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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...

Storms delay games, Vikings blank squad

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 16, 2016

After seven days without a game since its season opener, the softball team returned to the field losing both games of a doubleheader against Big 8 Conference-leading Diablo Valley College 13-0 and 10-0...

Comets split doubleheader to break losing skid

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 16, 2016

The Comets made use of the parting of storm clouds by reversing a three- game losing skid, dropping the first bout 3-2 then stealing the second 4-3 in a two-game series against Laney College on Saturday...

State funding process widens divide

By The Advocate, Editorial Staff March 16, 2016

Equity does not mean equality. Equity is giving people who need the most help a chance to live a better life than the one they were born into. In American society that need is unfortunately determined...

Comet guard Anthony Sullen drives for two of his 40 points during the team’s Regional Final playoff loss at Fresno City College on Saturday.

Rams wallop Comets out of playoffs

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 9, 2016

FRESNO — The Comets’ trailblazing run through the Bay Valley Conference and into the postseason came to an end when they lost 100-89 in the NorCal Regional Championship game on Saturday at Fresno City...

Baseball squad begins BVC play, splits Napa series

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer March 9, 2016

The Comets faced off against Napa Valley College in a home and away series on March 1 in Kentfield and played the second game Thursday at the Baseball Field.  Contra Costa College (5-7 overall, 1-1 in...

Comet forward Larry Wickett celebrates with a smile after a dunk during the round 2 Mens Basketball Regional Championship victory against Cosummes River College on Friday in the Gymnasium.

Father, Comet forward leads playoff dream

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 2, 2016

Sometimes a woman comes into a man’s life and turns his world upside down. The things he thought were important become meaningless and his focus shifts from  instant gratification to obligation and...

Vikings beat home team, sweep series

By Jason Sykes, Staff Writer March 2, 2016

The Comets (4-6 overall) lost the second game of a two-game series 6-2 against Diablo Valley College Saturday at the Baseball Field. Throughout the game Contra Costa College was not able to muster enough...

Comet forward Julian Robinson drains a jump shot during the
Comets’ Bay Valley Conference win against Laney College on Friday.

Comet quintet steals championship game

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor February 25, 2016

OAKLAND — The battle for supremacy in the Bay Valley Conference came down to the final night of conference play as a quintet of Comets closed the door on second place Laney College’s championship chances...

Outfielder Derrick Parnell (middle) congratulates catcher Lawrence Duncan after scoring a run during Thursday’s game against City College of San Francisco at the Baseball Field.

Hurlers, hitters fuel lopsided victory

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

The Comets came out swinging early against City College of San Francisco to eventually win 11-1 at Comet Stadium on Thursday.  Contra Costa College’s (4-4 overall) three pitchers combined to almost...

Gladiators uncover Comets’ limitations

By Dylan Collier, Staff Writer February 25, 2016

HAYWARD — The softball team was outscored by 48-5 during a difficult doubleheader on Feb. 11 at Chabot College. Contra Costa College (0-2 overall) softball coach Karolyn Gubbine was supportive of her...

Point guard Bobby Syvanthong powers his way through the Yuba College defense during the
Comets’ Bay Valley Conference tournament loss on Feb. 17. Syvanthong was fouled immediately
after the attempted lay-up.

Tournament loss tarnishes BVC title win

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor February 25, 2016

After successfully capturing the Bay Valley Conference title with season ending wins against second place Merritt College and Mendocino College, the men’s basketball team defeated the College of Alameda...

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