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

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Comet midfielder Cristian Garibay screens Hawk midfielder James Dawes off the ball during CCC’s 1-1 draw against  Evergreen Valley College at the Soccer Field on Saturday.

Fierce contest ends in stalemate

By Lorenzo Morotti, Associate Editor Sep 2, 2015

After scoring a goal early in the second half, the men’s soccer team’s defensive shape closed space and withstood a focused Hawk offensive to cling to a 1-1 tie until the closing minutes of the game....

Interest in women’s athletics fading

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Sep 2, 2015

CCC’s women’s soccer team canceled its first non-conference game against Shasta College on Aug. 27 out of fear of beginning the season the same way it finished its previous one win season — short...

Quarterback Jonathan Banks and guard Ahjahna Coleman earned 2014-15 Athlete of the Year 
honors for their leadership and outstanding performance on the field and on the court.

Athletic explosion, a champion’s heart

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor May 17, 2015

The decision to play freshman quarterback Jonathan Banks at the end of a lopsided loss to West Hills College-Coalinga in the second game of the season came on a whim for Comet coach Alonzo Carter. The...

Aaron Oaks (top center) poses with his Comet teammates during the 2015 baseball season after years of work to get back in competitive form.

Courageous life reveals resilience, dedication

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor May 17, 2015

To persevere against all odds is what we would all hope to do when faced with seemingly insurmountable conditions. But to truly control one’s destiny one must stare adversity in its cold dark eyes and...

The Pool has created revenue for the college without having swimming or water polo teams since the early 1980s by renting out its use to local high school teams and the community. There will be swimming classes offered during the summer term.

Life-saving class gives low-cost instruction

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor May 17, 2015

The Summer Aquatic Program at Contra Costa College is underway and the Athletic Department has been flooded with parents requesting spots to ensure they and their children learn one of life’s most valuable...

Coach Alonzo Cater (center) points toward the team’s championship banner in the stands after the Comets’ 51-10 win over San Jose City College at Comet Stadium on Nov. 15, 2014. The win clinched the team’s third consecutive conference championship.

Life after death, team makes history

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor May 17, 2015

For Comet football, 2014 was a season of firsts; finishing in first place in the first year of play in the Pacific 7 Conference — en route to 10-1 season, culminating in a 34-27 Living Breath Foundation...

Comet outside hitter Rachelle Cuevas (left) spikes the ball past Cougar middle blocker Nadia Bedard (right) during CCC’s loss to College of Alameda in the Gymnasium on Oct. 24, 2014.

Comets win two conference games in season

By Jose Jimenez, Spotlight Editor May 17, 2015

The volleyball team finished 2-12 in the Bay Valley Conference (BVC), and 4-15 overall, finishing seventh, and ahead of Laney College in the conference. It was volleyball coach Zach Shrieve’s fifth...

Comet defender Brad Alman heads the ball toward goal during CCC’s 2-0 win over College of Marin at the Soccer Field on Nov. 14, 2014.

Nine year playoff drought ends

By Lorenzo Morotti, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2015

Even though the men’s soccer team was comprised mostly of freshman players and under new leadership, it managed to secure a playoff berth. The fall 2014 season marked the first time that the soccer...

Dim season examined in retrospect

Dim season examined in retrospect

By Jose Jimenez, Spotlight Editor May 17, 2015

The women’s soccer team finished 1-11 in the Bay Valley Conference (BVC), 1-19 overall and finished in last place in the conference. The Comets finished the season on an eight-game losing streak and...

Comet guard Ahjahna Coleman leaps for a lay up during CCC’s 66-56 loss to the Storm at Napa Valley College on Feb. 20.

Offense, inexperience define season of discontent

By Lorenzo Morotti, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2015

Coming off the heels of last seasons’ playoff berth, the women’s basketball team was unable to match the success of last year by only a handful of games. With only two returning sophomores from the...

Comet forward Justin Johnson jumps for a lay up during CCC’s 82-69 win against the Storm at Napa Valley College on Feb. 20, 2014.

Early identity shift alters chemistry, winning percentage

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor May 17, 2015

The 2014-15 men’s basketball season seemed to be a rollercoaster ride for the team this year. From the beginning, the Comets were hit with obstacles, which led to the team having a slow start to the...

Comet second baseman Rome Watson jumps up for a catch during CCC’s 10-2 loss to the Mustangs at Los Medanos College on April 24. The Comets ended their season 6-29 overall.

Injuries explain record, sub-standard performance

By Jose Jimenez, Spotlight Editor May 17, 2015

The Contra Costa College baseball team finished 4-20 in the Bay Valley Conference (BVC), and 6-29 overall, finishing in last place in what was a disappointing season. CCC’s ballclub was the only team...

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