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A construction worker locks the fence surrounding the Gymnasium for renovations.

Late start on Gym renovation hinders original end goal

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor February 13, 2019

Over the winter break, the starting date for the Gymnasium renovations for the upcoming construction project was pushed until after the basketball season. Even though the Gymnasium project did not have...

Free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado remain free agents as spring training is set to begin.

Off the Record: Sports mentality shifts as free market thrives

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor February 13, 2019

Imagine you are a prized employee who has excelled in every aspect of your industry. Imagine that you have been at one company since you entered this industry and are due for a new contract. Now...

Sophomore Victoria Lopez is finishing her final season as a women’s basketball player at Contra Costa College. As one of the longest-tenured players on the current team, she is one of the few players to be here for all three of coach Vince Shaw’s years as coach.

Finding solace through basketball

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor February 13, 2019

Growing pains that come with becoming an adult can come in many different shapes and sizes. For some people, it takes a comfortable situation for them to succeed. But for others their best path to success...

Comets drop fifth straight in close loss

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor February 6, 2019

After trailing by five at halftime and tying the game after regulation to force overtime, the men’s basketball team (9-14 overall and 5-6 in the Bay Valley Conference) lost 83-79 to the College of Marin...

Comet guard Sicaly Sorrell drives down the lane in last week’s 62-60 defeat against Merritt College in the Gymnasium.

Squad ends January with a loss to Marin

By Kyle Grant, Advocate Staff February 6, 2019

Despite a questionable late game call and what can be best described as lackadaisical defense by both teams, the Contra Costa Comets fell to Merritt College in a 62-60 nail biter Jan. 30 in the Gymnasium. The...

Mariner goalkeeper Colin Sneddon clears the ball from his goal area. Sneddon was scored on 5 times during Contra Costa Colleges 5-1 win against College of Marin in the Soccer Field on Tuesday.

Championship opportunity ripped away

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

Last month’s cancellation of the men’s soccer team match against Merritt College — not just once but twice — which would have decided the Bay Valley Conference champion, has prompted action from...

Comet guard Evan Thompson (center) shoots a layup on Nov. 27 during the team’s 85-80 victory over Diablo Valley College in the Gymnasium.

Team beats DVC at home after losing halftime lead

By Kyle Grant, Staff Writer December 5, 2018

Behind strong guard play in what’s primed to be another exciting season, the men’s basketball team held off a late surge by Diablo Valley College (3-4 overall in the Bay Valley Conference) Nov. 27...

Comet guard Isaiah Attles has basketball in his blood and hopes to
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his career
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college. He hopes to become an architect one day.

Basketball in his blood, NBA in his dreams

By Joel Umanzor, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

There are times in life when rehearsal meets opportunity and the process of experience transforms from a mental note to an acquired instinctive reaction — often in high pressure situations. For an athlete,...

Former CCC football coach and athletic director Tom Kinnard passed away on Monday, Nov 19 at the age of 79. He spent 27 years at the college serving many different positions.

Remembering coach Tom Kinnard

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor December 5, 2018

Longevity and charisma are a combination of traits that are not given to an individual, they are acquired by only the finest of people. Former Comet physical education professor and football coach Tom...

Middle blocker Makaya Thomas makes a shot attempt over two Yuba College defenders on Sophomore Night in the Gymnasium

Volleyball ends season with a loss

By Xavier Johnson, Web Editor November 14, 2018

In front of a packed crowd for Sophomore Night, the volleyball team lost its last game of the season in straight sets to Yuba College (10-11 overall and 9-5 in the Bay Valley Conference) in the Gymnasium...

Fire, smoke jeopardize shot at BVC championship

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor November 14, 2018

Under the floodlights and the haze of lingering smoke, the men’s soccer team was denied the opportunity to compete for a Bay Valley Conference championship Monday night at the Soccer Field. The Comets...

Comet offense obliterates Yuba back line

Comet offense obliterates Yuba back line

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor November 7, 2018

The men’s soccer team demolished Yuba College (0-7 in the Bay Valley Conference, 1-15-1 overall) 7-1 Friday in Marysville. The Comets (7-7-4 overall and 3-2-2 in the BVC) did what was expected of them...

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