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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

December 17, 2014

After winning the championship two years in a row, the San Diego City College women’s basketball team were looking to make it three years in a row but...

More than just a game

December 9, 2014

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Men’s basketball team preparing for another winning season

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

Franchesca Walker

October 28, 2014

The loud echoes from the basketballs hitting the hardwood court can be heard the moment you walk into the Harry West Gymnasium as the City College men's...

Lady Knights return to the court

Fernando Ramirez

November 18, 2013

“Whatever you don’t put out another team will.” That is what women’s basketball Coach Andrea Aguilar tells her players whenever they are tired –--- to inspire them to fight through it. This is Coach Aguilar’s sophomore season at City College and she says that the time for rookie mistakes is over. “Last year was a crash course for ...

Our culture is built on rape

Jennifer Manalili

April 23, 2013

A video posted on The Onion satirical news network depicts how a star basketball player overcomes a rape he committed.It follows a fictional Colorado college basketball star named Jacob Ross who “faced the biggest obstacle of his life when he committed a shocking and sudden rape” but “found the strength to return to his game like nothing had happened.̶...

Men’s basketball team left with a question mark

City College basketball team play against MiraCosta College on Feb. 22, losing 53-70. Aubrey Brewer, City Times

LaShawn Encarnacion

April 16, 2013

The Knights basketball team headed into off-season on a sour note with a blow-out loss to MiraCosta Spartans at their home game on Feb. 22, 70-53.Once again, the...

Ladies Basketball ‘In the Spotlight’

LaShawn Encarnacion

April 5, 2013

The 2012-2013 Lady Knights basketball squad started the season with everyone new and fresh, including their Head Coach, First year at the collegiate level, Andrea Aguilar. Known as “Coach Dre,” she finished her first season with a victory and with high hopes that next season will bring even more success. A local, South Bay native. She attended and played for Eastl...

Women’s basketball season ends on a promising note

LaShawn Encarnacion

March 12, 2013

The Lady Knights head into an off-season full with a victory over the Lady Griffins of Grossmont, 64-45 on Feb. 22. The Lady Knights shot over 41 percent from the field, 39 percent of that coming from beyond the 3-point line and 35 percent from the foul line. Melanie San Nichols led the way for the Lady Knights with 17 points. Lady Knights starter Diana Leasau and reserve Maria ...