Dream season capped off with first state title
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
December 10, 2012
Behind another big performance from its rushing offense and the defense, the Bakersfield College football team was able to beat City College of San Francisco 35-14 to get BC’s first state title in front of 16,125 fans at Memorial Stadium on Dec. 8. The Renegades (11-2) defense forced four turnovers... Read more »
COLUMN: Fall sports start the year right for BC
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
November 28, 2012
As the fall sports at Bakersfield College come to an end, it’s time to look back and see how we have faired. Overall, I’ll give BC sports a solid B-plus for this semester. I think this fall semester has been a lot better than last year’s, and it’s not just because of the football team making... Read more »
Men’s hoops responds after OT loss in Thanksgiving tourney
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
November 28, 2012
After losing in overtime to San Diego Mesa College in the first day of the Thanksgiving Tournament, the Bakersfield College basketball team was able to respond with a win over Merritt College. The Thanksgiving Tournament was at BC from Nov. 23-24. “I thought we improved from the first tournament,”... Read more »
Women’s hoops falls to 1-2 with OT loss
Jason Reed, Reporter
November 28, 2012
The Bakersfield College women’s basketball team fell below .500 with a 71-69 overtime loss to Santa Barbara College on Nov. 21. BC’s first basket came seven minutes into the game, after the Renegades struggled with turnovers and firing highly-contested shots. BC had a tough night from the free-throw... Read more »
Women’s hoops splits first two games at home
Jason Reed, Reporter
November 15, 2012
After a lopsided victory over Cabrillo College on Nov. 8, the Bakersfield College women’s basketball team lost against Riverside College on Nov. 9. BC beat Cabrillo 91-40 but lost to Riverside 60-51. BC found itself in foul trouble early in the game committing four fouls in the first three minutes... Read more »
BC volleyball looking toward playoffs
Nestor Fernandez, Reporter
November 15, 2012
On Nov. 9, the Bakersfield College volleyball team traveled to Glendale College and put together a solid match in defeating the Vaqueros in straight sets 25-17, 25-13, 25-16. BC made the playoffs, but they won’t know who they will play until Nov. 18. Leading the way for the Renegades was Caitlin Bernardin... Read more »
Turnovers prove costly to men’s hoops in first tourney
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
November 15, 2012
Turnovers plagued the Bakersfield College men’s basketball team against College of the Sequoias on Nov. 9 and Allan Hancock on Nov. 10 in the Cuesta Tournament. BC lost to COS 74-58 and lost to Hancock 96-78. “We played hard, but we didn’t play smart,” said BC coach Rich Hughes. “The thing... Read more »
BC wrestling takes second
Jason Reed, Reporter
November 15, 2012
On Nov. 10, the Bakersfield College wrestling team hosted the SCWA East Conference Tournament and was able to finish in second place after a slow start in the first round, falling to West Hills College (27-18). BC managed to beat Cuesta College, Victor Valley College and East L.A. College in its final... Read more »
Renegades rally at home to keep playoff hopes alive
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
October 31, 2012
After struggling to move the ball in the first half, the Bakersfield College football team faced its first halftime deficit at home, but rallied back behind gadget plays and a fourth-quarter defensive red-zone stop to beat Cerritos College 21-14 on Oct. 27. “I thought we played our tail off,” said... Read more »
BC men’s hoop team looking to bounce back
Esteban Ramirez, Sports Editor
October 31, 2012
After a disappointing year last season, in which it lost a lot of close games due to turnovers, lack of rebounding and key injuries, the Bakersfield College men’s basketball team is ready to redeem itself this year. “We’re looking good,” said BC coach Rich Hughes. “We have a lot of returning... Read more »
