John Sanders

Sports Correspondent at Antelope Valley Press

Featured in: Favicon

avpress.com Favicon

cambridge.org Favicon

countrylife.co.uk Favicon

argonautnews.com Favicon

thefoothillsfocus.com Favicon

thedinkpickleball.com

Articles

Marauders falter after strong start

3 weeks ago | avpress.com | John Sanders

LANCASTER – The Antelope Valley College men’s volleyball team played arguably one of it best sets of the season against the fifth-ranked team in the state. AVC led 19-18, but then something happened that has been the Marauders’ Achilles heel all season. They hit a mental roadblock. “We have to learn how to win, Winning is a skill,” First-year Marauders head coach Ryan Dunham said. “The biggest thing we work on is we try not to compound our errors.
Marauders split two matches with COC

1 month ago | avpress.com | John Sanders

LANCASTER – The Antelope Valley College women’s tennis team split a pair of matches with arch-rival, College of the Canyons, Friday afternoon at Antelope Valley College. The Marauders dropped the first match 5-3, however, responded in the second to defeat the Cougars 5-4. The two matches were makeups from rainouts that twice forced the matches to be rescheduled. With the season coming to a close and the matches needing to be played, both schools decided on a double header for Friday.
Local Athletes shine at Invitational

1 month ago | avpress.com | John Sanders

PALMDALE – Don’t blink, because you might’ve missed it. The Valley was well represented as track and field athletes showcased their talents with speed, jumping and throwing at the annual Desert Christian-Eastside Invitational held at Pete Knight High School on Saturday. “It’s been growing every year. There was a lot of really good competition,” co-meet director and Desert Christian head coach Andy Visokey said. “This is about the kids winning medals and having fun.
Running in Regionals

1 month ago | avpress.com | John Sanders

ROSAMOND – It hasn’t mattered which team has been placed in front of the Rosamond girls basketball team, these girls have been on a mission. The opening two rounds of the Regional State Championships were relatively easy for the Roadrunners, but they ran into a team that had defeated both their opponents by an average of 25 points per game, including knocking off top-seeded Kennedy. Still, no matter.
Success at home

1 month ago | avpress.com | John Sanders

ROSAMOND – Throughout the game, Rosamond fans hooted and hollered and even did the wave. Following the game, the fans were waving goodbye to visiting Gabrielino. The Roadrunners entered the quarterfinals of the CIF Division 5 Regional State Championship game with an 11-game winning streak. Rosamond left by adding one game to that streak while propelling itself into the semifinals with a 46-24 victory over the Eagles, Thursday night at Rosamond High School.
Defensive Statement

1 month ago | avpress.com | John Sanders

ROSAMOND – They say defense wins championships. They might be right. Rosamond didn’t win the state championship after Tuesday night, but it took a step in the right direction. The Roadrunners forced visiting Rosemead to commit 33 turnovers and won “The War of the Roses” with a convincing 46-17 victory, Tuesday night at Rosamond High School, in the opening round of the Division 5 State Playoffs.
Rosamond wins second straight championship

1 month ago | avpress.com | John Sanders

FRESNO – Is it too soon to be talking about a 3-peat? Of course, those conversations have to come up eventually. What better time to discuss than following your second CIF championship. “It’s just cool to think we have two championships,” Roadrunners head coach Justin Armstrong said.
Hawks win first championship

1 month ago | avpress.com | John Sanders

HUNTINGTON BEACH – Most of the people that know Amare Larane won’t mistake him for a prognosticator. After Saturday night, those same people might change their minds. It all started when Larane was watching his brother, Malik, play at an Antelope Valley College men’s basketball game. At the time, Larane, said “it really doesn’t matter who they put in front of us.”It turns out he was right. “I told you, I told you,” Larane smiled, following his team’s game against Sage Hill. “We were the underdogs.
Hawks play for title

1 month ago | avpress.com | John Sanders

HUNTINGTON BEACH – Knight head coach Tom Hegre probably said it best. “Let’s hope the third time’s a charm,” the longtime Hawks head coach said. Hegre has done it all in his coaching career. He’s won league titles. He’s won tournament championships. He’s made the state playoffs. But the one thing that has eluded him has been a CIF championship. Two other teams that Hegre has coached have reached the championship game. In 2008, with NBA superstar Paul George, the Hawks were defeated by Rancho Verde.
Running to Repeat

1 month ago | avpress.com | John Sanders

FRESNO – Let’s run it back. That’s the mentality of the Rosamond girls basketball team, which is seeking its second consecutive CIF championship. The only thing standing in the Roadrunners’ way and making history is arch-rival Bishop, which actually handed Rosamond one of its losses this season. The two teams split this season, with each winning on the other’s home court.