The Advocate

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

September 18, 2019

Big plays help Dons slay football team

October 17, 2018

After a valiant comeback attempt in the third quarter, the Comet football team (0-7 overall, 0-3 in the Pacific 7 Conference) failed to fight back into contention and eventually lost 41-14 to De Anza College Saturday in Comet...

San Jose City College quarterback George Landeros escapes pressure exerted by Comet linebacker R.J. Ma’ae during CCC’s 23-14 loss on Saturday at Comet Stadium.

Gridders drop Homecoming game

October 9, 2018

Reedley College Tiger cornerback James C. Day (right) intercepts Comet quarterback Jalen Tregle as wide receiver Kyree Jackson (left) looks on during Contra Costa College’s 50-20 loss on Saturday.

Excessive penalties blight season high performances

September 19, 2018

Comet running-back Maurell Robinson does a spin move on two Mustang defenders to give Contra Costa their only score during their 38-6 loss last Saturday at Comet Stadium.

Special teams woes leave football team without victory

September 7, 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 in San Francisco on Saturday.

Squad loses in blowout, ends season without a win

November 14, 2017

Coach Alonzo Carter (center) points toward their conference banner in the stands after the Comets’ 51- 10 win over San Jose City College at Comet Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. The win clinched the team’s third consecutive conference championship.

Carter resigns after successful six-year stint as coach

January 14, 2017

Ram defensive back Deante Fortenberry (24) tips a pass in the end zone away from Comet receiver Marquis Pippins (81) during CCC’s 19-14 loss to City College of San Francisco at Comet Stadium on Saturday.

Defensive lapses define loss

November 17, 2016

Comets recover to register first Bay 6 victory

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor

November 3, 2016

CUPERTINO — After losing its first two games in the Bay 6 Conference, the football team re-discovered its formula for success by mixing a tough rushing offense with a stout defense to hold on for a 29-22 win over De Anza Colle...

Comets shut out for first time since ’09

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor

October 21, 2016

The football team suffered its worst loss since 2009 losing in every major statistical category while being shut out in a 34-0 drubbing at the hands of National Bay 6 Conference leading Santa Rosa Junior College Saturday in Santa...

Football coach Alonzo Carter seeks clarification from the referees after a penalty call against the Comets during CCC’s 17-14 loss to Sacramento City College at Comet Stadium on Saturday.

Penalties doom Comets in home opener

September 16, 2016

Football players transfer, earn athletic scholarships

By Robert Clinton, Sports Editor

April 20, 2016

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