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
2016 Bear Cubs finish No. 3 in the nation

2016 Bear Cubs finish No. 3 in the nation

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
June 8, 2016
One brotherhood, one champion

One brotherhood, one champion

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 30, 2016
One win away

One win away

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2016
SRJC holds on to beat Cypress 6-5

SRJC holds on to beat Cypress 6-5

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2016
Championship or bust for 35-8 SRJC

Championship or bust for 35-8 SRJC

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 27, 2016
Jori Lehtera, #12 of the St. Louis Blues, celebrates with teammates after his goal against the San Jose Sharks in game four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 21 in San Jose, California.

Sharks Playoff Report: Blues blast Sharks 6­-3 in Game 4

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
May 23, 2016
Rennard’s shutout sends Bear Cubs to State Championship

Rennard’s shutout sends Bear Cubs to State Championship

Anthony Sosa and Will Mathis
May 21, 2016
Stellar defense helps Santa Rosa rally for a 7-5 Game 1 win

Stellar defense helps Santa Rosa rally for a 7-5 Game 1 win

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 20, 2016
Bryce Nagata, No. 21, comes storming into the Bear Cubs’ dugout after scoring on a two-RBI double by first baseman Ryder Kuhns in the bottom of the third inning.

Not phased: Bear Cubs fight back from Game 1 loss to take series

Anthony Sosa and Will Mathis
May 16, 2016
James Odoms III (left) and his brother Jay Hooks (right) moved from Tampa Bay, Florida to Santa Rosa looking for a better life. Odoms is redshirting on the Santa Rosa Junior College basketball team and dreams of playing DI basketball

Homeless in Santa Rosa: Two brothers travel to California in hopes of a better life

Ali Benzerara, Contributing Writer
May 16, 2016
SRJC’s Siaan Rojas waits out of bounds with the referee to resume play with an inbounds pass in front of the home fans.

All-conference guard: SRJC basketball player Siaan Rojas’ hard work ethic pays off

Luke Straub, Contributing Writer
May 16, 2016
Phillip “Scooby” Wright was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the 250th pick in the 2016 NFL draft. Wright’s dad is the SRJC softball coach.

To the NFL: SRJC softball coach’s son drafted by Cleveland Browns

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
From Bear Cub to Dust Devil

From Bear Cub to Dust Devil

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
Track stars make history at Big 8 Championships

Track stars make history at Big 8 Championships

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
Musical muscles: beats to help you move your feet

Musical muscles: beats to help you move your feet

May 16, 2016
He. Is. Back.

He. Is. Back.

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
Dodgers’ broadcaster Vin Scully ends his 67-year career after the 2016 MLB season. Scully owns the MLB record for youngest broadcaster to call the World Series; he did so at the age of 25.

A tribute to the greatest broadcaster of all-time

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
May 16, 2016
Santa Rosa cruises to sectionals

Santa Rosa cruises to sectionals

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 15, 2016
Sharks Playoff Report: Sharks destroy Predators 5-0 in Game 7

Sharks Playoff Report: Sharks destroy Predators 5-0 in Game 7

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
May 15, 2016
Bear Cubs defeat Falcons to force Game 3

Bear Cubs defeat Falcons to force Game 3

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
May 14, 2016
Bear Cubs’ bats go cold in Game 1 of Super Regionals

Bear Cubs’ bats go cold in Game 1 of Super Regionals

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
May 13, 2016
Three dudes, one Cup: Oak Leaf NHL Playoff Podcast

Three dudes, one Cup: Oak Leaf NHL Playoff Podcast

May 12, 2016
Oak Leaf MLB Podcast

Oak Leaf MLB Podcast

Anthony Sosa, Parker Dangers Oncken, and Will Mathis
May 12, 2016
Sharks Playoff Report: Pavelski leads by example in Sharks 5-1 rout of Predators in Game 5

Sharks Playoff Report: Pavelski leads by example in Sharks 5-1 rout of Predators in Game 5

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
May 9, 2016
Santa Rosa sweeps doubleheader, advances to Super Regionals

Santa Rosa sweeps doubleheader, advances to Super Regionals

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2016
Santa Rosa forces decisive Game 3 after 8-0 win

Santa Rosa forces decisive Game 3 after 8-0 win

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2016
No. 1 Santa Rosa faces possible elimination after 7-3 defeat

No. 1 Santa Rosa faces possible elimination after 7-3 defeat

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 6, 2016
Sharks Playoff Report: Predators' big guns take over game three, sink Sharks 4-1

Sharks Playoff Report: Predators’ big guns take over game three, sink Sharks 4-1

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
May 5, 2016
NHL Playoffs Recap 3 [Podcast]

NHL Playoffs Recap 3 [Podcast]

Travis LaBrucherie, Lachlan Irvine, and Trevor Rocco
May 2, 2016
NHL Playoffs Recap 2 [Podcast]

NHL Playoffs Recap 2 [Podcast]

Travis LaBrucherie, Lachlan Irvine, and Trevor Rocco
April 26, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College second baseman Myles Andrews attempts to tag out a San Joaquin Delta runner trying to steal second base. SRJC captured its first conference championship since winning the Big Valley Conference in 2005, on its way to winning the State Championship.

Baseball wins first outright Big 8 title

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2016
Holle Depina dribbles the ball in a game during the 2015 season. She was part of an SRJC soccer team that completed an undefeated regular season and finished 19-1-4 overall. Depina faced adversity throughout her life, but that didn’t stop her from her goal of playing at a university.

Tough times don’t last; tough girls do : SRJC student takes soccer talents to Sonoma State University

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
MLB Power Rankings

MLB Power Rankings

Anthony Sosa and Will Mathis, Sports Editor and Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2016
SRJC softball head coach Phil Wright makes a visit to the mound to discuss the team’s strategy for the next batter in a game against San Joaquin Delta College April 21 at Marv Mays Field. The SRJC softball team currently has a 7-11 record in conference play and an overall record of 18-18.

Trying season nears end: SRJC softball team looks at positives after rough season

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
Courtesy of FoxSports.com Left winger Tomas Hertl celebrates with goaltender Martin Jones after the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-3 in the opening playoff series. It was the first time the Sharks defeated the Kings in the playoffs since 2011. Hertl finished the series with two points on an assist and a goal. The Sharks faceoff against the winner of the Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators series in the second round of the playoffs.

Sharks playoff report: Sharks knock out Kings 6-3 in game five in the first round of playoffs

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
Sports Briefs

Sports Briefs

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
Kobe Bryant celebrates after capturing his fifth and final championship ring with the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. Bryant, the 2010 Finals MVP, averaged 28.6 points, 8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.1 steals in the seven-game series. He had 23 points and 15 rebounds in game seven.

‘Mamba Out’

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
Cleveland Browns’ wide receiver Josh Gordon had a career year in 2013 with 87 receptions for 1,646 yards and nine touchdowns in 14 games. He has only played in five games since then due to multiple substance abuse violations. The NFL denied Gordon’s request for reinstatement.

Continuing problem in the NFL

Frank Sumrall, Staff Writer
April 24, 2016
SRJC sweeps Delta with extra inning victory

SRJC sweeps Delta with extra inning victory

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2016
Sharks Playoff Report: Pearson scores overtime winner in Kings 2-1 victory

Sharks Playoff Report: Pearson scores overtime winner in Kings 2-1 victory

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
April 19, 2016
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Sharks Playoff Report: Jones shuts down Kings as Sharks take 2-0 series lead

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
April 17, 2016
NHL Playoff Preview 1 [Podcast]

NHL Playoff Preview 1 [Podcast]

Travis LaBrucherie, Lachlan Irvine, and Trevor Rocco
April 16, 2016
Sharks Playoff Report: Pavelski scores two as Sharks beat Kings 4-3 in game 1

Sharks Playoff Report: Pavelski scores two as Sharks beat Kings 4-3 in game 1

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
April 16, 2016
Assistant coach Tom Francois gathers the Bear Cubs together for a team prayer before the beginning of their game.

Rennard’s complete game evens the series

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2016
Oak Leaf Sports Report 4/10/16

Oak Leaf Sports Report 4/10/16

Parker Dangers Oncken, Kyle Schmidt, Daniel Kong, and Travis LaBrucherie
April 13, 2016
In The Crease: NHL Playoff Preview

In The Crease: NHL Playoff Preview

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
SRJC baseball 12-1 in conference play

SRJC baseball 12-1 in conference play

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2016
Bear Cubs' Hill recovers from surgery

Bear Cubs’ Hill recovers from surgery

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
April 11, 2016
Bear Cub smashes her way to success

Bear Cub smashes her way to success

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College track star Stephanie Fernandez practices her 100-meter hurdles at Bailey Field. Fernandez placed 15th out of 28 in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 16.78.

Hurdling to victory

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
NBA playoff preview

NBA playoff preview

Frank Sumrall, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
"No Trump Card"

“No Trump Card”

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant drives to the basket during a game. The former MVP has returned to form in 2016 after missing all of last season due to injury.

A Chance Worth Taking

Parker Dangers Oncken, Senior Staff Writer
April 11, 2016

Scheiner’s walk-off home run improves Bear Cubs to 9-0

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2016
Bear Cubs’ guard Brooke Santander sets a screen for SRJC guard Jenna Dunbar.

Double Defeats: SRJC men’s and women’s basketball end playoff dreams

Anthony Sosa and Frank Sumrall
March 7, 2016
The Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team looks on as it battles against Cañada College Feb. 27 in Redwood City. The Bear Cubs lost 12-5 for only their second loss of the 2016 season.

Bear Cubs head into Big 8 season

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2016
The Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cubs track team uses a selfie stick to take a team photo on the field after one of its practices.

Bear Cubs start strong in first meet of the season

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
The Santa Rosa Junior College rugby club performs tackling drills during a practice March 3. The rugby club continues its hard work to prepare for games despite their low fan turnout.

Calling all fans: SRJC rugby team succeeds despite lack of fan turnout and commuity support

Frank Sumrall, Senior Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College student Brian “Hit-Man” Jimenez celebrates another win with his coach Hector. Jimenez balances work, school and a full time commitment to becoming a professional boxer and reaching his ultimate goal of making a name for himself in the super featherweight division.

SRJC’s own ‘Hit-man’

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Right: Bear Cub tennis players Betsy Samonte and Coral Imnhoff celebrate their 8-0 victory Feb. 26 against American River College. SRJC women’s is undefeated this season.

SRJC women’s tennis team smashes opponent as men’s team suffers brutal shutout

Albert Gregory, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
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