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Quinn Cisneros

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Editor

Quinn Cisneros is a third semester Sports Desk Editor for The Hornet Newspaper.  He is a six-time award winning journalist, including a first place CMA Pinnacle award for Sports Multimedia Story and second place for Sports Investigative Story. His other awards are a Meritorious Award for Enterprise Story/Series for his involvement in a Title IX investigation and honorable mention for Best Game Story from JACC. As a contributor to Around the Hornet in Fall 2023, he received another honorable mention for Audio Podcast and in Spring 2024 as an editor of Around the Hornet, he received third place for Audio Podcast from JACC. His interest in journalism came from his passion of sports. He enjoys watching, playing, and writing about sports. Quinn’s end goal in journalism is to become a sports analyst. When not writing he enjoys spending time with his dog.

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The Hornet’s Editorial Board (left to right) Quinn Cisneros, Pedro Saravia, Jake Rhodes and Sara Leon. Cisneros plans to attend CSUN, Saravia plans to attend CSUF, Leon is deciding between CSUF and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Rhodes still has one more year at Fullerton College.

Note from the Editors: One last farewell

Quinn Cisneros and Pedro Saravia
May 22, 2024
Sophomore pitcher Ally Fuentes firing a pitch towards home plate. Fuentes went three innings, striking out two, and allowing three runs.

Hornets dominate en route to state title appearance

Danielle Rivera and Quinn Cisneros
May 19, 2024
Sophomore outfielder Hailey Garcia diving home to put the Hornets up 3-2 in the bottom of the 5th inning on Friday May 17, 2024.

Hornets slide into state semifinals in a thriller

Danielle Rivera and Quinn Cisneros
May 18, 2024
Sophomore Matt Romero fires a pitch during the 4th inning of the game against Saddleback College on May 9, 2024.

Photo Gallery: Hornets season comes to a disappointing end

Ciara Gonzalez and Quinn Cisneros
May 10, 2024
Associate degree requirements: The topic dividing Fullerton College

Associate degree requirements: The topic dividing Fullerton College

Sara Leon, Dylan Arreola, Pedro Saravia, and Quinn Cisneros
May 1, 2024
OEC MVP Christian Watson leads the Hornets into the third round of the CCCAA playoffs against Mt. San Jacinto, looking to advance to the state championships.

Playoff Preview: Hornets prepare to battle with the high flying Eagles

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
A sign directs people were to vote on the voting center at the Fullerton public library on election day on Tuesday, March 5.

Updated Super Tuesday election results

Sara Leon, Jake Rhodes, Pedro Saravia, and Quinn Cisneros
March 5, 2024
Fullerton College men's basketball coach Perry Webster, pictured here in 2018, has won five OEC Coach of the Year awards in eight seasons at the helm. He also notched his 200th victory this season against Irvine Valley College.

Hornets continue dominance, snag nine OEC Awards for the second year in a row

Quinn Cisneros and Jake Rhodes
February 26, 2024
Fullerton freshman pitcher Macy Brandl steps in the circle in the second inning and faced big moments in the game in an 8-6 win over Long Beach City College on Feb. 16, 2024.

Hornets come back in thrilling fashion to steal a victory over Vikings

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Editor
February 17, 2024
Hornets sophomore guard Alex Archer attempts to score while dodging Hawks' freshman guard Tony Colley on Feb. 7, 2024.

Hornets stunned by Hawks on the road

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
Misael Gonzalez is a disciplined athlete with lofty dreams. If Gonzalez had a could play for any professional soccer club in the world, it would be Manchester City, a club based in England.

Profile: Fullerton College’s Messi

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Editor
December 5, 2023
Hornets' freshman guard Christian Watson sizes up Wolverines' freshman guard Kenyani Lee. Watson led Fullerton in scoring with a game high 18 points.

Hornets use a huge run to propel themselves past the Wolverines

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Staff members of The Hornet Newspaper and Inside Fullerton Magazine pose with their JACC awards at the Southern California Regional Conference for college journalists at California State University, Northridge on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

National recognition for The Hornet

Quinn Cisneros and Pedro Saravia
November 21, 2023
Fullerton sophomore forward Misael Gonzalez looks to push the ball on the attack, battling Santa Barabra sophomore defender Pedro Guillen for positioning.

David conquers Goliath in showdown at Sherbeck Field

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Editor
November 20, 2023
The Hornet Staff Reporters and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast.

Around the Hornet: Coming in Hot

Che Womack and Quinn Cisneros
November 17, 2023
Hornets' freshman forward Hayden Kenny locks his eyes up field looking to attack on the offensive side of the pitch in a 4-1 victory over the Rustlers on Nov. 9, 2023.

Photo Gallery: Hornets finish the season off strong against Rustlers

Quinn Cisneros and Ciara Gonzalez
November 11, 2023
The Hornet Staff Reporters and Editors discuss a wide variety of sports on this episode of the Around the Hornet Podcast.

Around the Hornet: Hot Take Machine

Che Womack and Quinn Cisneros
November 3, 2023
Fullerton College President Cynthia Olivo hires Marcia Foster as New Senior Coordinator of Athletics on Sept. 15, 2023.

New Senior Coordinator of Athletics appointed at Fullerton College

Pedro Saravia and Quinn Cisneros
September 22, 2023
The Anaheim Colonists look forward to making their own winning legacy in their new aquatics center.

Anaheim High School Aquatics looks to set the standard for future generations

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Editor
September 13, 2023
Hornets sophomore quarterback Brandon Nunez dives into the end zone to earn his third rushing touchdown of the night at Fullerton College on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

Hornets secure first win at Sherbeck Field over the Vaqueros

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Editor
September 3, 2023
The Fullerton College Hornets get ready to take on the Santa Barbara City College Vaqueros this weekend on Saturday Sept. 2.

Game Preview: The Hornets prepare to take on the Vaqueros in the brand new opening of Sherbeck Field

Quinn Cisneros, Sports Editor
August 31, 2023
Freshman shortstop Cassidy Hornung gets an unearned run during a Falcons infield error, as she slides home during game 1 of the Super Regionals at Cerritos on Friday, May 12, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

Hornets come alive late to defeat Falcons in Game One

Quinn Cisneros
May 13, 2023
Freshman shortstop Cassidy Horning throws to first base after tapping second base for a crucial double play in the sixth inning during a home game on Friday, May 5, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

Hornets shut out Cougars in Game 1

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
May 6, 2023
Freshmen and CCCAA State Champion guards Jeremiah Davis (left) and RJ Banks (right) stopped by the Fullerton College TV Studio to talk about their team's legendary season. Photo credit: Yasmin Sotelo

Video: A coronation of the Hornets’ historic season

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
April 23, 2023
The Fullerton College Softball team is looking to President Olivo for help to move along their attempts to gain adequate facilities. Photo credit: Jay Seidel

President Olivo pledges to investigate softball inequalities

Jake Rhodes and Quinn Cisneros
April 19, 2023
Freshman catcher Serina Vue checking the runner at second during the Hornets' losing home game on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Photo credit: Aaliyah Skipper

The Hornets show their fatigue against the Comets

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
Fullerton College softball team stretches before practice. Some players are frustrated with lack of equivalent facilities. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

Hornets Softball feels potential Title IX issues arising

Jake Rhodes, Pedro Saravia, and Quinn Cisneros
April 10, 2023
Freshmen outfielder Jordan Elias pleads her cases to the umpire that she's safe after her hit on Saturday April 1, 2023 at Fullerton College against Santa Ana. Photo credit: Yasmin Sotelo

Hornets slow start burns them in the end against the Dons

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
April 2, 2023
Freshman starting pitcher Allyson Fuentes gets the win at home on Friday, March 24, 2023, with a score of 4-1. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

Hornets strike down the hot Chargers

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
March 25, 2023
Freshman first baseman, Meah Almazar was 0-2 with 1 RBI during Friday's home game as she secures the out at first on March 17, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

Medical emergency postpones action between the Hornets and Rustlers

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
March 18, 2023
"The Last of Us," starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, playing on HBO Max, gives us a detailed look into what the world could possibly look like if an incurable disease ravaged the earth. Photo credit: Photography courtesy of HBO Max

The Last Of Us: A Review

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
March 14, 2023
The Fullerton College men's basketball players and coaches throw up number ones and their state championship trophy following their win over City College of San Francisco, featuring three special guests (left to right) Olivia, Vincent, and Lucas Webster on Mar. 12, 2023. Photo credit: Rebecca Ensing, Assistant Director of Operations for the CCCAA

Job finished

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Sophomore guard Shaquil Bender going up for lay up at Fullerton College on Saturday March 04, 2023. Photo credit: Yasmin Sotelo

Hornets march their way to the Elite 8

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
March 5, 2023
Freshman first baseman Meah Almaraz gets the out at first even after the throw from outfield comes in short during Friday's home game on March 3, 2023. Photo credit: Gerardo Chagolla

Hornets cruise past the Pirates

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
March 4, 2023
Freshman guard Jeremiah Davis slams home a breakaway drunk while freshman guard RJ Banks tries to jump with Davis at Fullerton College on Feb. 25, 2023. Photo credit: Yasmin Sotelo

Hornets Tame the Wildcats

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
February 26, 2023
Sophomore guard Bonard Johnson Jr. from Long Beach gets beat off the dribble by sophomore guard Grant Sii from Cypress playing at Long Beach City on Feb. 22, 2023. Photo credit: Yasmin Sotelo

Chargers outlast the Vikings

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
Coach Perry Webster was named Orange Empire Conference Coach of the Year on Sunday night Feb. 19, 2023. Photo credit: Fullerton College Sports Information Office

Hornets Basketball Dominates OEC Awards

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Freshman pitcher Allyson Fuentes delivers a pitch at Fullerton on Feb. 15, 2023. Photo credit: Yasmin Sotelo

Hornets Bite the Tigers

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Freshman guard Sean Newman Jr. drives in for a bucket at the Hornets Nest on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 on what was a competitive game for the Hornets. Photo credit: Phil Thurman

Hornets narrowly escape the Bobcats

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
February 11, 2023
Sophomore guard Shaquil Bender brings the ball up the court looking to make a play Feb. 8, 2023 Photo credit: Phil Thurman

Hornets Beam the Lasers

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
Freshmen guard Sean Newman Jr. finishes a 360 slam dunk against Orange Coast on Feb 3, 2023 Photo credit: Yasmin Sotelo

Hornets Coast to OEC Title

Quinn Cisneros, Yasmin Sotelo, and Damonya Jones
February 4, 2023
Freshman guard Sean Newman Jr. sizes up his defender on Feb. 1, 2023 home game against Santiago Canyon. Photo credit: Yasmin Sotelo

Hornets Sting the Hawks Leading to 16th Straight Win

Quinn Cisneros, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
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