Share: A college student endures the weight of endless assignments and exams on their shoulders in pursuit of higher education. An athlete pushes the limits of their body and tackles a physically demanding practice schedule. A parent takes on the most important task of all: nurturing, raising, and becoming a role model for their child. After a seven-year hiatus from sidelining injuries and personal struggles, Celine Bolton-Ford reenters Pasadena City College (PCC), resuming her athletic career on the women’s basketball team while balancing all three …
He got game: Rising star makes history as he shoots for the league
Share: Dylan Swillis’ passion for basketball started in the way many players fall in love with the sport: all he had to do was pick up a ball and the rest was history. “I got into basketball when I was about 7,” Swillis reminisced. “My older cousin used to play, and I’d always tag along to the park with him. Eventually, I picked up a ball myself and just never stopped playing.” In his youth, Swillis did explore other sports such as football for a …
Pasadena blows past Cuesta, tournament hopes live on
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 …
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 …
From court to classroom, Myles Watkins is Male Athlete of the Year
Share: Participation versus engagement. Both share similarities in the beginning stages, but over time the results of both practices start to become visibly different. There is a contrasting level of focus, drive and enthusiasm behind the action of engagement. His discipline and engaging attitude is what separated Myles Watkins into the upper echelon of student athletes, leading him to becoming this year’s “Male Athlete of the Year.” Just a few weeks before graduation there were two more things that needed to be added to the …
Recap: PCC sports bloom in spring
Share: Men’s basketball had a short yet memorable spring session, including playoff thrillers and multiple accolades awarded to several players. All SCC awards were handed to Deen Abdur-Rahmann and Myles Watkins. Watkins had an incredible stint at Pasadena, starting all 31 games in his sophomore season while posting 18.2 points per game, granting him a spot on the Bellarmine University basketball squad, a D-1 university in Louisville. Deen Abdur-Rahmann will also continue his career at Azusa Pacific University. Abur-Rahmann posted 13 points per game, while …
Lancers basketball leaves Roadrunners in the dust
Share: If there are any doubts regarding the intensity, physicality, and attention to detail needed to be successful in the game of basketball, then the recent showcase by the Lancers in their final regular season game would be a perfect example to quell those doubts. The Lancers were able to comfortably excel past the Rio Hondo Roadrunners on sophomore night, solidifying a final regular season record of 18-10. They boast a successful conference record of 7-3, and a lucrative home record of 9-2. The win …
Lancerball: The art of turning around an unlucky team
Share: The men’s basketball team at Pasadena City College now have an overall record of 22-8. This is a stark contrast to last year’s record which was a wretched 1-26. What was the reason for this turnaround and why was it so successful? First-year head coach Ryan Frazer spoke about the team’s success and what were the strategies made to achieve their success. “Everything that we do has a purpose behind it, we take every opponent very seriously and we dive into what it is …
East LA Huskies bite Lancers in loss
Share: The game of basketball is a choreographed dance, each person on the court plays their own role – diving, weaving, dribbling, passing, vying for the ball and a clear line to take a shot at the basket. But each shot, pass, or run down the court isn’t always pretty, as players can get tied up in each other’s space resulting in fouls and minor intra-player kerfluffles. The Lancers were outmaneuvered and out danced in their final game of the regular season, dropping the game …