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A Great Defense Has Been The Eagles’ Key To Success In Softball

Derrick Spearman, Writer April 26, 2024

After finishing 17-15 last season, the Eagles finished this season with an improved record at 20-13 as the Eagles look to return to postseason softball. One thing that has gone well for the Eagles has...

My Experience at the BNP Paribas 2024

My Experience at the BNP Paribas 2024

Hokulea Rezentes, Writer April 25, 2024

There are many ways the community can come together through common interests. This can be by attending movies, church, jobs, and, most commonly, sporting events. When people go to sporting events, they...

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The Transformative Power of Sports

Andrew Sanchez March 19, 2024

In an era marked by societal divisions and economic challenges, sports continue to emerge as a unifying force, transcending barriers and adopting positive change in communities worldwide....

Eagles Baseball Off to a Red Hot Start as Conference Play Begins

Eagles Baseball Off to a Red Hot Start as Conference Play Begins

Jaden Wright, Writer March 14, 2024

As non-conference play ended during the last week of February, the Eagles couldn't be off to a better start for their 2024 campaign. As of March 5th, the Eagles sit at a stout 14-3 record and have won...

Eagles Womens Basketball Defeats Citrus, Advance To The SoCal Regional Finals

Eagles Women’s Basketball Defeats Citrus, Advance To The SoCal Regional Finals

Derrick Spearman, Writer March 7, 2024

After earning a first-round bye, the Eagles automatically advanced to the second round as the fifth seed and hosted 12-seed Citrus Owls. In coach Taylor Bell’s first season as the Eagles’ women’s...

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Controversy Surrounding the NBA’s Newest Participation Rules Has Spiked

Jaden Wright, Writer March 1, 2024

76ers’ star center Joel Embiid was in the midst of putting together one of the best seasons the NBA has ever seen, not just from a center but by any player. The reigning MVP was putting up historic numbers,...

The Eagles Prevail In A Tough One Against Glendale

The Eagles Prevail In A Tough One Against Glendale

Derrick Spearman, Writer March 1, 2024

“Defend, rebound, and stay together for 40 minutes.” A sentiment preached by head coach Trent Skinner and echoed by the players. That sentiment is shown on the court when you watch the Eagles play...

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Super Bowl LVIII Recap

Derrick Spearman, Writer February 19, 2024

Super Bowl Sunday has emerged as an unofficial American holiday in which many people host parties regardless of whether or not they are football fans. Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest food consumption...

Eagles Womens Basketball Win Both Eagle Invitational Games to Improve to 5-2

Eagles Women’s Basketball Win Both Eagle Invitational Games to Improve to 5-2

Derrick Spearman, Writer December 7, 2023

It’s a new era for the Lady Eagles basketball team. Following a 26-2 campaign last season, longtime coach Chris Mozga stepped down and handed the reins over to Taylor Bell who had served as an assistant...

Born For The Sport Of Football

Born For The Sport Of Football

Derrick Spearman, Writer December 6, 2023

Mount San Jacinto College (MSJC)  Eagles football head coach, Casey Mazzotta has been the head coach at MSJC for 16 seasons. Mazzotta came from a football family as his father Frank was the head coach...

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The Eagles Spectacular Season Came To An End Against #3 Grossmont

Derrick Spearman, Writer November 30, 2023

The Eagles women’s volleyball team had an amazing season. They finished 23-6 and were 11-1 in conference play. The Eagles’ 23 wins were the most in program history. The Eagles’ playoff run saw them...

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The Eagles Improve to 6-0 After Their Win Against LA Harbor

Derrick Spearman, Writer November 24, 2023

In Trent Skinner’s first year as the full-time head coach of the Eagles, the Eagles finished 23-6 and made the CCCAA playoffs where they were eliminated in the second round against the Seahawks of LA...

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