Hawks Push No. 21 College of the Sequoias to the Brink in 70–67 Loss

Cosumnes River College went toe-to-toe with No. 21 College of the Sequoias on Saturday night, coming up just short in a hard-fought 70–67 decision but proving it can compete with one of the state's top programs. The Hawks trailed by four at halftime and matched the ranked Giants possession for possession in the second half, cutting the margin to three in the final moments behind a strong all-around effort.

Mason Marsh led CRC with a game-high 23 points and four steals, while Jake Williams added 14 points and knocked down four three-pointers to keep the pressure on throughout. Cosumnes River's defense forced 14 turnovers and held Sequoias to just 32 points in the second half, giving the Hawks multiple chances to flip the outcome late.

Although the upset bid fell just short, Cosumnes River's energy, defensive intensity, and late-game execution signaled a team trending in the right direction, sending a clear message that the Hawks are capable of challenging ranked opponents as the season progresses.