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Cougar forward Carlos Cusatis (left) takes a penalty kick and sends it past Comet goalkeeper Eduardo Escamilla (right)  for the game’s only goal during CCC’s 1-0 loss to Lassen College at the Soccer Field on Saturday.

Comets rue loss, lack of ‘physicality’

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor September 28, 2016

One goal in a shutout loss against Lassen College sealed the Comet’s fourth consecutive defeat in non-conference play against some of the top 20 men’s soccer teams in Northern California. Contra Costa...

Comets continue losing streak at home

Comets continue losing streak at home

By Efrain Valdez, Advocate Staff September 25, 2016

The men’s soccer team (4-4-1) lost its second consecutive game 2-1 Tuesday at home against City College of San Francisco (3-2). Contra Costa College allowed two goals in the first six minutes of the...

Wolverine wide receiver Isaiah Bailey (center) breaks through numerous tackles by Comet defenders during CCC’s 35-20 loss to Sierra College in Rocklin on Saturday.

Squad drops first three games

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor September 21, 2016

ROCKLIN — After coming out flat and earning more yards in penalties (102 yards) than in the passing game (95 yards), the Comet football team finds itself resting in the basement of the Bay 6 Conference...

Winless road trip sets back Comets

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor September 21, 2016

The men’s soccer team finished its road trip winless after a 2-2 tie at Butte College on Sept. 13, followed by a 3-1 loss on Friday at Las Positas College. “At the end of the day, if you don’t score...

Football coach Alonzo Carter seeks clarification from the referees after a penalty call against the Comets during CCC’s 17-14 loss to Sacramento City College at Comet Stadium on Saturday.

Penalties doom Comets in home opener

By Anthony Kinney, Advocate Staff September 16, 2016

The football team (0-2) continued its gloomy start to the season after suffering its second straight loss to Sacramento City College (2-0) in its home opener Saturday in Comet Stadium. The Comets fell...

Comet George Borrows (left) goes for a high ball as Skyline College player Daniel Segura  pressures him from behind during CCC’s 2-0 win against the Trojans on Sept. 9.

Comets shut out Trojans, extend positive record

By Efrain Valdez, Staff writer September 16, 2016

SAN BRUNO — The men’s soccer team (4-2) is starting to find good form after a tough 2-0 win against Skyline College (0-2-1) in San Bruno on Friday. After a its first home game of the season Contra...

Comet forward Saul Munoz and Pirate midfielder Angel Hernandez battle for possession during CCCs game against Modesto Junior College at the Soccer Field on Sep. 6.

Comets rout Pirates in home opener

By Efrain Valdez, Advocate Staff September 8, 2016

After an uncertain start to the season on the road, the 2015 men’s soccer Bay Valley Conference champions beat Modesto Junior College 3-1 at the Soccer Field in its home opener on Sept. 6. This result...

Players on both teams take a knee as M. Hale is down following kickoff. Crowd cheers as he is helped off the field during the Comets loss to College of the Sequoias 55-47 on Saturday.

Giants thwart Comet comeback attempt, expose defensive middle

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor September 6, 2016

Visalia —Temperatures soared above double digits all week but dipped to a balmy 91 degrees Saturday as the Comet football team launched into the National Bay 6 conference with an offensive barrage, narrowly...

Womens soccer coach Brittany Castillo helps Christy Garcia remove tape from her ankle during soccer practice at the Soccer Field on Monday.

Coaching hire revives program

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor September 1, 2016

After an abysmal showing in its previous two seasons, netting just one win in 2014 and forfeiting the entire season after one game in 2015, the women’s soccer team has plotted a fresh course starting...

Defensive specialist Jacqueline Tianero hits the ball over the net during volleyball practice in the Gymnasium on Monday.

‘Rebuilding’ team embraces season of change

By Xavier Johnson, Scene Editor September 1, 2016

The upcoming season for the Contra Costa College women’s volleyball team marks the beginning of a time for change. Last year the Comets had a winless 0-16 Bay Valley Conference season. The team was...

Comet soccer players fight for possession of the ball during a defensive one-on-one drill during practice at the Soccer Field on Monday.

BVC Champs lose first game, seek resurgence

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor September 1, 2016

Winning the 2015 Bay Valley Conference championship last season secured the men’s soccer team a second consecutive spot in the Northern California Regional Playoffs against the same opponent — Fresno...

Administration of justice major Ingrid Gonzalez dribbles through cones during soccer practice at the Soccer Field on Monday.

Women’s soccer expands roster, prepares for season

By Efrain Valdez, Advocate Staff September 1, 2016

The women’s soccer team is preparing for the start of the 2016 fall semester after it forfeited the entire 2015 season under its former coach because it did not have enough players to field a team. The...

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