Athletic Department – The Advocate

Athletic department to fill voids

February 19, 2020

The athletic department is facing a wave of change within its coaching ranks. In the past three semesters, the department has parted ways with men’s soccer coach Nikki Ferguson, demoted football coach Pat Henderson to defensive...

Aquatics teacher Dorothy Wendt demonstrates a movement to her class. Wendt was the college’s swim instructor for 25 years

Dorothy Wendt: An unmatched pioneer

February 6, 2019

Complacency plagues athletic department

December 5, 2018

Women’s soccer rebuild stunted

By Alex Kwasniza, Staff Writer

September 19, 2018

Fielding and keeping a full women’s soccer team has been a problem since Nikki Ferguson transitioned from coaching the women’s team to the men’s soccer team for Contra Costa College in 2014. And once again Comet athletics...

Soccer field conditions hinders teams ability to compete

September 11, 2018

A Comet player slides safely into second base during Contra Costa College’s 8-2 win against Yuba College on April 14 on the Comet Baseball Field.

Hopeful seasons end in frustration for Comet participants, programs

May 16, 2018

Contra Costa College wide receiver Semaj Mitchell makes a catch above Ram defensive back Tyrik Mack during City College of San Francisco’s 62-6 win.

Lackluster records solidify endurance

May 16, 2018

A student-athlete volunteer serves a platter of freshly cooked dungeness crab to a table of guests during the annual Crab Feed in the Gymnasium on Saturday.

Crustacean feast fosters unity

March 21, 2018

The Pool has created revenue for the college without having swimming or water polo teams since the early 1980s by renting out its use to local high school teams and the community. There will be swimming classes offered during the summer term.

Life-saving class gives low-cost instruction

May 17, 2015

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 of crab while also en...

Trainer enjoys new home, makes smooth transition

January 27, 2015

Modest trainer leaves home for greener pastures

December 10, 2014