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The American River College mens tennis team pose for a picture after beating Foothill College 5-2 to become NorCal Champions on April 16, 2016 at ARC. This team was the first NorCal Champions from ARC since 1966. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Men’s tennis team crowned NorCal Champions

Mack Ervin III April 19, 2016

American River College’s men’s tennis team avenged last year’s loss to Foothill College by winning 5-2 on Saturday to clinch the NorCal tennis championship, the school’s first title since 1966. The...

American River College mens tennis player Alex Meliuk looks to return the ball during one of his matches at the NorCal Semifinals against Chabot on April 12, 2016 at American River College. Meliuk left Belarus at age 19 to come to the United States for more opportunities. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Belarus under-16 men’s national tennis champion comes to play for ARC

Matthew Nobert April 15, 2016

The trip from Belarus to Sacramento is over 5,000 miles, and American River College tennis player Alex Meliuk made that trip last year to start a new life in the United States and create more opportunities...

Former American River College running back Devontae Booker is holding a workout in Sacramento for NFL scouts ahead of the April 28 Draft. Booker recorded 1261 yards and 11 touchdowns during his senior season at Utah. (File Photo)

Former ARC running back to hold workout for NFL teams

Kyle Elsasser April 4, 2016

Devontae Booker, former American River College running back and current Utah Ute, is scheduled to hold a workout for NFL teams in Sacramento on April 12. The 5’11”, 219 pound back was only able...

From left to right: wide receiver Marc Ellis, offensive lineman Max Harrison, head coach Jon Osterhout, wide receiver Jonathan Lopez, and linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk pose for a picture during a signing day event on April 1, 2016 at American River College. The four players committed to four-year universities following the 2015 season. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Second wave of ARC Football recruits officially commit

Mack Ervin III April 1, 2016

A second wave of American River College football players committed to four-year universities on April 1 in a signing ceremony hosted by the football department. This wave brings the number of committed...

American River College mens tennis player TJ Aukland jumps up to return the ball during practice on Mar. 30, 2016 at ARC. The team will be traveling to Santa Rosa this Thursday for the BIG 8 North Conference Tournament. (Photo by Matthew Nobert)

Men’s Tennis aims for Big 8 conference sweep

Matthew Nobert March 30, 2016

American River College’s men’s tennis team is preparing to close out the regular season with the BIG 8 North Conference Tournament this Thursday in Santa Rosa, California. These will be the last...

Former American River College student Edward Currie died in police custody on Feb. 20 of an apparent seizure after being arrested on suspicion of drug possession on the same night. Curries family said he had no past history of seizures. (Photo screen capture from Edward Curries Facebook page)

Former ARC student dies in police custody

Jordan Schauberger February 29, 2016

By Jordan Schauberger and Matthew Peirson A former American River College student died in police custody on Feb. 20 after suffering an apparent seizure, officials said Monday. He was 31. Edward...

Former American River College football player Antonio Perez (54), seen airborne to the right attempting to block a kick during the 2014 season, died yesterday due to an unverified cause.
(File Photo)

Former ARC football player Antonio Perez dies

Jordan Schauberger February 26, 2016

An American River College football player, who was a part of the team that made it the State semifinals in 2014, died yesterday, according to ARC football coach Jon Osterhout. The cause of death was not...

American River College pitcher Kyle Beardsley throws a pitch during the team’s 6-0 loss to Butte College. Buttes pitcher Taylor Greene threw a complete game.
(Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Butte starting pitcher’s complete game shutout sinks ARC

Matthew Peirson February 20, 2016

Butte College’s Taylor Greene dominated on the mound with a complete game on only 112 pitches, mowing through the American River College lineup in a 6-0 victory for Butte. ARC managed only five hits...

American River College guard Marcelas Perry looks down after a loss to Modesto College. ARC dropped its final home game of the season to Modesto by the final score of 85-67 at American River College on Feb. 11 2016. (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

ARC men’s basketball closes home season with loss

Mack Ervin III February 15, 2016

Sophomore guard Marcelas Perry led scoring for the fourth straight game with 24 points as American River College men’s basketball team lost its final home game 85-67 to Modesto Junior College. ARC...

American River College SS Jared Biggs steps up to the plate against Solano College on Tuesday. ARC lost 6-5. (Photo by Mack Ervin III)

Photo Gallery: Baseball drops close game to Solano 6-5

Mack Ervin III February 11, 2016

American River College dropped a close game at home to Solano College losing 6-5, dropping their record to 2-4 on the season.

American River College guard Hayleigh Filer looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to before being forced out of  bounds, during a game against Diablo Valley College Tuesday. ARC lost to Diablo Valley 70-63.  (Photo by Kyle Elsasser)

Late comeback proves fruitless as ARC continue to falter in conference

Mack Ervin III February 5, 2016

A dismal first-half showing and miscues on defense ultimately cost American River College’s women’s basketball team its 70-63 loss to Diablo Valley College Tuesday. Sophomore guard Haleigh Filer...

American River College guard Sariah Loudon  and Sacramento City College point guard Corina Tacardon fight for possession of the ball, during a game at ARC on Tuesday. ARC lost to Sac City 45-41. (Photo by Tyler M. Jackson)

Emotions run high as ARC blows lead to Sac City

Matthew Peirson January 28, 2016

Three technical fouls were called on American River College’s women’s basketball team in the fourth quarter, part of an emotional unraveling of the team that led to a 45-41 loss to Sacramento City...

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