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 Hawks men’s basketball coach. “The numbers were low to start, and then when [injuries] happened, it was just kind of like… that’s it.”
Last season, the Hawks finished with an overall record of 4-21. The roster included graduating sophomores and three freshmen: guards Destinee Flores, Tayondee Kelley and Krystle Raymond.
The sudden cancellation reflects a broader trend across California community colleges. Giacomazzi said other schools in the conference have also paused their women’s programs due to similar challenges.
“I learned about the forfeiting of the season during an athletic department meeting,” head coach Tracey Walker said. “Coach Hart and I spoke with the returners. We worked with them to help them sort through their different options, and they decided what was best for them.”
The Las Positas women’s basketball program debuted in 2006, winning 38 games and making the playoffs in each of its first two seasons. But since then, the program has struggled.
This marks the 10th consecutive season the Hawks have failed to win at least 10 games.
In the previous 17 seasons, the Hawks have posted a winning record only once — a 15-11 season in 2012-13 under coach Clarence Morgan.
The decline worsened after COVID-19 shutdown sports in 2020. The Hawks didn’t return to field a team in 2021-22 due to low numbers. The following season, new coach Caleb Theodore revived the program, leading the Hawks to a 3-24 record in 2022-23.
The following year saw signs of progress. The Hawks went 6-19, winning their first conference games since before the pandemic. Hopes were high heading into 2024-25.
However, Theodore accepted a position at Sacramento City College, taking the team’s two best players with him. The Hawks finished 4-21 last season, losing their final 13 games under Walker.
Despite the setback, Walker remains optimistic.
“The future of women’s basketball at LPC is still very bright,” she said. “We are in the process of reorganizing and figuring out the best way to recruit. This has happened before at LPC, I believe about 4 or 5 years ago there was not a women’s team.”
“Our plan to recruit new players is to expand our recruiting area and become more involved with AAU programs in the area,” she added. “We have a great coaching staff here who are committed to teaching and helping women’s basketball players excel. If you are interested in learning the game and improving your IQ, fill out an interest form.”
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TOP PHOTO: The 2024–25 women’s basketball team marked the program’s final season before a temporary pause in the 2025–26 season. Injuries and low participation were cited as key factors in the decision.
Annie Moore is the Sports Editor of The Express. Follow her on X @SanJoseAnnie.
