College Sports

Grace Zamudio leaves Glendale Community College a triple-crown winner

A year ago Grace Graham-Zamudio settled for runner-up, third- and fourth-place finishes at the state championships. The Glendale Community College women’s track and field star wouldn’t settle for anything less that first in 2013.

Glendale Community College's Grace Zamudio captures state title in 10,000

In beginning her quest Friday to win a triple crown at the California Community College Track and Field Championships, Grace Zamudio didn’t change her racing strategy.

Angel Rodriguez leads Glendale Community College baseball conference honorees

Angel Rodriguez leads Glendale Community College baseball conference honorees

Looking to jump start his career, Angel Rodriguez left Cal State Northridge for an opportunity to join the Glendale Community College baseball team.

Scott Hong grabs All-SCIAC recognition

Scott Hong (Glendale Community College, 2011) Occidental College baseball senior: Hong wrapped up a phenomenal senior campaign at Occidental with a fitting accolade, as the former Vaquero was bestowed an All-Southern California...

Golf coach Greg Osbourne resigns posts with Glendale Community College

Golf coach Greg Osbourne resigns posts with Glendale Community College

After building up the Glendale Community College men's and women's teams and leading each to appearances in the California Community College Athletic Assn. Golf Championship, Greg Osbourne resigned his post as coach.

Glendale college's Grace Zamudio has eye on another triple crown

Glendale college's Grace Zamudio has eye on another triple crown

Having already captured three Western State Conference and Southern California championships, Grace Zamudio would next like to make a name for herself statewide.

Glendale Community College's Grace Zamudio rules Southern California twice

After she stepped on to the all-weather track Saturday, Grace Zamudio realized the weather conditions would be conducive while looking to further elevate her decorated racing career.

Glendale Community College baseball team eliminated from postseason

SANTA ANA — Good-bye hugs were exchanged in right field before a few tears and plenty of beads of sweat were wiped away by many of the members of the Glendale Community College baseball team.

Glendale Community College baseball can't come through against Palomar

FULLERTON — Timely hitting throughout the order and reliable relief pitching have been staples of Glendale Community College baseball success this season.

Glendale Community College baseball ready for super regionals

Glendale Community College baseball ready for super regionals

Success is quickly becoming synonymous with the Glendale Community College baseball program in its current three-season run to unprecedented heights.

Grace Zamudio leads Glendale Community College track and field to Southern California Regionals

Grace Zamudio leads Glendale Community College track and field to Southern California Regionals

Grace Zamudio likely won't have any trouble getting motivated with another trip to the California Community College Track and Field Championships at stake.

Glendale Community College baseball sweeps Grossmont in regionals

Glendale Community College baseball sweeps Grossmont in regionals

GLENDALE — With a spectacular leap and a splendid snare, Glendale Community College second baseman Sergio Plasencia provided an exclamation point to the conclusion of Saturday afternoon’s California Community College Athletics Assn....

Glendale college men's golfer Jin Park set for Southern California Regionals

Glendale college men's golfer Jin Park set for Southern California Regionals

Jin Park certainly isn't a stranger to the playoff stage.

Glendale Community College baseball gets off to the right start in regional

Glendale Community College baseball gets off to the right start in regional

GLENDALE — It was just the phenomenal start the Glendale Community College baseball team was looking to get.

Glendale Community College baseball ready for regional showdown with Grossmont

Glendale Community College baseball ready for regional showdown with Grossmont

As the current Glendale Community College baseball season was on deck, Vaqueros Coach Chris Cicuto admitted how fulfilling it would be to bring home a third consecutive Western State Conference South Division, but the veteran skipper put far more...

Glendale Community College baseball hosts regional

Glendale Community College baseball hosts regional

For the third season in a row, the Glendale Community College baseball team won the Western State Conference South Division and for the third straight season will try to equate that to postseason success.

Glendale Community College doubles squads make Ojai runs

Unlike past years in which the prestigious Ojai Tournament served as an entity unto itself for community college tennis, this year, players had to qualify out of conference tournaments.

No charges filed against UCLA water polo player accused of rape, though case not complete

No charges filed against UCLA water polo player accused of rape, though case not complete

A scheduled arraignment for a Hoover High standout and former UCLA water polo accused of rape ended anticlimactically Thursday with no charges being filed, though prosecutors said that may yet change.

Banner day for Grace Zamudio, Glendale Community College's men's track and field team

MOORPARK — In her two seasons as a member of the Glendale Community College women’s track and field team, Grace Zamudio has enjoyed plenty of banner performances.

COLLEGE UPDATE: Scott Hong, former Glendale college baseball players excel at next level

The following are updates on local athletes at the collegiate level.

Glendale Community College baseball three-peats

GLENDALE — Prior to his team's game against L.A. Mission on Tuesday, Glendale Community College baseball Coach Chris Cicuto expressed faith in starting pitcher Angel Rodriguez.

Glendale college's Jin Park advances to Southern California Regionals

Glendale college's Jin Park advances to Southern California Regionals

Jin Park could no longer find the strength to pick up a club after playing golf for nearly a decade.

Glendale Community College baseball team slows down at LA Mission College

SYLMAR — Just two days removed from a gritty win at Bakersfield, a fatigued Glendale Community College baseball squad had its six-game winning streak snapped in another Western State Conference South Division road game against LA Mission...

Glendale Community College baseball strengthens first-place grip

GLENDALE — Well aware it was coming into a game with a fairly evenly-matched opponent, the Glendale Community College baseball team put an all-around game together Tuesday night.

Glendale Community College men's golf team takes third at Oakmont

Glendale Community College men's golf team takes third at Oakmont

GLENDALE — After recording a third-place finish Monday in a Western State Conference home match, the members of the Glendale Community College men’s golf team immediately began to look ahead to the conference final.

Glendale Community College track and field flexes its muscle at Mt. SAC Relays

WALNUT — It was a day of exceeded expectations for the Glendale Community College track and field team at Saturday’s community college edition of the 55th annual Mt. San Antonio College Relays.

Tyler Marona's moving on to Syracuse

Instead of going to a NCAA Division II football program, Tyler Marona decided to start his college football career at Pasadena City College out of St. Francis High.

Glendale Community College softball takes two

Glendale Community College softball takes two

Glendale Community College's softball team had a chance in the second game of a double dip against Bakersfield College Thursday to finish a sweep of the three-game season series.

Scott Hong doing it all for Occidental baseball

Scott Hong doing it all for Occidental baseball

Scott Hong (Glendale Community College, 2011) Occidental baseball senior: Once again, Hong is doing it all for the Tigers.

Glendale college men's golf takes fourth in conference match

While most of the Glendale Community College men’s golf team continues to find its identity, Jin Park has been constantly elevating his level of play.

Glendale water polo player arrested on suspicion of rape

Glendale water polo player arrested on suspicion of rape

Former All-Area Boys’ Water Polo Player of the Year Hakop Kaplanyan was arrested on suspicion of rape, according to a statement released Monday by UCLA.

Glendale Community College women's tennis send four onto Southern California Regionals

While no one from the Glendale Community College women’s tennis team was able to keep hope of a Western State Conference Tournament title alive Saturday, each managed to qualify for the Southern California Regionals.

Glendale Community College men's tennis team grinds through Western State Conference Tournament

After advancing five singles players and a pair of doubles teams into the Western State Conference Tournament, the Glendale Community College men’s tennis team saw how tough the event gets in the second day.

Glendale college women's tennis team advances quartet

For a pair of singles players and a doubles tandem on the Glendale Community College women’s team, it was about survival during the first day of the Western State Conference Tournament.

Glendale Community College men's tennis enjoys fine results in conference tournament

After playing a difficult regular-season schedule, the members of the Glendale Community College men’s tennis team looked to see how that would prepare them for the Western State Conference Tournament.

Glendale Community College softball swept in doubleheader by College of Canyons

GLENDALE — On the verge of handing College of the Canyons softball team its first division defeat, things suddenly got out of hand for Glendale Community College.

Angel Rodriguez lifts Glendale Community College baseball

Angel Rodriguez lifts Glendale Community College baseball

GLENDALE — Angel Rodriguez felt some extra pressure coming into the Glendale Community College baseball team’s critical contest with College of the Canyons Thursday at Stengel Field.

Glendale Community College mens' tennis team tops Santa Barbara

Glendale Community College mens' tennis team tops Santa Barbara

GLENDALE — With a potential playoff spot at stake, the Glendale Community College men’s tennis team found itself in a tight spot Tuesday afternoon.

Glendale Community College softball team does it all in victory

Glendale Community College softball team does it all in victory

GLENDALE — When the Glendale Community College softball team last saw L.A. Mission College, the Eagles swept the Vaqueros in a doubleheader with pitcher Kelsey Christopherson dealing a no-hitter in the finale.

Alex Sarkissian's game stacks up at next level for Pepperdine

The following are updates on local athletes at the collegiate level.

Kenyatta Smith, Harvard have NCAA run ended by Arizona

Kenyatta Smith, Harvard have NCAA run ended by Arizona

Having won its first-ever NCAA Tournament game on Thursday with an upset of third-seeded New Mexico, Harvard’s men’s basketball team, with starting center Kenyatta Smith out of Flintridge Prep, was looking for another upset and more...

Kenyatta Smith, Harvard revel in upset tournament victory

Kenyatta Smith, Harvard revel in upset tournament victory

Though not in class Thursday, a group of Harvard University student-athletes surprisingly managed to earn high marks.

Kenyatta Smith, Harvard basketball win first-ever NCAA tourney basketball game

Kenyatta Smith, Harvard basketball win first-ever NCAA tourney basketball game

After helping the Flintridge Prep boys' basketball team make history, Kenyatta Smith accomplished it at the collegiate level Thursday night.

Mark Saatzer on a tear for Chapman University baseball

The following are updates on local athletes at the collegiate level.

Glendale Community College softball back in the hunt

Glendale Community College softball back in the hunt

GLENDALE — After having little to no offense to speak of in the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader, the Glendale Community College softball team disposed of visiting Santa Monica College with a mercy rule win to sweep the day.

Narbeh Ebrahimian walks on to NCAA basketball's biggest stage

Narbeh Ebrahimian walks on to NCAA basketball's biggest stage

Why not forgo smaller schools to attempt to be a walk-on at a Division I school? Why not sneak into the gym for tryouts?

Glendale resident wins qualifier for SCGA Tournament

The following are odds and ends from the local sports scene.

Glendale Community College baseball gets extra-inning win

GLENDALE — Three comebacks was plenty for the Glendale Community College baseball team through 10 innings.

Former GCC baseball player Chris Stroh sets table for Westmont College

Former GCC baseball player Chris Stroh sets table for Westmont College

The following are updates on local athletes at the collegiate level.

Glendale Community College baseball topped by Bakersfield

GLENDALE — The Glendale Community College baseball team dodged the rain on Thursday.

2013 Glendale Community College Hall of Fame: Stokes perfected art of intimidation

2013 Glendale Community College Hall of Fame: Stokes perfected art of intimidation

It became a familiar story line each time Bill Stokes took the field. Call it the art of intimidation.

Glendale Community College baseball takes down Compton

GLENDALE — One likely couldn’t blame Glendale Community College baseball player Michael Robinson for being a little nervous taking the mound at home Friday night again Compton.

Kenyatta Smith standing tall for Harvard

Kenyatta Smith standing tall for Harvard

The following are updates on local athletes at the collegiate level.

Glendale Community College's shooting woes lead to conference loss

Glendale Community College's shooting woes lead to conference loss

GLENDALE — Subpar first-half shooting put the Glendale College women’s basketball team in a hole it couldn’t emerge from, as it dropped its fifth straight Western State Conference game Saturday afternoon.

Glendale Community College men's basketball team's comeback attempt falls short

SANTA MONICA — Facing a six-point deficit with 47 seconds to go, the Glendale Community College men’s basketball team launched a valiant comeback to cut Santa Monica College’s lead to two in 19 seconds.

Scott Hong continues to excel for Occidental Tigers

Scott Hong continues to excel for Occidental Tigers

The following are updates on area athletes at the collegiate level.

GCC track and field looking for long-distance success

GCC track and field looking for long-distance success

With depth and a promising freshmen class, there's plenty of optimism surrounding the Glendale Community College men's and women's track and field teams.

Glendale Community College men's golf grabs third place at Tee-Off Classic

During the past three seasons, the Glendale Community College men’s golf team has enjoyed its share of success participating in the Tee-Off Classic.

Glendale Community College softball rolls through Gateway College in Glendale Tournament

GLENDALE — Even without the benefit of a hit, the members of the Glendale Community College still enjoyed a huge opening inning during a pool-play game of their tournament Friday night at the Glendale Sports Complex.

Glendale Community College baseball has right 'pieces' for another Western State Conference title

Glendale Community College baseball has right 'pieces' for another Western State Conference title

With consecutive Western State Conference South championships and unprecedented postseason success in its back pocket, Glendale Community College’s baseball team finds itself in the hopeful position of success breeding more success.

Glendale Community College women's tennis falls in season opener with Riverside College

GLENDALE — As the lone returner to the Glendale Community College women’s tennis team, Sofia Tavitian is looking to set an example for her new teammates.

Glendale Community College softball raises expectations

Glendale Community College softball raises expectations

After losing nearly its entire team from last year, the assumption might be the Glendale Community College softball team is lowering expectations from a 2012 when it put together the finest postseason run in program history.

Glendale Community College women's tennis looks to stay on its game

Glendale Community College women's tennis looks to stay on its game

It’s no secret the Western State Conference has enjoyed paramount success lately, as two women’s tennis teams have won state championships each of the last two seasons.

New look, same hopes for GCC men's golf

New look, same hopes for GCC men's golf

For most of the past month, the members of the Glendale Community College men's golf team have been making the practice rounds while putting up with the chilly temperatures.

GCC men's tennis goes global

GCC men's tennis goes global

Since Bob MacKay took over as coach of the Glendale Community College men's tennis team in 2003, he's never fielded an all-freshman squad.

St. Francis football's Jared Lebowitz commits to UNLV

St. Francis football's Jared Lebowitz commits to UNLV

Having concluded a successful standout season at St. Francis High, but still searching for a future gridiron destination, the wait and worry has subsided for Jared Lebowitz, replaced by the fulfillment of a longtime dream.

Glendale Community College women's basketball drops WSC tilt

NORTHEAST GLENDALE — Forcing turnovers allowed the Glendale Community College women's basketball team to climb back into Saturday night's home game against Bakersfield College.

Glendale Community College men's basketball lets one slip away

Glendale Community College men's basketball lets one slip away

NORTHEAST GLENDALE — Maybe things were just too good to be true in the first half for the Glendale Community College men's basketball team Saturday.

Eagles' Andy Reid to be newest big Chief

Eagles' Andy Reid to be newest big Chief

It appears Andy Reid will be the first domino — in a line of NFL coaches looking for work — to fall, as myriad reports surfaced that he's reached an agreement to take over the Kansas City Chiefs’ vacancy early Friday.

Nick Dragovich holding his own with Chapman University

Nick Dragovich holding his own with Chapman University

The following are updates on area athletes at the collegiate level.

One-time GCC standout Andy Reid fired as Eagles coach

One-time GCC standout Andy Reid fired as Eagles coach

After 14 seasons as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, which included a trip to the Super Bowl, Andy Reid’s tenure ended Monday when he was fired.

Sports Roundup: Ronda Rousey preps for bout with Liz Carmouche, Brooke Elby wins NCAA soccer title, awards and milestones for local athletes

Sports Roundup: Ronda Rousey preps for bout with Liz Carmouche, Brooke Elby wins NCAA soccer title, awards and milestones for local athletes

If you fell behind on your San Fernando and San Gabriel Valley sports news in the pre-holiday rush, here's your chance to catch up on the biggest developments of the past two weeks.

Alyssa Selve runs to All-American recognition

Alyssa Selve runs to All-American recognition

The following are updates on area athletes at the collegiate level.

Collin Keoshian commits to Illinois State

Collin Keoshian commits to Illinois State

Collin Keoshian found a comfort level at Glendale Community College. In looking to reach the next level, Keoshian wanted to attend a university that could offer him a similar environment to flourish.

Zadourian, Nitros grab easy win

BURBANK — There are big plans in store for Kristineh Zadourian.

Brooke Elby, North Carolina women's soccer captures title

Brooke Elby, North Carolina women's soccer captures title

The following are update on area athletes playing collegiate sports.

GCC basketball advances to Vaquero Classic final

GCC basketball advances to Vaquero Classic final

NORTHEAST GLENDALE — When a team can double its score while keeping the opponent scoreless and then follow that up with another double-digit burst, it usually leads to victory, and that is exactly what happened in the Glendale Community College...

Big second half sparks GCC men's basketball

Big second half sparks GCC men's basketball

NORTHEAST GLENDALE -- As one of three sophomores on the Glendale Community College men's basketball team, there's plenty on the plate of Mike Johnson.

Glendale Community College basketball performance ends with rim shot

Glendale Community College basketball performance ends with rim shot

NORTHEAST GLENDALE — A small bounce proved the difference between winning and a continuing slide for the Glendale Community College men's basketball team Friday afternoon.

Trio of local athletes get all-conference recognition

The following are updates on local athletes competing at the collegiate level.

Brooke Elby, North Carolina Tarheels in NCAA Elite Eight

Brooke Elby, North Carolina Tarheels in NCAA Elite Eight

The following are update on area athletes playing collegiate sports.

GCC cross-country runs to two second-place finishes at state

Just 20 seconds separated Glendale Community College’s Kurt Lutz and teammate Mario Castillo on Saturday.

GCC basketball nets first victory

NORTHEAST GLENDALE — Playing tournament host as well as in its home opener, the Glendale Community College women’s basketball team relied on solid defense to get in the win column for the first time of...

More Frontier Conference awards for Kalii Robinson

More Frontier Conference awards for Kalii Robinson

The following are updates on local athletes at the collegiate level.

Grace Zamudio, Glendale Vaqueros women, men ready to take on state's best

Grace Zamudio, Glendale Vaqueros women, men ready to take on state's best

For the Glendale Community College women’s cross-country team, the title chase at Saturday’s California Community College State Cross-Country Championships will be twofold.

GCC cross-country right in thick of tight race

GCC cross-country right in thick of tight race

There are a couple of favorites to capture first prize at the California Community College State Cross Country Championships at Fresno’s Woodward Park on Saturday, but a host of other teams can’t be counted...

GCC women's golf stands in second at state

GCC women's golf stands in second at state

In large part, the Glendale Community College women's golf team's season has all been about its final two days.

Vaqueros leave `it on the field'

Vaqueros leave `it on the field'

NORTHEAST GLENDALE — In its final game of the season, still looking for its first win at home, on paper Glendale Community College looked to be greatly outmatched by fellow American Conference Pacific Division member Los Angeles Pierce,...

Glendale Commnity College looking for identity in opening defeat

Glendale Commnity College looking for identity in opening defeat

NORTHEAST GLENDALE — With a seemingly endless string of turnovers and lackluster defense in the first half, the Glendale Community College men’s basketball team got its season opener off on the wrong foot...

One last shot at home for Glendale Community College football

One last shot at home for Glendale Community College football

Going into their season finale against L.A. Pierce College Saturday, there are several things that the members of the Glendale Community College will try to accomplish.

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