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Team loses third straight, fails to secure win

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor October 25, 2017

Failing to end their losing streak, the Comets (3-9 overall and 1-6 in the Bay Valley Conference) lost in three sets to second place Los Medanos College (12-6 overall and 7-1 in the BVC) to extend their...

Gritty comeback leads to draw

Gritty comeback leads to draw

By Drew Thomas, Advocate Staff October 11, 2017

In yet another high scoring game, the Contra Costa College men’s soccer team tied at home against Merritt College (3-7-2 overall, 0-0-2 in the Bay Valley Conference) at three goals-a-piece on Friday. After...

Comet middle hitter Makaya Thomas (middle) reacts to the balls rebound with Comet outside hitter Victoria Matue (left) and defensive specialist Jacqueline Tianero (right) after hitting a ball into the net during Contra Costa College’s 3-0 loss to Solano Community College on Friday.

Volleyball team falls in rout

By Drew Thomas, Advocate Staff October 11, 2017

Contra Costa College’s women’s volleyball team proved to be no match against Solano Community College’s (9-1 overall and 7-0 in the Bay Valley Conference) fastpaced style of play, which resulted...

Mendocino College midfielder Emmylee Holt fights a Comet defender for possession of the ball in CCC’s season opener at the Soccer Field on Friday.

Team returns, lacks communication

By Mayra Garcia, Art Director September 28, 2017

The woman’s soccer team (0-1-0) played its first game of the season Friday against  Mendocino College (2-4-2), losing 4-1 on the Soccer Field. Within the first four minutes of the game a direct shot...

Local athletes respond in protest to Trump

Local athletes respond in protest to Trump

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor September 28, 2017

In the wake of the President Donald Trump’s attack on the peaceful protest of NFL players by kneeling during the national anthem, the Bay Area seems to be in the middle of it all. It all started over...

Comet outside hitter Justine Ayson slides in for a point-saving dig during CCC’s 3-0 loss to the College of Marin Wednesday in the Gymnasium.

Squad searches for third win

By Drew Thomas, Advocate Staff September 28, 2017

Serving problems doomed the Comets (0-2 Bay Valley Conference, 2-5 overall) against College of Marin (2-1 BVC, 6-6 overall) leading to a loss in three sets on Sept. 20 in the Gymnasium. Comet libero Delanie...

Victory remains elusive for team

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor September 28, 2017

The football team (0-4) continued its offensive woes and defensive struggles, this time on the road, losing a one-sided shootout 41-6 to Modesto Junior College (1-3) Saturday in Modesto. With just one...

Wolverine running back Dalton Gee pushes off Comet defensive linemen Marcus Pippen and Dayvonne (Bubba) Greenwood during Contra Costa College’s 56-28 defeat to Sierra College at Comet Stadium on Saturday.

Disorganized team falls to Wolverines

By Rob Clinton, Sports Editor September 20, 2017

The football team lost its third game in as many tries despite scoring more points than in its previous two games combined, this loss a 56-28 drubbing against Sierra College Saturday at Comet Stadium. The...

Sophomores
Justine (left) and Joshleen (right) Ayson are starters for the 2017 Comet
volleyball team.

Twins serve it up on volleyball court

By Rob Clinton, Sports Editor September 20, 2017

For some student athletes the pursuit of athletic goals is a project of passion, however, for some it's a stepping stone, providing a platform to learn important lessons and light the path toward loftier...

East Bay team to build stadium remain in area

East Bay team to build stadium remain in area

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor September 20, 2017

With Raiders owner Mark Davis taking his team to Las Vegas and Warriors owner Joseph Lacob taking his team across the bay to San Francisco, Oakland will be left with one professional sports team. The...

Comet outside hitter Victoria Matue digs the ball over the net during a game against College of Alameda.

Team fails to preserve momentum loses in four to Alameda, 3-1

By Xavier Johnson, scene editor September 20, 2017

ALAMEDA — In a four-set contest, the volleyball team lost its first Bay Valley Conference game of the season to the College of Alameda Cougars (1-8 overall, 1-1 BVC) here on Friday. Contra Costa College...

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