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Video: New president explains ASG’s role

David Pradel
August 21, 2016
The 2015 City College badminton team poses for a team photo on May 8 at Irvine Valley College. (Top left to bottom right) Sophomores Cassandra Ka, Trinh Lang, Gina Niph, freshmen Thao Le, Shessira Paredes, Margaret Do and Head Coach Son Nguyen. Photo credit: David Pradel

State Champions: Knights grab the gold by defeating De Anza College 11-10

David Pradel, Sports Editor
May 12, 2015
2014 Boston Marathon winner, Meb Keflezighi tells the story of when he first started running in junior high on May 7 at the Harry West Gym. Photo credit: David Pradel

The first mile of marathon Meb

Franchesca Walker and David Pradel
May 12, 2015

Editorial: Out of bounds

David Pradel, Sports Editor
May 12, 2015

Study Hours: The missing buzzer

David Pradel, Sports Editor
May 11, 2015
During the first round of the doubles matches, sophomore Trinh Lang reaches out to hit the birdie on April 29 against Pasadena College. The Knights went on to beat the Lancers 11-10 in the Southern California playoff match held at the Harry West Gym. Photo credit: David Pradel

[Photo] Knights badminton team wins the SoCal Title after defeating Pasadena College

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor
May 5, 2015
Freshman outfielder Tyler Flores hits the ball in the bottom of the third inning against Mt. San Jacinto College on April 24 where the Knights got the 6-3 victory against the Eagles in the final game of the season. Photo credit: David Pradel

Furious Knights take down Eagles

David Pradel, Sports Editor
May 1, 2015

‘Take you down to the tennis courts’

David Pradel, Sports Editor
May 11, 2015
Palomar College freshman third baseman Iesha Hill slides to second base during the fourth inning at the Betty Hock Softball Field on April 21 where the Comets got the 14-0 victory against the Knights. Photo credit: David Pradel

Comets crush Knights

David Pradel, Sports Editor
May 1, 2015
San Diego City College students Alice Kiddo (front) and Bri Rochstein (back) participate at the seventh station during the Health and Wellness Expo on April 10 that was held at the AH/BT quad. Photo credit: David Pradel

Passport to wellness

David Pradel, Sports Editor
May 4, 2015
Sophomore Gina Niph reaches for the birdie during the second round of the doubles match against Mesa College on April 22 at the Harry West Gym. The Knights went on to win, 17-4 and clinched their fourth straight PCAC title. Photo credit: David Pradel

[Photo] Badminton team defeats Mesa College and clinches PCAC title

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor
April 26, 2015
The Santa Monica men's volleyball team celebrating their championship victory as the final whistle blew at the Harry West Gym on April 25. Photo Credit: David Pradel

Photo Gallery: CCCAA State Championship Match — Santa Monica vs El Camino

David Pradel, Sports Editor
April 26, 2015
More than just a game

More than just a game

David Pradel, Sports Editor
April 21, 2015
Sophomore shortstop Katie Dowdy hits the ball during the sixth inning of the home game against Mt. San Jacinto College on April 10, where the Knights lost 4-1. Photo credit: David Pradel

Crackle of the bats

David Pradel, Sports Editor
April 21, 2015
Freshman outside hitter Kyle Taylor goes up to send his hard-hitting kill during the fourth set against the Grossmont College defense on April 10 at the Harry West Gym. Photo credit: David Pradel

Air and tear

David Pradel, Sports Editor
April 21, 2015
Sophomore outfielder Ray Jones (#12) attempts to steal second base during a home game against Imperial Valley College on April 16, where the Knights won 7-6. Photo credit: David Pradel

Diamond disaster

David Pradel, Sports Editor
April 21, 2015

Tennis Knights qualify for SoCal Regionals

David Pradel, Sports Editor
April 21, 2015
Sophomore tennis player David Lin hits the ball during the doubles round against Palomar College on March 17 at the SDCC Tennis Courts. Photo credit: David Pradel

Eiffel state of mind: Sophomore Tennis player David Lin selected to receive 3C4A Achievement Award

David Pradel, Sports Editor
March 24, 2015
Freshman Emerald Liu (front) and sophomore Gina Niph (back) both compete in the doubles round of the second annual Mesa College Badminton Tournament on March 20, where Liu and Niph made it to the semifinals of the doubles bracket. Photo credit: David Pradel

March madness: Women’s badminton team competes in the Mesa College tournament

David Pradel, Sports Editor
March 24, 2015
Sophomores Nyaduop Lam (left) and Chris Burton (right) both finished the basketball season by leading the women's and men's basketball teams in scoring at San Diego City College. Photo credit: David Pradel

[Photo] All-Conference Knights on the court

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor
March 24, 2015
San Diego City College Knights freshmen tennis players Lily Yamauchi (left) and Logan Rinder (right) both reach for the ball during home matches on March 12 and 17, respectively against Palomar College at the SDCC Tennis Courts. Photo credit: David Pradel

Swinging for Ojai

David Pradel, Sports Editor
March 24, 2015
Mesa College freshman Sabrina Gonzalez hits the ball over San Diego City College freshman pitcher Micela Ross during the seventh inning of the game, where the Knights lost 7-2 against the Olympians on March 11 at the Betty Hock Softball Field. Photo credit: David Pradel

Knights edged out by Olympians

David Pradel, Sports Editor
March 24, 2015
Freshman outside hitter Lucas Timm goes up to hit the ball against Palomar College freshman David McGuire during the third set of the match on March 13 at the Harry West Gym, where the Knights lost 3-1 against the Comets. Photo credit: David Pradel

Knights lose battle against Comets

David Pradel, Sports Editor
March 24, 2015
Assistant Teacher, Veronica Ruelas makes sure the children at the Child Development Center at San Diego City College are playing safe. Ruelas has been working at the center for almost four years after graduating in 2011 with an associates degree in Child Development. Photo credit: David Pradel

[Photo] A Helping hand: Multifaceted Child Development Center provides learning experience for student-parents and children

Holly Bridges
March 14, 2015
During the first half of the second round of the CCCAA Southern Regional Playoffs, freshman Marcus Brumsey goes up to get two points in the paint against West L.A. on Feb. 27 in the Harry West Gym. Photo credit: David Pradel

Basketball wraps in disappointment

David Pradel, Sports Editor
March 10, 2015
During the last round of the home opening match, sophomore Cassandra Ka serves the birdie over the net against Grossmont College on March 4 in the Harry West Gym. Photo credit: David Pradel

The dynasty continues

David Pradel, Sports Editor
March 10, 2015
Freshman Jordann Hernandez (left) and freshman Dale Guiterrez (right) both lead the Knights women's and men's tennis teams as the second half of the season swings into action. Photo credit: David Pradel

Tenacity strikes Knights

David Pradel, Sports Editor
March 10, 2015
During the home opening match on Feb. 13, freshman middle blocker Zach Kramer goes up to send a hard hitting kill to the defense of El Camino College in the Harry West Gym. Photo credit: David Pradel

Milestone season

David Pradel, Sports Editor
March 10, 2015
In the top of the ninth inning, Knights sophomore pitcher Kyle Peeler seals the 6-0 victory against Southwestern College by striking out Sammy Perez on Feb. 24 at Morley Field. Photo credit: David Pradel

Peeler peels off first conference win for Knights baseball

David Pradel, Sports Editor
February 27, 2015
Sophomore Caleb Singleton records his 200th career three-pointer in the San Diego City College men’s basketball team’s victory during the last home game of the regular season and on “sophomore night.” The Knights recorded their sixth consecutive double-digit victory by defeating Imperial Valley College 108-80 on Feb. 18, in the Harry West Gym. Photo credit: David Pradel

Cool as the other side of the pillow

David Pradel, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
Freshman pitcher Christian Broussard brings the heat during a home game at Morley Field against West L.A. on Feb. 3, where the Knights won 4-3. Photo credit: David Pradel

The Knights strike back

David Pradel, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
Freshman Ivana Gonzalez sends the ball flying during a home game against Long Beach City College on Feb. 7 where the Knights won 2-0 at the Betty Hock Softball Field. Photo credit: David Pradel

Rough start for Knights softball

David Pradel, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
Freshman Dale Guiterrez (left) and freshman Brianna Hooks (right) both lead the Knights men's and women's tennis team's as the new spring season swings off. Photo credit: David Pradel

Rackets rattle for Knights

David Pradel, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
Freshmen (left to right) Jordan Walley, Shane McAdams and Lucas Timm attempt to block the ball but squeezes through their fingertips during the home opener on Feb. 13 against El Camino College at the Harry West Gym. Photo credit: David Pradel

Wrong end of the broom

David Pradel, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
In the team's last home game of the season, sophomore guard Daniesha Davis goes up for the layup during the second half as the Knights pulled out a 48-41 victory against Grossmont College on Feb. 18 and on “sophomore night” at the Harry West Gym. Photo credit: David Pradel

[Photo] Last buzzer rings for Knights

Franchesca Walker, Co-Arts & Features Editor
February 24, 2015
After losing their first set against El Camino College in the home opener on Feb. 13, Head Coach Kevin Pratte talks to the men's volleyball team about finding a way to stay in the match. Photo credit: David Pradel

Men’s volleyball team partners up with HUMANeX Ventures

David Pradel, Sports Editor
February 24, 2015
San Diego City College freshman pitcher Ivana Gonzalez sends a pitch down the middle for the strike against a batter from Long Beach City College. The Knights went on to win 2-0 on Feb. 7 at the Betty Hock Softball Field. Photo credit: David Pradel

Gonzalez fuels Knights softball team against Long Beach City College

David Pradel
February 11, 2015
Sophomore Ray Jones comes up clutch for the Knights as he hits the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth against West L.A. for the 4-3 victory on Feb. 3 at Morley Field. Photo credit: David Pradel

Knights win in ninth inning thriller against West Los Angeles

David Pradel
February 8, 2015

Knights prepare for spring battles

David Pradel
February 3, 2015
During a home game against MiraCosta College, sophomore forward Nyaduop Lam goes up to block the lay-up attempt of freshman point guard, Kimberly Noland on Jan. 28, where the Knights won 46-43. Photo credit: David Pradel

Rising to the challenge

David Pradel
February 3, 2015
Sophomore point guard Christian Jones attacks the basket with a lay-up attempt against Mesa College on Jan. 14 in the Harry West Gym where the Knights won, 83-73. Photo credit: David Pradel

[Photo] Eyes on the Pacific

Franchesca Walker
February 3, 2015
Sophomore point guard Darrian Castillo shoots over Central Wyoming's guard Heather Townsend on Dec. 13 in the Harry West Gym, where the Knights lost 67-44 in the second round of the Knights' Colbert Classic. Photo credit: Richard Lomibao

A roller-coaster ride on the court

David Pradel, Sports Editor
December 17, 2014
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All-conference City Knights

David Pradel, Sports Editor
December 9, 2014
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More than just a game

David Pradel, Sports Editor
December 9, 2014
Sophomore outside hitter Karlee Troeh (#7) sends a hard-hitting kill toward the defense of Grossmont College on Nov. 7 where the Knights lost 3-0. Photo credit: Troy Orem

Net-mares

David Pradel, Sports Editor
December 10, 2014
During a battle against the MiraCosta Spartans on Oct. 31, City College freshman midfielder Jose Portilla (#18) attacks the Spartans defense at the SDCC Soccer Field where both teams tied 0-0. Photo credit: David Pradel

Champs chipped from playoffs

David Pradel, Sports Editor
December 9, 2014

Editorial: Refreshing wastewater

David Pradel, Sports Editor
December 9, 2014
The San Diego City College women's soccer team volunteered at The Futbol Factory in Chula Vista on Nov. 15 where the ladies gave proper instruction in soccer skill techniques with youth ages 11 and younger. Photo courtesy of Andi Milburn

Off the field Knights

David Pradel, Sports Editor
December 9, 2014
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More than just a game

David Pradel, Sports Editor
November 21, 2014
Knights defender Angel Garcia takes the ball from an opponent from Imperial Valley in the Nov. 7 home game. The Knights went on to win the game 2-0. Photo credit: Troy Orem

Pacific Co-Champions

Franchesca Walker and David Pradel
November 19, 2014
Outside hitter Michaela Keller returns the ball during the Nov. 7 home game against Grossmont. The Knights went on to lose the match 0-3 Photo credit: Troy Orem

The Knightly battles at the net – Women’s volleyball struggling as the season winds down

David Pradel, Sports Editor
November 19, 2014

Hoops on the hills – Men’s basketball team finishes fourth overall in the San Francisco Tournament to begin the season

David Pradel, Sports Editor
November 18, 2014

Jets set to take off on the court in 2015

David Pradel, Sports Editor
November 18, 2014
Freshman cross-country runners Teresita Guzman (left) and Antonio Cota (right) run in the Cal State San Marcos Cougar Challenge on Oct. 18. Photo credit: Torrey Spoerer

The final mile – Knights cross-country season comes to an end

David Pradel, Sports Editor
November 18, 2014
Sophomore midfielder Rebecca Garcia (#17) and freshman forward Sandra Buckner (back right) attack Southwestern College freshman defender Catalina Noguez (#13) during the second half where Garcia and Buckner scored for the Knights on Nov. 14 at the City College soccer field. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

Women’s soccer defeats Southwestern for second place

David Pradel, Sports Editor
November 18, 2014
While attacking the MiraCosta defense sophomore midfielder Daniel Herrera crosses the ball to the other side of the field on Oct. 31 at the SDCC Soccer Field where both teams tied 0-0. Photo credit: David Pradel

Knights and Spartans battle on the soccer field

David Pradel, Sports Editor
November 7, 2014
During a Knights attack, sophomore forward/midfielder Rebecca Garcia gets past the Jets defense on Oct. 31 at the SDCC Soccer Field where City College lost 3-0 against Miramar College. Photo credit: David Pradel

[Photo] Knights lose at home against Miramar College

Aldo Ramírez
November 7, 2014
Sophomore forward Daniel Morales fights for possession of the ball against a Southwestern College defender on Oct. 24 where both teams tied 1-1. Photo credit: David Pradel

The Knightly round-up

David Pradel, Sports Editor
October 29, 2014
Sophomore forward Nyadoup Lam attacks the basket with a finger-roll lay-up during practice on Oct. 22. Photo credit: David Pradel

[Video] Women’s basketball team looking to reach playoffs

David Pradel, Sports Editor
October 28, 2014
Sophomore guard Chris Burton receiving an alley-opp pass for the slam dunk from freshman guard Marcus Brumsey #2 during practice on Oct. 20. Photo credit: David Pradel

[Video] Men’s basketball team preparing for another winning season

Franchesca Walker
October 28, 2014

Men’s cross-country team suffers a setback midway through the season

David Pradel, Sports Editor
October 14, 2014
Sophomores Lisette Kelly (#15) and Mia Torres (#22) block the ball from an opponent from College of the Desert during the San Diego City College tournament on Sept. 27 where they finished second overall out of 13 teams. Photo credit: Troy Orem

The Knightly battles at the net

David Pradel, Sports Editor
October 14, 2014
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