The American River Current

A very loud pat on the back

Brooke Purves, Shedric Allen, Brooke Purves, and Shedric Allen • January 24, 2014

By Brooke Purves and Shedric Allen After Richard Sherman made a fantastic game-saving pass deflection that turned into an interception to seal the NFC Championship for the Seattle Seahawks, America...

Proceeds from Friday’s basketball games going to Marc Zhuchenko’s family

John Ferrannini and John Ferrannini • January 23, 2014

The American River College women’s and men’s basketball teams will be donating the proceeds from Friday’s doubleheader against Sierra College to Marc Zhuchenko’s memorial fund. Marc Zhuchenko...

2014 NBA draft potentials are kings of the court

Shedric Allen and Shedric Allen • December 18, 2013

Just a month into basketball season, the hype on the 2014 NBA draft class is at its peak. This draft is supposed to be one of the top drafts in NBA history. Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, and Julius Randle...

ARC soccer player kicks it family style

Shedric Allen and Shedric Allen • December 18, 2013

ARC men’s soccer player Jordan Moreno a rising star Player Jordan Moreno comes to the American River College men's soccer team with a superb athletic background. Both of his parents were great athletes...

Ballers, Britches, and Buttondowns: From Cotton to Cool

Brooke Purves, Ed Gebing, Ed Gebing, and Brooke Purves • December 17, 2013

By Brooke Purves and Ed Gebing “I used to wear a uniform just like that,” said American River College basketball coach Mark Giorgi when showed a 1980 picture of former ARC basketball players wearing...

Men’s soccer booted from playoffs

Sam Urrea and Sam Urrea • December 17, 2013

The American River College men’s soccer team ended its season with a high-scoring 5-3 loss to Foothill Community College in the state championship’s second-round playoff on Nov. 26. The third-ranked...

Superstitions are just a part of the game

Sam Urrea and Sam Urrea • December 17, 2013

Michael Jordan, arguably one of the most famous athletes of all time, was an extremely superstitious person. According to ABC News, Jordan wore his University of North Carolina shorts under his uniform...

ACL injuries a nightmare for athletes

Shedric Allen and Shedric Allen • December 13, 2013

Imagine a player with a ton of potential who is having a huge game offensively. Just one play can change the whole player’s perspective on life. Running the ball up the middle, a helmet connects to the...

US hoping to advance with World Cup drawing

Adnan Ramic and Adnan Ramic • December 12, 2013

With all of the spots for the 2013 FIFA World Cup taken, there was a final draw held in Brazil to determine the groupings of the 32 teams. The highest ranked team that wasn’t able to qualify was the...

Head to Head: Steroids in sports

Jessica Maynard, Korbl Klimecki, Korbl Klimecki, and Jessica Maynard • December 4, 2013

Con- Jessica Maynard A research study done by The Associated Press showed that 7 percent of college athletes from 120 different athletic programs tested positive for steroids. It is widely known around...

Evolving gender roles manifest on playing field

Shedric Allen, Natasha Honeywood, Natasha Honeywood, and Shedric Allen • December 4, 2013

By Shedric Allen and Natasha Honeywood Participating in sports is an unrivaled excitement for people, but some sports have been witness to little change concerning females within within their cultures....

Women’s volleyball wins final home match, advances to state

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • December 4, 2013

The American River College women’s volleyball team defeated Fresno City College 3-2 (25-23, 19-25, 24-26, 25-16, 15-10) in the third and final round of the California Community College Athletic Association’s...