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Comet winger Missael Hernandez strides down field with the ball during CCC’s 3-0 win against Folsom Lake College at the Soccer Field on Friday. Hernandez used his quick pace to create attacking options for the Comets.

Second half surge fuels win

By Lorenzo Morotti, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2014

Two second half goals prompted a late Falcon offensive surge that a well-positioned Comet defensive backline contained to seal a shutout victory at the Soccer Field on Friday. The men’s soccer team...

Lack of intensity leads to loss

By Jason Sykes, Staff Writer September 30, 2014

Losing in straight sets to Solano Community College (7-5 overall, 3-0 in BVC), the women’s volleyball team has now dropped three consecutive Bay Valley Conference games. The Falcons beat Contra Costa...

Team earns conference victory

By Lorenzo Morotti, Sports Editor September 30, 2014

The men’s soccer team managed to overcome a one-goal deficit during a second half rally to win its first Bay Valley Conference game of the season at Yuba College on Friday. Contra Costa College (4-3-1...

Comet defender Lizette Hurtado (right) tries to keep possession of the ball during CCC’s 8-1 loss against Solano Community College at the Soccer Field on Sept. 23.

Drought ends but still no wins

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor September 30, 2014

A six-game scoring drought finally came to an end for the Comets (0-1 in the Bay Valley Conference, 0-8 overall), but it was not enough to thwart Solano Community College’s (1-0 in the BVC, 3-2-2 overall)...

Comet defensive back Chauncey Carter (center) jumps for an interception during the  fourth quarter of CCC’s 27-20 win over Merced College at Comet Stadium on Saturday.

Defensive effort leads to close win

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor September 30, 2014

The football team won its second game in a row, gutting out a 27-20 win against Merced College (1-3 overall) Saturday at Comet Stadium. The Blue Devils took an early lead, scoring seven minutes into the...

Comet coaches put on suspension

By Lorenzo Morotti, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2014

A Comet coach was hit this fall with a six-game suspension for the late submittal of individual player and team stats during the 2013 season. Former women’s soccer coach Nikki Ferguson, who is now...

Comet sophomore centerback Bradley Alman warms up before CCCs 3-1 win against Chabot College on the Soccer Field on Friday.

Defensive catalyst aims to leave mark

By Lorenzo Morotti, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2014

Teamwork and communication within the defensive backline in professional soccer is sacred. A professional team without a strong voice resonating from the defensive third of the field will struggle as...

Comet defender Bradley Alman (center) jumps up for a header during the first half of CCCs 3-1 win against Chabot College at the Soccer Field on Friday.

Stable backline suppresses scoring

By Lorenzo Morotti, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2014

A three goal brace and a stable defensive backline helped the men’s soccer squad hold Chabot College to scoring on a lone penalty kick late in the second half at the Soccer Field on Sept. 19. Contra...

Football squad bounces back after blowout

By Robert Clinton, Staff Writer September 24, 2014

The football team redeemed itself after last week’s disappointing loss, taking a 211-mile trip to Reedley College (1-2 overall) and holding on for a 43-38 victory in a nail biter on Saturday. The...

Comet outside hitter Rachelle Cuevas (right) attempts to loft the ball over the net toward 49er outside hitter Victoria Helm during CCCs loss to Yuba College in the Gymnasium on Friday.

49ers dominate in straight sets

By Jason Sykes, Staff Writer September 24, 2014

Beginning Bay Valley Conference play, the volleyball team lost in straight sets against the Yuba College 49ers on Friday. The high-energy Comets came up short of the victory. The 49ers had their...

Comet defender Marielena Salazar battles for the ball during CCCs 4-0 loss to Hartnell College at the Soccer Field on Sept. 15.

Comets extend goal drought

By Jason Sykes, Staff Writer September 19, 2014

Hartnell College scored an early goal when a corner kick produced the blueprint for the rest of the game against the Comet’s on Sept. 17 at the Soccer Field. Within the first minute of the play, the...

Comets struggle to find offensive groove in preseason

By Robert Clinton, Staff Writer September 18, 2014

Searching for a stable offensive attack continues for Contra Costa College as they drop another game, losing 4-0 against Monterey Peninsula College’s women’s soccer team on Sept. 15 at the Soccer Field. With...

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