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The Hawks lost five starters from the team that made the state tournament last March. Yet when the preseason rankings came out this week, they were still among the elite. The California Community College Men’s Basketball Coaches Association released its first rankings…

MONTEREY — Elijah Hanley was ready for anything. “I just want to score one,” the Hawks’ sophomore midfielder said. He had been waiting for his first goal of the season. No matter what it took, he was determined to get one. He just needed…

The good news: the Hawks women’s volleyball team finally ended its losing streak. The bad news: their struggles aren’t over. The dark cloud lifted over Las Positas on Oct. 29, snapping a five-game losing streak  with a much-needed 3-0 win over the…

After a 13-2 start, the Hawks have dropped three straight — all three against teams ranked in California. The Hawks have lost nine straight sets for the first time since losing 11 straight sets between October and November in 2023. Las Positas returns after…

According to athletic director James Giacomazzi, the program lacked sufficient healthy athletes to safely and competitively field a team. The last time the Hawks women’s basketball program forfeited a season was in 2021-22. “Our hands were tied,” said Giacomazzi, who also serves as the…

SAN JOSE — Tension filled the Hawks' bench as Alejandro Ramirez stepped up for his penalty kick. He headed towards the ball, cocked back his foot, and exploded through the ball. He missed. A collective sigh whipped through the sidelines. Slow, steady applause…

FREMONT — Sophomore defender Mark Sorenson mumbled to himself as he came to the sidelines. His white jersey was soaked with sweat and rain. He angrily plopped onto the grass and sat there, arms resting on his knees, staring at the action…

Sometimes, a loss is exactly what a team needs. For the Las Positas College women’s volleyball team, that wake-up call came on Sept. 3, when the team traveled to Modesto Junior College for its fourth game of the season. The Hawks dropped the…