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Aaron Tolentino

Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor

Sports editor, spring 2018. Staff member, fall 2017.

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DVC head coach Mike Darr giving instructions before a drill during a spring practice on May 17, 2018.

Spring practices lure major Division I programs across country to DVC

May 19, 2018
Jeff Williams gets ready to launch a discus.

[Photo] Throwing the Distance: From DVC athletics to possibly the Olympics

May 8, 2018
Third baseman Mariah Schuchart picks up a ground ball for the out in the playoffs against Ohlone College in Fremont on May 5, 2018.

Vikings’ season ends after losing against Ohlone College in Game 3 of first round of CCCAA NorCal Regionals

May 6, 2018
Vikings have a mound visit during their playoff game against Ohlone College in Fremont on May 4, 2018.

Vikings drop first game of best-of-three series against Ohlone College in first round of CCCAA NorCal Regionals

May 4, 2018
Shortstop Jordan Williams (left) and second baseman Isaq Lewis (right) in a game against San Joaquin Delta College in Pleasant Hill on April 27, 2018.

Vikings baseball lose big against Delta in final game of season

April 28, 2018
(Left to right, top to bottom) SDSU quarterback Quinn Kaehler, Buffalo quarterback Drew Anderson, Cal cornerback Antoine Albert, SDSU safety Naim McGee, UTSA defensive lineman Franklin Uesi, Colorado safety Kyle Trego and defensive lineman Chris Mulumba.

From DVC to your TV screen: Viking football boasts long list of Division I transfers

April 28, 2018
Mariah Schuchart scores the go-ahead run in the seventh inning.

[Photo]

Pitcher Sita Manoa (left) and catcher Elvia Alvarado (right) in DVCs win over American River College in Pleasant Hill on April 24, 2018.

[Photo] Sophomores Manoa and Alvarado shine in their last regular-season home game

April 24, 2018
Pitcher Sita Manoa (left) and catcher Elvia Alvarado (right) in DVCs win over American River College in Pleasant Hill on April 24, 2018.

Sophomores Manoa and Alvarado shine in their last regular-season home game

April 24, 2018
Franklin Uesi (left) and head coach Mike Darr (right) in his office at DVC on April 17, 2018.

Former Vikings defensive lineman Franklin Uesi visits DVC before workout with 49ers

April 18, 2018
Naim McGee at a press conference after winning the Mountain West Championship Defensive MVP in 2015.

Q&A: Former DVC football standout Na’im McGee shares experience playing at San Diego State

April 16, 2018
Pitcher Evan Gravenmier during his start against American River College in Pleasant Hill on April 13, 2018.

Evan Gravenmier shines versus American River College in first collegiate start

April 12, 2018
Siuea Vaesau (43) and Spencer Van Brunt (4) during their days playing football for DVC back in 2011.

Coach Darr adds two former Vikings onto coaching staff

April 12, 2018
Vikings offensive line faces off against Santa Rosa in Pleasant Hill on October 27, 2017.

Viking football releases 2018 schedule

April 6, 2018
DVC softball gathers together before a game against Sacramento City in Pleasant Hill on March 31, 2018.

Chemistry off the field translates to on-field success for Vikings softball

April 8, 2018
Vikings batter Colton Parker takes a questionable strike three pitch with the bases loaded that ended the eighth inning against Hartnell College in Pleasant Hill on April 3, 2018.

Vikings drop non-conference game in roller coaster against Hartnell College

April 3, 2018
Vikings have a mound visit during a game against Sacramento City College At Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill on March 31, 2018.

Vikings split doubleheader, unable to get season sweep of Sacramento City

March 31, 2018
Michael Theisen (5) scores easily on a Logan Nonies single as part of a five-run seventh inning against Santa Rosa Junior College in Pleasant Hill on March 29, 2018.

Vikings’ late-inning comeback rally falls short against Santa Rosa

March 29, 2018
Right fielder Kathryn Cassin scores the walk-off run in the second game of a doubleheader against Cosumnes River in Pleasant Hill on March 28, 2018.

Vikings split doubleheader against Cosumnes River with another walk-off win

March 27, 2018
Sita Manoa releases a pitch against Santa Rosa Junior College in Pleasant Hill on March 27, 2018.

Softball: Vikings walk off on passed ball in extra innings against Santa Rosa

March 26, 2018
Nate Jenkins releases a pitch during his complete-game victory over Sierra College at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California on March 26, 2018.

Nate Jenkins goes the distance as Vikings overcome two errors in ninth to end six-game skid

March 26, 2018

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March 13, 2018
Vikings participate in offensive drills at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill on March 8, 2018.

Spring ball jump-starts offseason for Viking football

March 12, 2018
Aaron Tolentino

Blame the NBA, not college basketball, for recent NCAA scandals

March 7, 2018
Pitcher Rob Towne against Cosumnes River College at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill on March 6, 2018.

Vikings’ ace Towne goes the distance in win against Cosumnes River College

March 7, 2018
G-Eazy performing at the ACL Live Moody Theater in Austin, Texas on February 18, 2018. Photo courtesy of Ralph Arvesen

Oakland native G-Eazy shines in hometown concert but guest lineup disappoints

March 5, 2018

The Buzz: How would you feel if teachers would be able to carry guns in the classroom?

March 5, 2018
Sita Manoa before a softball practice at Diablo Valley College on Feb. 22, 2018.

One-woman pitching staff carrying DVC Vikings softball

February 26, 2018
Alameda County Court House in Oakland, California on Feb. 22, 2018.

[Photo] Former adjunct professor Eric Clanton’s pretrial date changed

February 26, 2018
Third baseman Nick Simmons at the plate against Merced at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill on Feb. 20, 2018. Simmons contributed with two hits, but also was thrown in to pitch and close the ninth inning to seal victory for the Vikings.

Vikings messy but overcome seven-run deficit against Merced

February 21, 2018
Aaron Tolentino

New California bill to protect college athletes is long overdue

February 20, 2018
Rob Towne pitching against Chabot College at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California on Feb. 15, 2018.

Towne shines in victory over Chabot

February 16, 2018
A mound visit occurs after reliever Decklan Cashman gives up a key hit in the eighth inning against College of Marin at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California on February 1, 2018.

Vikings fall in their home-opener against College of Marin

February 1, 2018
The Vikings baseball team taking the field to practice at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California on January 31, 2018.

[Photo] Baseball preview: Vikings look to turn the table

February 1, 2018
Offensive coordinator Rob Adan in his office at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California.

Former Diablo Valley College wide receiver hired as new offensive coordinator

January 30, 2018
Photo courtesy of Jason Dicksons Twitter

Highly-touted recruit Jason Dickson commits to the University of Minnesota

December 13, 2017
Jabreel Green attacks his opponent in a match at Recreation Sports Facility in Berkeley, California on October 21, 2017

Young fencers on the road to greatness

November 28, 2017
Photo of the night: Wide receiver Cameron Norfleet shows off his athleticism by hurdling over his defender. Norfleet had nine catches for 100 yards in the Gridiron Bowl game at Modesto Junior College in Modesto, California on November 18, 2017.

Young, decimated Vikings cap off year with loss in Gridiron Bowl

November 19, 2017
Wide receivers Brandon Perrilliat (left) and Antwuin Prowes (right) walk back to the sideline in their game against College of San Mateo at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, California on November 10, 2017.

Short-handed Vikings fall to College of San Mateo

November 11, 2017
Cory Cox (6) celebrates with fellow defensive back, Isaiah Creal-Musgray (24), after Coxs second interception of the night returned for a touchdown in a game against Contra Costa College on November 4, 2017 in San Pablo, California.

Cox’s two ‘pick-sixes’ highlight Vikings’ win over Contra Costa

November 5, 2017
Viking defenders look up to their coach to call the next play during a game against Santa Rosa College at Viking Stadium in Pleasant Hill, California on October 27, 2017.

Vikings lose first home game on last-second play

October 29, 2017
Cornerback Dieonte Malan lines up in the secondary. Malan is a part of a secondary that had four interceptions in a game against De Anza at Viking Stadium in Pleasant Hill on October 20, 2017.

Vikings force five turnovers to stay undefeated at home

October 21, 2017
Wide receivers Brandon Perrilliat (left) and DMaurier McKenzie (right) head back to the sideline after their drive ends in a punt during a game against City College in San Francisco, California on October 14, 2017.

Vikings get shut down at City College

October 14, 2017
Quarterbacks Matt Vitale (left) and Jarrod Hoyer (right) each lining up in shotgun formation awaiting a snap during their respective drives against Delta College in Stockton, California on September 30, 2017.

Dual-quarterback system brings out best in both

October 6, 2017
Wide receivers Cameron Norfleet (8) and Brandon Perrilliat (16) head back to the huddle after converting a first down against Delta College in Stockton, California on September 30, 2017.

Vikings close out Delta College with another last second thriller

October 1, 2017
Quarterback Matt Vitale receives a snap in shotgun formation at Viking Stadium In Pleasant Hill, California on Friday, September 8, 2017. (Inquirer/Mike Stehlik)

East Coast native Matt Vitale finds home with Viking football

September 19, 2017
Running back Gabriel Watson #20 walks on the sideline with members of his offensive line before the second half kickoff at Viking Stadium on Friday, September 8, 2017.

Football looks to build momentum off dramatic win

September 14, 2017
Quarterback Matt Vitale rolls to his right to throw game-winning touchdown at Viking Stadium in Pleasant Hill, California, on Friday, September 8, 2017.

DVC football responds after tough loss with a last second thriller

September 9, 2017
New LED lights brightly lit on a sunny day at Viking Field in Pleasant Hill, California, on Thursday, August 23, 2017. (Aaron Tolentino/Inquirer)

Viking Field gets new Friday night lights

August 29, 2017
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