Sports
14 Rampage
September 23, 2009
Reaching for the Win
The 2009 Rams wrestling team
Photos by Ray Juarez
The 2009 season is a few weeks in and FCC’s head coaches are showing they’re ready for competition. by Ray Juarez Rampage Reporter
Women’s Soccer
Things have been going good so far for head coach Oliver Germond and his Lady Rams. “I was a little concerned at first because of all the new players and only having one returning starter, we were anxious early on to get our first game in just to see how we’re going to stack up” said Germond. “Being on the road has been good as well, we kicked things off by beating Bakersfield 2-0, and San Diego Mesa who is ranked 5th in the country 2-0”. Germond also says “I feel good about where we are, but we still have a long way to go.” Maghan Wright continues to show her leadership and help her team mates with
Coach Shulte and her lady Rams
what it takes to be successful at FCC. Stepping up this season, returning from an injury is Sabrina Arietta, who is working hard as a starting forward. Also, stepping up is forward Jesslyn Fagundes, she has been away for while but has been very competitive and is making a big difference since returning. The lady rams come home Friday, Sept. 25 at 4 p.m., against Mount San Antonio College. Coach Germond said “With one of the strongest teams from southern cal coming to town, it’s going to be a big battle. They beat us last year, but we beat them two years in a row before that. I want to play the best teams we can, to help us improve and know our competition; that’s what makes us better.”
Men’s Soccer
Head coach Eric Solberg said that his team is off to a
great start, “We’re playing fast and physical.” With key players Boris Beta, Trae Garton, Rory Agu, and Fabian Rangel continuing to bring home victories, come play-off time the Rams are going to be a tough team to beat. When asked how his freshmen are handling the next level of competition, Solberg says that former Clovis West star Tyler Crough has started in five games and has seen a lot of playing time. Solberg said his Rams should be undefeated; their only loss comes from finishing second in The Heartnell tournament against the defending state champs, Cerritos College.
Wrestling
Head coach Paul Keysaw said that his guys are ready. Keysaw said, “They’ve been working hard to get into
shape and we’re ready for our first match. Last weekend, the rams headed to a tournament hosted by Sacramento City College....and for the last five years the Rams have won that tournament.” When asked about being the defending champs, Coach Keysaw said, “We know we have a big target on our backs, but the pressure shouldn’t be a factor.” The Rams wrestling team will be on the road until the middle of October.
Volleyball
“We’re just getting started,” said head coach Tracey Schulte, “We’ve had a rough schedule so far but as a team we’re handling it pretty well.” Schulte also said “After a few disappointing losses, it’s back to the gym. There are a few things we still need to work on. I have a few freshmen who are still getting used to the college
level, but it seems that Tasha Greer will be leading the way this season. The lady rams are headed to the Bay for a tournament in San Jose , where they’ll meet up with five of the top teams in Nor Cal. As frustrating as it may be, I enjoy playing the tough competitive teams early on. It gives me a positive inclination for the rest of the rest of the season,” Schulte said.
Women’s Golf
“We’ve been playing well, we have our good days and our bad,” said Coach Williams. The Lady Rams are getting the job done with Peggie Adams, who has been a big impact thus far and has also lead her team to a few tournament wins. According to Coach Williams, “We need to improve on our putting and chipping game, if we want to stay on top.”