Share: As the sun began to set on a bright Friday evening, PCC men’s soccer welcomed the visiting Cougars immediately with two explosive goals within the first 6 minutes of the game. PCC’s offensive onslaught remained consistent throughout the game, highlighted by freshman forward Rigo Hernandez’s hat trick, paving the way for their 6-0 victory against a winless Canyon’s team. Coming into Friday’s matchup, Pasadena looked to build off the momentum gained from their previous victory as they continued searching for their first home win …
How many goals does it take to beat the Owls? One, two, three…four!
Share: Around an hour before the kickoff for a men’s soccer game between Pasadena City College and Citrus College, a few Citrus players arrived at the stadium, staggered until there were roughly eight sitting in some of the very limited shade provided by the press box. As they sat, a woman approached them—clearly known to the group—and asked who they were playing. When one of them said that they would be facing Pasadena, she responded with dismissive confidence, saying it would be an “easy” win. …
Women’s soccer ends heated matchup in scoreless draw
Share: When the final whistle blew on Tuesday’s women’s soccer game between Pasadena City College and Citrus College, first-year midfielder Naeemah Browne fell to her knees, exhausted. The Lancers had controlled possession throughout the game, had the bulk of offensive chances, and yet were unable to break through as the game finished in a scoreless draw. Browne’s collapse was emblematic of a high-energy contest which required every Pasadena player to give everything they had, according to the midfielder, who felt the intensity should have been …
Lancers defense defangs Cougars offense
Share: Homecoming week for the Lancers was filled with free shirts, food, and souvenirs, culminating with the anticipated football game. The Lancers were able to put together a victory 24-14 against College of the Canyons. Lancers dominated through defense and special team plays. The Lancers and Cougars offense both started off with three and out drives. However the Lancers second drive was plagued with flags yet it was the explosiveness that stood out. Penalties backed the team into a third and eleven on Canyons thirty …
Lancers run down Palomar in stellar win
Share: Heading into their away matchup on Saturday against Palomar College, Pasadena City College Head Coach Robert Tucker was determined to carry out two main goals: Run the ball, and stop the run. The Lancers executed those two objectives to near perfection, bringing the Comets solid run game to a halt while responding with a steady offense of their own, taking control of the entire game and winning 26-17. Pasadena started the evening game with a 35-yard kick return, courtesy of redshirt sophomore receiver Matthew …
Lancers and Cougars clash in competitive women’s soccer draw
Share: On a hot day at Robinson Stadium, the Lancers women’s soccer team looked to remain without a loss on their record coming off 2-0 victory against Bakersfield. The new challenger was the College of the Canyons Cougars, coming off a 5-0 win the previous week. The entire conference watched to see which of these titans would make it out and keep that 0 in the loss column. The game started with the Lancers’ offense keeping the pressure on the Cougars. The fast-paced offense has …
Glendale Vaqueros corral PCC men’s soccer in close match
Share: Following a 1-0 win against LA Pierce on Tuesday, the PCC men’s soccer team tried keeping their momentum going against Glendale Community College. However, Glendale scored two unanswered goals in the first half and managed to hold onto a 2-1 lead, handing the Lancers their first loss of the season. “I think we were really patient, and when the opportunity came we pounced on it,” explained Erik Harabedian, who scored the first goal for Glendale. After a lackluster first half, the Lancers knew they …
Heat wave brings Lancer practices to a halt
Share: With temperatures across Pasadena reaching triple digits alongside historic humidity levels, PCC athletic teams have been forced to make changes to practice and game routines to avoid the worst of its effects. Over the last two weeks, the men’s soccer team was forced to cancel their traditional practice at Robinson Stadium as midday highs have averaged a scorching 88°F. Despite California’s always prevalent heat, precautionary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the team. “It was definitely disappointing, missing out on a …
Lancers too quick on the draw for Vaqueros
Share: Coming off a 19-11 defeat against Saddleback College, the Lancers played their home opener on Saturday night against Santa Barbara, breezing their way through the Vaqueros defense to secure a 54-21 win. “Just really proud of how the guys executed and they came out with something to prove,” said head coach Robert Tucker. The Lancers offense stole the show, especially their potent rushing attack led by running back Dom Ezeonye, who averaged 5.9 yards per carry and helped the team dominate time of possession. …
Lancers walk the plank in defeat against Corsairs
Share: On a rowdy Friday afternoon inside the Hutto-Patterson gym, PCC women’s volleyball welcomed Santa Monica to begin their first of two games played that day. After dropping the first two sets of the game, the Lancers rallied but in the end couldn’t muster up a comeback, getting swept for the first time this season. Pasadena headed into Friday’s matchup against Santa Monica coming off a win, looking to build off that momentum against the Corsairs. Any plans of gaining control of the game quickly …