The Advocate

Contra Costa College forward Sam Johannessen dribbles in between
two Napa Valley College players during Napa’s 68-63 win at the Police Activities League gym in Richmond on Feb. 12.

Women’s teams on campus fold again, men’s basketball team continues

February 19, 2020

Comet guard Isaiah Attles drives baseline in a game against Mendocino College

Squad falls short of state playoff berth

March 13, 2019

Comet forward Larissa Carvalho goes up for a shot as she is contested by 49er Gloria Leon-Campos during Contra Costa College’s 64-57 loss to Yuba College on Feb. 20 in the Gymnasium.

Comets stumble late in game versus Yuba

February 27, 2019

Team misses playoffs after push

By Efrain Valdez, Sports Editor

February 27, 2019

PITTSBURG — Despite a crushing loss on Sophomore Night against Yuba College on Feb. 20, the men’s basketball team rebounded here on Friday to beat Los Medanos College 89-79. Going into Friday’s game, the Comets (13-15...

Comet guard Evan Thompson prepares to shoot a game tying free throw in the Comets' double overtime victory over Mendocino College on Friday.

Comets soar in double overtime

February 13, 2019

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

February 13, 2019

Comet guard Evan Thompson dives for a loose ball in a basketball game against Diablo Valley College. Thompson leads the Comets in scoring.

Evan Thompson thrives with increased role

February 6, 2019

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 Friday in the Gymnasium. The...

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

February 6, 2019

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

December 5, 2018

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

Basketball in his blood, NBA in his dreams

December 5, 2018

Editorial: Under pressure

December 5, 2018