POMONA, Calif. - In the midst of a holiday break and with 2013 quickly approaching, the Cal Poly Pomona student-athletes, coaches and staff members would like to extend gratitude and warm wishes to the Broncos' fans and alumni.

The holiday break gives everyone a chance to look forward to upcoming CPP events, including the next basketball home games on Jan. 3 and Jan. 5, the start of baseball season on Feb. 1 and the beginning of the track and field campaign on Feb. 16.

The break also gives us a chance to reflect on the top Broncos' stories from 2012. With one story selected from each month in the past year, here is a brief capsule of the @cppbroncos in 2012.

Jan. 4 - Gift Bridges Past, Future for New Baseball Facility
Cal Poly Pomona alum Danny Andrews announced Wednesday, Jan. 4 his record-setting pledge of $400,000 to the baseball stadium project. It is the largest single gift ever to the Broncos' athletics department, topping the previous mark – also delivered by Andrews – set at $105,000 in 2008... Read more.

Feb. 24 - Double Overtime Buzzer Beater is Sportscenter Top Play
An estimated 1,631 fans witnessed "Mitchel's Miracle" live at Kellogg Gym on Friday, Feb. 24. Now, thanks to Sportscenter and YouTube, more than two million people have been able to view the epic ending to Cal Poly Pomona's double-overtime win... Read more.

March 19 - Megan Ford Selected as NCAA Division II All-American
Megan Ford of the Cal Poly Pomona women's basketball team has been named an NCAA Division II All-American for her spectacular 2011-12 season, Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) officials announced Monday, March 19.... Read more.

April 27 - Torres Becomes All-Time Homerun Leader in Broncos' Win
Cal Poly Pomona senior catcher Jenzen Torres made history in Hayward Friday, April 27, sending three pitches over the fence to become the Broncos' all-time leader in homeruns.... Read more.

May 26 - Deavers' Bronco Career Ends with All-American Honor
Competing in his final collegiate race Saturday, Cal Poly Pomona's Jacob Deavers placed sixth in the 400-meter hurdles event of the NCAA Division II Track & Field National Championships with a career-best time of 51.75... Read more.

June 6 - Philadelphia Phillies Select Broncos' Geoff Broussard
With their 23rd-round pick in the 2012 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Cal Poly Pomona All-American pitcher Geoff Broussard... Read more.

July 16 - Beard, Nava Receive NCAA Degree-Completion Awards
Cal Poly Pomona's Rosslyn Beard and Michelle Nava have been selected to receive NCAA Division II Degree-Completion Awards... Read more.

August 22 - Academic Achievement Award List Features 24 Broncos
With women's cross country and women's soccer leading the way, a total of 24 Cal Poly Pomona student-athletes earned Academic Achievement Awards for 2011-12, the Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2ADA) officials announced in mid-August... Read more.

Sept. 1 - Jones Hits at Record Rate, Broncos Secure First Win
With Lauren Jones putting together an offensive performance worthy of a spot in the all-time record books, the Cal Poly Pomona women's volleyball team secured its first win of 2012 with a sweep of Western New Mexico Saturday night at the Grand Canyon Invitational... Read more.

Oct. 28 - Broncos Win on Senior Day; Next Up, CCAA Tournament
On Sunday, Oct. 28, at Kellogg Field before a 2-0 win over Cal State L.A., the Cal Poly Pomona women's soccer team celebrated the achievements of seven seniors... Read more.

Nov. 17 - Two Time! Dinh Repeats as Division II All-American
In her final collegiate cross country race Saturday, Nov. 17, Tiffany Dinh placed 21st at the NCAA Division II National Championships to become the second two-time All-American in the history of Cal Poly Pomona women's cross country... Read more.

Dec. 15 - Undefeated Broncos Top HSU to Give Kamansky Win 250
With preseason All-American Mitchel Anderson leading the way once again, the eighth-ranked Cal Poly Pomona men's basketball team topped Humboldt State Saturday 69-47 to give head coach Greg Kamansky career win No. 250... Read more.

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