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Marc Ellis, wide receiver for American River College fights for extra yards after the catch. Ellis had one reception for nine yards in the 44-14 victory as ARC faced Feather River on October 24, 2015.(Photo by Nicholas Corey)

Offense comes together, defense shines in complete game for ARC

Matthew Peirson October 27, 2015

During his postgame speech following a win over the College of the Siskiyous on Oct. 17, American River College football head coach Jon Osterhout pleaded with his players to all get on the same page mentally...

American River College safety Monica Udahl performs a backward set in order to get the ball to a teammate. ARC swept Cosumnes 3-0 by scores of  25-14, 25-11, 25-22 on October 21, 2015 .(Photo by Nicholas Corey)

ARC volleyball bests Cosumnes, improves to 16-5

Matthew Peirson October 22, 2015

Relying heavily on outside hitters Nora Troppmann and Kaitlyn Meyer, American River College’s volleyball team overwhelmed Cosumnes River College with its power attack in three sets Wednesday, winning...

American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher is brought down on a quaterback keeper by College of the Siskiyous defensive back Everette Deveaux during ARC football’s 49-31 win over College of the Siskiyous on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2015. Vercher threw for 230 yards and 2 touchdowns in addition to his one rushing touchdown. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

Notebook: Running game taking the lead for team’s offense as league play begins

Matthew Peirson October 21, 2015

American River College’s football team scored five rushing touchdowns in its 49-31 win against College of the Siskiyous and strengthening the running attack in the process. Running backs Ce’Von...

American River College linebacker Patrick Walker charges after College of the Siskiyous running back Lashone Garnett as ARC defeated COS 49- 31 on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2015. ARC dominated defensively in the first half, holding COS to just 3 points at halftime. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC football wins first league game

Matthew Peirson October 20, 2015

A previous version of this story falsely reported that ARC won its first division game on Saturday. In fact, Saturday's game was the first league win. Running backs Ce’Von Mitchell-Ford and Armand...

Former American River College student Kristofer Clark, 21, was booked into the Sacramento County Jail on Oct. 8 after allegedly making a threat against the colleges main campus, according to police. (Photo courtesy of the Los Rios Police Department)

ARC student arrested for threat against school, police say

Matthew Peirson October 9, 2015

After allegedly making a threat against American River College to be carried out today, former ARC student Kristofer Wayne Clark, 21, was arrested Thursday night on a felony charge of threats to commit...

Over-testing of one of the two wells on the American River College campus left the field for the ARC women soccer teams game against Yuba college on  Sept. 11 soaked with water. Testing is required as a part of  building the new well. (Photo by Matthew Wilke)

Required well testing soaks athletic fields despite drought

Matthew Peirson September 28, 2015

Required testing for replacing one of American River College’s two water wells left parts of the athletic fields soaked, even during one of the matches for the ARC women’s soccer team on Sept. 11 despite...

City College of San Francisco’s special teams players attempt to block American River College’s game-winning 25-yard field goal during ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF on Sept. 26, 2015. The game-ending field goal win was a reversal of the 2014 NorCal Championship game, which ARC lost 17-14 when CCSF scored a field goal during the last minute of the game. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC flips script of 2014 NorCal Championship in thrilling rematch

Matthew Peirson September 28, 2015

A previous version of this article said that wide receiver Will McClure's route was a drive-and-go. In fact, it was a jive-and-go. Only two words crossed the mind of kicker Sam Keil as he prepared...

American River College defensive back Dmitri Scott runs into the end zone during practice on Aug. 28, 2015. ARC(0-1) will play host to De Anza College(0-1) on Saturday, Sept.12, 2015. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC looks to rebound against 0-1 De Anza

Matthew Peirson September 11, 2015

After suffering a crushing defeat to open its season, American River College’s football team will  host 0-1 De Anza College, a team that failed to win last season with an 0-10 record. In last week's...

Modesto Junior College defensive back Lesean Collins is tackled by American River College wide receiver Malik Dumetz after intercepting a pass from ARC qaurterback Chris Guillen during the season opener on Sept. 5, 2015. ARC blamed the loss on  a poor week of practice. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

Team says practice habits need improvement after blowout loss

Matthew Peirson September 11, 2015

Following its 41-10 loss last Saturday, players and coaches from American River College’s football team pinpointed one issue that led to the team’s poor play: practice. Wide receiver Marc Ellis...

Rico Ridgeway, 25, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in relation to Thursdays shooting at Sacramento City College. Ridgeway was injured during the incident and treated at the scene. (Courtesy of the Sacramento Police Department)

Arrest made in connection with shooting at Sacramento City College

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Peirson September 4, 2015

The Sacramento Police Department has arrested Rico Ridgeway, 25, for assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the altercation that led to Thursday's shooting at Sacramento City College, according...

American River Colleges football team takes the field for its scrimmage on Aug. 28, 2015. Many players and coaches have expressed their excitement for the upcoming season after an 11-2 record in 2014. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

Scott and Zari impress in scrimmage as team prepares for season opener

Matthew Peirson September 4, 2015

American River College’s football team got one final game simulation on Saturday, as the offense scrimmaged the defense only a week prior to the team’s season opener at Modesto Junior College tomorrow. Head...

Photo of the Day: A pair of mens underwear was seen hanging from a tree branch beside the Liberal Arts building on Aug. 25.

(Photo by Matthew Peirson)

Photo of the Day: Aug. 25, 2015

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Peirson August 26, 2015

A pair of men's underwear was seen hanging from a tree branch beside the Liberal Arts building on Aug. 25.

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