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
Bear Cubs in good shape for consecutive Big 8 titles

Bear Cubs in good shape for consecutive Big 8 titles

Will Mathis, Contributing Writer
April 25, 2017
SRJC football warms up before competing against each other in the 2017 Spring Olympics.

Bear Cubs football competes in Spring Olympics

April 25, 2017

Track and Field season begins to heat up

Ali Benzerara, Sports Editor
March 16, 2017
Outfielder Benjamin Pigg and members of the Santa Rosa Junior College baseball team look on during game two of the Sac City Series.

Nearly Swept: SRJC baseball wins final game in the Sac City Series

March 14, 2017
Sophomore pitcher Cailyn Callison winds up for a pitch to a Sierra College batter.

Rocky day in Rocklin: Softball goes 0-2 in double header against league leader

Luke Straub, Staff Writer
March 14, 2017
Santa Rosa Junior College rugby team start practice with scrumming drills with the forwards and second rows.

Rugby bulldozes competition

Frank Sumrall, Contributing Editor
March 14, 2017
SRJC swimmer Taylor Sargis leaps out of the water mid butterfly stroke during the Cuesta Invitational March 11.

Swim and dive cleans up at Cuesta Invitational

Luke Straub, Staff Writer
March 14, 2017

Dive right in: Bear Cubs men’s and women’s swim teams place across the board in recent Sacramento City College meet

Luke Straub, Contributing Writer
February 26, 2017

Campbell’s Bear Cubs finish dismal season

Frank Sumrall, Contributing Editor
February 16, 2017
Sophomore guard Kiel Long shooting a basket from behind the arc

Haehl Pavilion floods with three’s as the Bear Cubs improve its Big 8 conference record to 9-2

Ali Benzerara, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
First-year Jordan Graves passing the ball off in a tight situation

Bear Cubs hold onto first place as regular season draws near the end

Ali Benzerara, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017
First-year student guard Gabe Knight shooting from behind the arc.

Bear Cubs defend first place conference record at Diablo Valley College

Ali Benzerara, Staff Writer
February 4, 2017
Forward John McMillan slams it in on a fast break in a 64-40 win over Sierra College on Jan. 24.

Blowout puts Bear Cubs in first place

Ali Benzerara, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017
Tiffany Salinas doing work in in the paint

Bear Cub women earn second league win

Ali Benzerara, Staff Writer
January 21, 2017
Justin Frazier drives to the basket

Bear Cubs take down Sacramento City 80-70

Luke Straub, Sports Editor
January 21, 2017
Bear Cubs lose in playoff quarterfinal

Bear Cubs lose in playoff quarterfinal

Tom Rivas, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2016
Sophomore running back Zach Smith fights through tackles in the Bear Cubs 17-7 win in the Gridiron Classic Bowl on Nov. 19. Smith rushed for over 200 yards and was named MVP of the game.

Bear Cubs end season with Gridiron Classic Bowl win

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
November 19, 2016
SRJC sophomore wide receiver Ben Putman fights through multiple tackles and falls into the end zone to score one of seven receiving touchdowns for the Bear Cubs in their 53-30 win on Nov. 12.

SRJC wins final regular season game but misses out on playoffs

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
November 13, 2016
Freshman point guard Justin Frazier pulls up and makes a mid-range jumper in SRJC's 91-84 overtime victory over Foothill College on Nov. 11 at Haehl Pavilion.

Bear Cubs win in overtime

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
November 11, 2016
Bear Cubs heavyweight wrestler Paris Henry defeats his opponent in SRJC's win on Nov. 9.

Bear Cubs finish regular season strong

Tom Rivas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2016
Bear Cubs sophomore forward Chris Ochoa pushes the ball past a defender and fakes out the opponents goalie to score SRJC's first goal.

SRJC keeps streak alive in comeback win

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
November 10, 2016
San Mateo players gang tackle Bear Cubs' running back Ja'Narrick James in SRJC's 26-23 loss in the Bay 6 Championship.

SRJC loses the Bay 6 Conference Championship

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
November 5, 2016
SRJC's Jay Ferguson leaps over the pile at the goal line to score a touchdown on a one yard run at Bailey Field.

Conference Championship bound: SRJC will play College of San Mateo for the Bay 6 Championship

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
October 30, 2016
SRJC midfielder Henrique Noujeimi fights through opponent and attempts to steal the ball in the Bear Cubs 3-1 victory on Oct. 28.

Bear Cubs wins seventh match in a row after defeating San Joaquin Delta College

Tom Rivas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 29, 2016
Defensive back Justin Tauaefa makes a tackle to save a touchdown in SRJC's 34-21 loss to San Francisco City College on Oct. 22.

Costly mistakes: SRJC suffers first loss of season, puts No. 1 ranking in jeopardy

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
October 25, 2016
Polar Bears win first game of season 7-4 over SJSU

Polar Bears win first game of season 7-4 over SJSU

Lachlan Irvine, Oak Leaf Hockey Analyst
October 25, 2016
SRJC's Maggie Selzer looks for an open team mate during the Bear Cubs' 11-3 win over Diablo Valley college on Oct. 19.

Women’s water polo defeats Diablo Valley College 11-3

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
SRJC quarterback Mitch Hood hands-off to running back Ja'Narrick James. James had 10 carries for 92 yards against Contra Costa on Oct. 15.

SRJC’s defense proves again why it’s the best in California

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
October 15, 2016
Forward Pricilla Villalobos fends off opponent in the 2-1 win over Diablo Valley College on Oct. 14.

Bear Cubs outscore undefeated Diablo Valley College 2-1

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
SRJC defensive back Keith Benjamin intercepts a pass and returns it 47 yards for a touchdown on Oct. 1.

SRJC heads into conference season undefeated

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
October 13, 2016
Keith Benjamin intercepts pass and returns it 47 yards for Santa Rosa Junior College's first touchdown on Oct. 1

No. 1 SRJC shutout Sierra College

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
October 2, 2016
SRJC's first-year Pricilla Villalobos fights through a defender in the Bear Cubs' 4-0 shutout on Sept. 30.

SRJC women’s soccer shut down Modesto Junior College 4-0

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
SRJC forward Wilson Briggs attempts to save the ball before it goes out of bounds on Sept. 30.

SRJC men’s soccer defeats Consumes River College 3-2

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
September 30, 2016
Bear Cubs fall to 1-8 following 7th straight loss

Bear Cubs fall to 1-8 following 7th straight loss

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
September 27, 2016
Bear Cubs Escape to Remain Undefeated

Bear Cubs Escape to Remain Undefeated

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
September 27, 2016
SRJC men's cross country team get out to a fast start at beginning of the race on Fri. 16

Strong races at home cross country invitational

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
September 26, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College running back Ja'Narrick James cuts through two San Joaquin Delta defensive players in a blowout 55-23 SRJC victory Sept. 17 at Bailey Field.

Bear Cubs’ offense explodes against Mustangs

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
September 18, 2016
Dominic Laird fights off a would-be tackler and advances the ball up the pitch.

Briggs leads Bear Cubs to 2-0 victory over San Francisco

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
September 14, 2016
Women's Soccer Thumps Napa 10-0 in Preseason Finale

Women’s Soccer Thumps Napa 10-0 in Preseason Finale

Lachlan Irvine, Assistant Sports Editor
September 13, 2016
SRJC sophomore wrestler Paris Henry fights for position in his winning match against a Chabot College wrestler.

Rolling out the mats: SRJC Bear Cubs prepare for new season

Tom Rivas, Staff Writer
September 13, 2016
Bear Cubs' wide receiver Albert Beltran makes a tough one-handed, 28-yard reception at Butte's 4-yard line in SRJC's 17-7 victory over Butte College Sept. 3 at Bailey Field.

Bear Cubs’ defense carries team to victory

Albert Gregory, Sports Editor
September 3, 2016
SRJC Men’s Soccer: Ochoa scores two as Bear Cubs beat Cabrillo in home opener

SRJC Men’s Soccer: Ochoa scores two as Bear Cubs beat Cabrillo in home opener

Lachlan Irvine, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2016
One brotherhood, one champion

One brotherhood, one champion

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 30, 2016
One win away

One win away

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2016
SRJC holds on to beat Cypress 6-5

SRJC holds on to beat Cypress 6-5

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 29, 2016
Jori Lehtera, #12 of the St. Louis Blues, celebrates with teammates after his goal against the San Jose Sharks in game four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 21 in San Jose, California.

Sharks Playoff Report: Blues blast Sharks 6­-3 in Game 4

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
May 23, 2016
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
Stellar defense helps Santa Rosa rally for a 7-5 Game 1 win

Stellar defense helps Santa Rosa rally for a 7-5 Game 1 win

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 20, 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
Track stars make history at Big 8 Championships

Track stars make history at Big 8 Championships

Jaime Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
Santa Rosa cruises to sectionals

Santa Rosa cruises to sectionals

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 15, 2016
Sharks Playoff Report: Sharks destroy Predators 5-0 in Game 7

Sharks Playoff Report: Sharks destroy Predators 5-0 in Game 7

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
May 15, 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
Sharks Playoff Report: Pavelski leads by example in Sharks 5-1 rout of Predators in Game 5

Sharks Playoff Report: Pavelski leads by example in Sharks 5-1 rout of Predators in Game 5

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
May 9, 2016
Santa Rosa sweeps doubleheader, advances to Super Regionals

Santa Rosa sweeps doubleheader, advances to Super Regionals

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2016
Santa Rosa forces decisive Game 3 after 8-0 win

Santa Rosa forces decisive Game 3 after 8-0 win

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2016
No. 1 Santa Rosa faces possible elimination after 7-3 defeat

No. 1 Santa Rosa faces possible elimination after 7-3 defeat

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
May 6, 2016
Sharks Playoff Report: Predators' big guns take over game three, sink Sharks 4-1

Sharks Playoff Report: Predators’ big guns take over game three, sink Sharks 4-1

Lachlan Irvine, Staff Writer
May 5, 2016
Santa Rosa Junior College second baseman Myles Andrews attempts to tag out a San Joaquin Delta runner trying to steal second base. SRJC captured its first conference championship since winning the Big Valley Conference in 2005, on its way to winning the State Championship.

Baseball wins first outright Big 8 title

Will Mathis, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2016
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