Basketball is Michael Stockton’s life
Shaianna Rincon, Staff writer
February 27, 2013
Since he could put one foot in front of the other, Mike Stockton’s been involved in some type of sport; basketball, baseball, or football. Stockton, who plays guard and forward on the Solano basketball team, says he was a rough and tough little athlete as a kid. It wasn’t until he began high school... Read more »
Solano 55, Contra Costa 54
February 23, 2013
With 2 minutes, 17 seconds left in the game in Richmond, California, home of the Contra Costa Comets the Solano Falcons led the game 53-52. The Comets fouled Lucy Santos putting her at the line hoping that it would give them a chance to tie the game. Santos sunk both shots increasing the lead by two. Contra... Read more »
Solano women almost triple the score 82-32 at Marin.
Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2013
MARIN — The Solano women’s basketball team really wants the top slot in the Bay Valley Conference this year and they moved aside Marin College, 82-32, Wednesday to make sure that happens. “We came out strong and executed our offense and defense well,” said Solano’s freshman guard, Taylor Hamilton.... Read more »
Team win pushes Solano past Los Medanos
John Glidden, Staff Writer
February 9, 2013
The Solano women’s basketball team might be communists. Each Solano Falcon scored a point, with only one Falcon reaching double-digit scoring, in route to a 68-44 win over Los Medanos College. Whether starting the game, or coming in as a reserve, each Falcon had her niche for the game. Every player... Read more »
Spotlight on Solano athlete: James Givens, guard
Ben Gogna, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2013
James Givens is a guard for the Solano Community College Falcons. Givens grew up in Fairfield and graduated from Fairfield High School in 2007. Alan Iverson, ex Philadelphia 76ers, was his favorite athlete growing up, but eventually it became Lebron James, Miami Heat, because Iverson retired. What brought... Read more »
Spotlight on Solano athlete: Taylor Hamilton, guard
Ben Gogna, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2013
Taylor Hamilton has idolized Kobe Bryant since she was eight years old. Hamilton is the starting freshman guard for the Solano Community College Falcons. Taylor’s high school coach, Nadine Walker, attended and played for Solano. Solano’s Connie Holloway, Corina Cornelius, Ann Talamantes-Ristow, Leilanie... Read more »
Solano men demolish Napa 73-49
Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2013
The Solano Falcons (9-13, 4-7 BVC), on the road, come home with an easy win against Napa Storm (4-16,2-9 BVC) 73-49 Friday night. “We played a great game tonight,” Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Gabriel said. “It’s good to see our team finally come around and play to our full capability.” This... Read more »
Solano Falcons win 68-55 in Napa
Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2013
The Falcons (10-9, 7-2 BVC) ended their week on a good note topping the Storm (7-12, 4-4 BVC) 68-55 Friday Febuary 1. On Wednesday when Solano played Laney (10-10, 7-1 BVC) now tied for first in the Bay Valley Conference, the Falcons were looking at battling for first place, but after an upsetting loss... Read more »
Falcons lose heartbreaker against Laney
John Glidden, Staff Writer
January 31, 2013
In a gritty back-and-forth game, the Solano College women’s basketball team came up four points short of gaining a better footing in the Bay Valley Conference where they came into the game tied with Mendocino College for first place, with Laney College nipping at their heels. Fans witnessed a tight... Read more »
Scoring surge pushes Solano past College of Alameda
John Glidden, Staff Writer
January 30, 2013
Scoring their most points in a game all season, the Solano’s men’s basketball team defeated College of Alameda 84-76, breaking a five-game losing streak. Solano Falcon’s head Coach John Nagle believes that the Falcons won with more aggressive play and passing the ball more; something they had not... Read more »
