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Athletics, Basic Needs, News, Student SuccessBy Daniel Garza

The Unofficial Orientation: SJCC’s Podcast Tackles the First Weeks of College

Take A Paws the student-run podcast at San José City College kicked off its second season with practical guidance for the fall semester, featuring campus staff on student resources, recruitment and athletics. Hosts and guests emphasized showing up early to opportunities, building community despite awkwardness, and balancing institutional advice with lighthearted moments, including a recurring coffee-order ritual.

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San José City College football players in purple and gold uniforms stand along the sideline during a game. A player wearing jersey number 39 runs in the foreground, while teammates line up behind under a large purple canopy displaying the SJCC Jaguars logo and the text “SJCJaguars.com.” Spectators sit in the stadium bleachers in the background on a sunny day.
Athletics, NewsBy SJCC Marketing/PR

Redwoods roll past Jaguars 41-21 as 47-year-old defensive lineman finally takes the field

Justin Buzzard, a 47-year-old pastor and father of three, finally got his college football moment Saturday, playing two snaps for San Jose City College against College of the Redwoods. He helped pressure the quarterback on a fourth-quarter sack. The Redwoods routed the Jaguars 41-21, but Buzzard’s cameo stole headlines.

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Athletics, NewsBy SJCC Marketing/PR

Decades Later, They Still Call Her Coach

San José City College honored retiring softball coach Debbie Huntze-Rooney on April 25 with a campus celebration attended by dozens of former players, many flying in from out of state. After 34 seasons, 949 career wins, and 10 Coast Conference championships, Huntze-Rooney leaves as one of California’s winningest active female softball coaches.

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The San Jose City College women's basketball team poses for a group photo on the court following their victory over Monterey Peninsula College on Feb. 20, 2026. The players, wearing purple and gold San Jose City jerseys, are arranged in two rows — six standing in the back row alongside their coach in a gray jacket, and five kneeling in the front row. The game was played in Monterey Peninsula's gymnasium, which features maroon and gray bleachers visible in the background.
Athletics, NewsBy SJCC Marketing/PR

San José City College Women’s Basketball Clinches Share of Conference Title with win over Monterey Peninsula

San Jose City College’s women’s basketball team clinched a share of the Coast Conference championship with a dominant 68-23 road win over Monterey Peninsula College on Friday. Synise Byrd led the way with 26 points, while four other starters scored in double figures. The Jaguars share the title with Hartnell College.

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Athletics, NewsBy SJCC Marketing/PR

San José City College Clinches Coast South Title with 87-38 Rout of Hartnell

San Jose City College clinched the CCCAA Coast South Division championship Friday night, defeating Hartnell 87-38. Savion Daniels led the Jaguars with 22 points, while Taj Royster added 19 and Jaden Sweeney contributed 18. Dylan Galvan nearly recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.

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SJCC Player making a basket
Athletics, NewsBy SJCC Marketing/PR

SJCC Men’s Basketball Wins Tipoff Tournament at Percy Carr Gym, Improving to 3–1

San José City College went 3–0 at the Tipoff Tournament at Percy Carr Gym, defeating Palo Verde, Lassen, and Feather River behind balanced scoring, strong defense, and key bench contributions. Ryan Baker, Langston Boyd, Muhammad Singleton, and Jeremiah Butler led a deep rotation as the Jaguars improved to 2–1 on the season.

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