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Comet forward Jacqie Moody shoots a layup against Mariners’ guard Molly Carmody during CCC’s 80-57 win against College of Marin in the Gymnasium on Jan. 29.

Shorthanded team defies odds, earns championship

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor May 18, 2016

Upon losing more than half of its roster to defections and eligibility issues shortly before beginning Bay Valley Conference play in January, and after ending a tough preseason schedule with a 10-8 record,...

Comet center fielder Julian Robinson (far left), left fielder Regina Balan (center) and right fielder Catherine Nieve-Duran try to hastily pick up the ball during CCC’s doubleheader loss to Napa Valley College  on April 26.

Winless team holds form despite gains

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer May 9, 2016

The Comet softball team (0-26 overall and 0-22 in the Bay Valley Conference) played its last two games of the season against Napa Valley College losing both contests 20-1 and 18-2 April 26 at the Softball...

Mustang sophomore Ethan Utler strikes out during the Comets’ loss to LMC on Friday.

‘Heartbreaking’ losses continue to plague squad

By Dylan Collier, Staf Writer May 6, 2016

After suffering a heartbreaking ninth inning collapse to lose 4-3 at home against Solano College Thursday, the baseball team lost its final game of the season 5-2 against Los Medanos College Friday at...

Comet pitcher Jake Dent unwinds a pitch during the Comets’ 11-3 loss to Folsom Lake College at the Baseball Field on Saturday. Dent was unable to stay in the game due to issues with his right arm that began to affect his control.

Defensive struggles prevent win, consistency

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor May 4, 2016

The baseball team surrendered double-digit runs in its sixth straight game, this time in an 11-3 loss to Folsom Lake College Saturday at the Baseball Field. Despite home runs in back-to-back innings by...

Comet pitcher Anna Palter lends supporting advice to her squad during a difficult season.

Evolution, guts inspire last shot at lifelong love

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor April 22, 2016

In life, people choose to walk away from the thing that they love for many different reasons; time constraints, new responsibilities or sometimes the passion just seems to fade away. For first-year Comet...

Comet infielder Chris Brue is called out after taking three strikes during CCCs 14-2 loss to Laney College at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Eagles rout team, snap two-game win streak

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer April 20, 2016

The Comets (11-18 overall, 7-12 in the Bay Valley Conference), fresh off a two-game winning streak, got behind first place Laney College early in the game and eventually lost 14-2 Saturday at the Baseball...

Football players transfer, earn athletic scholarships

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor April 20, 2016
Kansas State University, North Carolina State University, UCLA, University of New Mexico, Arizona State University, Jackson State University, Houston Baptist University, Texas Southern University, Eastern Illinois University

Softball team forfeits to Mustangs due to injury

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer April 20, 2016

Contra Costa College (0-17 overall and 0-13 in the Bay Valley Conference) had a tough outing at the Softball Field against third place Los Medanos College (11-15 overall and 10-7 in the BVC) Thursday....

Mustangs prevent Comets from nearly scoring

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer April 12, 2016

The Comets (5-11, in the Bay Valley Conference, 9-17 overall) worked hard to try to pick up a win off of second place Los Medanos College (13-3 in the BVC, 19-9 overall) on Thursday at the Baseball Field. Contra...

Comet first basemen Allen Ressler tags second base after an error by Falcon second baseman Tyler Thornly during CCC’s 6-5 win over Solano Community College at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Comets edge Falcons, chain together streak

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer April 8, 2016

The Comets snuck a 6-5 win off the Baseball Field on Saturday against Solano Community College (9-15 overall, 6-7 in the Bay Valley Conference). With this win, Contra Costa College (9-14 overall, 5-8...

Comet 
infielder Angelica Espinal tags out Storm 
outfielder Jordan Baker during Thursday’s loss against Napa Valley College.

Squad struggles to find form, add win to season

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer April 8, 2016

NAPA — The softball team played two good games against Napa Valley College (10-13 overall and 10-2 in the Bay Valley Conference), which saw few runs on the scoreboard late into the first game. As the...

Wrestling room lacks team despite interest

Wrestling room lacks team despite interest

By Xavier Johnson, Assistant Sports Editor March 16, 2016

Located within the Gym Annex Building adjacent to the Fitness Center lies a room which houses classes such as yoga and Pilates. However the large wrestling mat in the room is not being used for its intended...

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