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Cancer diagnosis shocks ‘family’

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 21, 2015

With the addition of many new faces to the faculty this semester at Contra Costa College, there is one glaring absence. Physical education professor and volleyball coach Zachary Shrieve will not be returning...

Comet defender Jesus Villagrana (right) fights for possession of the ball against Bear Cub midfielder Jovani Carolino during Contra Costa College’s 2-0 loss to Santa Rosa Junior College at the Soccer Field on Friday.

Bear Cubs shut out Comets, snap streak

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 21, 2015

The men’s soccer team held California’s 2nd ranked squad, Santa Rosa Junior College (11-1-1 overall and 3-0 in the Big 8 conference), scoreless through the first half, but ultimately lost 2-0 in its...

Falcon outside hitter Claudia Diaz strikes the ball to Comet setter Paula Sanchez during Contra Costa College’s three-set loss at Solano Community College on Friday.

Lackluster scoring effort leads to loss

By Xavier Johnson, Staff Writer Oct 21, 2015

The volleyball team struggled to find a consistent offensive rhythm  losing in straight sets 25-12, 25-21 and 25-6 against the College of Alameda (4-12 overall and 2-6 in the Bay Valley Conference) on...

Defensive back Jackson Finch learned the mastery behind tackling and hitting from a young age because of his father. That enabled him to perform well on the field even after experiencing a severe injury during his high school years.

Football legacy fuels instinctive skills, hunger to uplift others

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 21, 2015

For an athlete to reach peak performance many variables must come into play; hard work, dedication, sacrifice. But the most important factor comes from within, the intangible for which there is no statistical...

Last second heroics leave record unblemished

By Jose Jimenez, Spotlight Editor Oct 21, 2015

Fresh off a bye week and midway through the 2015 season, California’s 21st ranked Contra Costa College football team faced a Yuba College (3-3 overall and 2-1 in the Pac 7) team looking to avenge last...

Comet center back Edgar Yepes steals the ball from Eagle midfielder Oscar Martinez during the Comets’ 2-1 win at the Soccer Field on Friday. The Comets host Santa Rosa Junior College today at 4 p.m.

Comets edge Eagles in last minutes

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor Oct 13, 2015

With less than two minutes left to play in the game, the men’s soccer team capitalized off a Mendocino College error to score the winning goal holding last season’s Bay Valley Conference champions...

Comet striker Paula Sanchez (middle right) defends against Mariner striker Jenny Huezo during the volleyball team’s loss to Marin on Friday.

Volleyball team loses to Mariners, stays winless

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 13, 2015

The volleyball team took a step backward on Wednesday, managing to score double digit points in the first set before eventually losing 3-0 to the College of Marin (3-10 overall and 3-3 in the Bay Valley...

Social media's 'dark side' should not fuel ban

Social media’s ‘dark side’ should not fuel ban

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 13, 2015

To the average college student the expansive landscape of social media platforms is no passing fad. It is a communication staple connecting people in ways that could not be fathomed just a decade ago. But...

Comet right hitter Amy Palomares tips the ball over the net and Eagle middle blocker Stephanie Sandria during Contra Costa College’s loss to Laney College in Oakland on Friday.

Recipe for victory remains elusive

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 7, 2015

The Comet volleyball team had its best showing of the season, but ultimately lost in straight sets against Laney College on Friday in Oakland. Contra Costa College broke the 20-point barrier in the first...

Season ends unceremoniously

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 7, 2015

The 2015 season officially ended five weeks after it started for the 0-3 Comet women’s soccer team as a result of fielding too few players and canceling its first five non-conference games. Contra Costa...

Comets snap losing streak, shut out the Storm

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor Oct 7, 2015

Two goals, scored only minutes into each of the halves, in a shutout win at Napa Valley College on Friday snapped a three-game losing streak for the Comet men’s soccer team. Contra Costa College goalkeeper...

Football team seals road win in fourth quarter

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Sep 30, 2015

MERCED — The Comet football team extended its winning streak to 13 games, including six wins on the road, with a 33-28 victory at Merced College (2-2) on Saturday. Traveling to the Central Valley and...

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