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Women’s basketball team looking to reach playoffs

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

David Pradel, Sports Editor

October 28, 2014

Before the games and tournaments and before the sound of the buzzer that rings throughout the court and decides the fate of two teams – it is the long...

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...

A slow start for Knights soccer teams

Sophomore forward Rebecca Garcia attacks the Palomar College defense during a home game on Oct. 3 Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

Miguel Cid

October 14, 2014

The San Diego City College soccer teams don’t have the undefeated records all teams hope for, but the coaches and players are confident in one another...

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

David Pradel, Sports Editor

October 14, 2014

The 2014 season for the San Diego City College men’s cross-country team is not going as expected after receiving news that the team’s No. 2 runner, freshman Abdullah Moulin, is most likely out for the season with a hip and hamstring injury that has kept the star runner on the sidelines. “I think if he comes back too soon and he keeps getting hurt; it’s not doing...

Car break-in devastates women’s cross-country team at Mesa College

David Pradel, Sports Editor

October 14, 2014

The women’s cross-country team at Mesa College returned from practice at Balboa Park on Sept. 15 to find their car had been broken into and all of their personal belongings had been stolen. According to a districtwide email from Head Coach Renee Ross, the thieves got away with school books, credit cards, several iPhones, iPods, an iPad and more than $400 in cash. A witness...

To the Max – Acting Athletic Director Larry Maxey talks about what it takes  to be a student-athlete

Acting Athletic Director Larry Maxey stresses the importance of athletes establishing themselves as individuals, off the field and court. Photo credit: Miguel Cid

Miguel Cid

October 14, 2014

Last spring, after controversy in the Athletics Department dealing with student eligibility, Larry Maxey stepped into the role as acting athletic direct...

After a grueling battle over the ball City College freshman defender Stephanie Merida (center) kicks the ball to her offensive teammates during a home game against Palomar College on Oct. 3. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez

Women’s soccer team loses in a devastating battle against Palomar College

October 10, 2014

The San Diego City College women’s soccer team lost during a home game against Palomar College (1-0) on Oct. 3. The Lady Knights have had a shaky...

Women’s volleyball team finishes second overall in San Diego City College tournament

City College freshman setter Tristan Self hits the ball back against College of the Desert in the 2014 San Diego City College Tournament in the Harry West Gymnasium on Sept. 27. The Lady Knights went on to sweep the Roadrunners 3-0. Photo credit: Troy Orem

David Pradel, Sports Editor

October 3, 2014

In a day filled with nonstop volleyball action, the San Diego City College women’s volleyball team finished second overall out of 13 teams in the 8th...

Women’s cross-country team competes in the socal preview meet

David Pradel, Sports Editor

September 27, 2014

The San Diego City College women’s cross-country team traveled up north on Sept. 19 to compete against 26 teams from across the Southern California region in the SoCal Preview Meet at Woodley Park in Van Nuys. In the 5-kilometer course, the Lady Knights had the opportunity early in the season to race against teams that they will later go up against in November at the SoCal...

Men’s cross-country team finishes 2nd overall at Aztec invitational

September 27, 2014

The family-friendly Mission Bay Park was turned into a competitive cross-country race as a stampede of runners and spectators flooded the park for the...

Cross country season begins for the Knights

David Pradel, Sports Editor

September 16, 2014

The San Diego City College cross country teams laced up their running shoes on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Palomar Cross Country Invitational, where both the men’s and women’s team were able to find their stride as the season takes off with hopes of making it to the State Championships. The men’s cross country team ran a four mile race to begin their season and with a freshman...

Knights midfielder Didier Hatungimana uses his agressive speed to gain the ball from the opposing team during the first home game of the season on Sept. 3. Photo credit: Miguel Cid

Heartbreak for men’s soccer team as Compton Tartars tie game in extra time

September 7, 2014

The San Diego City College men's soccer team kicked off their first home game of the season on Sept. 3 against the El Camino-Compton Tartars, in a game...