RCC Gridiron Glory: Tigers Soar to Victory in 3C2A Football State Finals
12/11/2023
Riverside City College (RCC) clinches a historic 3C2A Football State Championship with a nail-biting 24-21 victory over defending champions College of San Mateo. Gabe Panikoski's clutch 23-yard field goal sealed the deal as time expired, showcasing the grit and skill of the RCC Tigers.
Under the strategic leadership of Director of Football Operations and Head Coach Tom Craft, the entire coaching squad, Athletic Department, trainers, and the RCC team played pivotal roles in this triumph. This was RCC’s first time hosting the Championship game on campus, creating an electrifying home-field advantage.
This victory highlights RCC's football excellence and epitomizes a commitment to greatness with unwavering support for our stellar student-athletes. Congratulations to the RCC Football program on this well-deserved championship – a testament to the dedication, talent, and tenacity that define the Tigers' football legacy!
Published by External Relations & Strategic Communications