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New airless basketball, might begin a new era in sports

New ‘airless’ basketball, might begin a new era in sports

By Shawn Williams, Advocate Staff March 15, 2024

Wilson, the company that creates the official basketball for the NBA, has recently released an “airless” basketball. The Airless Gen1 Basketball by Wilson was created to balance out the basketball...

Lady Comet player, # 32 shows that she is a force to be reckoned with during the  Contra Costa College vs. Yuba College game, at San Pablo, CA, Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Comets’ basketball players and coaches reflect on a challenging season

By Brett Butson and Leon Watkins March 14, 2024

Both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams gave it their all this past season. The men’s team finished their season with a record of 8-20, while the women’s team ended theirs with a record of...

Contra Costa Comet player, Amari Robinson moves around Yuba player to score another point at the Contra Costa College vs Yuba College mens basketball game at Contra Costa College, in San Pablo CA, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

Comets walk away with another loss at home

By Brett Butson, Advocate Staff February 27, 2024

The Comets’ men’s basketball team went into Tuesday’s game looking for redemption, as its last game with Yuba didn’t go its way. Just over a month earlier, the Comets lost to the team in a...

Helfman: With Mahomes on board, Chiefs’ continued domination may be inevitable

By Ilan Helfman, Advocate Staff February 15, 2024

The San Francisco 49ers lost the super bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs in devastating fashion last Sunday. The Chiefs won in overtime at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas as the improbable Patrick Mahomes...

Contra Costa Comet players no#. 22, LB Kaden McLeod, Comet players no#. 59, OL Gage Eda Young and Comet players no#. 18, DB Devin Thomas, puts the Comets hold on Reedleys Tiger player from scoring.  
reach is greater than the Reedley players.

San Pablo Ca 14 October 2023, Contra Costa College vs Reedley

Future of athletics department under new authority

By Jolie Willson, Culture Editor December 7, 2023

In October, Contra Costa College named Kyle Alvarado its new Director of Athletics, thus ending their search and CCC’s Beth Goehring’s interim position.  The Advocate sat down with Alvarado to...

Comets taking up space on the field as they fight for the ball on Nov. 9, 2023.

Men’s soccer: Comets win final game of the season, ending losing streak

By Brett Butson, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

The Comets men’s soccer team had a season that could only be described as “rocky”. This can be seen in their overall record of 4-14-2, ending at 3-5-2 at home, and 1-9 away. But in the last game...

Coach Julio Ayala talking to the team during the Contra Costa College Mens Soccer Team face off against Marin College in a home game on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in San Pablo, CA.

Hope of playoff’s contention fades as Comets’ losing streak continues

By Brett Butson, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Since their game against Yuba College on Sept.26, 2023, the Comets’ men’s soccer team has failed to achieve a win. As of now, their record stands at 3-13-2, going 2-5-2 at home, and 1-9 away. Comets...

The Contra Costa College Mens Soccer Team faced off against Marin in a home game on Tuesday, October 03, 2023, in San Pablo, Calif.

Comets’ soccer team suffers second loss at home

By Brett Butson, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

After their loss at Mendocino College, the Comets’ men’s soccer team returned home to face Marin College where they faced yet another loss at home. The game was postponed about 45 minutes due to lack...

Contra Costa Comet player no#. 8, Halimah Honstm - Ahmed MB and Contra Costa Comet player no#. 12, Isabel Fernandez Oppo / RH, show Yuba College 49ers how teamwork “works”

San Pablo Ca 29 September 2023, Contra Costa College, Women’s Volleyball vs Yuba College

Comets’ volleyball takes the game against Yuba College

By Leon Watkins October 10, 2023

  The Comets' women's volleyball team won a match against the Yuba College 49ers on Friday, Sept. 29. The match was comprised of a full five games, and the Comets won the final game 15 to 13. "Jordan...

Comets breakout another win at home

Comets breakout another win at home

By Brett Butson, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Both on the road and home, the Comets men’s soccer team have yet to receive a win since their last victory came against Lassen College over three weeks ago. Since then, they’ve had four losses and...

Contra Costa player no#. 9, maintains even with the grip of a Foothill player.

San Pablo Ca 05 September 2023 CCC vs Foothill

After two wins, Comets tie at home

By Brett Butson, Staff Writer September 15, 2023

After winning two games against College of the Redwoods and Lassen College respectively, the Comets' men’s soccer team's potential winning streak came to a halt when they tied at home last Tuesday. The...

Contra Costa players bring the house down, on the Feather River player, trying to even the score. 

San Pablo Ca, 09 September 2023, CCC vs Feather River

Football: CCC Comets claim victory in the first home game of the season

By Jolie Willson, Culture Editor September 15, 2023

The game was a clearing sweep as the Comets men's football team took the win in an hour and a half run time, scoring 6 touchdowns and ending the game with a total of 370 yards in total offense. One...

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