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The award-winning news site of Cosumnes River College

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The award-winning news site of Cosumnes River College

The Connection
Hawks freshman defender Ezekiel Cruz (left) makes a play on the ball against a Folsom Lake College winger on Oct. 11 at home. The Hawks lost by one point with a final score of 3-2 and Cosumnes River College ranks No.2 overall in the Big 8 Conference.

Men’s soccer team sees defeat against crosstown rivals in close game

Simon Her, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
Starting setter Nicole Risch setting outside hitter Erin Chelini up for the kill against Lassen Community College on Aug. 30. The Hawks play against the Shasta Knights and Taft College on Sept. 6.

Volleyball shows confidence as season starts

Ella Pearman, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
Sophomore butterfly swimmer Madison Ledbetter doing backstrokes. The women's swim team season ended after the Big 8 championship on April 22.

Women’s swim team share thoughts on recent season

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
May 14, 2023
Freshman third baseman Layla Towner teammates greet her after she hit a home run. The softball team beat FRC on Saturday in the first round of the playoffs with a final score of 8-0.

Hawks mercy rule Feather River College to move on in playoffs

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
May 10, 2023
Sophomore pitcher Isaiah Williams pitching in the game against Modesto on Thursday. Williams finished with a stat line of six innings pitched, 0 runs, three hits, four walks and three strikeouts.

Hawks continue playoff push with win over Modesto

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2023
Deedria Clark-Peeler at a men's baseball game. Clark-Peeler is the daughter of James "Gym" Clark and the official stat-keeper for Cosumnes River College.

Revered coach’s daughter leads her own legacy

Alex Grado, Staff Writer
April 26, 2023
Freshman pitcher Mike Freitas pitching in the first game of the series against American River College. The Hawks won the game with a final score of 12-5.

Baseball team rises to a conference record of 5-11

Sharmarke Holif, Staff Writer
April 16, 2023
Point guard of the University of Iowa women's basketball team Caitlin Clark celebrating in-game in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on March 19. Clark scored a total of 191 points throughout the tournament which broke the record for the most points scored in a single NCAA Tournament for both men's and women's.

Complaints about female athletes taunting shows need for equality

Gabriella Lipsky, Features Editor
April 9, 2023
Freshman pitcher Anjalina Dahdouh pitching in the first game of the doubleheader on Tuesday. The Hawks final score of the first game was 10-0 and the final score of the second game was 11-3.

Hawks pitcher throws one-hitter against Modesto

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
April 7, 2023
The MLB implemented three new rules for the 2023 season with the pitch clock, shift restrictions and bigger bases. Before reaching the MLB, these rules were first tested at Minor League Baseball levels.

MLB’s pitch clock is the hero we didn’t know baseball needed

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2023
The Hawks softball team set up the tarp to protect their field from the rain on March 29. Due to the rain, this has become a regular occurrence for all outdoor sports teams at CRC in order to keep it dry for game day.

Rainy weather causes outdoor sports to adjust

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Tip-off for the men's basketball team's last win of the season on Feb. 22 against the West Hills College Lemoore. Freshman wing Antonio Tercero (middle), sophomore guard Kyree Dunn (left) and sophomore wing Kaleb Drake (right) on the floor to start the game for the Hawks.

Hawks reflect on Big 8 Conference championship season

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Head coach Jonathan James at the first playoff game of the 2023 men's basketball season. He has been nominated and accepted the position of president of the California Community College Men's Basketball Coach Association, which makes him the first African American president in the association's history.

Men’s basketball head coach makes history for California Community College Association

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Sophomore guard Brandon Scott shooting a shot against Santa Rosa Junior College on Jan. 31. Scott ended the game with 36 minutes played, seven rebounds, 30 points and the game-winning shot.

Basketball guard’s desire for success lands him at CRC

Ryan Lorenz, Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
The Hawks baseball team will have its first conference game on March 7 against Santa Rosa Junior College. Here is the team taking batting practice at their home field.

Hawks look forward to the regular season with the preseason coming to an end

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
CRC's baseball team beat Mission Community College on Tuesday in a doubleheader. Sophomore catcher Nick Solorzano at-bat and sophomore infielder Rudy Rodriguez at second base during the second game of the doubleheader.

Hawks beat the Mission Saints by 8 runs

Cathryn Ours, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
The CRC Hawks softball team had a doubleheader against the San Jose Community College Jaguars on Tuesday. Sophomore shortstop Gabi Lipsky at-bat in the second game.

Softball team ends preseason on a six game win streak

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
February 19, 2023
The men's basketball team beat Folsom Lake College on Friday for their ninth consecutive win. It was also the last home game of the season and sophomore night, which honored guard Kyree Dunn, guard Brandon Scott, wing Kaleb Drake, guard Ja'Rod Webb, wing James Gill, guard Solomon Evans and forward LaDarious Stanfield for their time on the team.

Hawks win ninth straight on sophomore night

Alex Grado, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Freshman point guard and co-captain Ashley Gonzalez attempting a pass during the Friday matchup against Folsom Lake College. The women's basketball team's final home game of the season ended in a loss with a score of 67-50.

Hawks lose in final home game of the season to the Falcons

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
February 5, 2023
CRC Athletics held a fundraiser called Coaches vs. Cancer on Tuesday which donates to the American Cancer Society. The Wall of Hope honors anyone who has fought or is fighting cancer by having their name placed on the wall.

Hawks raise money and awareness for cancer in basketball fundraiser

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2023
Freshman guard Luisa Contreras shooting a field goal while surrounded by defenders. This happened during the Friday game loss against American River College.

Hawks lose to Beavers without one of their team captains

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
January 27, 2023
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