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Vulcans Men's and Women’s Basketball sweep Pitt-Johnstown

Vulcans Men’s and Women’s Basketball sweep Pitt-Johnstown

Owen Haluska, Sports Editor February 20, 2025

On Feb. 20, the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams hosted University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for another Wednesday night doubleheader. The night was great for both teams, as they both ended up winning...

Weekly Professional Football Recap

Eagles Dominate Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX

Owen Haluska, Sports Editor February 13, 2025

This past Sunday, Feb. 9, The Philadelphia Eagles (18-3) defeated the Kansas City Chiefs (17-3) by a score of 40-22 to secure their second Super Bowl victory, while also preventing the Chiefs from gaining...

Vulcan Tandem Receive Preseason All-American Honors Ahead of the 2025 Season

Vulcan Tandem Receive Preseason All-American Honors Ahead of the 2025 Season

Jonathan Sape, Sports Writer February 6, 2025

The California Vulcans baseball team is looking to bounce back this spring after missing out on the 2024 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) tournament. Their impressive 28-18 record could only...

Lakers Land Luka Doncic in Stunning Trade

Lakers Land Luka Doncic in Stunning Trade

Jonathan Sape, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

The Dallas Mavericks have traded away Luka Doncic. In a move that has been described as “unfathomable” by many in the sports world, the Mavericks have shipped off Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff...

Men’s and Women’s Basketball win against IUP

Men’s and Women’s Basketball win against IUP

Owen Haluska, Sports Editor January 30, 2025

On Jan. 29, both the Men’s and the Women's basketball teams hosted IUP at the Convocation Center for a Wednesday night doubleheader. Both teams won well-needed PSAC victories, but the stories for the...

The Vulcan's Softball Team

Nikki Yanchak Named Interim Head Softball Coach

Owen Haluska, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

On Jan. 14, Nikki Yanchak was promoted to be the interim head coach for the 2025 softball season. She spent her first year at California as the assistant coach in the 2024 season, but she has multiple...

Vulcans Football Falls to Slippery RocK

Vulcans Football Falls to Slippery RocK

Braxton Turner, Sports Editor December 13, 2024

On Saturday, Dec. 7, the California Vulcans fell to the Rock of Slippery Rock in the NCAA quarterfinals 13-31.  While the Vulcans’ season comes to a close, their success cannot be ignored.  This...

Vulcans Volleyball Ends Season with Loss

Vulcans Volleyball Ends Season with Loss

Owen Haluska, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 15, the Vulcans (3-20, 0-14) hosted the Gannon Golden Knights (20-6, 12-1) at the Convocation Center. This was the last game of the season for the Vulcans, and they faced a tough task playing...

Men's Basketball Overcomes the Penn State-Fayette Lions

Men’s Basketball Overcomes the Penn State-Fayette Lions

Braxton Turner, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Vulcans faced the Penn State-Fayette Lions, coming out on top 115-76. The matchup between the two teams is more of a friendly crosstown rivalry, as the Penn-State Fayette Lions...

Women's Basketball Falls Short to the Bowie State Bulldogs

Women’s Basketball Falls Short to the Bowie State Bulldogs

Braxton Turner, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

On Nov. 9, Women’s basketball, in their home opener, fell to the Bowie State Bulldogs 53-60. The Vulcans move to 2-1—a tough loss considering the high expectations placed on them this year. California...

Vulcans Defeats IUP to win 15th Coal Bowl

Vulcans Defeats IUP to win 15th Coal Bowl

Braxton Turner, Sports Editor November 1, 2024

On Saturday, Oct. 26,  the California Vulcans overcame the IUP Crimson Hawks in overtime 16-13. The 15th Coal Bowl matchup between the two teams marks history as the Vulcans became the first to win the...

California Celebrates a Homecoming Victory Against Slippery Rock

California Celebrates a Homecoming Victory Against Slippery Rock

Luke Clister, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

On Oct. 19, the California Vulcans hosted No.6 Slippery Rock. The Vulcans defeated the Rock 28-7 dominantly and now hold the top spot in PSAC West. California was able to snap a six-game losing streak...

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