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The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

 Coach Marco Baldacchino is (centered middle) standing behind a sign on the ARC Football Stadium, arms crossed with football on the field on March 6., ( Photo by Nairobi Sandoval Aguirre)

Former ARC Football Player Marco Baldacchino Makes a Comeback as Offensive Assistant Coach

Nairobi Sandoval Aguirre, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

 At the age of four, a young boy was watching his local football news, captivated by the sport and how the players moved and talked strategy. A touch of inspiration sparked in him, eager to explore this...

Beavers Pitcher Nathan Gahn throws a pitch against Sierra College on March 6. (Photo by Memphis Coles)

Sierra Wolverines Overwhelm Beavers, Lose 11-3

Memphis Coles, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

The American River College baseball team lost the second of a three-game series against the Sierra College Wolverines 11-3, on March 6.  After playing their opponent close through four innings, disaster...

ARC women’s volleyball lose rematch against San Joaquin Delta 3-1 on Sept. 25

American River College hosts second game against San Joaquin Delta

Abigail Harless, Staff Writer and Copy Editor October 2, 2024

In a conference rematch game between rivals, the second ranked in California, American River College women’s volleyball team set off to face the first ranked San Joaquin Delta on Sept. 25, welcoming...

Carson Lowden, the American River College women's volleyball team head coach, gives the team a pep-talk on the sidelines before going into the third set. (Photo by Jaqueline Ruvalcaba)

ARC’s women’s volleyball team loses against Folsom Lake College 3-2

Jaqueline Ruvalcaba, Social Media & Arts & Culture Editor October 13, 2022

The American River College women's volleyball team lost 3-2 after an intense game against Folsom Lake College on Oct. 6.  ARC started out strong, outpacing FLC and taking the lead on the first set...

Fans sit in the bleachers for the first time in two years during American River College’s men's basketball game on Feb. 22, 2022. (Screenshot via ARC Live Stream)

ARC sports fans now allowed to attend indoor events

Jahson Nahal, Sports Editor March 9, 2022

American River College announced on Feb. 22 that fans will be allowed at indoor sporting events for the first time in two years. Spectators had been unable to attend indoor sporting events since the COVID-19...

Paul Hansen, American River College’s men’s soccer coach says the team is grateful to be playing again this season in the fall semester of 2021. (File Photo)

ARC men’s soccer team starts the season strong with a 5-1 record

Madison Duong, Feature/A&C Editor October 4, 2021

American River College’s men’s soccer team has been training face to face throughout summer and is now competing this fall. ARC men’s soccer coach Paul Hansen says the players are grateful to be...

 ISA 2000 is a three-minute drive from ARC and reopened a few months ago to allow practice. However, when Sacramento moved into the purple tier of coronavirus infections, their youth leagues were postponed. (Photo by Athena Acevedo)

With sports at a standstill, ISA 2000 is an option for soccer players

Athena Acevedo, Staff Writer December 9, 2020

Due to coronavirus closures, the athletic teams at American River College have had to curb their seasons for the 2020-2021 school year. Because of this, soccer players are able to take advantage of the...

American River College running back Julie Leslie attempts to maneuver around a Laney College defensive back to score a touchdown. The game happened on Sept. 20, 2019, at ARC football field. (Photo by Emily Mello)

Getting recruited means more than excelling in the sport; ARC coaches speak about scouting that perfect fit

Emily Mello April 1, 2020

American River College’s recruiting process for athletes requires coaches and staff members to dig into high schools and also around the district, to find who could fit better on the team and what specific...

American River College forward Chris Cagle attempts a dunk in a home game against the Redwoods College basketball team on Nov. 7, 2019. (Photo by Colin Bartley)

Ballin’ Beavers shooting for victory this season

Oden Taylor November 25, 2019

It’s that time of year again, as the American River College men’s basketball team gears up for another season. Mark Giorgi, ARC’s basketball coach for the last 21 years, said he is excited about...

American River College baseball manager Doug Jumelet talks to his team after getting routed 15-7 by Diablo Valley College in 2015. Jumelet is not qualified to manage the baseball team for he hasn’t finished with a winning record since 2005. (File Photo)

Opinion: ARC baseball should dump Jumelet, now

Gabe Carlos May 1, 2019

The American River College baseball team finished its 2019 season in a 7-1 victory over Cosumnes River College on April 26. The team finished its season with a poor 8-32 overall record and went 5-19...

American River College freshman Kareem Clark looks for a pass while being guarded during the first round of the NorCal Regional Playoffs against Merritt Community College on Feb. 27, 2019 at ARC. The Beavers won the game, 79-69, and move on to play Gavilan College in Gilroy, on March 2. (Photo by Jennah Booth)

ARC survives close playoff game against Merritt College

Gabe Carlos March 2, 2019

After almost losing its double-digit lead, the American River College men’s basketball team let Merritt Community College hang around until the very end until ARC came out victorious (79-69) in the first...

Sacramento Republic midfielder Villyan Bijen challenges the ball against a Sacramento Gold player during a preseason game at American River College on Feb. 9, 2019. Republic FC won the game, 5-0. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Sacramento Republic FC victorious in exhibition match hosted at ARC

Thomas Cathey February 25, 2019

Despite the harsh weather conditions, professional soccer teams Sacramento Republic FC and Sacramento Gold FC held the third annual Sacramento FC Friendly at American River College on Saturday, Feb. 9....

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