Share: This past Wednesday, the Pasadena City College Lancers defeated the Cuesta Cougars in the first round of the 3C2A SoCal Regional Tournament. The Lancers opened the match with a 10-0 run within the first 3 minutes of regulation. A combination of physical dominance in the paint and aggressive disruption of the ball handler resulted in multiple Cuesta turnovers. “We were confident that our pressure would bother them and it would cause turnovers,” head coach Ryan Frazer said. “One thing I noticed about [LA Pierce] …
Lady Lancers stay optimistic after falling short of season’s expectations
Share: Lancers end season winless in conference play following their defeat against the Rio Hondo Roadrunners last Wednesday. An adamant Pasadena squad, spearheaded by the freshmen class, set on squashing their 9-game losing streak and fell behind early in the first half. Poor shooting splits in the first two quarters by the Lancers gave Rio Hondo a commanding 31-13 lead at halftime. A dauntless effort by freshman point guard Monica Menzies closed the Road Runners’ lead to single digits in the wandering minutes of the …
Undefeated PCC linebacker brings the past to the present
Share: In 1974 amidst a turbulent America shaken by Nixon’s resignation and the Vietnam War’s end, Pasadena City College’s football team offered a rare constant: perfection. At the heart of their undefeated defense was linebacker Jeff DeSalvo, a relentless leader whose legacy now spans generations. Fifty years later, he got to witness with his own eyes the half-century-old drought finally come to an end following Pasadena City College’s victory over Chaffey College. “I’m so proud of them, no jealousy at all,” DeSalvo said. “It …
Lady Lancers lump another loss onto their losing streak
Share: The Lady Lancers’ losing streak continues after their game against Citrus College on Tuesday, Nov. 26th. Citrus’ offense was palpable from tip-off to the final quarter as they gained first possession of the ball and continued this trend throughout the match. “We have to learn to be able to sustain our defense,” head coach Joe Peron said. “30 seconds at a time.” The Lancers’ offense managed to keep the tempo with the Owls but ran out of steam in the final quarter of the …
Perfection: Lancers seal undefeated season with Championship Bowl win
Share: For the first time since 1974, the Lancers finished the season with an undefeated 11-0 record after winning the SCFA American Division Championship Bowl at Robinson Stadium against the Chaffey College Panthers last Saturday night. “I’m just so proud of our players. The student-athletes here, they really have done just a great job of being consistent and you know, playing hard on the field with doing all the right things off the field as well,” head coach Robert Tucker said. “I’m just so proud …
Lancers end regular season unbeaten for first time in decades
Share: The Lancers end their 50 year drought of an undefeated regular season following a 46-6 beatdown versus the LA Valley Monarchs this past Saturday. Emotions were high following Pasadena’s stomping of a victory over the Monarchs, securing themselves a perfect regular season. Players celebrated left and right, but understood the regular season was just that – the bigger goal of a championship is still a possibility. “Glory to God, going 10-0 feels amazing,” Sophomore defensive end Julius Ray said. “But going 11-0 sounds much …
Lancers end three-year climb to summit Mt. San Antonio
Share: Pasadena defeated Mt. San Antonio in a back and forth match that saw all 5 sets being played out this past Wednesday. The 1st set was quickly decided in less than half an hour in favor of the Lancers with a score of 25-18. An intense 2nd set saw the crowd getting up on their feet for a tight game that saw both teams tied down to the final score. A deadlock 22-22 score left room for Pasadena to secure its consecutive set win, …
Lancers give Glendale a goose egg to stay undefeated
Share: Pasadena shutout the Glendale Vaqueros in a 12-0 win this past Saturday. The team secured its bid to the American Championship Bowl after a second consecutive division title and now aims to finish the regular season undefeated for the first time in 50 years. A Lancers offense that averaged 40 points a game entering Saturday, struggled to score the entire match following an injury to sophomore quarterback Kaden Taylor early in the first quarter. Injuries at the quarterback position have been an issue in …
GALLERY: Intense moments from Pasadena City College women’s soccer
Share: Pasadena City College’s women’s soccer team exhibits strong athleticism and dedication throughout their season. These photos capture intense moments from multiple matches, showcasing the players’ skill, teamwork, and drive on the field. From strategic tackles to powerful kicks, each image reflects their commitment to achieving victory. This gallery celebrates the passion and determination of PCC’s talented athletes as they proudly represent their college. Follow:
Water polo wallows in woe as winless season for Lancers continues
Share: The Chaffey College Panthers wiped out the Pasadena City College Lancers 14-9 this past Wednesday. After falling to the 2-7 Panthers in their final matchup of the regular season, the Lancers have now officially ended their regular season 0-11. Chaffey’s offense set the pool ablaze and outscored Pasadena 6-1 in the first quarter of play. “We shot 20-some odd percent,” head coach Terry Stoddard said. “We had two point blank shots in the first period. We should shoot better than that.” A blocked penalty …