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American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher drops back to pass from his own endzone during ARC’s 20-17 win over City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. Vercher threw for 280 yards, one touchdown and was 5-8 for 33 yards on the game winning drive. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC drives 63 yards in 10 plays to win over CCSF

Kevin Sheridan September 28, 2015

As the offense of American River College’s football team took the field with 3:19 to play in the game, linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk admitted he couldn’t bear to watch. “It’s just so much emotions...

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 quarterback Jihad Vercher drops back to pass on Sept. 19, 2015  against San Joaquin Delta College. ARC will host Delta in the Gridiron Classic Bowl Saturday. (Photos by Nicholas Corey)

Football team looks forward to challenge of familiar foe CCSF

Kameron Schmid September 25, 2015

After losing due to a field goal in the final seconds of the 2014 NorCal Championship game, American River College’s football team will return to the Bay Area for the first time since last November’s...

American River College Defensive Coordinator Lou Baiz points out a play downfield during practice on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015. Baiz comes from a family of coaches, including his father, who was a head coach for 35 years. (Photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC defensive coordinator has coaching in his blood

Joe Padilla September 21, 2015

American River College’s defensive coordinator Lou Baiz is used to being around coaches. His father was a head coach in Southern California for 35 years and of his brothers, one is currently a head...

American River College wide receiver Khalil Hudson catches a 29-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jihad Vercher during ARC football’s 44-24 win over San Joaquin Delta College on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Vercher threw for 287 yards and 5 touchdowns. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC offense explodes in the first half in 44-24 win

Kevin Sheridan September 21, 2015

American River College’s football team moved to 2-1 with a 44-24 win over San Joaquin Delta College in a game where ARC quarterback Jihad Vercher threw for five touchdowns and ran for one more. Vercher...

American River College line backer Jordan Kunaszyk tackles De Anza running back Trevon Harris during ARC’s 38-2 win over De Anza on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. ARC’s defense shut out De Anza offense, holding them to just 42 total rushing yards. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC holds De Anza’s offense scoreless

Nicholas Corey September 14, 2015

In its 38-2 victory Saturday, the defense of the American River College football team allowed no touchdowns, sacking two De Anza quarterbacks four times and allowing less than 50 rushing yards for the...

ARC quarterback Jihad Vercher passes to wide receiver Tim Johnson during ARC’s 38-2 win over De Anza College on Sept. 12, 2015. Vercher threw three touchdowns during ARC’s home opener, all coming during the first half. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC’s offense explodes for five touchdowns and 390 yards in victory over De Anza

John Ferrannini September 14, 2015

American River College’s offense found the end zone five times in its 38-2 victory over De Anza College in its home opener. The offense also racked up 390 total yards of offense, 189 of which came on...

American River College wide receiver Jacob Sipes is brought down by De Anza defensive back Christian Rita during ARC’s 38-2 win over De Anza at the home opener on Sept. 12, 2015. ARC amassed 31 points in the first half alone. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC football team sits at 1-1 after two games

Kevin Sheridan September 14, 2015

After losing its opener at Modesto Junior College by 31, American River College’s football team stands at 1-1 after defeating De Anza College 38-2. It will now look to move above .500 Saturday at home...

American River College running back Armand Shyne breaks tackles from De Anza defenders on Saturdays win 38-2 win over De Anza College on Saturday, Sept.12 2015. Shyne finished the game with 131 yards rushing. (photo by Joe Padilla)

ARC bounces back with 36-point win over De Anza

Kevin Sheridan September 13, 2015

American River College’s football team rebounded from last week’s loss to win 38-2 in a game in which quarterback Jihad Vercher threw for three touchdowns and ARC scored 31 first half points. ARC...

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...

American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher, left, watches from the sidelines after being pulled in the third quarter. Vercher, a sophmore transfer from Sacramento State, had 259 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

ARC’s offense gets bogged down in 41-10 loss

Kevin Sheridan September 9, 2015

After American River College’s quarterbacks combined for just 12 interceptions last season, its new quarterbacks combined for nearly half that total in a 41-10 loss at Modesto Junior College. Starter...

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