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Aggies Make Statement at Lubbock Regionals

May 13, 2025 11:01AM ● By University of Davis Athletics News Release

University of California Davis women’s golf put the nation on notice at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Lubbock Regionals, finishing better than number 18 Arizona and just one stroke off the final cut line with an impressive seventh-place finish to wrap up a historic season.

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Lancers Golf Qualify Three for Divisionals

May 07, 2025 09:20AM ● By James Darnell

Coming off its first season in the Metro League, the Cordova boys’ golf team has qualified three standout young student-athletes for the Sac Joaquin Section Division II Divisional Tournament at Bing Maloney Golf Course in Sacramento.

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Lancers Baseball team with the head coach

Lancers Earn Play-In Berth

May 06, 2025 04:37PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers earned a spot in the inaugural CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Sac Joaquin Section Division II play-in game in perhaps the most dramatic fashion possible, with a nail-biting 4-3 victory in extra innings at El Dorado on Friday, May 2 in its non-league regular season finale.

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UC Davis lacrosse athlete

Agnew, Fox and Richardson-Pepper Named to Lacrosse All-Big 12 Conference Teams

May 06, 2025 11:07AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

On April 30, the Big 12 released its lacrosse all-conference teams, with three Aggies making the cut.

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the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship

Sac State Women’s Tennis Claims Second Straight Big Sky Tournament Crown

May 06, 2025 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second consecutive season and the 13th time in school history, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship, shutting out regular season champ and top-seeded Northern Arizona, 4-0, on the morning of April 26 at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Boy holding a golf club celebrating.

‘Golf with Us’ to Offer Youth Affordable Rounds

May 06, 2025 10:48AM ● By Bank of America News Release

Bank of America recently announced the launch of Golf with Us, a new initiative designed to grow the next generation of golfers.

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High School Volleyball Senior Ali Aljanabi makes a big hit for a point against Center.

Lancers Go Down Swinging

Apr 29, 2025 11:46AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers entered last week knowing the task at hand.

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With more than 120 exhibitors, children of all ages had the opportunity to participate in free hands-on activities.

Champions of Fun

Apr 29, 2025 11:38AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Kid’s Day Celebrates Family and Sports

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Aggies Lead Academic All-Conference Awards

Apr 22, 2025 04:16PM ● By University of California Davis News Release

On a list released on April 14th by the Big West Conference, 23 members of the University of California (UC) Davis women's swimming and diving team were named in the Academic All-Conference list for the winter quarter.

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Native American Heritage Scholarship Announced

Apr 22, 2025 04:14PM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of the club’s annual Native American Heritage Night on May 17, Sacramento Republic Football Club (Republic FC) and Wilton Rancheria announced a new scholarship initiative that will support the educational aspirations of a local student.

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Beavers Sweep Singles and Doubles

Apr 22, 2025 04:10PM ● By American River College News Release

American River College’s Gavin Sonntag won the singles, and Tarang Sharma/Arjun Sivakumar won the doubles, at the Big 8 Individual Championships played on April 3-5.

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Spring Football Sets Record Attendance

Apr 22, 2025 04:06PM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

In front of a record-setting spring game crowd of more than 7,000 fans, the Sacramento State football team completed its offseason practice with the annual Spring Game at Hornet Stadium on April 12.

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Students playing baseball.

Lancers Baseball Battling for Playoff Berth

Apr 15, 2025 11:19AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers have their work cut out for them.

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Athletics Provide Complimentary Tickets

Apr 15, 2025 11:15AM ● By Athletics Official News Release

Local nonprofits, schools, military organizations and community groups can receive complimentary tickets to Athletics 2025 regular season home games through the Athletics Community Ticket Program.

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Sac Republic’s Kleeman Does It Again

Apr 15, 2025 11:12AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC Communications

On April 8, USL Championship announced the Week 5 Team of the Week. After earning his first selection in Week 4, Republic Football Club (FC) defender Freddy Kleemann was once again named to the league’s weekly top squad.

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River Cat Named Minor League Pitcher of the Week

Apr 15, 2025 11:09AM ● By River Cats Media Relations

A dominant start for Carson Seymour has earned hardware from Minor League Baseball, as the Sacramento River Cats right-hander was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for April 1 to April 6.

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Kings Sign Terence Davis

Apr 15, 2025 11:05AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On April 9, the Sacramento Kings announced that the team has signed a former player, Terence Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Hornet Named Pitcher of the Week Twice

Apr 15, 2025 11:01AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

On April 7, Sacramento State University junior Kennedie Magorian was named the Big Sky Conference Pitcher of the Week after helping the Hornets take two of three games on the road at Portland State.

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Aggie Volleyball Adds Prima Glorioso as Assistant Coach

Apr 15, 2025 10:55AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

University of California (UC) Davis volleyball head coach Dan Conners has strengthened his staff with the addition of Prima Glorioso, who brings a wealth of experience to the program ahead of the 2025 season.

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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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