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From left, Jaden Self and Howard Wood clash during defensive practice on Sept. 1 at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. This is their first year at City College.

Down, set, hike! Football returns to City College’s La Playa Stadium

Eric Evelhoch, Sports Editor
September 3, 2021
After the first football season cancelation in 65 years due to COVID-19, City College will open practices up for 15 days to the largest roster in head coach Craig Moropoulos 15 years. File photo of Cory Butler (19) attempting to intercept the pass on Oct. 5, 2019, at La Playa Stadium at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif.

SBCC football team optimistic for return to competition in Fall 2021

Eric Evelhoch, Staff Writer
April 26, 2021
The 2020 athletic season in any sport will not count negatively against the students as the NCAA and NAIA have both granted college athletes a pardon on the year. File photo of Santa Barbara City College Athletic Director Rocco Constantino on top of the La Playa Stadium at City College from Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Sports cancellations hurt athletes, but not their ‘eligibility clock’

Dylan Grausz, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
From the top of the bleachers at La Playa Stadium the black gravel that was laid down as a base for the artificial turf 11-years-ago can be seen almost as clearly as if you were down on the field on Feb. 1, 2020, at City College in Santa Barbara, Calif. The holes and ripped up turf can also be seen from a distance.

Overdue turf at La Playa scheduled to begin replacement in April 2021

August Lawrence, Associate Editor
February 1, 2021
Santa Barbara City College center, Jake Tourtillotte, prepares to snap the ball to quarterback Franco De Luca on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Football team tackles COVID-19, plans for spring season to come

Dylan Grausz, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
File photo, 2017

SBCC athletic department pushes forward after 4 positive COVID tests

Dylan Grausz, Staff Writer
September 21, 2020
Vaqueros head football coach Craig Moropoulos on the sideline during a game on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at La Playa Stadium in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Coach Moropoulos wants the best for his players, on and off the field

Max Mullins, Staff Writer
September 23, 2019
City College Vaqueros defending goal line against Antelope Valley Marauders Saturday, Oct. 21, at La Playa Stadium. The Vaqueros lost 17-7 against the Marauders.

SBCC football’s offense stalls in loss against Antelope Valley

JAX MONTGOMERY, Sports Editor
October 23, 2017
Courtesy art from David Loveton of Donald Lambert (No. 7) escaping Compton defender for 69-yard touchdown, Sept. 23, at La Playa Stadium. The Vaqueros won 48-16 against Compton College.

SBCC football player comes back from injuries to be top receiver

JAX MONTGOMERY, Sports Editor
October 16, 2017
Marshawn Davenport (No.31) defends a pass intended for Nick Kimball (No.15) at Saturday, Oct. 14, at La playa stadium. The SBCC Vaqueros were defeated by Alan Hancock Bulldogs 31-3.

SBCC football struggles and opens up conference with loss

JAX MONTGOMERY, Sports Editor
October 16, 2017
Freshman quarterback Gerald Hickson (No. 9) launches a pass to sophomore wide receiver Donald Lambert (No. 7) during second quarter against Compton College Saturday, Sept. 23 at La Playa Stadium in City College. The Vaqueros passed for 247 yards and two touchdowns outperforming Compton 48-16.

SBCC football blows out Compton for third straight win

JACK DAVIES, Channels Staff
September 24, 2017
Sophomore Cedric Cooper (No.9) jumps over a heap of defenders in the third quarter for a touchdown against LA Valley on Nov. 12, at City College’s La Playa Stadium. City College lost to LA Valley, 47-35.

Undefeated LA Valley beats SBCC 47-35, secures bowl game spot

OTHMAN MECHKOR, Sports Editor
November 13, 2016
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