Football Team Takes Top Spot In Polls
September 17, 2008
After two convincing victories over Pasadena City College (46-20) and Golden West College (52-7), the Mt. SAC Football Team has taken the top spot in the JCFootball.com/JC Gridwire National Poll and the California Community College Football Coaches Association Poll. "Right now we are playing really well as a team," states Head Coach, Bob Jastrab. The Mounties have handily defeated their opponents with balanced play from the offense, defense and special teams. The Mounties will take on Victor Valley College this Saturday, September 20th at 1:00 pm, here at Hilmer Lodge Stadium. For more information please contact the Mt. SAC Sports Information Office.

Former Mt. SAC Quarterback, Kevin Craft, Leads UCLA To Upset Victory Over 18th Ranked Tennessee September 1, 2008 In front of a nationally televised audience, former Mt. SAC Quarterback, Kevin Craft, the 2007 State Offensive Player of the Year and J.C. Gridwire Offensive Player of the Year, led the unranked UCLA Bruins to a thrilling overtime upset victory over 18th ranked Tennessee, 27-24. The first half proved to be a tough introduction to NCAA Division 1 Football with Craft throwing 4 interceptions, but he came back in the second half with the same tenacity he showed while leading the Mounties last season to the State Championships Game. Craft led the Bruins down the field for 2 touchdown drives and a field goal with his laser precision passing, finishing the second half, 18 for 25 with 193 yards passing and some key scrambles. Highly respected UCLA Defensive Coordinator, Dwayne Walker, who began his coaching career at Mt. SAC (1988-92), kept the Bruins in the entire game with another very strong defensive showing, but it was Craft who led the team in the second half. Craft is the son of Mt. SAC Professor and legendary Offensive Coordinator, Tom Craft. The Bruins will next take on Mountain West Conference powerhouse BYU at Provo (UT) in two weeks. To view additional UCLA game pictures click here to visit the Image of Sport Website.

Adjunct Professor and Coach, Giovanni Lanaro, competes in the Bejing Olympics
August 20, 2008
Mt. SAC Adjunct Professor and Coach, Giovanni Lanaro, competed today in the Men's Pole Vault Qualifying, but failed to make the finals. Lanaro is currently ranked #7 in the world, has already cleared 19 feet twice this season and was a favorite to make the final. "It just wasn't my day," replied Lanaro. "I appreciate the support and encouragemnt of the Mt. SAC Administration, Faculty and Students." Representing Mexico, Lanaro cleared 17'10"1/2, but failed to make 18'02"1/2. The former California Community College National and State Champion is only 26 years old and will be a medal favorite for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Lanaro currently holds the Mexican, Central American, Mt. SAC Relays and Mt. SAC Hilmer Lodge Stadium Record in the Pole Vault at 19 feet 1 inch. For more information please contact the Mt. SAC Sports Information Office.
Mt. SAC Athletic Trainers To Travel The WORLD!
May 27, 2008

Most people may know about the championship winning Mt. SAC Athletic Programs, but few know about the world renown Mt. SAC Athletic Training Staff who keep the Mt. SAC Student-Athletes healthy and able to compete.   This year Mt. SAC Head Athletic Trainers Bill Ito, Andy Paulin and Carsandra Taylor will be traveling the world as National Team Athletic Trainers and guest speakers in three different continents.  Ito will be traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the USA Track and Field Half Marathon World Championship Team as the teams Head Athletic Trainer/Medical Director. Paulin is also scheduled as a USA Track and Field Head Athletic Trainer/Medical Director but for the World Junior Track and Field Championship Team who will be competing in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Taylor will be speaking and teaching seminars to students throughout Japan. Click here to read entire article (PDF File).