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

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...

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

Contra Costa College women’s head coach Vince Shaw talks to Comet guard Janelle Pansoy during CCC’s 64-57 loss to Yuba College on Feb. 20 in the Gym. Shaw started his CCC career in 2016 and hopes to establish a program that benefits the community that seek it.

Coach guides, motivates players to succeed

February 27, 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 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

Jahna Maramba drives to the basket during a basketball game in the gymnasium

Jahna Maramba proves her leadership on and off the court

May 16, 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

Participation woes in women’s sports persist despite effort

By Robert Clinton, Opinion Editor

April 24, 2018

After the Comet softball team failed to field a team for the second year in a row due to a sustained lack of participation, the trend of dwindling involvement of area women in post-high school athletics leaves administrators and coaches s...

Behavioral sciences major Tianna McKneely walks a runway during the annual African Heritage Celebration event in the Knox Center.

Overcoming obstacles, pain generate success

February 28, 2018

Comet forward Jahnna Maramba shoots as two Mariner guards approach her during Contra Costa College’s 61-51 loss against the College of Marin in the Gymnasium on Friday.

Comets downed by Mariners

February 20, 2018

Comet guard Jameelah Hanif shoots over Mustang guard Elsa Ross in an attempt to end their offensive drought during Contra Costa College’s 86-39 blowout loss at Los Medanos College on Friday.

Squad blown out in conference play

January 30, 2018