Fundraiser for annual Antioch School Supply Giveaway

Benefiting 4 Ever Me Foundation.

Presented by East Bay Family Nights and Claryssa Wilson of Antioch’s 4Ever Me Foundation and as a fundraiser for their annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Giveaway.

By Marie West

Congrats to Park Middle School Cheer Team for winning 1st Place in the USA Regional Cheer Competition hosted at Deer Valley High School on Saturday January 11th. It’s one of the largest competitions in our area and PMS Cheer was the only local school to compete.

Way to represent Antioch Unified School District!

“We were so excited to finally get to participate in this Regional competition, it’s hosted right here in Antioch. We had to show up and represent for our city and school. The girls have worked so hard to get to this point-we are so proud of them,” said Head Cheer Coach Ieshia West.

If you would like to support or donate to the Team in any way, please reach out to Park Middle School.

Legendary martial arts families join forces: Professor Cesar Gracie & Grandmaster Guila

Now Accepting Applications. Introductory Workshop Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., $20.00.

Limited Space Available-First Come First Served.

Reserve your spot! Email MaximusCombatSports@gmail.com or call (925) 354-3434.

Maximus Martial Arts Academy & Combat Sports is located at 3444 Deer Valley Road in Antioch.

Feature 50th Anniversary Tribute Halftime Show

Pittsburg, Calif. – Los Medanos College (LMC) presents a special livestream production on CCTV of the Mustangs’ homecoming game against De Anza College Lions, 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 from the Pittsburg Campus, 2700 E. Leland Road.

The livestream includes a half-time show that debuts a special 50th Anniversary Tribute with historic images, musical score by the LMC Jazz Band, introduction by Contra Costa County Supervisor Ken Carlson, and commentary by former President Peter Garcia, President Pamela Ralston, author and art history professor Nick Nabas, and others.

“This tribute showcases the heart and soul of LMC that has endured from the first day we swung open the doors to students,” President Pamela Ralston said. “It captures the arc of our success through memories and stories of our alumni, dedicated faculty and staff, and students.”

The tribute video, produced in partnership with Fallout Pictures, rounds out the homecoming game production, which includes a high-energy opener produced by CCTV’s Ronn Carter. The opener highlights the city of Pittsburg and its storied success as an economic driver for the East Bay. Gametime coverage also features announcing and color commentary by local sports broadcasters Tony Schultz and Dan Wall (an LMC alumnus), and contributions by LMC Experience student journalists Finn Atkin, Juan Cebreiros, and Lauren Gannod.

The homecoming game is Part II of a day of festivities that begins at the 11 a.m. party, hosted by legendary DJ Chuy Gomez of 102 Jams FM. The party will be held on the Pittsburg Campus in grassy area adjacent to Mustang Stadium.

For more information about LMC 50th Anniversary activities, visit www.losmedanos.edu/50th.

About Los Medanos College (LMC): LMC is one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, serving the East Contra Costa County community. Established in 1974, LMC has earned federal designations as a Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving institution. It offers award-winning transfer and career-technical programs, support services, and diverse academic opportunities in an inclusive learning environment. With exceptional educators, innovative curriculum, growing degree and certificate offerings, and state-of-the-art facilities, the college prepares students to succeed in their educational pursuits, in the workforce, and beyond. LMC’s Pittsburg Campus is located on 120 acres bordering Antioch, with an additional education center in Brentwood.

There’s still time to get your tickets to the game and just a few spots remaining for kids to high-five the players in the tunnel. Call, today!

The Antioch Sports Legends Hall of Fame who are celebrating its 17th year of distinguished athletes, will induct its Class of 2024 on October 5th at Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center in Antioch. The Hall of Fame Gala starting at 5pm will honor 13 talented individual athletes, one former coach, one community leader and one outstanding team.

This year’s inductees (including the high school they attended and their graduating year) are Bob Garrison, All-Around Male Athlete (Antioch 1996); Jasmine Cox, All-Around Female Athlete (Deer Valley 2008); Jenna Carvajal, Individual Female Athlete, Cross Country (Deer Valley 2005); Sheena Wellman, Individual Female Athlete, Swimming (Deer Valley 2001); Kendra Rowland, Individual Female Athlete, Volleyball (Deer Valley 2007); Carrie Tucker, Individual Female Athlete, Swimming (Antioch 1993); Taiwan Jones, Individual Male Athlete, Football (Deer Valley 2007); John Murphy, Individual Male Athlete, Football (Antioch 1986); Trevor Graifman, Individual Male Athlete, Diving (Antioch 2008); Josh Winfield (posthumous), Individual Male Athlete, Track & Field (Deer Valley 2008); Jason Stephens, Individual Male Athlete, Swimming (Antioch 1994); Ben McCorriston, Individual Male Athlete, Wrestling (Antioch 2005); Gerald Circo, Individual Male Athlete, Special Recognition (Antioch 1962); Rich Woods, Outstanding Coach, Football (Deer Valley 2004-2015); Gordon Gravelle, Community Leader; 2004-2005 Antioch Boys Wrestling Team, Outstanding Team.

A limited number of tickets are now on sale to the public. The price for each ticket is $90. Tickets can be purchased on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1pm – 4pm in the museum office located at 1500 West 4th Street in Antioch. Or by calling (925) 238-0565 or email us at sportslegends@comcast.net. Visit us at www.antiochsportslegends.com

This dinner event sells out! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to support this year’s ‘Best of the Best’ athletes from Antioch and Deer Valley High School.

Complete bio’s and pictures will be unveiled on Saturday, October 5th along with the display cases inside our museum featuring our inductees’ sports history journeys.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Class of 2024 athletes!

Will hold garage sale fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 11

By Allen D. Payton

Publisher’s Note: This information was in an email that was misplaced earlier this year and was resent and received this week. Apologies for the delay in publishing it.

On April 6, 2024, Antioch’s Vega Stars Elite cheerleading teams attended the Nfinity Champions League in Las Vegas. The 4th Degree team, ages 9-14, won first place and received a bid to Florida. The Firestar team, ages 5-8, won second place and also received a bid to Florida.

“A bid to Florida is huge deal,” said gym owner and program Director Jazmine Vega Zanders. “It’s like making it to the Superbowl!”

“We have won national titles in Florida and Arizona,” she added.

The gym, located at 1211 Auto Center Drive in Antioch, offers competitive cheer and dance teams. They also offer recreational classes for cheer, dance and tumbling and are open to girls and boys ages 4-14! 

The teams will hold a fundraiser tomorrow, Sunday, Aug. 11 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the gym.

Register now for their Academy Program Fall Session at Vega Stars Elite Home.

For more information visit http://www.vegastarselite.com, call 510-712-6156 or email vegastarselite@gmail.com.