Before becoming a pioneer for equality throughout professional sports by breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947, Jack Roosevelt Robinson was a successful four-sport athlete at what was then called Pasadena Junior College. Known for his athleticism and prowess on the baseball diamond, Robinson was also a prolific scorer on the hardwood while also playing football and track for the Bulldogs.
Freshman duo leads women’s basketball to OT win
In a see-sawing battle, the women’s basketball team overcame a top 10 state ranked team for the first time this season by defeating the El Camino Warriors in a thrilling 70-66 overtime victory in a non-conference game at Hutto-Pattinson gym.
Women’s basketball impressive in first round
After a slow start Saturday, the No. 4-seed Lancers women’s basketball team defeated No. 13 College of the Canyons in the second round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs.
Men’s basketball prevail in regular season finale
The Lancers men’s basketball team ended their 2013-2014 regular season on a high note with an 80-74 victory over El Camino-Compton Center Friday.
Men’s basketball gets milestone win for coach
Playing with their back against the wall, the Lancers men’s basketball team grabbed an important 80-68 victory of LA Trade Tech Wednesday.
Men’s basketball defeats ELAC
Snapping a three-game losing streak, the Lancers (18-8, 6-4) overcame a 12-point second half deficit to defeat the Huskies 73-72.
Men’s basketball loses second consecutive game
Vikings sophomore guard Kristien Owens put a dagger into the Lancers with a desperation 3-point bomb with 1.2 seconds remaining in the game.
Men’s basketball falls to Cerritos
The Lancers (17-6, 5-2) were hampered by foul trouble the entire game, forcing head coach Michael Swanegan to go to the bench early in the first half.
Men’s basketball handles El Camino College
Ranked No. 12 in Southern California, the Lancers hope to rejoin the state top 20 poll after breaking the top 20 earlier in the season.