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Home run ignites Mariners’ stagnant offense

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 18, 2015

The baseball team squared off against the College of Marin for its second game in a row, rallying for three runs in the eighth inning but still earning a 6-4 loss Thursday in Kentfield. Contra Costa College...

Comet softball players Angelica Espinal (left) and Melissa Watkins collide after a successful catch during CCC’s 17-4 loss to the Falcons at Solano Community College on Thursday.

Victory continues to elude Comets

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 18, 2015

The softball team faced off against Solano Community College at the worst possible time for the squad, losing both games of a doubleheader 13-0 and 17-4 to a red hot Falcon team on March 12 in Fairfield. The...

Seafood fundraiser looks to generate funds, fill bellies

By Nina Cestaro, Staff Writer March 17, 2015

Sweet crustacean aromas and familiar faces will engulf the Gymnasium for Contra Costa College’s 14th Annual All You Can Eat Crab Feed fundraiser on March 28. The $40 ticket will buy you unlimited mouthfuls...

Comets preserve series sweep against Eagles

Comets preserve series sweep against Eagles

By Jose Jimenez, Staff Writer March 9, 2015

For the first time this season the elation of victory in consecutive games was felt by the Contra Costa College baseball team Saturday afternoon at Laney College after the Comets swept the Eagles in a...

Psychology major Sean Harris does a rep on the bench press in the Fitness Center.

Cramped Fitness Center drives athletes to seek ‘realistic’ option

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 4, 2015

The Fitness Center, located in the Gym Annex Building, is a place on campus where athletes go to preserve peak physical condition for the field and also where students go to fulfill their gradation requirements. In...

Baseball coach Marvin Webb (left) challenges a call the umpire made after third baseman Lumus Russell was apparently hit by a pitch, during CCC’s 7-4 loss to Mendocino College at the Baseball Field on Saturday.

Late inning collapse dooms squad

By Jose Jimenez, Staff Writer March 4, 2015

Eagle outfielder Tano Garza blasted a solo home run in the sixth inning and Mendocino College (7-7 overall and 3-0 in the Bay Valley Conference) scored three runs in the ninth to break a 4-4 tie beating...

Comets settle with loss despite high scoring game

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor March 4, 2015

The Comets played their last two games before their Bay Valley Conference opener Thursday, taking on City College of San Francisco and losing both 20-2 and 24-10 Saturday. CCC (0-8 overall) had its best...

Comet forward and business administration major Jacqie Moody uses her strong will to earn second place in scoring and made field goals in the Bay Valley Conference.

Overcoming obstacles, finding opportunity in life

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor February 24, 2015

If you only know Jacqie Moody from her attitude and antics on the basketball court, you would know only one side of the 20-year-old Vallejo native who developed her inner leader on the hardwood and through...

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

Storm brings end to erratic Comet season

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor February 24, 2015

NAPA — The Comets missed a late opportunity to gain ground in the Bay Valley Conference losing 66-56 in their final game against Napa Valley College on Friday. Contra Costa College (13-13 overall and...

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

Team overcomes early deficit, escapes with win

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor February 24, 2015

NAPA — The men’s basketball team spoiled sophomore night for the Storm with an 82-69 win, yet missed the playoffs for the second year in a row, in its final  game of the season on Friday. Despite...

Players offered scholarships, weigh options

By Lorenzo Morotti, Editor-in-chief February 24, 2015

A pair of student-athletes on the 2014 men’s soccer team at Contra Costa College, have garnered the attention of coaches from four-year universities.  Comet coach Nikki Ferguson said he was contacted...

Comets suffer eighth inning collapse

Comets suffer eighth inning collapse

By Jose Jimenez, Staff Writer February 16, 2015

De Anza College baseball team scored five runs in the eighth inning to rob the Comets any chance of a late comeback during a close game on Feb. 12 at the Baseball Field. Contra Costa College (1-5...

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