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Stakes Are High for Lancers Volleyball

Apr 15, 2025 09:57AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

Team Must Win Out to Make Postseason

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Marauder Trio Dominates at Girls State Wrestling Championship

Apr 08, 2025 04:13PM ● By MPG Staff

Coming off impressive wins at the Sacramento Regional Wrestling championships last month, Mitchell Middle School Marauders Erica Banks (107 pounds), Aubrey Vasquez-Paz (112 pounds), and Jayden McCullar (145 pounds) from Mitchell Middle School in Rancho Cordova competed at the Girls Middle School State Wrestling Championships in San Leandro on March 29.

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Sophomore Slugger a Cordova Standout

Apr 08, 2025 03:55PM ● By James Darnell, Photos by Rick Sloan

Cordova Lady Lancers' sophomore three-sport athlete Becca Lee is showing that she can do it all.

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Lady Lancers Strong Start Fuels Win Over Grant

Apr 08, 2025 03:49PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

Whenever you score 10 runs in the first inning of a softball game, you're doing something right.

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CRC Hawk Selected Player of the Week

Apr 08, 2025 10:21AM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

Cosumnes River College (CRC) sophomore Kalani Hernandez earned California Community College Fastpitch Coaches Association (CCCFCA) Player of the Week honors on March 31.

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Athletics Option LHP Harris to Las Vegas

Apr 08, 2025 10:17AM ● By Athletics News Release

On March 31, The Athletics optioned left-handed pitcher Hogan Harris to Triple-A Las Vegas.

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2025 Aggie Football Schedule Announced

Apr 08, 2025 10:16AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With a nationally broadcast game to open the season and five home games, including the Causeway Classic, University of California (UC) Davis football is set for an exciting 2025 with 12 games and eyes on a Big Sky Championship following a historic 2024 season.

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Ferreros Named Big Sky Player of the Week

Apr 08, 2025 10:13AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

For the second straight week and the fifth time overall this season a Sacramento State women's tennis player has taken home weekly honors from the Big Sky Conference with senior Maddy Ferreros doing the most recent honors for the Hornets on April 2.

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Lancers Sweep Season Series Against Grant

Apr 01, 2025 03:33PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers completed a sweep of the Metro League baseball season series against the Grant Pacers with a 6-1 victory at home on Friday, March 28.

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Girls Kick Off 60th Season

Apr 01, 2025 03:21PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Cordova Girls Softball League Celebrates Anniversary

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CRC Softball Wins Scholar Team Award

Apr 01, 2025 12:33PM ● By Cosumnes River College News Release

The Cosumnes River College (CRC) Softball program has been honored with the prestigious 2024 3C2A Scholar Team Academic Award.

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Aggie Women Drafted into All-Academic Teams

Apr 01, 2025 12:29PM ● By UC Davis News Release

Walking the hyphen that separates a student-athlete, the UC Davis Equestrian Team finds their balance between the two worlds, recognized by the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

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Bibby to Coach the Hornets

Apr 01, 2025 12:23PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Former Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is coming home.

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Lancers' Gorman Named to Optimist All Star Game

Mar 26, 2025 09:39AM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers' senior Malachi Gorman has certainly accomplished a ton on the hardwood this year.

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Lancers Claim First Metro League Win

Mar 26, 2025 09:33AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers have been on a roll leading up to the most important stretch of their season and that momentum continued during a 3-0 (25-18, 25-23, 26-24) match victory at home against McClatchy on March 18 in the Metro League opener for both teams.

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Marauders Win Big at Regional Wrestling Tournament

Mar 26, 2025 09:19AM ● By MPG Staff

Wrestlers, from W.E. Mitchell Middle School (the Marauders) in Rancho Cordova, stood out at the Sacramento Regional Middle School Wrestling Tournament in the Girls’ Division held in Folsom on Jan. 22.

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River Cats Announce Partnership

Mar 25, 2025 11:58AM ● By River Cats Media Relations

The Sacramento River Cats and Sutter Health Park have announced a new multi-year partnership with Advanced Building Maintenance to lead engineering and janitorial services for the team and Sutter Health Park.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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Hornet Named to Big Sky All-Tournament Team

Mar 25, 2025 11:49AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Sacramento State junior guard Benthe Versteeg was named to the Big Sky Conference All-Tournament Team for the second time in her career on March 12 following the conclusion of the league's championship event.

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Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament Supports Community

Mar 25, 2025 11:43AM ● By Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club Staff

The annual Jimmy Kvarme Tribute Tournament returns on Oct.18 to Oct. 19 at the Park Terrace Swim and Tennis Club.

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Sac State Gymnasts Achieve Season-Best Score

Mar 25, 2025 11:38AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

The Sacramento State gymnastics team followed up its season-high score against Eastern Michigan on March 9 by raising the bar once again on March 14 at The Nest, scoring a new season-best 195.250 in the regular season finale against UC Davis.

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Little League’s 71st Season in Full Stride

Mar 19, 2025 10:15AM ● By Rick Sloan, photos by Rick Sloan

Springtime has always been the favorite season of the year for many. It is the time where we dust off our cleats, oil our gloves and loosen our arms for the start of another baseball season.

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Lancers Drop League Opener

Mar 19, 2025 09:24AM ● By James Darnell

Despite dropping their Metro League opener 8-0 at home against McClatchy on Tuesday, March 11, the Cordova Lancers came away feeling like they can compete with anyone.

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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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Lady Lancers Calling Their Shot

Mar 11, 2025 04:03PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers have enjoyed a ton of success the past four softball seasons, winning four consecutive Greater Sacramento League titles under the guidance of head coach Kim Little.

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Lancers Volleyball Off to Hot Start

Mar 11, 2025 03:46PM ● By James Darnell

With a 4-3 record to start to the season, the Cordova Lancers varsity boys’ volleyball program is doing well.

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Sac Republic Games to be Televised this Season

Mar 11, 2025 10:16AM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of opening weekend, the United Soccer League announced the 2025 national television broadcast schedule. Twelve Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) matches are on the docket, including 10 home contests.

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Hornets Elevate Soccer Coach

Mar 11, 2025 10:12AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

Having wrapped up his second season on the sidelines with the Sacramento State women's soccer program, Chris Malenab will enter his third year with the Hornet program with a new title, elevated to the position of Associate Head Coach it was announced on March 4.

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LaVine Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Mar 11, 2025 10:09AM ● By National Basketball Association News Release

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Feb 24. and March 2, the NBA announced.

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Keanna Abraham Earns AAI Award Nomination

Mar 11, 2025 10:06AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis gymnastics senior Keanna Abraham has been named a 2025 American Athletic, Incorporated (AAI) Award Nominee, highlighting not just her great season but career as a record setting Aggie.

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Lancers Golf Ready to Hit the Links

Mar 04, 2025 02:42PM ● By James Darnell, photos by James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers varsity boys’ golf team has been hard at work out at Mather Golf Course during the week in preparation for their spring season.

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Sac Pro Sport Venues Promote Sustainability

Mar 04, 2025 11:52AM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

On Feb. 25, the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park announced a new multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership with Kimberly-Clark Professional™.

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Sacramento Kings Working to Enhance Accessibility

Mar 04, 2025 11:48AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings in collaboration with Ticketmaster and OneCourt announced an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center.

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