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Brahmas mauled by Wildcats A Dream Football loses home opener 62 - 26, drops to 0 - 2 on the season
NAVODYA DHARMASIRIWARDENA Photo Editor @NdezyNs
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urnovers and tackling struggles were apparent as the Brahmas lost their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 14 to West LA College. The Wildcats flipped the score on the Brahmas, winning 6226. Strength and Conditioning Coach Dylan Flannery said he was shocked by the score but at the same time, he wasn’t shocked by the outcome. “Our guys have a lot of room to grow as young men. Focus, effort, discipline, respect throughout the week,” Flannery said. “We got all the potential in the world if we can tighten this up, but if they come back with the same attitude, focus, same work ethic, same attendance, if it’s that same old song, yeah, I wouldn’t be shocked if this turns ugly.” The game didn't start well for the Brahmas. A fumble that was recovered by the Wildcats led to Justice Powers scoring first. Pierce responded immediately through Brandon Brock, who scored two touchdowns against the Wildcats.
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Assistant Coach Nick Walker consoles Martin Zelaya during halftime at a game against West L.A. College at Shepard Stadium in Woodland Hills, Calif. on Sept 14, 2019. The Brahmas lost 62-26.
“I tried to do what I have to do to make my team win,” Brock said. “You won’t see this again. This is our worst game, but we will bounce back.” It turned into a back-and-forth
between the teams before West LA took a 24-14 lead heading into the second quarter. “We played well in the first, but at the end of the day you got to play well in all four quarters.
We gave up a lot of big plays in the first quarter,” Head Coach Carlos Woods said. “We didn’t execute, and the better team won. It wasn’t up to our standards and you can see the end result.” In the second quarter, it all went downhill for the Brahmas. Keeshawn Johnson scored in the opening minutes, followed by a long run from quarterback Austin Amor. Devean Randall would score the next two TD’s to add more insult to injury, giving West LA a 52-14 lead at half time. The Brahmas started the second half scoring through David McCullum, but Darrian Boyd respond with a touchdown of his own. Brahmas’ wide receiver Lord Jones went on to score his third touchdown of the season, making the score 59-26. “I felt pretty good. Came out second half but it felt good, but its regular, I do this all the time,” Jones said. “That was our worst play, we are way better Ben Hanson / Roundup than that. I don’t know what Clearance the Brahma cries during a home football game against West LA College at Shepard Stadium in Woodland happened today, but I guess Hills, Calif. on Sept. 14, 2019. The Brahmas lost 62-26. everyone came out sluggish.”
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A field goal extended the Wildcats’ lead to 36 points. Woods talked about what he’d like to see from the team in their next game. “Just starting fast, making sure we start with a lot of energy and cut down on the penalty. Way too many penalties, we got to play much more disciplined football,” Woods said. Flannery said he hopes this was a wakeup call to the team. “I hope this opens up their eyes to being humble and they see that their way doesn’t work,” Flannery said. “As Soon as we can address the problem as individuals, and as a team, then come together and build on that, I think will be alright. We have so much talent. That’s the big piece where I am shocked.” Flannery said that they must be disciplined and focused because talent isn’t enough in football. “Everyone wants to be a champion, but very few are willing to do what it takes to be a champion,” Flannery said.
The Dream Resource Center will provide more than 600 undocumented students with the tools they need to succeed. It will open Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Library / Learning Crossroads courtyard according to Kimberly castillo, a staff member for the DRC. “We want to honor this accomplishment and celebrate with everyone,” Castillo said. The DRC collaborates with the I.D.E.A.S. club at Pierce to expand their outreach to undocumented students. I.D.E.A.S. Club President Yajaira Garcia explained the clubs responsibilities. “We try to do workshops, events, and collaborate with other clubs to get the word out and make sure that everyone here at Pierce can have the same opportunities and same successes that other students have with their residency,” Garcia said. The DRC will assist undocumented students in finacial aid, peer mentoring, applications and scholarship information. “I’m there to support them and guide them in the right direction,” Castillo said. “Roughly, as of right now, I want to say we have a little over 600 students. I haven’t met with all of them, but I want students to know that this space is there for them.” Aside from mentoring and assistance, the center also has computers and tables that students can use. [For the full story visit
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Thursday concert series debuts with soulful trio KATYA CASTILLO Photo Editor @PhotosByKatya Hunched next to a 120-year-old double bass that towered over him, the musician closed his eyes and swayed to the music as his fingers slapped the strings and jazz filled the crowded room. Next to him, a man sitting at a bright red drum set subtly switched his sticks to accommodate the shift in tone and volume. All the while, a longbearded guitarist improvised, his fingers barely visible as they
jumped from one string to another. Together, Jake Leckie (bassist), Shawn Baltazor (drummer), and Nadav Peled (guitarist) make the Jake Leckie Jazz Trio, who performed Thursday Sept. 12 at the Performing Arts Building at Pierce College. Leckie, the bassist, composed the majority of the music. He says, “my rule for composition is that it’s one page long, easy to read, and fun to play.” The line-up included songs from Leckie’s debut album “The Abode,” which focused on his connection to New
York and its feeling of home. The first song, “The Abode,” introduced the trio. Each instrument was showcased in small, improvised solos throughout the song. The next song, “Métis,” began with just the bass. Leckie plucked and slapped for almost a minute before Baltazor played his first note. Gradually, the drums and guitar grew louder and the sounds of each instrument rang throughout the theater. [see JAZZ on pg. 4]
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Drummer Shawn Baltazor from the Jake Leckie Jazz Trio plays the drums on Sept. 12, 2019, during the Performing Arts Department's Thursday Concert at Pierce College's Performing Arts Building Mainstage in Woodland Hills, Calif.
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