● By American River College Athletics, photos by American River College Athletics

The American River College women's volleyball program closed out the regular season as Big 8 Conference Champions after defeating Modesto Junior College and Sacramento City College.

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ARC Football Secures Fifth Straight Conference Championship

Nov 26, 2024 10:02AM ● By American River College Athletics, photos by American River College Athletics

The American River College football program secured their fifth straight National NorCal Conference championship on Nov. 9, with a 45-21 road victory over Santa Rosa Junior College.

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Hornet Tennis Signs Germany’s Lisann Brinkman

Nov 26, 2024 09:57AM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

Sacramento State head women's tennis coach Sophie Breault announced that Lisann Brinkmann, a native of Bielefeld, Germany, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and athletic career with the Hornets.

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Women’s Soccer Ends Season in NCAA Tournament First Round

Nov 26, 2024 09:52AM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics New Release

The Big Sky Conference Tournament champion Sacramento State women's soccer team made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 14 years on Sunday Nov. 17, but its run through the postseason was cut short at the hands of top-seeded USC, falling to the Trojans by a 5-0 score at the Dignity Health Sports Park Track Stadium in Carson, Calif.

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New-Look Lancers Looking to Establish Themselves In 2024

Nov 20, 2024 03:09PM ● By James Darnell

Entering this season, the Cordova Lancers varsity basketball team are finding themselves as a group in transition, and not just when on a fastbreak.

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River Cats Earn Gold, Three Bronze Medals from GOAL

Nov 19, 2024 12:53PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Thanks to the continued implementation of sustainability practices, the Sacramento River Cats have been awarded four medals from Green Operations & Advanced Leadership (GOAL) for their work on Waste Reduction, Diversity & Inclusion, and Sustainable Partnerships.

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Hornet’s Goalkeeper Sierra Sonko Earns Player of the Week Honors

Nov 19, 2024 12:41PM ● By Sacramento State University Athletics News Release

It’s another award added to the mantel for the Seattle, Wash., native, who was named the Big Sky Tournament Most Valuable Player for her performance in net as the Hornets claimed their first league tournament championship, and the automatic NCAA berth that goes with it for the first time since 2010.

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Sac State Tennis Doubles Duo Reach Semifinals

Nov 19, 2024 12:34PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Sacramento State doubles duo of Maddy Ferreros and Irene Riva showed well at last weekend's ITA Conference Masters event in Rome, Ga., reaching the main draw semifinals and falling just one win shy of a berth into the 2024 NCAA Individual Championships

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Cordova Boys Soccer Entering 20th Season Under McCahon

Nov 13, 2024 09:51AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers varsity soccer team took to the practice field in early November to begin preparations for their upcoming season, the 20th under head coach Eric McCahon.

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Lady Lancers Looking to Continue Success Under New Coach

Nov 13, 2024 09:45AM ● By James Darnell

The Lady Lancers will be faced with many new challenges this season, from being moved into the uber-competitive Metro League, to adjusting to new head coach Charlie Gonzalez.

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Sac State Women’s Soccer Places Five on Big Sky Honor Roll

Nov 12, 2024 11:18AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Seniors Abigail Lopez and Sydney Sharts were named to the first team, senior Cassandra Herrman picked up second-team honors, while junior Madelyn Dougherty and sophomore Ellie Farber joined them on the honorable mention squad, as the Big Sky Conference announced its postseason honor roll on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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Lancers' Season Ends with Loss at Grant

Nov 05, 2024 06:11PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers concluded their 2024 season with a 55-0 loss at Grant High School last Friday, Nov. 1.

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Lady Lancers Golf Team Headed in Right Direction

Nov 05, 2024 06:01PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers golf team recently ended their first season with head coach Brian Botsford at the helm and appear to be headed in the right direction.

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California Takes Bold Step to Revolutionize Youth Sports with 25x25 Coaches Challenge

Oct 29, 2024 08:55AM ● By Collaborative Communications News Release

The California Governor’s Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being is teaming up with the Susan Crown Exchange’s Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) to launch 25x25: The California Coaches Challenge.

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Lancers Lose Final Home Game of 2024 Season

Oct 23, 2024 11:20AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers honored their seniors on the field prior to their final home game of the season last Friday, Oct. 18, inside Lancers Stadium in what was a nice display of recognition for all their hard work.

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Lady Lancers Split Season Series with Kennedy

Oct 23, 2024 10:54AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers were dealt a 21-33 defeat at the hands of the Kennedy Lady Cougars on Tuesday, Oct. 15, inside Lancers Stadium, in a game that proved to be a microcosm of how their season has gone.

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Changing Lives One Sticker at a Time

Oct 23, 2024 10:40AM ● By Mike Marando, photos by Mike Marando

At Cordova High School, a dozen different stickers go far beyond being awarded to players for wins and scoring touchdowns. Rather, they are earned for a wide range of activities with the long game in mind, preparing young men to become community-minded, productive members of society.

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Sac State Plans for Athletic Future

Oct 22, 2024 12:51PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State announced results of a feasibility study evaluating the potential for its intercollegiate athletics program to take the next step in its growth and development.

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Improving Hornet Habitat

Oct 22, 2024 12:45PM ● By Daniel Canfield

Current and future Sacramento State University (Sac State) alumni and fans will soon be cheering on Hornet athletes in a new Hornet Stadium.

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Lancers Second Half Rally Falls Short

Oct 16, 2024 12:09PM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers were dealt their second road loss of the season following a 31-14 defeat at Antelope this past Friday, Oct. 11.

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Wallace Leading Lancers' Resurgence

Oct 09, 2024 10:30AM ● By James Darnell

Young Quarterback Has Cordova Off to Best Start Since 2016

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Second Half Surge Propels Lancers Over McClatchy

Oct 09, 2024 10:26AM ● By James Darnell

On Friday evening Oct. 4, inside Lancer Stadium against the visiting McClatchy Lions, the Cordova Lancers showed they can be as physical as necessary.

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