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
Anthony Sosa

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor

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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
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
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
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
Oak Leaf MLB Podcast

Oak Leaf MLB Podcast

Anthony Sosa, Parker Dangers Oncken, and Will Mathis
May 12, 2016
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[Photo] 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 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 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.

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

Frank Sumrall, Senior Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Oakland Athletics’ pitcher Sonny Gray finished third in the American League Cy Young Award voting in 2015. Gray’s career stats include a 2.88 ERA and 419 strikeouts.

2016 MLB awards predictions

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
March 7, 2016
Sophomore guard Jenna Dunbar attempts a free throw in a game against West Hills College Lemoore.

Bear Cubs stomp Golden Eagles; advance to third round of playoffs

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 28, 2016
Bear Cubs' Bryce Nagata prepares for the pitch that is about to be delivered.

[Photo] They’re a streakin’: baseball team win streak reaches nine games, leads state in scoring

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College third baseman Cheyenne Cooper makes contact with the delivered pitch in a game versus Gavilan College Feb. 16 at Marv Mays Field. SRJC won the game 4-2, to improve to an 8-3 record on the 2016 season.

Put on your rally caps: late inning magic boosts Bear Cubs softball to fifth straight victory

Anthony Sosa and Austin Burmester
February 22, 2016

Ready for playoffs: women’s basketball heads to postseason despite recent loss

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 22, 2016
SRJC student Chase Cianfichi balances his time between the Bear Cubs baseball team and running a goat grazing company that helps farmers rid land of ivy, poison oak and star thistle.

Bear Cubs catcher chasin’ success

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 8, 2016
Bears Cubs sophomore point guard Kerianne Noonan attempts the free throw against American River College Jan. 29 in a nail-biting victory at SRJC’s Haehl Pavillion.

Bear Cubs stay optimistic after tough loss

Anthony Sosa, Sports Editor
February 8, 2016
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[Photo] Bear Cubs remain undefeated at home

Kiana Medina, Staff Writer
January 31, 2016
The end of perfection: women's soccer team ends historic season with playoff loss

The end of perfection: women’s soccer team ends historic season with playoff loss

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2015
The Los angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant exhalts after a three point shot in a game that he finished with 49 points and a 2 games to none lead over the Denver Nuggets in a NBA Western conference play-off game.

Goodbye, Kobe

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2015
Bear Cubs defender Megan Flynn fights for possession of the ball against San Joaquin Delta College. Flynn is part of a dominant defensive unit that allowed just nine goals over the entire regular season.

Undefeated: SRJC women’s soccer team makes school history with perfect regular season

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2015
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has repeatedly expressed his support of Greg Hardy (pictured), effectively prioritizing winning football games over the right and just punishment of perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Zero tolerance for domestic violence in professional sports

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2015
Oak Leaf Sports Report (November 12, 2015)

Oak Leaf Sports Report (November 12, 2015)

Anthony Sosa, Kyle Schmidt, Haley Bollinger, Parker Dangers Oncken, and Benjamin Farren
November 10, 2015
Bear Cubs midfielder Nathan Bell takes the ball to the goal against Consumnes River College

Soccer Continues to Thrive

Parker Dangers Oncken and Anthony Sosa
October 29, 2015
Polar Bears left to freeze

Polar Bears left to freeze

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2015
MLB playoff predictions

MLB playoff predictions

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2015

Polar Bears defeat San Jose State University [D2] for first time

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2015
SRJC Women's Soccer Match .

Bear Cubs dominate

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2015
Blake Johnson returns to lead a Polar Bears hockey squad looking to win a second consecutive championship.

New Athletic Leadership

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2015
Stephen Wolmarans leads the fast break against the California Golden Bears

Hockey Starts with a Bang

Anthony Sosa, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2015
Ryan Haug takes a swing during a game in Spring 2015

From Bear Cub to Wild Cat

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015

Raider Invasion: The Raiders will win battle for bragging rights

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
September 16, 2015
Oak Leaf Fantasy Football Outlook 2015

Oak Leaf Fantasy Football Outlook 2015

Anthony Sosa, Austin Burmester, Stephen Wolmarans, Travis LaBrucherie, and Kyle Schmidt
September 10, 2015
(Podcast) MLB 2015 Oak Leaf Predictions

(Podcast) MLB 2015 Oak Leaf Predictions

Parker Dangers Oncken, Anthony Sosa, and Kyle Schmidt
September 3, 2015

SRJC catcher Ryan Haug earns MVP award

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
Bear Cubs infielder Weston Bryan (#13), attempts to hit a pitch against the San Mateo Bulldogs Saturday at Cook Sypher field.

Bear Cubs Baseball: loses heartbreaking playoff series after a stellar regular sesason

Anthony Sosa and Parker Dangers Oncken
May 12, 2015

Bear Cubs storm through Butte in first round of playoffs

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
May 8, 2015
Tom Francois bows his head, along with SRJC Baseball in a moment of reflection before the final regular season game of 2015, against Sierra College April 24 at Sypher Field.

Tom Francois: The story of a man with heart, ambition, faith and inspiration

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
April 28, 2015
Sports Corner Podcast: NBA Playoff Picks

Sports Corner Podcast: NBA Playoff Picks

Matt Rubel, Parker Dangers Oncken, Anthony Sosa, Austin Burmester, and Kyle Schmidt
April 16, 2015

Back on track, Bear Cubs cruise to victory

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
April 16, 2015
Becca Stenier lays down a bunt to get on first base against Butte College Feb. 21 at Marv Mays Field.

Softball struggles midway through season

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
April 7, 2015
The Bear Cubs stand in a huddle after their victory against the Hawks of Consumnes River College March 31 at Cook-Sypher Field.

Halfway home, Bear Cubs look to make push into playoffs

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
April 6, 2015
Niklis Nisja skates during the Pacific Collegiate Hockey Association championship game after making an earlier-than-expected comeback from a knee injury.

From injury to triumph, SRJC Ice Hockey player shows true heart of a champion

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
March 10, 2015

Meet the Hills: Twin Bear Cub pitchers with an unbreakable bond

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
February 24, 2015

Bear Cubs on roll: Nine straight after shutout, dramatic win

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
February 19, 2015

Bear Cub bats come to life in victory over DeAnza

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015

Questionable call cost Seattle Super Bowl

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015
Jonathan Nadele observes Garret Hill take warm up pitches in the bullpen before coming in for relief against De Anza Feb. 5 at Sypher Field.

Meet Jonathan Nadale: Former Bear Cub comes back home as SRJC coach

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
February 10, 2015

Bear Cubs send home Chabot in extra innings

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
February 1, 2015
Dana Thomsen delivers strikes for five innings of shut-out softball against Diablo Valley College on Sophmore Day Tuesday April 22 at SRJC's Marv Mays Field.

Bear Cubs softball looking for back-to-back playoff appearances

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
January 25, 2015
Ryan Haug looks to make an impact from the squat behind the dish in the upcoming 2015 season at SRJC.

Bear Cubs baseball: New faces, same expectations

Anthony Sosa, Staff Writer
January 25, 2015