The American River Current

Big second, sixth innings by Feather River College become ARC’s downfall in loss

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Peirson • February 19, 2015

American River College’s softball team fell short against Feather River College 11-6, as FRC took a big lead early with a five-run second inning and added four more in the sixth despite ARC mounting...

Softball team falls 10-6 in season opener at Solano Community College in error-filled game

Matthew Peirson and Matthew Peirson • February 6, 2015

American River College’s softball team lost 10-6 Thursday, falling in its season opener at Solano Community College due in large part to poor fielding in the fourth and sixth innings, as Solano scored...

Spring sports programs close out seasons

Ed Gebing and Ed Gebing • May 9, 2014

Many of the American River College spring sports teams are wrapping up their seasons with some making their way to the playoffs. Others are sadly packing it in until next season. The men’s baseball...

ARC softball team splits doubleheader

Kevin Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan • April 13, 2014

The ARC softball team hosted a doubleheader against Santa Rosa Junior College on Saturday, April 12th at noon. The Beavers played poorly in their first game, particularly on defense, and lost 12-1. There...

Explosive first inning leads to win

Ed Gebing, Kameron Schmid, Kameron Schmid, and Ed Gebing • February 27, 2014

The American River College women’s softball team easily cruised past College of the Redwoods with a score of 16-3 on Friday. The women brought in 11 runs in the first inning behind sound hitting,...

Softball hosts alumni game to prepare for the upcoming season

Ed Gebing and Ed Gebing • September 28, 2013

Behind the leadership of returning players the American River College women’s softball team, who finished last season with a 25-13 record, got back into the swing of things taking on former players in...

Hitting comes naturally to Jimenez

Ed Gebing and Ed Gebing • March 13, 2013

Stepping into the batter’s box, the softball player evens out the dirt and covers some of the front line to edge closer to the pitcher, who stares in at the catcher to get the sign. The pitcher shakes...

Hitting woes come into focus after defeat

Ed Gebing and Ed Gebing • March 12, 2013

The American River College softball team has been shut out in the past two games. Lack of consistency in the hitting rotation led to their loss against division rival Sacramento City College March 12. The...