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CRC Student-Athletes Set New Academic Record

Jul 03, 2025 10:23AM ● By Cosumnes River College Athletics News Release

For the 11th consecutive semester, Cosumnes River College student-athletes have posted a combined grade-point average above a 3.0, continuing to set the standard for excellence in both academics and athletics.

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Rep. Kiley Calls on CIF to Comply with Department of Education’s Title IX Conditions

Jul 01, 2025 02:15PM ● By U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

The U.S. Department of Education has found that the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) policy of allowing biological males to participate in sports with girls is in “clear violation” of Title IX.

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Sacramento State to Join The Big West

Jun 30, 2025 06:13PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The Big West proudly announced that Sacramento State will join the conference as a full member beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.

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Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge, a freshman at American River College, was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach

Westbrook Named 3rd Team JC All-American

Jun 30, 2025 06:10PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

American River College Freshman Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach Doug Jumelet.

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Zac Barragan Reidt won the Boys Overall Championship in a thrilling four-way playoff at Mather Golf Course

57th County Junior Championship

Jun 30, 2025 06:06PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

Zac Barragan Reidt and Allie Nguyen captured overall titles in dramatic fashion at the 57th Sacramento County Junior Championship, held June 16 and 17 at Mather Golf Course.

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Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors

Seven Aggies Earn Academic All-District Honors

Jun 30, 2025 05:50PM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors as announced on June 24 by College Sports Communicators as part of the full roll out of its national track and field academic postseason awards.

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Kings Announce Coaching Staff for 2025-26 Season

Jun 27, 2025 03:56PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings announced June 24 the members of head coach Doug Christie’s coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.

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Sacramento State University women's tennis team claimed its second straight Big Sky Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth

Women’s Tennis Recruits Among Mid-Major Top 25

Jun 24, 2025 08:36AM ● By California State University, Sacramento Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento women’s tennis team’s 2025 recruiting class has been ranked No. 18 in the nation among all mid-major programs, according to Tennis Recruiting Network.

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Blake Willey became the second youngest player to start for Republic FC in a season opener.

Blake Willey Claims Championship Silverware

Jun 24, 2025 08:32AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

On opening night, homegrown player Blake Willey became the second youngest player to start for Republic FC in a season opener.

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Cayden Pitzer, a sophomore and a swimmer from American River College, was named Tri-Swimmer of the Meet and won Performance of the Meet awards

ARC Record Swimmer Named State Athlete of the Year

Jun 24, 2025 08:24AM ● By California Community College Athletic Association and American River College websites

American River College swimmer Cayden Pitzer was recently honored as the 2024–25 California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) State Male Athlete of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the top junior college athletes in the state.

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Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation

Williams is Nation’s Second Best Returning Tight End

Jun 24, 2025 08:18AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Releases

University of California, Davis’ returning senior tight end Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation by HERO Sports as part of its 2025 Football Championship Series season preview.

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Co-Ed Youth League Tips Off at Golden 1

Jun 17, 2025 01:52PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Kings and Queens Rise Co-ed Youth Sports and Mentoring League, an initiative of The Center at Sierra Health Foundation’s Black Child Legacy Campaign program, launches its eighth season this week with a tip-off event hosted by league partner, the Sacramento Kings.

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California State University, Sacramento Hornets’ associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks speaks with student-athletes Mayya Gorbunova and Reese Walker during a dual match at home against Nevada in 2024

Tennis Coach Named Region’s Top Assistant

Jun 17, 2025 01:49PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento associate head women’s tennis coach Jack Maddocks was honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and named the Northwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year on June 10.

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Sacramento State University Soccer team gather on the field

Men’s Soccer Announces 2025 Slate

Jun 17, 2025 01:46PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento head men’s soccer coach Michael Linenberger announced June 12 an 18-match regular season schedule for 2025, a slate that includes a trio of National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament qualifiers and six opponents that finished inside the final top 100 in the end-of-season Rating Percentage Index (RPI) rankings.

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Railyards Will Deliver Billions in Economic Output

Jun 10, 2025 03:15PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Economic impact analysis shows Railyards will deliver billions in economic output, nearly 24,000 jobs and unlock one of the city’s largest projects

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Kade Brown, a right-hander from Elk Grove, is one of four underclassmen on the list of 13 finalists for the 2025 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association’s Stopper of the Year award.

Sac State's Kade Brown is a National Finalist

Jun 10, 2025 03:11PM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Sacramento State sophomore closer Kade Brown was named as one of 13 finalists for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association’s Stopper of the Year award given to the nation’s top reliever in NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I baseball.

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University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards

UC Davis Celebrates Annual Aggie Awards

Jun 10, 2025 02:53PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

University of California, Davis Athletics celebrated its student athletes with the annual Aggie Awards on June 1. A total of 12 awards, six departmental and six voted on by the student athletes, were given out.

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Hawks’ Men’s swim team Joel Amezcua, Chris Barbusca, Jonah Mafnas and James Pitcock were named in the California Community College Athletic Association All-Americans list for the 2024 to 2024 swimming and diving season

Hawks’ 200 Freestyle Relay Team Named All-Americans

Jun 03, 2025 12:38PM ● By Consumnes River College News Release

The Hawks’ Men’s swim team record-breaking 200-meter freestyle relay team, Joel Amezcua, Chris Barbusca, Jonah Mafnas and James Pitcock, all highlighted the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Men’s Swimming and Diving All-American teams.

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A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) creates a new pathway, extending student-athletes' collegiate careers

UC Davis Master of Management Program Provides New Opportunities for Graduate Aggies

Jun 03, 2025 12:17PM ● By David Collins, Director of Athletics Communications

Not every college athlete turns pro, so UC Davis prioritizes preparing student-athletes for life after sports. A new collaboration with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (GSM) helps to create a new pathway that extends student-athletes' collegiate careers while preparing them for post-competition success.

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The UC Davis football team will be televised on the main linear ESPN network

UC Davis Football Scheduled for Three Nationally-Broadcast Games

Jun 03, 2025 12:13PM ● By University of California, Davis News Release

For the first time in program history, No. 11 University of California, Davis football will be showcased on the main linear ESPN network when the 2025 season opens at 4 p.m. Pacific Time Aug. 23 against No. 12 Mercer in Montgomery, Alabama.

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Playing against the Montana Grizzlies for a second time on national television in October, the Sacramento State Hornets football team will be televised during its game on ESPN2

Football Game Against Montana Tabbed for ESPN2

Jun 03, 2025 12:07PM ● By California State University, Sacramento News Release

Hornets to appear on national television for fourth straight year

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Hornets Wrap Up A Successful Year

May 29, 2025 10:28AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

In its first appearance at the West Coast Conference (WCC) Championship as a league affiliate, Sacramento State University placed fourth out of nine schools in the final team points standings on the morning of May 17 at Lake Natoma.

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Panthers Beat Golden Eagles in Breakout Game

May 29, 2025 10:25AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Sacramento City College jumped out early and never looked back on May 14, beating Feather River, 9–2, on the road in Quincy behind a breakout game from Lucas Drake and a lockdown start from Brady Wilson.

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Sacramento State Signs Former Four-Star Guard Mikey Williams

May 29, 2025 10:16AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sacramento State University head coach Mike Bibby announced May 1 that high-profile guard Mikey Williams will transfer from University of Central Florida and join the Hornets for the 2025- 2026 season.

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Athletes Break Records, Earn College Slots

May 28, 2025 05:34PM ● By Pia Manez, Franklin High School, SacSchoolBeat

Several athletes at Franklin High School in Elk Grove demonstrated excellent hard work throughout their different seasons, and three signed commitments in late February to continue their academic and athletic careers in college.

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Life-Saving Device Installed at Parks

May 15, 2025 12:51PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Thanks to three Rotary clubs, 18 automated external defibrillator (AED) units have recently been installed at public facilities in Sacramento, Carmichael, Elk Grove and Marysville.

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Agnew, Fox and Richardson-Pepper Named to Lacrosse All-Big 12 Conference Teams

May 06, 2025 11:07AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

On April 30, the Big 12 released its lacrosse all-conference teams, with three Aggies making the cut.

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the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship

Sac State Women’s Tennis Claims Second Straight Big Sky Tournament Crown

May 06, 2025 10:57AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second consecutive season and the 13th time in school history, the Sacramento State women’s tennis team claimed the Big Sky Conference Tournament championship, shutting out regular season champ and top-seeded Northern Arizona, 4-0, on the morning of April 26 at the Phoenix Tennis Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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‘Golf with Us’ to Offer Youth Affordable Rounds

May 06, 2025 10:48AM ● By Bank of America News Release

Bank of America recently announced the launch of Golf with Us, a new initiative designed to grow the next generation of golfers.

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Elk Grove Gymnasts Vault to National Championships

Apr 24, 2025 11:26AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Elk Grove’s Elevate Gymnastics Academy is once again sending local gymnasts to the Development Program National Championships and the Western National Championships for USA Gymnastics.

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EGUSD Student-Athletes Sign Scholarship Offers

Apr 24, 2025 11:12AM ● By MPG Staff

ore than 35 Elk Grove Unified School District student-athletes put pen to paper last week at the Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex, signing scholarship offers to continue their athletic careers at Division I and II schools.

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Thundering Herd Alum Canter Breaks CRC Homerun Record

Apr 24, 2025 11:11AM ● By Alejandro Barron

Elk Grove Thundering Herd alumnus and current Cosumnes River College catcher Noah Canter broke the Hawks’ single-season home run record with a three-home run game on April 18 against Sierra College.

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Aggies Lead Academic All-Conference Awards

Apr 22, 2025 04:16PM ● By University of California Davis News Release

On a list released on April 14th by the Big West Conference, 23 members of the University of California (UC) Davis women's swimming and diving team were named in the Academic All-Conference list for the winter quarter.

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Native American Heritage Scholarship Announced

Apr 22, 2025 04:14PM ● By Grace Ogata-Beutler, Sacramento Republic Football Club

Ahead of the club’s annual Native American Heritage Night on May 17, Sacramento Republic Football Club (Republic FC) and Wilton Rancheria announced a new scholarship initiative that will support the educational aspirations of a local student.

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Beavers Sweep Singles and Doubles

Apr 22, 2025 04:10PM ● By American River College News Release

American River College’s Gavin Sonntag won the singles, and Tarang Sharma/Arjun Sivakumar won the doubles, at the Big 8 Individual Championships played on April 3-5.

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