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Effort Is the Only Stat That Transfers

Feb 09, 2026 05:04PM ● By Jason Harper

Parents often think youth sports are about performance, scores, stats, playing time, and wins. But beneath the drills and scoreboards, psychological conditioning is shaping how a child will approach challenge for the rest of their life.

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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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Men's Tennis Wins the 2025 CCCAA Team GPA Award

Feb 09, 2026 03:47PM ● By American River College News Release

For the second consecutive season, and the third in four years, the ARC men's tennis team won the CCCAA Team GPA Award.

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Midfielder Pep Casas to Join 2026 Campaign

Feb 09, 2026 03:45PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC recently announced that the club has signed midfielder José “Pep” Casas.

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A's Agree to Terms with SS Jacob Wilson

Feb 09, 2026 03:42PM ● By Athletics News Release

The Athletics have agreed to terms with shortstop Jacob Wilson on a seven-year contract through the 2032 season with a club option for 2033, the club announced today.

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Gymnastics Sweeps MPSF Weekly Awards

Feb 09, 2026 03:39PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

For the first time this season UC Davis gymnastics has brought home Mountain Pacific Sports Federation weekly awards sweeping all three following the weekend with Amelia Moneymaker (Gymnast of the Week), Molly Osborne (Freshman of the Week) and Avah Reichow (Specialist of the Week) all bringing home the honors.

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Republic for All

Feb 06, 2026 01:16PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Single Match Tickets on Sale for Indomitable Club’s 2026 Campaign

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The Car Ride Home That Builds or Breaks an Athlete

Feb 03, 2026 01:05PM ● By Jason Harper

There is a moment after every practice and every game that no coach can fully control. It happens in a car. With the windows up and the AC cranking, your student athlete is still wearing sweat and silence. It is the car ride home where the real lesson lands.

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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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Riva Lays Claim to Big Sky Honors

Feb 03, 2026 12:57PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State junior Irene Riva was named the Big Sky Conference women’s tennis player of the week on Jan. 28 following a strong showing during the Hornets’ spring openers in Honolulu.

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Hornets’ Picton Big Sky Pick

Feb 03, 2026 12:53PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the first time in her collegiate career, Sacramento State junior guard Natalie Picton was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week following her performances against Idaho and Eastern Washington last week.

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Sacramento Kings Announce Kingpin Classic Presented by Raley’s

Feb 03, 2026 12:48PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced the return of the fan-favorite Kingpin Classic presented by Raley’s, an annual charity bowling event benefiting the Sacramento Kings Foundation.

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River Cats Announce Coaching Staff

Feb 03, 2026 12:32PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Entire 2025 staff to return; Brundage embarks on 10th season as manager

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Thomas Standing Out in Senior Season

Jan 27, 2026 10:09AM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lady Lancers’ senior goalie Alanna Thomas is putting up some impressive numbers in her final season.

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Cameron Krueger, eighth Grade, shows off his first-place medal

Mitchell Wrestlers Win Gold at Area Tournaments

Jan 27, 2026 10:02AM ● By Coach Joe Zilles, Mitchell Middle School

The Mitchell Middle School Marauders wrestlers started their season in November 2025 and quickly began competing in December at the Smedberg Middle School tournament in Elk Grove where Giovanni Barcenas and Levi Gustafson bested the competition and earned first place finishes.

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Former Aggies Named to Hall of Fame

Jan 27, 2026 09:57AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

pair of former Aggies have joined the ranks of some of the best in the history of college football, with Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Famer Chris Petersen and Gary Patterson both being named to the College Football Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2026.

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Baron Championship Rings Named Official Partner of UC Davis Athletics

Jan 27, 2026 09:53AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Athletics has elevated its championship experience with the announcement of a new partnership with Baron Championship Rings as the Official Championship Ring Partner of UC Davis Athletics.

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Women’s Basketball Wins Third Straight with Road Victory at Northern Arizona

Jan 27, 2026 09:45AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophomore guard Rubi Gray posted her first career double-double with a career-high tying 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Benthe Versteeg and Natalie Picton also finished in double figures, helping lead Sacramento State to its third-straight victory with a 78-59 win at Northern Arizona on Thursday, Jan. 15 in Flagstaff, Arizona.

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Cordova Should Consider Restarting its Frosh Football Program

Jan 27, 2026 09:39AM ● By Mike Marando

Opinion Piece

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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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Republic FC Bolsters Frontline with Addition of Striker Kyle Edwards

Jan 26, 2026 04:16PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced Jan. 15 that the Club has acquired forward Kyle Edwards from Hartford Athletic via transfer.

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Former Hornet Abigail Lopez Makes Pro Debut with Club Puebla

Jan 20, 2026 01:59PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Sacramento State women’s soccer standout Abigail Lopez has joined the professional ranks, signing with Club Puebla in Mexico’s top women’s division and making her debut on Jan. 4 against the Rayados de Monterrey in the LIGA BBVA MX Femenil closing tournament.

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Softball Sets Schedule

Jan 20, 2026 01:55PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis softball has set in place its 2026 schedule, with the season opener set for Feb. 5 at home against Sacramento State and the Big West Conference opener against Hawai'I scheduled at La Rue Field over the weekend of March 6-7.

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Open Call for River Cats National Anthem Auditions

Jan 20, 2026 01:51PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Demos for Potential Performers Must be Submitted Prior to Jan. 30

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Republic FC Acquires Forward Mayele Malango from Monterey Bay FC

Jan 20, 2026 01:48PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced Jan. 8 that the Club has acquired forward Mayele Malango (MY-el Muh-LAWN-go) from Monterey Bay FC via transfer.

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Lady Lancers Entering Key Stretch

Jan 20, 2026 09:05AM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

After a 1-3 start within Metro League play, the Cordova Lady Lancers are approaching a critical slate of games that may very well determine the fate of their season.

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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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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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Lady Lancers Begin League Play

Jan 12, 2026 05:28PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lady Lancers began Metro League play last week with a road matchup at McClatchy on Tuesday, Jan. 6 as well as a home game against Kennedy on Thursday, Jan. 8. Although the Lancers dropped both games, there is reason for optimism.

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Leadership Change for Women’s Soccer

Jan 12, 2026 04:38PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced a change in leadership for the Hornets’ women’s soccer program, parting ways with head coach Randy Dedini.

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River Cats, Giants to Meet at Exhibition Game

Jan 12, 2026 04:34PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

The fifth battle between the Sacramento River Cats and their parent affiliate, the San Francisco Giants, is set to get the River Cats baseball season underway on Sunday, Mar. 22 at 5:07 p.m.

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Countdown to Kickoff

Jan 12, 2026 04:29PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Republic FC Releases Action-Packed 2026 Schedule

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Jace Rodriguez Named to FCS ADA Academic All Star Team

Jan 12, 2026 04:22PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

The Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) has named 57 student-athletes to the 28th Annual Academic All-Star Team, listing UC Davis football senior offensive lineman Jace Rodriguez as part of the collection of academic all stars.

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Stingy Defense Helps Women’s Basketball

Jan 12, 2026 04:19PM ● By Sacramento State News Release

Senior Benthe Versteeg and junior Keanna Salave’a each finished with double-doubles on the day and the Sacramento State defense limited visiting Weber State to just 13 second-half points on Jan. 3.

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