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 »
Solano loses to Yuba 71-59
Ben Gogna, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2013
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — In a bitter sweet loss, the Falcons extended a losing streak to five games after being defeated by the 49ers 71-59 in Bay Valley Conference play Friday night. Solano (7-13,2-7 BVC) trailed 27 – 23 at the half, against a team that doesn’t lose at home. “Yuba... Read more »
Solano men lose fourth game in a row
John Glidden, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013
In a matter of 30 seconds, two Solano Falcons fouled out of the game with little less than 3 minutes remaining in a game which had 43 combined fouls. Such was the game between Solano College and Contra Costa College on Wednesday night, with Contra Costa winning 63-53. Solano’s freshman guard/forward... Read more »
Solano men lose to Marin College 67-49
John Glidden, Staff Writer
January 16, 2013
When Marin’s sophomore center Darrick McIntosh hammered a slam dunk with five minutes remaining in the second half, Solano’s chances at a victory dimmed. McIntosh’s dunk gave Marin a commanding 58-45 lead and motivated Marin to finish the game with a decisive 67-49 win over the Solano Falcons. ... Read more »
Solano men defeat Mendocino 78-72 in physical game
John Glidden, Editor-in-Chief
January 11, 2013
Fans were treated to a physical and tense game between Solano and Mendocino College on Thursday night. With a 78-72 win, Solano escaped the clutches of a much more physical team. “They [Mendocino] are really competitive, being a little stronger and quicker than us,” said John Nagle, head coach... Read more »
Solano men’s basketball team gets first win at home
John Glidden, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2013
The Solano College men’s basketball team finally enjoyed home cooking as they defeated rival Napa 76-74 in a seesaw game on Tuesday. Solano had yet to win a game at home versus Bay Valley Conference opponents, losing 65-51 to Reedley, and 91-64 to Yuba College. “This is a long time coming,” said... Read more »
Solano’s men’s basketball drops first conference game of the season 91-64
John Glidden, Editor-in-Chief
January 2, 2013
The familiar sound of athletic shoes on hardwood punctuated the night as the Solano College men’s basketball team fought for their first home win of the young 2012-13 season against the Yuba College 49ers on Wednesday night. Despite a thunderous slam-dunk by Solano’s Jamarae Moss in the second half,... Read more »
Solano can’t stop Yuba’s winning streak
Ben Gogna, Sports editor
February 9, 2012
The Solano Falcons men’s basketball, 2-8, played Yuba College 49ers, now 10-0 in conference, Wednesday, Feb. 8. Yuba won 79-54. “This is an ultimate test for us,” Solano head coach John Nagle said. “Yuba has already won the conference and took first place.” “We’re excited to see what... 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 »
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 »
