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Off the Record: Poor drafting, development contribute to Giants offensive woes

Off the Record: Poor drafting, development contribute to Giants’ offensive woes

By Alex Kwasniza, Staff Writer September 26, 2018

The San Francisco Giants failure to draft or produce a good hitter has been alarming and something obviously needs to change in the front office or farm system. What player comes to mind when thinking...

Libero Delanie Baca (left) and outside hitter Chrischelle Reyes (right) anticipate a ball during Contra Costa College’s 3-0 defeat against College of Marin on Friday at the Gym.

Mariners overwhelm Comets in home opener

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor September 25, 2018

Despite a spirited effort in the first set, the volleyball team lost its home opener in straight sets (22-25, 9-25, 15-25) Friday against College of Marin (5-5 overall, 2-0 Bay Valley Conference). Contra...

Offense flounders as Butte triumphs

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer September 25, 2018

Inconsistent officiating was the theme of the day as the men’s soccer team (3-5-1) fell to Butte College (6-1-1) 3-0 on Friday at the Soccer Field to cap off a three-game week. Starting fast was a theme...

Men’s soccer team gets two impressive wins on consecutive days

September 24, 2018

In a tightly contested 2-0 victory Wednesday, the Contra Costa College men’s soccer team (3-4-1), by beating City College of San Francisco (2-3-1), has reversed course and now has beaten two ranked teams...

Reedley College Tiger cornerback James C. Day (right) intercepts Comet quarterback Jalen Tregle as wide receiver Kyree Jackson (left) looks on during Contra Costa College’s 50-20 loss on Saturday.

Excessive penalties blight season high performances

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor September 19, 2018

Despite improvements on special teams and offense, the football team’s inability to cut down on the number of penalties it committed hindered its chances for victory Saturday at Comet Stadium. In the...

Women’s soccer rebuild stunted

By Alex Kwasniza, Staff Writer September 19, 2018

Fielding and keeping a full women’s soccer team has been a problem since Nikki Ferguson transitioned from coaching the women’s team to the men’s soccer team for Contra Costa College in 2014. And...

Off The Record: Oakland Raiders executives forsake loyal fan base

Off The Record: Oakland Raiders executives forsake loyal fan base

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer September 19, 2018

The Oakland Raiders dealt All-Pro Khalil Mack before the season started Sept. 6 in one of the most criticized trades in recent history and the current outlook for all those who claim the Silver and Black...

Construction equipment sits outside the gymnasium in preparation for renovation set to begin late October.

Renovations underway

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer September 11, 2018

The Contra Costa College athletic facility renovations are slated to begin Spring 2019 and preparations are in order for the future adjustments students, athletes and faculty will have to make around the...

New athletic trainer Nichole Oaks wraps a bandage around Comet men’s soccer team defender Raul Garcia’s arm during a home game on Friday against College of the Redwoods.

New trainer hired by athletic department

By Alex Kwasniza, Staff Writer September 11, 2018

This semester brings necessary changes to the Contra Costa College athletic department and one shift is more important than any structural makeover the facilities could receive. A new athletic trainer,...

Midfielder Diego Garcia is challenged by a College of the Redwoods player during Fridays victory at home.

Comets earn first victory of season

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

Prior to the 4-0 thrashing the men’s soccer team (1-3-1) put on College of the Redwoods (0-2-1) at home Friday, the Comets hadn’t earned a victory after three losses and one impressive draw against...

Soccer field conditions hinders teams ability to compete

Soccer field conditions hinders teams ability to compete

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

As second-class citizens of the American sports world, soccer players and coaches are continually treated unfairly by colleges and leagues who sabotage their own teams by failing to provide quality facilities,...

Comet running-back Maurell Robinson does a spin move on two Mustang defenders to give Contra Costa their  only score during their 38-6 loss last Saturday at Comet Stadium.

Special teams woes leave football team without victory

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor September 7, 2018

With the beginning of a season comes the sense of newfound hope to improve on the previous campaign, however, the football team hosted its season opener in familiar fashion with a 38-6 loss to Cabrillo...

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