I found myself plastered to the couch, entranced. Even without a vested interest, I am glued to the television. Cheering. Laughing. Screaming.
The intensity increases as the clock minutes evaporate, all pointing to a riveting end sure to produce an outpouring of emotion.…
Martin GallegosSTAFF WRITER
The Las Positas College men’s basketball team underwent a complete renovation over this past offseason.
A grand total of one player from last season is returning to the team. The rest of the roster is comprised of freshmen and one…
Martin GallegosSTAFF WRITER
It is a high honor that even some of the greatest sports legends never receive.
Almost a year after losing his battle to pancreatic cancer, Las Positas College is paying homage to Tony Costello by naming its home basketball court…
Kalama HinesFeatures EditorThe 2013-14 season was a struggle for the Las Positas women’s basketball team.
One strongpoint for the team was the play, and leadership, of freshman guard.
Gabriella Barbalinardo.
“She was a fantastic leader off the court,” said women’s basketball Head Coach Clarence Morgan.…
Kalama Hines
FEATURES EDITOR
Hawks sophomore guard Steve Cazares stands just outside of his home gym’s three-point arc,. Hunched over at the waist, he uses his jersey to wipe the sweat from his brow. At the same time, he attempts to hide a mischievous…
On a night that celebrated the achievements of the late LPC basketball coach Tony Costello, the Chabot Gladiators reigned supreme.
Women
Ninety seconds into the game is not where you want to spend your first timeout. Las Positas Hawks trailed Chabot by just two…
William Tanner
Managing Editor
Tony Costello, the inaugural Las Positas College men's basketball coach who died in August from pancreatic cancer, was honored at his old stomping grounds.
Chabot College, where Costello coached for 16 years before taking over the Las Positas program, was inducted…
Will TannerA&E EditorIt’s that time of year again. While most students are looking forward to winter break, the men and women of the Las Positas College basketball teams are gearing up for their conference season.
Men
The season is still young. Though they…
Will TannerA&E Editor“We have three seasons: the pre-season, the regular season, and the postseason. And we plan to get to (the postseason).”
Women’s basketball head coach Clarence Morgan is already having fun. His team is comprised of all freshmen except for one. His…
Will TannerA&E EditorAll smiles and jokes in the tape review room, you would have never known that two months ago there was dissension in the Las Positas College men’s basketball ranks.
Their season started in turmoil. After Coach Tony Costello’s passing, the team…