THE ROADRUNNER

A Clash For Eternity: Botafogo and Peñarol Battle for a Chance at Libertadores Glory

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • October 22, 2024

Tomorrow, on October 23, 2024, Botafogo will face Peñarol in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-final. The monumental clash, set to take place at Botafogo’s stadium, the Nilton Santos in...

A Legacy of Mediocrity

Farhan Zaidi’s controversial tenure with the Giants frustrates fans.

Garrett Breedon, Sports Editor • October 17, 2024

The San Francisco Giants just wrapped up their sixth season under President of Baseball Operations, Farhan Zaidi, who was promptly fired after another disappointing season. During the offseason, the Giants...

Meet Koya!

Here's a personal interview with Butte's Women's Volleyball player Koya Ahri Poter

Ashley Peterson, Women's Sport Jounalist • October 9, 2024

I had the pleasure of meeting Butte’s very own Koya Poter, a sophomore here at Butte. She is a core member of Butte’s Women's Volleyball. Her position on the team is left-side hitter. Porter believes...

The Buffalo Bills’ strong start to the 2024 NFL season

Bean's rebuild appears to quiet critics.

Mateo Lawhun, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

Last year the Bills lost a ton of players due to free agency, trades, and injuries which resulted in a lot of key pieces not returning for the 2024 season. All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston...

Butte Let One Get Away

Roadrunners men's soccer side suffers a disappointing 2-1 defeat a the hands of Harnell.

Daniel O'Hara, guest contributor • September 20, 2024

Coach Ross Sandberg’s Butte College Men’s Soccer team made the long trip south last Friday to face 2023 state semi-finalists Hartnell Panthers on their home turf in Salinas, CA. The Roadrunners...

Roadrunner crew crushes Laney in Butte’s first home football game of the season

Butte’s first home game goes perfectly, with Robby Snelling’s team demonstrating highly competitive football and defeating Laney 30-14.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula and Garrett Breedon • September 19, 2024

On September 14, Butte College played their first home football game of the season against Laney. This matchup, played at a filled-up Cowan Stadium, was the perfect opportunity for the Roadrunners to...

What Would You Do?

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall Robbed at Gunpoint

Garrett Breedon, Sports Editor • September 5, 2024

49ers’ rookie wide receiver, Ricky Pearsall, was shot in the chest in an attempted robbery near Union Square in San Francisco last Saturday. Thankfully, Pearsall is okay and was released from San...

Butte’s Field, Butte’s Game : Lady Roadrunners Dominate Sacramento City and Get First Win of the Season

The Lady Roadrunners delivered their most complete performance yet, dominating and outplaying Sacramento City. With standout preformances from Kennedy Greenfield, Mackenzie Leeds, and Genevieve Rosas, Butte walked away from their third home game with a well-deserved 2-0 victory over the Panthers.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula and Ashley Peterson • September 4, 2024

This past Tuesday, September 3, the Butte College Lady Roadrunners soccer team faced off against Sacramento City in what would mark their fourth game of the season. Out of the three games played so...

Roadrunners’ home opener spoiled by Cosumnes River’s late goal and controversial refereeing decisions

Despite a solid defensive performance from Manny and Elias, Butte College’s men’s soccer team suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat in their first home game of the season. In a match filled with controversial referee decisions and missed opportunities, the Roadrunners will now regroup and refocus as they continue to seek their first win

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • August 28, 2024

On August 27, Butte College’s men’s soccer team took the field against Cosumnes River in what was the Roadrunners’ first home game of the season. The match, played at our very own soccer field...

The Glorious Exorcism at The Allianz

In a match that mirrored their darkest hour, Botafogo proved they are no longer a team that concedes last-minute winners. The game played in São Paulo had everything—drama, tension, and in the end, redemption. In this article, we will explore and analyze the ins and outs of the thrilling match between the Glorious and the Alviverde. A game that will go down in history as one of the most exhilarating showdowns that the Libertadores has ever seen.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • August 23, 2024

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, “exorcism” describes the process through which prayers or magic are used to force an evil spirit to leave a person or place. And I don’t think any other word...

4-1 and Done: Botafogo Humiliate Flamengo at Nilton Santos

The Glorious deliver a masterclass performance in ruthless fashion and leave the rubro negro in the dust

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • August 18, 2024

Today, August 18, 2024, marks a historic day in Botafogo history as the team, led by coach Arthur Jorge, beat Flamengo 4-1 at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The match, valid for the...

When Fear Met Fire: Botafogo’s Phoenix-Like Revival

In a dramatic first-leg showdown, against the backdrop of last year’s heartbreak, Botafogo faced Palmeiras with one mission: to rewrite history. The game was about much more than just winning—it was about redemption. As Botafogo confronted the ghosts of last season's collapse, their eventual triumph became a powerful symbol of resilience and an homage to the poetic beauty of a loser who never gives up.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • August 16, 2024

On August 14, 2024, I had the phenomenal opportunity to be at the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium to watch the Round of 16 first-leg match between Botafogo and Palmeiras. The game, widely regarded as...