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

The Advocate

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

The Advocate

Jahna Maramba drives to the basket during a basketball game in the gymnasium

Jahna Maramba proves her leadership on and off the court

By Anthony Kinney, Associate Editor May 16, 2018

Since the dawn of time, leaders have been defined by their actions when called upon for duty. Leaders are expected to stand poised and prepared, ready to strike when their name is called. But more importantly,...

A Comet player slides safely into second base during Contra Costa College’s 8-2 win against Yuba College on April 14 on the Comet Baseball Field.

Hopeful seasons end in frustration for Comet participants, programs

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor May 16, 2018

In years past, spring athletics at Contra Costa College offered a balance of hope and unrealized expectations for the sports teams and 2017-18 would prove to be no different. For the second season in...

Contra Costa College wide receiver Semaj Mitchell makes a catch above Ram defensive back Tyrik Mack during City College of San Francisco’s 62-6 win.

Lackluster records solidify endurance

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor May 16, 2018

In a year of excitement due to the upcoming renovations for the athletic department’s buildings, the fall sports teams failed to reciprocate an enhanced level of excitement on the field. The 2018-19...

Comet pitcher Jake Dent delivers a pitch during a Comet baseball game on the Baseball Field

Next-level talent drives local pitcher to strive for NCAA dreams, possible professional career

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor May 15, 2018

Childhood aspirations of future careers come in many different forms. However, the opportunity to manifest them lie in the perseverance and dedication of pursuing adolescent dreams. For Contra Costa...

Division I coaches to educate during clinic

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor May 1, 2018

When pushing to achieve a goal it is always helpful to hear the experiences of those who have already weathered the journey and for the previous four years, the Comet football coaches clinic has accomplished...

Comet right fielder Dylan Wilson dives back to first base to beat the throw following a shallow pop fly in the
second inning of CCC’s season-ending victory against Napa Valley College Friday at the Baseball Field.

Dramatic win ends season on high note

By Michael Santone, Associate Editor May 1, 2018

The Comet baseball team (9-27 overall, 5-16 in the Bay Valley Conference) struggled to muster up momentum early in the game, but capitalized in the bottom of the eighth to beat Napa Valley College 4-2...

Participation woes in women’s sports persist despite effort

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor April 24, 2018

After the Comet softball team failed to field a team for the second year in a row due to a sustained lack of participation, the trend of dwindling involvement of area women in post-high school athletics...

Comet pitcher Jake Dent throws a pitch in the third inning of Thursday’s 10-3 loss to Mendocino College on the Baseball Field.

Comets easily grounded in seven run blowout loss

By Anthony Kinney, Associate Editor April 24, 2018

The baseball team (7-26 overall and 3-15 in the Bay Valley Conference) failed to continue its light wave of momentum, resulting from recent back-to-back wins, by losing to Mendocino College 10-3 in the...

Renovation design for sports facilities in finale stage

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor April 17, 2018

The athletic department facilities’ much-needed structural renovations are set to begin on time in 2019 and will take place for about 18 months with the cost of the project still within the allocated...

False hope over baseball coliseum leaves fans bewildered

False hope over baseball coliseum leaves fans bewildered

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor April 17, 2018

The Oakland Athletics front office is once again tainted by its broken promises as the team continues to search for a location in the East Bay for a new baseball-only ballpark. When A’s President Dave...

Comet Tyler Brown claps his hands in celebration after reaching second base
safely during Contra Costa College’s 8-2 win against Yuba College Saturday on
the Baseball Field.

Comets devour Yuba in series finale

By Denis Perez, Editor-In-Chief April 17, 2018

Contested early innings ending in a 4-2 Comet lead skyrocketed Contra Costa College (6-24 overall, 2-13 in the Bay Valley Conference) to an 8-2 win over Yuba College (13-21 overall, 4-11 in the BVC) during...

Last shot at redemption

By Efrain Valdez, Social Media Editor March 21, 2018

Having to navigate through the hardships of life and overcome those challenges is what separates humans from other living beings. Injuries are the toughest obstacle any athlete can face. Since his sophomore...

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