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
Christian Vieyra

Christian Vieyra, Sports Editor, Reporter

Christian Vieyra (he/him) is in his third semester at The Oak Leaf, and is the sports editor. He aspires to be a professional sports journalist and is venturing into sports photography as well.

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SRJC football team punter Seth Vernon practices his punts at Bailey Field on Nov. 16, trying to stay ready for any opportunity.

Former SRJC punter is ready for next call: A stint with Atlanta Falcons showed Seth Vernon what it’s like to play in the NFL

December 22, 2022
SRJC football coach Lenny Wagner (center) under the Bailey Field lights with Swiss-born strong safety Nils Lehmann (left) and France-born Malian tight end Dodji Dahoue (right).

A new kind of ‘beautiful game’: A tight end from West Africa and a strong safety from Europe take a chance on American football

December 22, 2022
Freshman wide receiver Isaac Torres catches quarterback Carson Budke’s fourth touchdown of the day, in a dominate 34-21 win over Sierra College on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Santa Rosa.

[Photo] Davidson hat trick catapults Bear Cubs to a win over Sierra

November 13, 2022
Running Back Adrian Torres hurdles an American River defender on a 44-yard kickoff return to potentially set up the Bear Cubs for a game-winning drive on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Santa Rosa.

Bear Cubs lose nail-biter against American River College

October 29, 2022
the front sign of Graton Casino off of golf course drive west

California Proposition 26

October 24, 2022
The Bear Cubs back row prepares for Folsom Lake to serve in a win vs. Folsom Lake Oct. 12.

[Photo] Whose House? SRJC volleyball stays undefeated at home, beating Folsom Lake

October 20, 2022
A few Bear Cubs kneel for a prayer minutes before the kickoff of their matchup against Modesto Sept. 10.

[Photo] OPINION: SRJC football team finish conference play strong with a 4-1 record

October 14, 2022
Bear Cubs quarterback Santino Chavez dumps the ball to a running back after evading a sack and fleeing the pocket in a 15-7 loss against the Modesto Pirates Sept. 10 at Bailey Field.

OPINION: The Bear Cubs need to roll with Santino Chavez at QB

October 13, 2022
Bear Cub cornerback Gyasi Mattison sacks Modesto quarterback Luke Weaver during the first drive of the game on Sept. 10 at Bailey Field.

[Photo] Bear Cubs fall short to Modesto Pirates in a gritty 15-7 game

September 10, 2022
The field at Cook Sypher Field is now entirely turf, including its infield, which is colored brown to look like a traditional dirt base path.

SRJC athletes score “state of the art” facilities

May 23, 2022
Alan Soto and Emanuel Padilla receive their All-American awards on stage at the 2022 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

From Montgomery High to SRJC to All-American: Two soccer players honored among nation’s best

May 18, 2022
The Oak Leafs 2022 March Madness bracket

The Oak Leaf’s 2022 March Madness bracket

March 16, 2022
Edward Turner (33) dunks to give the momentum to the Bear Cubs in their win against Diablo Valley on Feb. 11.

Bear Cubs get back-to-back wins in men’s basketball

February 22, 2022
A Santa Rosa Junior College player in mid-swing.

SRJC baseball pummels Contra Costa 10-0

February 22, 2022
Santa Rosa freshman Gael Cervera (right) helps up distraught freshman teammate Billy Rodriguez (left) after the final whistle in a 1-0 loss vs. Consumes River on Nov. 23 at Sunrise Park in Rohnert Park.

SRJC men’s soccer team’s season comes to an end

December 22, 2021
Jorgen Sarganis making a catch during practice on Bailey Field. His death is the third the colleges football team has experienced in the past 17 months.

Football team reflects on three player deaths in 17 months

December 8, 2021
Quarterback Jake Simmons (3) hands the ball off to fullback Devonte Manning (15) where he moves the chains for the Bear Cubs gaining a first down on the run on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Devonte Manning (15) catches his first receiving touchdown of the season to give the Bear Cubs their first lead of the game 21-14 on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Offensive guard Kaleb Torres (60) blocks Sierra College defensive linemen Nick Diez (96) during a run play on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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The Bear Cub defense celebrates as they stop Sierra’s fourth down conversion attempt to cause a turnover on downs and give the ball back to their offense on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Slot back Blake Thomas (2) and wide receiver Preston Williams (11) celebrate Williams’ 17 yard touchdown reception to tie the game 14-14 on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Wide receiver Micah Fontenot (6) carries two defenders with him into the endzone for Fontenot’s first touchdown of the night on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Quarterback Jake Simmons (3) trucks a Sierra defender as he lunges forward for a first down with his offensive line and wide receiver behind him on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Quarterback Jake Simmons hands the ball of to Devonte Manning (15) on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cubs face up against the Sierra College defensive line early in the first quarter on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Sierra College defenders chase the ball after quarterback Jake Simmons fumbled on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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The Bear Cubs pose for pictures as team after defeating Sierra College in the last game of the 2021 season on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Head coach Lenny Wagner hugs Devonte Manning, who later received the game ball from Wagner on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Taylor Bruner (10) attempts to make a return after recovering a blocked kick on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Bear Cubs defensive coordinator Dante DePaola celebrates with a selfie of his defensive unit after Santa Rosa Junior Colleges football team beat the Sierra College Wolverines 24-21 on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

[Photo] SRJC Bear Cubs finish season strong with a 24-21 comeback win against Sierra

November 29, 2021
The Bear Cubs wave to Sierra Colleges players as the final seconds count down on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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The Bear Cubs defensive line waits for Sierra College to snap the ball on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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Adrian Torres (24) returns a kickoff for 30 yards, which lead do the Bear Cubs first scoring drive on Nov. 13 at Bailey Field.

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The Bear Cubs Logan Myers turns up field while Falcons defenders set off in pursuit during SRJCs matchup with Folsom Lake College Nov. 2 at Sunrise Park in Rohnert Park.

Bear Cubs men’s soccer ties 1-1 with Folsom Lake

November 3, 2021
SRJC quarterback Jake Simmons (3) throws a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Micah Fontenot (6) to score the first touchdown of the game and put the Bear Cubs up 7-0 in SRJCs 29-21 loss to Butte College Oct. 16.

[Photo] SRJC Bear Cubs lose first conference-play football game of the year in 2OT

October 18, 2021
Defender Robel Negash (21) is challenged by American River’s Dominic Verdi (13) in the Bear Cubs’ 6-0 victory over the Beavers on Friday.

SRJC men’s soccer team defeats American River 6-0

October 15, 2021
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