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Lady Lancers Enter League Play with Momentum

Sep 23, 2025 05:03PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers entered Metro League competition this week with a good amount of positive momentum.

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Lancers Drop Metro League Opener

Sep 23, 2025 04:51PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers dropped their Metro League opener at home against visiting West Park 64-14 on Sept. 19 inside Lancer Stadium.

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Lancers Looking Toward League Play

Sep 16, 2025 04:24PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers wrapped up their non-league schedule with a tough 47-0 loss against visiting Rio Americano on Friday, Sept. 12 inside Lancer Stadium.

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Quarter Midget’s Johnny Cash Classic

Sep 16, 2025 03:58PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

NASCAR Youth Series Race in Rancho Cordova

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‘Meet the Machines’

Sep 10, 2025 11:09AM ● By Cordova Recreation and Park District News Release

The Cordova Recreation & Park District invites the community to join us to “Meet the Machines” from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 at Hagan Community Park.

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Lady Lancers Golf Swings into Action

Sep 03, 2025 01:30PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers’ varsity golf team is ready to go for the fall season under head coach Brian Botsford.

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Quarterback Trey Wallace runs up the middle for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter
Lancers Fall to Mesa Verde

Sep 03, 2025 01:24PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers were dealt their first loss of the season in their home opener on Sept. 29 when they lost to visiting Mesa Verde 18-13 inside Lancer Stadium.

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Lady Lancers Win Season Opener

Aug 26, 2025 03:48PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

It didn't take long for the Cordova Lady Lancers to get their first win under new head coach Kim Bradley, as they defeated the visiting Tokay Tigers 6-0 in their regular season opener on Aug. 18 inside Lancer Stadium.

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Senior Quarterback Trey Wallace throws a pass down field behind some good blocking.
Lancers Win Season Opener In OT

Aug 26, 2025 03:30PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

It looks like the weeks of summer conditioning have paid off in a hurry for the Cordova Lancers, as they defeated the Sheldon Huskies 13-10 in overtime Aug. 22 in their season opener.

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Lady Lancers Energized Entering Season

Aug 20, 2025 01:23PM ● By James Darnell

For Cordova Lady Lancers varsity girls’ volleyball coach Jaimee Stevenson, it's all about the energy.

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The Lancers will host Mesa Verde in their home opener football game
Lancers Set to Kick Off 2025 Season

Aug 20, 2025 12:37PM ● By James Darnell, photos by James Darnell

After an offseason of preparation and hard work, the Cordova Lancers are ready for those beautiful Friday night lights.

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Lady Lancers Lean into Familiarity This Season

Aug 13, 2025 10:16AM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lady Lancers are currently preparing for a new season with new players, new expectations and a new head coach. Luckily for them, the transition should be a smooth one.

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Lancers Cross Country Off and Running

Aug 12, 2025 05:05PM ● By James Darnell

Heading into their second season under the leadership of head coach Charlie Gonzalez, the Cordova Lancers are looking forward to a new season and new experiences as they continue to build up the program.

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City and school officials at the Riverview STEM Academy first-day-of-school event
Back to School and Into the Future

Aug 12, 2025 04:33PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Riverview STEM Academy Kicks Off New School Year with K-8 Expansion

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Christiana Laret, a Cordova High School graduate, was a recipient of the Community Pride Scholarship program
2025 Community Pride Scholarship Winners

Jul 30, 2025 08:39AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Each year, City of Rancho Cordova employees raise funds for the city’s Community Pride Scholarship program to support graduating seniors in our community as they move onto their next chapter.

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Stronger Together

Jul 30, 2025 08:20AM ● By Ornella Rossi

National Night Out Returns Aug. 5

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Instructor Kristin Fuller (standing) admires the work of young artists during an American River Parkway Foundation painting event
Adventure Days on Parkway

Jul 25, 2025 10:39AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Young artists brushed up their entomology during a recent paint-out. The activity was part of the American River Parkway Foundation’s ‘Adventure days’ series.

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Students Return Inspired from Transformative HBCU Tour

Jul 22, 2025 04:12PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

12 Rancho Cordova high school students, along with other students from across the region, are back home after spending a powerful, inspiring week touring Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the South.

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Annual Aqua Show is a Splash

Jul 15, 2025 02:47PM ● By Chloe Smith and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Cordettes Synchronized Swimming Team held its annual Aqua Show at Cordova Community Pool on Sunday, July 13.

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Record Crowds, Music and Fireworks

Jul 08, 2025 03:28PM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Rick Sloan

Cordova Community’s Two-Day July 4 Celebration Draws Thousands

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Cordova Recreation & Park District Board of Directors, staff and community members celebrate the grand opening of Exploration Park.
District’s 50th Park!

Jul 01, 2025 03:11PM ● By Haley Waugh, Cordova Recreation and Park District

On June 28, Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) and the community celebrated a significant milestone, the grand opening of Exploration Park, the district’s 50th park.

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Lancers defensive lineman Julian Drahn
Drahn Excited Entering Senior Season

Jun 24, 2025 03:40PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers' incoming senior defensive lineman Julian Drahn has accomplished a ton during his time as a standout on the varsity football team.

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The victorious 10U Girls Softball team
Girls Softball Stars Shine

Jun 24, 2025 02:52PM ● By Cordova Girls Softball President Rod Borba and photos by Rick Sloan

All six Cordova Girls Softball, Fury All Star teams, competed in the 27th annual Stars of Cordova Fastpitch Tournament at the Mills Middle School Softball Complex.

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Cordova Lancers quarterback Trey Wallace was invited to attend an exclusive camp at the University of Nevada-Reno last weekend
Wallace Putting in the Work

Jun 18, 2025 12:09PM ● By James Darnell

Lancers' QB Trey Wallace hopes his hard work pays off

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The Cordova Lady Lancers’ varsity flag football gather in a circle celebrating
Little Named Flag Football Coach

Jun 11, 2025 08:29AM ● By James Darnell, photos by James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers’ varsity flag football program recently hired Kim Little to be their next head coach, according to Cordova High School Athletic Director JP Dolliver.

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Junior Levi Nyberg did a little bit of everything to lead Lancer’s baseball this spring
Lee, Nyberg Named Spring 2025 Sports Standouts

Jun 11, 2025 08:11AM ● By James Darnell

With the school year and spring sports season ending, the Grapevine Independent is recognizing standout athletes for their performance this spring at Cordova High School.

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Freshman Named to All-Metro Team

Jun 10, 2025 04:57PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers’ freshman tennis standout Perry Mayer was recently named to the 2025 All-Metro League team for the spring season.

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The newly-installed seating wall offers families a safe, accessible and comfortable space to rest, eat or learn while enjoying the museum
Leadership Rancho Cordova Class Unveils Seating Wall

Jun 10, 2025 04:52PM ● By Kristen Achziger, Visit Rancho Cordova

On June 5, community leaders, elected officials and supporters gathered for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of a new seating wall at the Sacramento Children’s Museum.

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From June 6 through June 27, Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Drive, will transform into an open-air cinema
Lights, Camera, Action!

Jun 03, 2025 12:59PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Moonlight Movies Return to Village Green

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The Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club participated in the City of Rancho Cordova’s Spring Service Day on May 17.
Bags of Love

May 29, 2025 09:10AM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club News Release

The Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club participated in the City of Rancho Cordova’s Spring Service Day on May 17 to stuff 200 Comfort Kits, 200 Comfort Kid Kits and 200 backpacks full of school supplies, along with about 10 community volunteers.

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The Lady Lancers hosted their annual awards banquet inside the school cafeteria on May 22
Coach Optimistic for Lady Lancer Softball

May 29, 2025 09:00AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers varsity softball program hosted their annual post-season awards banquet on May 22 inside the cafeteria at Cordova High School.

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The Cordova varsity boys’ volleyball team was honored during its recent awards banquet on May 22.
Lancers Boys’ Volleyball Pass Out Team Awards

May 29, 2025 08:57AM ● By James Darnell, photos by James Darnell

During the Cordova Lancers volleyball program’s annual postseason awards banquet May 22 inside the Cordova High School auxiliary gym, head coach Joseph Smith spoke glowingly about each player on the varsity roster.

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The upstairs room at the MACC in 2024 was filled with Micro Masterpieces hung for viewing.
Micro Masterpieces

May 29, 2025 08:53AM ● By Margaret Snider

Small Art for a Big Cause

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Lancers Season Ends with Play-In Loss

May 21, 2025 09:16AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers’ Spring season came to a close with a 7-4 loss at Armijo on Monday, May 5 in the inaugural California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Sac Joaquin Section Division II play-in game.

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Sophomore standout Becca Lee figures to lead the Lady Lancers next spring. Photo by Rick Sloan
Lady Lancers Finish First Season in Metro League

May 21, 2025 09:12AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers wrapped up their first season in the Metro League earlier this month and missed out on the postseason following a fifth-place finish.

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