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Lancers Tame Cougars, Improve to 2-0

Sep 14, 2026 01:17PM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers have seemingly found themselves a good recipe for success through their first two games of the season.

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Straps Down, Basketballs Up

Sep 14, 2026 12:45PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Connecting youth and law enforcement through basketball and gun violence awareness

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Lancers Halt Huskies in Home Opener

Sep 01, 2026 09:53AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

With the Cordova Lancers holding onto a slim three-point lead with nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of their season opener against the Sheldon Huskies inside Lancer Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28, the game was anyone’s for the taking.

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Lady Lancers ‘Humbled’ In Home Opener

Aug 31, 2026 05:32PM ● By James Darnell, photo by James Darnell

Sometimes, it’s just not your night.

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Youth volunteers
Empowering Rancho’s Youth

Aug 31, 2026 04:58PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Youth-led workshop gave area students hands-on access to community resources

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Lady Lancers Hope to Hold Court This Fall

Aug 24, 2026 04:33PM ● By James Darnell

After a strong season last fall that saw the Cordova Lady Lancers earn a spot in the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs under first-year head coach Pete Creasman, the team is looking forward to what’s in store for an encore.

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Lancers Cross Country Ready to Make a Run

Aug 24, 2026 04:19PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers cross country team is off and running for their 2026 season.

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Careers Take Flight at Mather

Aug 24, 2026 02:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers

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Lady Lancers Looking to Make a Leap

Aug 17, 2026 06:13PM ● By James Darnell

With the Cordova Lady Lancers beginning their season this week, the excitement surrounding the program is palpable.

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The Most Important Team Your Kid Will Join This Year

Aug 17, 2026 06:07PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

There is a moment coming. It will happen in thousands of homes over the next few weeks.

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golf
Lady Lancers Ready to Tee Off

Aug 17, 2026 04:03PM ● By James Darnell

It's a new season for Cordova Lady Lancers golf, with a young team that is looking forward to hitting the links.

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Triathletes proudly display the medals they earned
Swim. Bike. Run.

Aug 17, 2026 03:57PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Young athletes take on inaugural Cordova Youth Triathlon

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Lady Lancers Excited for Upcoming Season

Aug 10, 2026 01:21PM ● By James Darnell

Entering the 2026 fall season, vibes are at an all-time high for the Cordova Lady Lancers.

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Lancers Football Ready for Kickoff

Aug 10, 2026 01:10PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers have been hard at work all offseason in preparation for those upcoming Friday night lights and are ready to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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Lancers Charge into a New School Year

Aug 10, 2026 01:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Cordova High welcomes students back for 2026-27

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Students Take the Stage

Aug 04, 2026 10:43AM ● By MPG Staff

Nearly 200 FCUSD students conclude VAPA Camp with performances of ‘Madagascar’

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Preparing Students for the AI Future

Aug 04, 2026 09:59AM ● By Bhaskar Vempati, Founder and President Suvidha International Foundation

Suvidha International Foundation, a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, successfully completed a 12-week After-School Industrial AI Agent Development Program for 25 high school students at Cordova High School.

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The Invisible Scoreboard

Jul 27, 2026 02:33PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Every game has two scoreboards. One hangs above the field. The other walks off the field. The first tells us who won. The second tells us who they’re becoming.

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Cordova Girls Softball Dominates All Star Season

Jul 27, 2026 01:40PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Cordova Girls Softball program capped off its 61st season with a summer to remember, as five All-Star teams delivered a dominant performance against regional competition, earning 12 tournament championships and building memories that players, families and coaches will carry for years to come.

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Secondary Summer School graduation
Congratulations, Graduates!

Jul 07, 2026 12:42PM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District News Release

FCUSD Celebrates Secondary Summer School

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Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

Jul 06, 2026 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As temperatures rise and families look for ways to stay cool, Sacramento County reminds parents and caregivers that water safety should be a top priority throughout the summer months.

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Class of 2026 Crosses the Stage

Jun 08, 2026 01:15PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Cordova High School’s Class of 2026 crossed into a new chapter on the evening of May 29, marking the school’s 61st commencement ceremony with celebration, reflection and emotion.

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kindergarteners
Fall Kindergarteners Can Sign Up for Summer KinderCamp with United Way

Jun 02, 2026 09:54AM ● By Kristin Thébaud, United Way California Capital Region

Rancho Cordova children entering kindergarten this fall who have not attended preschool are invited to apply for United Way California Capital Region’s KinderCamp school-readiness program this summer.

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Local Author Visits Rancho Cordova School for United Way Kids Read

Jun 02, 2026 09:44AM ● By Kristin Thebaud, United Way California Capital Region

Local author Crystel Patterson visited Rancho Cordova’s Cordova Villa Elementary School on May 20 to read her book “I am Different” to third graders and talk about her book series, “Inspired to Be…”.

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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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Lady Lancers Recognized at Awards Banquet

May 27, 2026 09:51AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers recently honored the players within their softball program during their annual end-of-season awards banquet, which was held at Cordova High School on May 18.

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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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Grad-itude Walk Brings Seniors Home

May 27, 2026 08:58AM ● By MPG Staff

Graduating seniors from schools across the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) returned to the campuses where their academic journeys began this month as part of the district’s annual Grad-itude Walk tradition.

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Nearly Half of High School Students Eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships

May 27, 2026 08:42AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As high school seniors across Sacramento County make college and career decisions ahead of graduation, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names.

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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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softball
Lady Lancers’ Tough Season Has Silver Lining

May 19, 2026 03:09PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers certainly didn’t have the spring season that they had hoped for.

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baseball pitcher
Lancers Season Ends in Elk Grove

May 12, 2026 01:02PM ● By James Darnell

After a strong late-season push to earn a playoff berth, the Cordova Lancers went one-and-done in the CIF Sac Joaquin Section Division II playoffs following a 12-2 loss at Elk Grove on Wednesday, May 6.

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golf
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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High School seniors graduation
Celebrating Cordova’s Finest

May 12, 2026 12:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi

223 students recognized; nearly $36,000 awarded in scholarships

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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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