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

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Conference play ends in loss

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Nov 10, 2014

The woman's soccer team missed its chance for a conference sweep when it lost 3-1 to the College of Marin (1-11 overall, 1-9 in the Bay Valley conference) on Nov. 4 at the Soccer field. Contra Costa...

Comets dominate Eagles in three straight sets

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Nov 5, 2014

Crisp passing, mixed with a strong backcourt defense, controlled extended volleys that eventually translated into the Comets' volleyball team sweeping Laney College 25-20, 25-18, and 25-18 at the Gymnasium...

Women’s soccer squad fall to Mustangs

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Nov 5, 2014

The defensive focused women's soccer team  failed to contain their conference rival’s crosses into the penalty area or escape a shutout due to sustaining two in game injuries. The Mustang’s unleashed...

Comet midfielder Jesus Villagrana takes a shot from 30 yards out during CCC’s 3-0 win over Yuba College at the Soccer Field on Oct. 21.

Comets win second straight, shut out 49ers

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 29, 2014

The geese almost instinctively cleared the Soccer Field minutes before play began, as if it were a forgone conclusion that shots would be sprayed from all corners of the field. Offense was on display...

Falcons find holes in backline

Falcons find holes in backline

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 29, 2014

Coach Amanda Beckenhauer took a more hands-on approach to prepare her goalie for the Comets’ second unsuccessful crack at taking out Folsom Lake College’s (13-3 overall, 8-0 in the Bay Valley Conference)...

Rushing attack too much for Corsairs

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 29, 2014

EUREKA — The Contra Costa College football team ramped up its rushing attack, outgaining the College of the Redwoods (2-5 overall, 1-3 in the Pacific 7) on the ground by 221 yards, overcoming soggy conditions,...

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 Friday.

Cougars outlast Comets

By Jason Sykes, Staff Writer Oct 29, 2014

The College of Alameda volleyball team (4-15 overall, 3-6 in the Bay Valley Conference) defeated host Contra Costa College in straight sets 25-12, 25-19 and 25-19, making it five consecutive defeats for...

Overcoming obstacles a driving force to success

By Jason Sykes, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2014

Some people have a knack for overcoming obstacles and using life experiences as motivation to get better. While living in the United States for only three years, Valeria Avila has wasted no time beginning...

Comets remain unbeaten in PAC-7

Comets remain unbeaten in PAC-7

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor Oct 24, 2014

The Comet football team returned from its bye week to successfully extend a three-game winning streak, knocking off Yuba College (3-3 overall, 2-1 in the Pacific 7 Conference) 48-21 Saturday afternoon...

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