The American River Current

Sports Briefs 10-01-13

Ed Gebing and Ed Gebing • October 1, 2013

Men’s Cross Country -The team has been ranked No. 1 in the State for the past 101 weeks. Sophomore Will Reyes ran a personal best of 19:48 at the Lou Vasquez Invitational Sept. 19. Reyes has won...

Cross country team primes for state championship three-peat

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • September 17, 2013

Some sports teams never make it to a championship, much less win it. For the American River College men’s cross country team, winning the big races has come naturally to them. In a sport that has...

Reaching new heights

Ed Gebing and Sergio Portela • May 8, 2013

Sophomore Hannah Hardy and freshman Ariel Maroon look to provide a spark for the women’s track and field team during the Nor-Cal Championship and State Championships. On a sunny weekend at American...

New Tide sprinter making own waves

Carlos Guerrero and Carlos Guerrero • May 8, 2013

Former standout athlete Diondre Batson holds the fastest 100-meter time this year after running a 10.06. University of Alabama junior sprinter Diondre Batson was the fastest man in the world this year,...

Track stars possess the qualities to win

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • May 8, 2013

The American River College men’s track and field team is gearing up for the California State Championships, led by a group of quality athletes. When it comes to building a championship contender,...

ARC men come up big at AR invitational

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • April 11, 2013

The American River College Track & Field team hosted their second home meet of the season on Friday, April 5. Dubbed the American River Invitational, the meet was a two-day event and proved to be a...

Running star looks to maximize his full potential

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • April 3, 2013

Sophomore runner Jacob Huston looks to follow last falls state championship with several more. Pacing the stadium with calculated animation, he eases into the midst of his routine. Though he wears...

American River women claim success during the Beaver Relays

Ed Gebing and Ed Gebing • March 12, 2013

On March 1 and 2, ARC hosted the 26th annual Beaver Relays. The women’s track and field team finished the event with four wins in the 23 event field. The ladies placed highly in several other events....

Running for a championship

Jorden Hales and Jorden Hales • February 13, 2013

The men’s track & field team is looking to claim their second title in three years. The American River College Men’s Track & Field team is set to begin their season at 9 a.m. on Feb. 17...

Third time’s a charm for men’s cross-country team

Jessica Maynard and Jessica Maynard • November 26, 2012

Beavers capture third state championship with back-to-back season victories It was déjà vu all over again for Head Coach Rick Anderson and the American River College men’s cross-country team –...

Stakes rise for ARC sports teams

Trevor Horn and Jessica Maynard • November 26, 2012

Beavers across different games prep for championship opportunities The temperatures are dropping and the stakes are rising, meaning the American River College athletic department is gearing up for the...

Luis Luna breaks from pack

Kenneth Loafea and Kenneth Loafea • October 10, 2012

The 2011-2012 American River College Men’s Cross-Country team was successful in every way last season winning the Big 8, Northern California and California State Championships. With all the experience...