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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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Hop Into Spring with CRPD’s Upcoming Events

Apr 08, 2025 03:30PM ● By Cordova Recreation & Park District News Release

Celebrate the Spring season with the Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) upcoming events. Hosted in Cordova Recreation & Park District parks and facilities, these events invite the community to enjoy some quality fun outside with family and friends.

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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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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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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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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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Girl Scouts Complete Mural Renovation for Church

Mar 19, 2025 09:51AM ● By Margaret Snider

A mural painted long ago on an outside wall at United Methodist Church in Rancho Cordova had faded because of weather and time. Ambassador Girl Scout Isabella Lopez, now 17, a member of Troop 702, suggested that it would be good to repair or replace it.

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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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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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City’s Education Future Discussed

Feb 26, 2025 11:38AM ● By Ornella Rossi

During the Rancho Cordova City Council meeting on Feb. 18, the future of public education within the city was discussed. The conversation centered on concerns about school services and the feasibility of creating a standalone school district for Rancho Cordova students.

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You Can Prevent Teen Dating Violence

Feb 19, 2025 12:42PM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Romantic relationships between teenagers are incredibly complicated. The undertaking of a relationship very often requires more maturity than most teens have developed.

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Embracing a New Season

Feb 19, 2025 09:36AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

For Lancers' head coach Scott Ahlstrom and his Cordova High team, spring signifies the start of a new season, where all their goals and aspirations are within reach.

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Library Helps Teens Shine Bright on Prom Night

Feb 11, 2025 12:13PM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

Starting Feb. 15, Sacramento Public Library is hosting 17 free prom giveaway events across the region.

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Gorman Leading Lancers by His Strong Example

Feb 11, 2025 11:56AM ● By James Darnell

This past August, Cordova Lancers' senior forward Malachi Gorman was kicked out of an open gym session for aspiring basketball players held by new head coach Kevin Bridgeforth.

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Local Teens Triumph in Junior Bike Program

Feb 11, 2025 11:13AM ● By Ornella Rossi

During the Feb 3. City Council meeting, members of the Cordova High School Velo Lancers and the American River Bike Patrol (ARBP) were invited to present and celebrate the success of the patrol’s Junior Bike Program.

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Mitchell Marauders Grapple to Gold

Feb 05, 2025 12:28PM ● By Head Coach Joe Zilles, photos by Head Coach Joe Zilles

The Mitchell Middle School wrestling season started in November and the team has shown steady improvement posting impressive wins over Mills and Folsom middle schools in head-to-head dual matches in January.

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Bautista Lets His Game Do the Talking

Feb 05, 2025 12:00PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers' sophomore Nikos Bautista might be soft-spoken but his skill on the soccer field has said plenty this season.

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Teen Adventure Group Catches Santa Cruz Waves

Feb 05, 2025 11:36AM ● By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation & Park District

For the Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) Teen Adventure Group (TAG) members, Jan. 11 was a day to remember.

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Bringing Grit to Lady Lancers Basketball

Jan 27, 2025 06:14PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lady Lancers junior guard Taliyah Johnson loves the game of basketball.

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Lady Lancers Playing to Win

Jan 14, 2025 11:34AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lady Lancers have endured some tough losses during their season thus far, but you'd never know it if you watch them compete.

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Falcons Soar Again

Dec 24, 2024 10:54AM ● By Folson Lake College Athletics News Release

Folsom Lake Captures Back-to-Back 3C2A State Championships

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Cordova Boys Basketball Embracing Learning Curve

Dec 24, 2024 10:49AM ● By James Darnell

In his first year at the helm of the Cordova Lancers' varsity boys basketball program, head coach Kevin Bridgeforth expected growing pains. That's why, after a slow start to their season, he isn't panicking.

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Lady Lancers Soccer Preparing for Metro League Play

Dec 18, 2024 09:25AM ● By James Darnell

Despite getting off to a slow start to begin their season, the Cordova Lady Lancers varsity soccer team is feeling good as Metro League competition awaits after the new year.

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Lady Lancers' Second-Half Rally Fuels OT Win

Dec 10, 2024 06:44PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers put together a comeback for the ages on Friday, Dec. 6 against visiting Destiny Christian Academy, coming away with an exciting 49-46 overtime victory inside the Lancer gym.

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Teens Earn Bikes

Dec 10, 2024 06:00PM ● By American River Bike Patrol News Release

Cordova High School students in Rancho Cordova have benefitted from a program created by the American River Bike Patrol (ARBP) that has introduced teens to the joys of cycling and taught them life skills in an unusual way.

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Recognizing Local STARs

Dec 10, 2024 05:22PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

On Dec. 4, the City of Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cordova Police Department and Sacramento Metro Fire spread holiday cheer and recognized the achievements of 34 exceptional local students.

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Big Red Football Awards!

Dec 04, 2024 10:04AM ● By Rick Sloan, photos by Rick Sloan

On Friday, Nov. 22, the Cordova High Lancer football team wrapped up its 61st season with an awards banquet at the Hagan Park Community room. The season ended with a 5-5 overall record and a 2-4 record in league play.

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Former Olympian Takes Throws Clinic to Next Level

Nov 26, 2024 04:23PM ● By Rick Sloan, photos by Rick Sloan

On Nov. 10, a throws clinic was held at Cordova High. The Rancho Cordova Track Club (RCTC) hosted the first of its kind clinic, which was led by Rancho Cordova Track Club throws coach Andy Bloom.

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Young Lady Lancers Looking to Surprise in 2024

Nov 26, 2024 04:17PM ● By James Darnell

Longtime Cordova girls’ basketball head coach Kim Little has seen it all during her time at Cordova High School. So entering this season with a younger roster, she has been asking her team one question: "What are you willing to sacrifice in order to gain?"

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City Awarded $175,000 DOJ Grant to Advance Community Policing

Nov 26, 2024 04:06PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The City of Rancho Cordova has been selected as a recipient of a $175,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

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Photos with Santa at KP International

Nov 26, 2024 04:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Looking to capture the magic of the holidays and create lasting memories with your loved ones? Look no further than KP International Market

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What's Not to Love?

Nov 26, 2024 03:44PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The annual Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting will kick off the holiday season with an exciting celebration from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Drive.

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