A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
Chase Stafford slides across the plate during last year’s state championship tournament May 18 in Fresno.

A new season, a new shot at state: SRJC baseball optimistic about playoff return

Matt Fowler, Staff Writer
January 25, 2014

Polar Bears hockey team takes first loss on 4-day road trip

Joseph Barkoff, Photo/Sports Editor
December 13, 2013

Who refs the referees?

December 12, 2013

Bengals ready to roll

Robert Marshall, Staff Writer
December 12, 2013
Molly Schuster dribbles the ball away from Delta during an Oct. 11 game.

Women’s soccer disappointed after playoff loss

Amelia Parreira, Asst. Sports Editor
December 10, 2013
Bear Cubs forward Omar Nuno dribbles the ball up the field against West Valley at SRJC’s Cook Sypher Field Nov. 26.

Postseason cut short: Men’s soccer takes tear-jerking loss

Amelia Parreira, Asst. Sports Editor
December 10, 2013

SRJC Cross country season ends with State Championships

Robert Marshall, Staff Writer
December 7, 2013

Wrestling roundup

Robert Marshall, Staff Writer
December 7, 2013

Hometown boy in Big Leagues remembers roots

Erik Jorgensen, Staff Writer
December 7, 2013

SF Giants search for best players, strategies to prepare for 2014

Amelia Parreira, Staff Writer
December 7, 2013

Wrestling: Coast Conference Championship

Robert Marshall, Staff Writer
November 28, 2013
Andre Davis breaks the plane of the end zone scoring a touchdown against College of San Mateo Nov. 16 in San Mateo.

Courageous Bear Cubs earn bowl bid

Joseph Barkoff, Photo/Sports Editor
November 21, 2013
The Bear Cubs wrestling team is in the home stretch of the season with only a few meets left before the NorCal Regionals Dec. 7. The team has been strong with an overall record of 7-4 and 2-2 in conference play. The season started off well with two wins against Delta and Shasta. The Bear Cubs beat Shasta 31-17 and Delta 41-17. The following weekend they placed fifth out of 10 teams at the Sacramento City Tournament on Sept. 21. The Bear Cubs suffered a setback the next weekend with a short-handed team, and were shutout 48-0 by Lenmoore. The tough part was once they arrived at the meet, they only had 30 minutes to get ready, which is less than normal. “Driving made it hard,” said head coach Jake Fitzpatrick. Logan Fore, 133 pounds, was injured and Colton Farley, 285 pounds, had the flu. The next night they placed eighth out of 10 teams, which was an improvement from the night before. Jesus Moreno, 125 pounds, finished 3-3 and placed sixth. Aaron Pen–Kruger, 133 pounds, finished 3-2 and placed fourth. Pen-Kruger lost in the semi-finals 8-7. Kaden Martin, 165 pounds, was one match away from placing. Jose Anaya, at 184 pounds, went 2-2. They then beat Skyline 24-21, then placed eighth out of 12 teams in the Modesto Tournament Oct. 12. Daniel Larman, 157 pounds, placed fourth. Pen-Kruger went undefeated and finished first. At that point in the season, Pen-Kruger led the team with an 11-5 record and eight pins to date. At the Meathead Movers tournament they placed 12th out of 16 teams. Against Fresno State the Bear Cubs lost 42-3. In their first home meet, Nov. 6, they placed fourth out of nine teams in the NorCal Dualmeet. After a first round bye they beat Delta 50-3, then lost to Sac City 37-6. After that they beat Skyline, 27-18 and Chabot 28-13. The next week they wrestled Chabot again, and won a close one 24-22. At the latest meet on Wednesday they lost 33-4 to Modesto. They have the Sac City Duals this weekend and hope to get back on the winning track as the season winds down. The Coast Conference Championship is on Nov. 23, and Fitzpatrick is looking for gold. “Hoping to come away with medals, [we] won tournament last three years,” he said. In the NorCal Regionals they are looking to make some waves. “Our goal is to qualify every weight class,” Fitzpatrick said. “Also, players have to step up; Daniel Larman, Isai Guzman, and Kaden Martin have to step up to qualify,” Fitzpatrick said. The Coast Conference Championships are at 11 a.m. Nov. 23 in Hayward. The NorCal Regionals are at 9 a.m. Dec. 7 in Susanville.

Bear Cubs hope for Big 8 victory

Amelia Parreira, Staff Writer
November 21, 2013
The Bear Cubs wrestling team is in the home stretch of the season with only a few meets left before the NorCal Regionals Dec. 7. The team has been strong with an overall record of 7-4 and 2-2 in conference play. The season started off well with two wins against Delta and Shasta. The Bear Cubs beat Shasta 31-17 and Delta 41-17. The following weekend they placed fifth out of 10 teams at the Sacramento City Tournament on Sept. 21. The Bear Cubs suffered a setback the next weekend with a short-handed team, and were shutout 48-0 by Lenmoore. The tough part was once they arrived at the meet, they only had 30 minutes to get ready, which is less than normal. “Driving made it hard,” said head coach Jake Fitzpatrick. Logan Fore, 133 pounds, was injured and Colton Farley, 285 pounds, had the flu. The next night they placed eighth out of 10 teams, which was an improvement from the night before. Jesus Moreno, 125 pounds, finished 3-3 and placed sixth. Aaron Pen–Kruger, 133 pounds, finished 3-2 and placed fourth. Pen-Kruger lost in the semi-finals 8-7. Kaden Martin, 165 pounds, was one match away from placing. Jose Anaya, at 184 pounds, went 2-2. They then beat Skyline 24-21, then placed eighth out of 12 teams in the Modesto Tournament Oct. 12. Daniel Larman, 157 pounds, placed fourth. Pen-Kruger went undefeated and finished first. At that point in the season, Pen-Kruger led the team with an 11-5 record and eight pins to date. At the Meathead Movers tournament they placed 12th out of 16 teams. Against Fresno State the Bear Cubs lost 42-3. In their first home meet, Nov. 6, they placed fourth out of nine teams in the NorCal Dualmeet. After a first round bye they beat Delta 50-3, then lost to Sac City 37-6. After that they beat Skyline, 27-18 and Chabot 28-13. The next week they wrestled Chabot again, and won a close one 24-22. At the latest meet on Wednesday they lost 33-4 to Modesto. They have the Sac City Duals this weekend and hope to get back on the winning track as the season winds down. The Coast Conference Championship is on Nov. 23, and Fitzpatrick is looking for gold. “Hoping to come away with medals, [we] won tournament last three years,” he said. In the NorCal Regionals they are looking to make some waves. “Our goal is to qualify every weight class,” Fitzpatrick said. “Also, players have to step up; Daniel Larman, Isai Guzman, and Kaden Martin have to step up to qualify,” Fitzpatrick said. The Coast Conference Championships are at 11 a.m. Nov. 23 in Hayward. The NorCal Regionals are at 9 a.m. Dec. 7 in Susanville.

Bear Cubs wrestling looks to make waves

Robert Marshall, Staff Writer
November 21, 2013
Bear Cubs' Becky Kremer hurls the ball for a score against American River College Sept. 18 at the SRJC's Quinn Aquatic Complex in Santa Rosa.

Women’s water polo heads to NorCal Championships

Amelia Parreira, Staff Writer
November 21, 2013

Polar Bear hockey skates to victory

Joseph Barkoff, Photo/Sports Editor
November 21, 2013

Cross country looks towards state championships

Robert Marshall, Staff Writer
November 21, 2013
Megan Johnson dumps the ball over the net against Delta Nov. 8 at Haehl Gym in Santa Rosa.

12-11 overall Bear Cubs have plenty of fight left

Joseph Barkoff, Photo/Sports Editor
November 21, 2013
Santa Rosa Junior College men’s water polo rears up to shoot against conference opponent Modesto Oct. 9 at Quinn Aquatic Complex in Santa Rosa.

Marco? No more men’s water Polo

Robert Marshall, Staff Writer
November 21, 2013
Chase Johnson focuses on transferring to Cal Poly for mechanical engineering when not driving Outlaw Sprint Cars.

Meet SRJC’s own Outlaw driver

Robert Marshall, Staff Writer
November 21, 2013
SRJC Hockey Hosts Collegiate Tournament at Snoopy’s

SRJC Hockey Hosts Collegiate Tournament at Snoopy’s

Keshia Knight, Contributing Writer
November 7, 2013

Wrestling Modesto Invitational

Robert Marshall
October 18, 2013

Men’s /Women’s Cross Country Toro Park Invitational

Robert Marshall
October 18, 2013
SRJC wide receiver Andre Davis demonstrates proper technique for returning second-half kickoffs.

SRJC Football milks Rams in Clo’s Classic

Erik Jorgensen
October 6, 2013
SRJC Bear Cubs' center fielder Siosi Poti slides across home plate during a rally against San Joaquin Delta College for the Northern California Super Regional tournament May 13, 2013 at the SRJC's Sypher Field.

Synthetic turf vs. grass: Which is better?

Amelia Parreira
October 6, 2013
SRJC forward Allison Rash heads the ball keeping it inbounds by a hair Oct. 1 at Sypher Field in Santa Rosa.

Women’s soccer ends September with a solid performance

Amelia Parreira
October 6, 2013
Freshman forward Omar Nuno leaps in into the air to take the ball away from American River College Sept. 27 in Santa Rosa.

SRJC men’s soccer loses to a hot American River College

Nate Voge
October 4, 2013

49ers ready for Superbowl return

Robert Marshall
October 4, 2013
SRJC sophomore Courtnie Morton spikes the ball against Fresno City College Sept. 20 for the first game of the day in Santa Rosa.

SRJC Bear Cubs volleyball takes tough loss, enjoys exciting win

Joseph Barkoff
September 26, 2013

Polar Bears open season with win

Joseph Barkoff
September 26, 2013
Arms raised by SRJC tight end Nick Reynolds as Bear Cubs’ running back K’Lan Anderson rushes for a 1-yard touchdown against Diablo Valley College Sept. 13 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs football comes from behind again

Joseph Barkoff
September 26, 2013
Bear Cubs Football Dominates Season Opener

Bear Cubs Football Dominates Season Opener

Joseph Barkoff, Photo Editor
September 14, 2013

The 49ers Must Improve to Keep the West at Bay

Robert Marshall
September 14, 2013

Men and Women’s Cross Country’s New Coaching Staff Looks to Place

Robert Marshall
September 14, 2013

Oakland Athletics – A Season of Inconsistency?

Brenna Thompson
September 14, 2013

Giants Clung to Life as End of Season Hits

Amelia Parreira
September 14, 2013

Coaches Push For Success as Soccer Season Kicks Off

Amelia Parreira
September 14, 2013

Crazy Crashes and Wild Finishes: Just Another Day at the Petaluma Speed Way

Robert Marshall, Staff Writer
August 27, 2013
Things Thomas Thinks: The 49ers 53-Man Roster Prediction

Things Thomas Thinks: The 49ers 53-Man Roster Prediction

Thomas De Alba, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2013
The Warriors Keep Fighting

The Warriors Keep Fighting

Patrick Dineen, Staff Writer
May 13, 2013
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The Giants Get No Respect from the “Experts”

Jimmy Merrill, Assistant Sports Editor
May 13, 2013
What Do You Know About a Sweep?

What Do You Know About a Sweep?

Keshia Knight, Managing Editor
May 13, 2013
Santa Rosa Junior College's freshman softball star, Megan Winters, from Analy High School, delivers a shutout pitching the Bear Cubs to a 5-0 win versus Diablo Valley College March 30 at Marv Mays Field, SRJC.

Work Hard, Play Hard: SRJC Student Athlete Knows the Right Balance for Success

Ben Steinberg, Contributing Writer
May 13, 2013
The SRJC softball team poses for a team photo on Sophomore day to celebrate their final year playing for the team.

Late Game Rally Hurts Bear Cubs Softball

Patrick Dineen, Staff Writer
April 30, 2013

SRJC Doubles Tennis Pair Dominant in Ojai Tournament

Thomas De Alba, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2013
Warriors superstar point guard, Stephen Curry, is one of the major all-star snubs in the 2012-13 NBA season. Curry is leading his team through the postseason.

Curry: He Gets No Respect

Jenna Burkman, Sports Editor
April 30, 2013
SRJC Bear Cubs finished this season tied for first place in the Big 8 Conference with their 17-4 record after a win against Diablo Valley College April 25, 2013. A play-in game is scheduled for April 30.

SRJC Baseball Blanks Diablo Valley College

Jimmy Merrill, Assistant Sports Editor
April 30, 2013

Oakleaf Sports Report 4-20-13

Sean Dougherty
April 24, 2013

Oakleaf Sports Report 04-05-13

Sean Dougherty
April 10, 2013
Swimming head coach Jill McCormick briefs the team before practice April 4 in preparation for the Chabot Invitational.

Power Strokes and High Dives: SRJC Swim and Dive Teams Head Towards Championship

Thomas De Alba, Co-Editor-In-Chief
April 8, 2013

Bear Cub Softball Team Wins Big in Doubleheader

Jenna Burkman, Sports Editor
April 8, 2013
The men’s team uses strategy and great team work to earn the No. 4 seed for the playoffs.

Slam Dunk: SRJC Postseason Proves Promising for Next Season

Patrick Dineen, Staff Writer
April 8, 2013
SRJC tennis player Jon Sharp smashes a serve in a match against Grossmont College March 2 at the Izzy Derkos courts.

SRJC Tennis Sends Doubles Pair to Ojai, Singles Player Takes Out Top Seed in Tournament

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April 8, 2013

Oakleaf Sports Report 3-15-13

Sean Dougherty
March 25, 2013

SRJC Hockey: The Confidence Cut

Keshia Knight, Managing Editor
March 20, 2013

SRJC Hockey: About the Polar Bears

Keshia Knight, Managing Editor
March 18, 2013

SRJC Hockey: How They Won the Cup

March 18, 2013

Oakleaf Sports Report 3-10-13

March 11, 2013
Sophomore guard Whitney Edens drives to the basket against Delta College.

SRJC Women’s Basketball Advances to State Finals

Jenna Burkman, Sports Editor
March 11, 2013

Men’s Basketball Blown Out in Regional Final

Jenna Burkman, Sports Editor
March 11, 2013
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