Author page: Jakob Arnarsson

Not long after the final buzzer sounded, head coach James Giacomazzi transported back to 2019. To the deathbed of his friend. It was sparked by a familiar face, reminding him of the significance of the result. His Hawks had beaten Shasta College, 90-75,…

SANTA ROSA — As the sun descended towards the horizon, marking the end of the final day of the CCCAA Championships, sophomore Chris Guidi sensed a chance for one last victory. One last dash to conclude his season. Right on his tail…

SANTA ROSA — All season long, Hawks women’s diving teammates Sarah Dorn and Ainsley Wade have been competing for first. Every meet. Every practice. Pulling and pushing each other, both with the goal of being the best. It resulted in belly-flops. Hurling…

SAN MATEO — Approaching the final turn of the 200-yard butterfly, Larwence Thomas, Christopher Guidi and Ethan Santiago were neck-and-neck. All three churned, seeking one more gear for the sprint home. All are desperate to proclaim themselves the fastest. For the Las…

SAN MATEO — Before the results of the last relay race echoed through the crowd at San Mateo College, Hawks’ coaches Jason Craighead and Kelly Gentry started taking off their layers. First, they removed their coats and extra shirts. Then their shoes…

WALNUT — In the closing minutes of the Hawks’ season finale, the usual big names were sitting on the bench. The Citrus Owls held a commanding lead, dictating the Las Positas coaching staff's decision to let the season’s benchwarmers get one last…

WALNUT — Another missed layup by Las Positas led to a breakaway for Citrus College, and perhaps the breaking point for the Hawks. Owls freshman guard Amiri Meadows bolted down the right side of the court. Hawks sophomore guard Elijah Mobley, the…

This year’s Hawks steadily built a resume as one of the best this season. A resume placing them as arguably the best head coach James Giacomazzi has ever had. They broke several team records, including being named the No.1 ranked team in…