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Comet midfielder Victor Rodriguez tackles a De Anza College midfielder during Contra Costa College’s 2-0 loss on Friday on the Soccer Field.

Men’s soccer drops to 0-9

By Luis Cortes, Sports Editor October 2, 2019

After an 0-9 start to its season, the Contra Costa College (0-9) men’s soccer team played a tough defensive game but struggled to create goal opportunities in a 2-0 home loss Friday against De Anza College. CCC...

Comet sophomore Elijah Musah Paul-Gindiri is a starting striker for the men’s team.

Striker driven by university dreams

By Luis Cortes, Sports Editor October 2, 2019

A strong work ethic and a relentlessness motor on and off the pitch drives sophomore Elijah Musah Paul-Gindiri to achieve his goal of attending and starting on a soccer team at a four-year university. His...

Right side hitter Nadia Thomas (left) spikes the ball over the net in the Comets’ first game of the season against Yuba College in the Pinole Middle School Gymnasium on Sept. 18

Youthful squad drops second straight

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor September 25, 2019

The first week of the 2019 season for the volleyball team wasn’t too hot as the Comets opened their season 0-2 dropping straight sets to Yuba College on Wednesday and Solano Community College on Friday...

A Las Positas player runs for a bouncing ball as he passes a Comet player during Contra Costa College’s
2-0 loss on Sept. 17 at the Soccer 
Field.

Despite late effort, Comets lose 2-0

By Luis Cortes, Sports Editor September 25, 2019

Despite an aggressive defensive mindset and multiple opportunities on goal, the men’s soccer team fell 2-0 to Los Positas College on Sept. 17 at the Soccer Field. Las Positas (2-3-1) coach Andy Cumbo...

Soccer assists time of transition, life

By Stacie Guevara, Advocate Staff September 25, 2019

Sindy Mendoza is not your average soccer player. Looking tough to win a game, being a good team player and loving the sport contributes to her soccer her persona. She also loves reading, finishing...

Contra Costa College coach Pat Henderson 
walks down the Comet sideline after 
a dispute with an official after a call against the Comets during the football team’s 48-10 home opening defeat at the hands of Monterey Peninsula College on Saturday.

Comets gashed in loss

By Luis Cortes, Sports Editor September 18, 2019

A season that began with optimism because of a young coaching staff and a new group of players is beginning to lose its luster afforded by a fresh start. The Comets (0-2) first game of the season ended...

Renovations start at gym

By Luis Lopez and Advocate Staff September 18, 2019

After years of watching the north side of the campus rise from the dust of construction, the $29.5 million athletic facility renovation project has finally entered its restoration phase. The project...

Comet player Nick Silva (right) fights for the ball duringa  6-0 blow out home loss to San Joaquin Delta College, the first of a five-game losing streak to start the 2019 season.

Mustangs stampede over Comets in home opener

By Luis Cortes, Sports Editor September 18, 2019

A new chapter in the Contra Costa College men’s soccer team’s (0-4 in the Bay Valley Conference) story did not forge the result anyone wanted as the team lost 6-0 against San Joaquin Delta College...

Men’s soccer shut out in home opener

By Luis Cortes, Sports Editor September 11, 2019

A new chapter in the Contra Costa College men’s soccer team’s (0-4 in the Bay Valley Conference) narrative did not forge the result anyone wanted as the team lost 6-0 against San Joaquin Delta College...

Oakland Roots central midfielder Octavio Guzman tackles off FC Juarez striker Diego Rolan for possession of the ball during the 4-2 win for the FC Juarez Bravos in Oakland, California on Sunday.

FC Juarez dominates first half against Oakland Roots, fend off the U.S team

By Denis Perez, Creative Director September 9, 2019

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - The Mexican first division team FC Juarez scored two goals within the first ten minutes of starting the game against the Oakland Roots. The Oakland team later went on to score two...

Comet defender Ashley Portillo (right) battles for possession of the ball during a home game in the 2017 season, the last time the women’s soccer team played.

Coach strives for stability, recruits for upcoming season

By Denis Perez, Creative Director August 28, 2019

Coach Ted Steen was hired to revamp the women’s soccer program and from its summer class group, the team has gained two committed players, biology major Sindy Mendoza and psychology major Noemi Gomez. Contra...

Comet guard Isaiah Attles drives baseline against a defender from Mendocino College.

Increased role allows Attles to lead squad

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor May 15, 2019

In a national sports climate that emphasizes the flashy, players who are consistent, efficient and exhibit fundamental skills are often overlooked. Sometimes, for those more cerebral players, it takes...

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