Share: The Lancers soccer squad has reached five wins in a row on Friday after a fast-paced victory over the Bakersfield College Renegades. But it was the timing of the win streak more than anything else that elevated this victory into a critical one. Yes, the Lancers had won the last four matches. But with the beginning of conference play scheduled for Tuesday, Friday’s match could change the tone of the whole season. Win, and the Lancers would be carrying the velocity of five wins …
Undefeated Vikings send Lancers to Valhalla
Share: Pasadena City College fell to the No.3 California ranked Long Beach City College Vikings after a flash in the pan performance last Wednesday evening Sep. 25. During the first set, there was an extended break given to both teams as a set of lights had gone out for nearly 15 minutes. This did not slow Pasadena as they continued to score two straight points returning from break, and went to win the first set 25-12, with the teams energy being visibly vibrant. As the …
Lancers declaw Cougars, extend their win streak
Share: The Lancers collect their third consecutive clean sheet after scoring their most goals this season versus the College of the Canyons Cougars in a 4-0 victory last Tuesday evening. The Cougars were shown to have no answer for the Lancers’ onslaught of attacks from the get-go. In the 5th minute, the referees awarded Pasadena a penalty kick after a foul was committed in the box. Sophomore forward Angel Ballesteros was swift and confident with his penalty-taking abilities with the ball touching the back of …
Lancers keep their heads up despite latest loss
Share: Missed opportunities from PCC resulted in their defeat at the hands of San Diego Mesa by a score of 3-0 this past Wednesday, September, 11. In an action-filled game against the San Diego Mesa women’s volleyball team, the Lancers were able to show no fear against their winning streak. The PCC women’s volleyball team were getting ready for the game by warming up with loud music and chants. Spiking practices were looking good as the home crowd cheered for the girls showing their support. …
Lancers put down the Wildcats in home opener
Share: On a cool Saturday night, the Pasadena City College Lancers won their home opener at Robinson Stadium by spearing right through the West L.A. Wildcats in a 56-14 victory. Despite being down initially in the first quarter with a score of 0-6, the Lancers responded with an attack of their own. The most significant contribution to the onslaught was Lancers sophomore running back Micah Mendoza who began spearing ahead by scoring their first two touchdowns, making the game 14-6 Lancers. Mendoza finished the game …
Lancers blowout win eases the heat in season opener
Share: Sophomore wideout Flip Fox brought the heat in the season opener, going for 125 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Lancers 46-28 victory over the Santa Ana Dons last Saturday night. “I’m 100 percent confident in us dominating this game,” freshman defensive back Cedric Allen II said before kickoff. “We can win by 3, 4, or 5 touchdowns even.” Kickoff was delayed an hour due to intense heat, but the Lancers wasted no time showing just how confident they were. Before the first quarter …
Lancers go down fighting in close loss to Moorpark
Share: Pasadena City College hosted the Moorpark Raiders on Wednesday evening with Moorpark taking the victory 3-2. Yet in the face of defeat, the Lancers displayed an array of winning characteristics in their persistent level of play along with a level-headed coaching staff keen on improving its players’ talents after each game. The series started off with Moorpark outlasting Pasadena in the first two sets with thin margins of victory having won both sets 27-25 and 25-17 respectively, with both teams showing sparks of focus …
Lancers stay unbeaten following late game heroics
Share: Last Friday night the audience attending the Lancers match versus the Moorpark Raiders was treated to a neck-and-neck stalemate capped off by a game-winner from sophomore midfielder Delilah Vazquez. Pasadena’s struggles to find the back of the net were apparent from the beginning and continued until the halftime whistle rang, with the Lancers exiting the pitch having not found a goal, but ensuring their opponent didn’t either. As halftime began, an opportunity suddenly opened up as the Lancers were rewarded with a penalty kick …
Lancers serve Bakersfield a doughnut, score 4-0 unanswered
Share: This past Tuesday evening on Aug. 27, the visiting Bakersfield women’s soccer team were treated to a new staple in the Lancers defensive unit, a big round doughnut holding the Renegades to zero goals. They were met with an aggressive and impenetrable wall of defenders along with an attacking volley sure to be remembered by Bakersfield. As the referee blew the first whistle, it was evident that this Bakersfield attacking force was no match for Pasadena’s team oriented efforts. The Renegades were swiftly met …
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 …