Lancers’ close win keeps streak alive

Share: Lancers kept their win streak alive after an intense 1-0 victory over Long Beach this past Friday. This faceoff against Long Beach was particularly competitive as Long Beach is currently first place in their conference while the Lancers are in second place in theirs. This led to PCC fans getting increasingly fired up as both teams went completely scoreless at the end of the first half. While the game started off a little slow, the Lancers really started to bring it as time progressed. …

Pasadena fails to climb Mt. San Antonio in shutout loss

Share: The Mt. San Antonio College Mounties shutout the Pasadena City College Lancers in a 2-0 victory after Tuesday’s intraconference matchup. Pasadena had the heavy task of facing the no. 1 California-ranked Mounties at home, but hopes were high after a strong first 29 minutes. Pasadena’s defense was flying and sliding to make tackles, especially freshman defender Jeremiah Alomo. Alomo showed key defensive prowess, anchoring down the Lancers’ defense with on-ball tackles in the box that prevented scoring opportunities for the opposition. “[Alomo] did a …

Counting blessings, counting wins: Lancers streak continues into conference play

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 …

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 …

Qatar prioritized business over human rights in World Cup

Share: Qatar’s national team only played three matches in this year’s FIFA World Cup, making them the first host to be eliminated in the initial group stage. But with all the controversies in Qatar, their team being eliminated early on in the tournament has to be the least of their worries. From bribing FIFA officials back in 2010 to poor human rights, the host nation has continued to disappoint soccer fans everywhere since the start of the World Cup.  According to an article by the …

PCC women’s soccer confused by El Camino game plan in 5-1 loss

Share: Despite their game being postponed due to the heat, the PCC Women’s Soccer team continued the ritual of their 12 p.m. practice under the scorching sun. By 4 p.m., their ritual would end under the watchful eyes of the competing El Camino Warriors as the game began. Coming off of 2 wins, they came into Tuesday afternoon confident that they were going to secure a win and continue their streak, according to Forward Andrea Sanchez. “I thought we had this one because we had …

Lancers conquer Victor Valley in shutout win

Share: PCC’s Men’s Soccer prevailed Friday afternoon in a 90 minute match against Victor Valley College.  The winning marks a promising start for the new season with a record of 4-1-2.  In a relatively smooth performance, the Lancer’s overtook their opponent winning 5-0.  With the assistance of Jordy Aviles, Esai Matchan struck the first goal of the night.  “It was hot at first but once the clouds came through, It all got a little better,” said Lancer Robert Acosta.  The audience was not substantially large …

Lancers trounce LA Valley College to end skid

Share: After losing the past four games and only having one win under their belt, the women’s soccer team has come out victorious once again with a 6-2 final score against LA Valley College. The win did more than boost just their status, it brought confidence to the team who have had a rocky start to their season. Being on the road the last two weeks in a hundred degree weather has had an affect on the team as well as their fans. In particular …

Men’s soccer team continues no-loss streak, ties against Palomar on Friday

Share: On Friday, September 4, 2022, the Lancers men’s soccer team took to the field at Robinson Stadium to play their third game of the season and tie the Palomar College Comets 2-2.  The Lancers went into the second period trailing the Comets 2-0. But, in the second half, enduring the punishing afternoon sun, the team rallied. “We started off kinda slow. But as the game progressed we played pretty well. Got more aggressive, and we got two goals,” said Michael Sampson, left-forward and first …