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LA MIRADA -- After an impressive junior season -- which included a trip to the U.S. Olympic time trials last summer -- Adam Rice entered his senior year at UC San Diego with big expectations.
Merced College did what it could to take their coach's message of playing tough to heart Tuesday afternoon, but came up short in doubleheader softball losses to American River, 5-2 in the opener and 12-7 in the nightcap at She-Devil Diamond.
Taj Brown was ready for the next challenge.
Merced College's pitching philosophy is a simple one.
Following the team pitching mantra proved a little more difficult on Tuesday afternoon, however, in a 9-6 loss to visiting Bakersfield.
Carl Jameson combined with Ryan McDaniel for a three-hit shutout and the Nate Devine coaching era at Merced College got off to a victorious start with a 2-0 victory at Blue Devil Field.
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John Lotulelei was intending to relax for a couple weeks and figure out his next move.
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Free throws have cost the Merced College women's basketball team this year.
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Allen Huddleston has had to get creative with his Merced College women's basketball practices. More bodies occupy the walls around Don Reid Court than are playing on the court itself.
