Share: With the Lancers’ season ending in the first round of the SoCal Regional Playoffs at the hands of the Comets, it’s time to reflect on the turbulent season Pasadena faced this year. The 2025 season was memorable for its wins, losses, injuries, and ill-fated aftermath of the Eaton fire. The season started with setbacks due to the Lancers having no home field to practice or play on until their Feb. 27 game at Brookside Park’s Jackie Robinson Memorial Field. Pasadena proceeded to erupt for …
Pasadena pitching pitfalls prompts Lancers to perish in playoffs
Share: After taking game 1 in a surprise upset, Pasadena City College dropped both ends of Saturday’s doubleheader to No. 3 seed Palomar, ending its postseason run. Heading on the road to face the SoCal Regional Tournament’s no. 3 seed was a tall task for the Lancers, but following a 6-4 victory in game 1, Pasadena turned the series on its head, putting the Comets on the brink of elimination. “We didn’t snag [game 1],” head coach Pat McGee said. “We beat them.” The Lancers’ …
Lancers get fired up to shoot down Comets at playoffs
Share: Friday, May 2, will see the first game in a three-game series, with the Lancers facing off against the Palomar Comets. After successfully bouncing back in their recent bout with East LA with an 8-4 victory, the Lancers snagged the opportunity to head off to the 3C2A Regionals this weekend. The beginning of the season saw its fair share of tribulations, with the aftermath of the Eaton fire leaving the team without a field for six weeks and injuries leaving some players out of …
Lancers leash the Huskies as Pasadena heads to playoffs
Share: The Lancers defeated conference opponent East Los Angeles with an 8-4 victory at home last Thursday afternoon. The pendulum of momentum swung in favor of the Huskies early on as a lead-off double began the flurry of hits East Los Angeles had all game. Pasadena’s pitching struggles in the top of the first inning led to an early 2-0 deficit. Pasadena’s confidence didn’t waver despite the early fall in the scoring department. “We had our backs against the wall [early on], so there’s nowhere …
Lancers keep eyes on playoffs after big swing and miss
Share: The Lancers keep their hopes for the playoffs high after a blowout loss at the hands of the Mt. San Antonio Mounties last Tuesday afternoon. The first of their three matches against Mt. San Antonio saw Pasadena falter at the plate, with the batters tallying only one run across nine innings. Lancers pitchers joined the rough outing, allowing eleven runs, two of which were unearned. “We’re looking to get in the playoffs, for sure,” center fielder Tyler Garcia said. “We definitely have to wake …
Warriors strike down Lancers in tense game
Share: Last Saturday, the Lancers marched onto the field, emanating confidence as both teams greeted each other with the desire to send the other home empty-handed. Before the first pitch, a pair of Lancer players performed their version of a pregame ritual to ensure they had good luck. “For luck, I walk to the left field pole, I get on one knee, I pray,” first baseman Adrian Roman said. “Then I draw a cross and my number in the dirt.” “I like to read a …
Lancers waste the Warriors in comeback victory
Share: The Lancers inched closer to the top of the conference table after gutting a win past the El Camino Warriors yesterday afternoon. El Camino’s display of offense and defense through the first three innings of ball contrasted mightily to that of Pasadena, tallying four runs with six hits. The Warriors fought off Lancer batters, forcing soft contact and shallow fly balls into the outfield. “It was the bottom of the third inning. Still very early. Still have a lot of outs to play with. …
Lancers torch the competition at Pasadena Invitational
Share: Under the blistering sun at Robinson Stadium, the Lancers dominated each level of competition at the renewed Pasadena Invitational. The preparation and hard work that coaches Innocent Egbumike and Pat Williams put into crafting a perfect practice that makes the players superior athletes was exhibited throughout the day, starting from the 100-meter dash. “They have been working so hard; these are great young men and women blessed and representing Pasadena City College,” Egbumike said. “For me, this is an opportunity to celebrate their talents, …
Pasadena dehorns Rams in blowout bout
Share: Lancer right fielder Devon Eskridge took to the batter’s box with shouting matches from both dugouts ringing through his mind, but the at bat was all he could focus on. While Victor Valley yelled words of encouragement toward their pitcher, Pasadena’s Lancers cheered in hopes of extending their marginal lead. With Eskridge’s stance ready to hit and his stare fixed on the pitcher, he was prepared to bat. On the second pitch, he launched the ball toward the right field gap, bringing Tyler Garcia …
Lancers extend unbeaten conference streak with victory over Mesa
Share: Pasadena edged past San Diego Mesa with a close 12-9 win this past Friday. Two-time state champion Lancer alumni Rebecca Tzouwas was in attendance, supporting her alma mater and sister Beatris. A program that hadn’t reached banner status since her departure from the school was fueled by her avid support. “For me, [supporting the team] is the biggest thing,” Rebecca said. “Even if they lose a point.” Beatris brought pride to the Tzou last name by winning both her bouts against San Diego’s third …