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The Student Voice Of Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Calif.

The Advocate

Falcons middle hitter Tori Owens spikes the ball past Comet middle blocker Alejandra Galvez during CCC’s 3-0 loss to Solano College in the Gymnasium on Saturday.

Height disadvantage dooms squad

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 21, 2016

Despite forcing long volleys and exposing many Falcons’ defensive lapses, the Contra Costa College volleyball team lost too many battles at the net to build an effective scoring attack and succumbed...

Comets forward Francisco Fernandez and 49ers defender Isaac Rodriguez battle for possesion of the ball during CCCs 3-0 win against Yuba College at the Soccer Field on Oct. 7.

Team finds form with three-game streak

By Efrain Valdez, Advocate Staff October 21, 2016

The men’s soccer team (7-7-2 overall and 3-1-1 in the Bay Valley Conference) is coming into form after beating College of Marin (2-12-1 overall and 1-4 in the BVC) 3-0 in Kentfield on Oct. 11. Then,...

Women’s basketball coach Vince Shaw passes the ball to a player during a practice drill in the Gymnasium on Thursday.

Hiring injects new life into women’s game

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 21, 2016

When former CCC women’s basketball coach Paul DeBolt chose step down after 30 years at the helm of the program, many took the news in disbelief. But at least one person saw the opening as an opportunity...

Comets shut out for first time since ’09

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 21, 2016

The football team suffered its worst loss since 2009 losing in every major statistical category while being shut out in a 34-0 drubbing at the hands of National Bay 6 Conference leading Santa Rosa Junior...

Coverage is proof revolution will not be televised

Coverage is proof revolution will not be televised

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 21, 2016

Nearly eight weeks have passed since Colin Kaepernick was spotted sitting silently alone as his teammates stood for the national anthem before the third San Francisco 49ers’ preseason football game. Since...

A referee delivers the verdict of a penalty call against the Comets during CCC’s 21-20 loss to Laney College at Comet Stadium on Saturday.

Penalties, clock management mar courageous effort

By Anthony Kinney, Advocate Staff October 6, 2016

The football team (1-4) fell short in achieving its second win and ending Laney College’s two-game winning streak after leading at halftime then losing by a single point, 21-20, Saturday night at Comet...

Storm outside hitter Mariah Leal (middle left) hits the ball past Comet blockers Jacqueline Tianero and Alejandra Galvez during CCC’s 3-0 loss against Napa Valley College on Friday in the Gymnasium.

Comets drop second in a row to napa valley

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor October 6, 2016

After a having its two-game winning streak snapped Wednesday at Columbia College, the volleyball team has lost two games in a row, this time in straight sets to Napa Valley College 25-8, 25-11 and 25-17...

Comet midfielder George Burrows and Eagle midfielder Jose Araiza battle for possession of the ball during CCC’s 2-1 loss to Mendocino College at the Soccer Field on Friday.

Eagles down Comets in conference opener

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor October 6, 2016

Despite dominating in possession and shots, the Comets failed to snap a five-game losing streak or match Mendocino College’s efficiency in front of goal during a 2-1 loss at the Soccer Field on Friday. Contra...

MLS salaries impede student athletes’ dreams

MLS salaries impede student athletes’ dreams

By Efrain Valdez, Advocate Staff October 6, 2016

A student athlete’s dream is playing his or her respective sport at a professional level to make their American dream real. Unfortunately, soccer players trying to make a living off of their talent...

Comet outside hitter Alejandra Galvez spikes the ball over Eagle middle blocker Da’ja Archer during CCC’s 3-0 win over Laney College in the Gymnasium on Sept. 20.

Offensive effort saves win streak

By Jaleel Perry, Advocate Staff September 28, 2016

The volleyball team took a step forward Wednesday night, winning 3-0 against Laney College (0-3 overall and 0-2 in the Bay Valley Conference)  while extending its undefeated run in the Gymnasium. The...

 Comet wide receiver Marquis Pippins catches the ball for a touchdown during CCC’s 42-34 win against Modesto Junior College at Comet Stadium on Saturday.

Streak snapped with home win

By Dylan Collier, Advocate Staff September 28, 2016

The football team put an end to its three-game losing streak, winning by one touchdown, 42-34, against Modesto Junior College (1-3) Saturday at Comet Stadium. During the national anthem, many of the Comet...

Team folds despite hope, goals

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor September 28, 2016

Despite contrary reports that the women’s soccer team was on the path to resurgence after purging its former coaching staff and injecting Brittany Castillo into the vacancy, surprisingly, the 2016 season...

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