Three Solano basketball athletes sign onto four year universities
Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
May 9, 2012
Three Solano basketball players signed letters of intent to two different schools at 1 p.m. on May 3 at Solano Community College. “I’m very proud of these girls,” Matt Borchert said. “I’m excited for them and their futures.” Presley (Star) Neufeld, will be transferring to the... Read more »
Bay Valley Conference 2012 swimming championship hosted at Solano
Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
April 30, 2012
Solano hosted the Bay Valley Conference swimming championship for 2012, the seventh year in a row, April 21 – 22. The following Solano Community College swimmers earned First Team All Bay Valley conference awards. Sophomore Julia Parker, 100-yard individual medley, 50-yard backstroke, 100-freestyle. Sophomore... Read more »
Solano loses chance at 2012 BVC championship
Ben Gogna, Sports Editor/Photographer
April 25, 2012
Laney College robbed the Solano baseball team of their shot at the Bay Valley Conference title, topping the Falcons 8 – 2 April 24 at Yarbrough Stadium in Fairfield, Calif. The Falcons never had a chance, trailing Laney from the first inning when Laney first baseman Ellis Stephney hit a solo... Read more »
Falcons beats Napa Storm 64-60
Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
February 8, 2012
Solano played a tough defense, holding off the the Napa Storm’s strong comeback, winning the Feb. 3 game 64–60. “I thought they did a great job of coming out with a lot of energy and we didn’t match that energy,” said Napa coach Steve Ball. “They did a hell of a job defensively and our... Read more »
Solano beats Napa, but trails Los Medanos for division title
Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
February 8, 2012
Playing rival school and looking for their eleventh straight win over Napa Valley College, Solano Falcons head coach, Matt Borchert said that determination and a consistent defense held Napa to a low scoring offense at the Feb. 3 game. The teams met already this year, Jan. 4, in Napa. The Falcons... Read more »
Falcons fall to Comets
Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
January 28, 2012
The Contra Costa Comets pulled away in the second half outscoring the Falcons 41 to 26 and winning the game 70–52 on Jan. 27. Center Issac Jackson, with 15 points, and guard Justin Pollard, with 10, led scoring for the Comets. The Solano men’s basketball team came out strong, showing positive signs... Read more »
Solano demolishes the Comets
Ben Gogna, Sports/photo editor
January 28, 2012
Jan. 27 — Extending the Solano College winning streak to three games beating Contra Costa, the Falcons conference record through January is 6 – 1. Solano, led by forward Marissa Dunn scoring 15 and guard Tara Cooley scoring 14 played the Comets, led by guard Alley Roberts who scored six. The... Read more »
Solano vs Los Medanos
Ben Gogna, Sports/Photo Editor
January 19, 2012
Strong performance by Solano Men’s Basketball team helped to beat Los Medanos 69 – 62. Leading the team was G LeQuan Gomes scoring twelve points and both G T.J. Teding and James Givens scoring eleven. G Mike McKinney scored ten and Chris Edens scored ten. The Mustangs put on a tough challenge keeping... Read more »
Falcons hold off the Mustangs
Ben Gogna, Sports/photo editor
January 19, 2012
Jan. 18 – Solano Falcons women’s basketball team entered the game against Los Medanos half a game behind the Mustangs. With Solano coming off a 60 – 53 loss Jan. 13 to Mendocino and with the season coming to an end, the team was looking for a win. “This game is for first,” coach... Read more »
