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Storm ravages Comets

Baseball team ends season 4-28-1 overall

NAPA — Napa Valley College’s eight-run first inning launched the Storm to a 9-4 win over Contra Costa College in a season-ending battle of Bay Valley Conference cellar-dwellers here Thursday. Full story

Adjunct assistant plans for success

The void at administrative assistant in the athletic department has been temporarily filled by Freddie Mary Sharp. The departure of Neotha “Nee” Richardson due to retirement in December left Athletic Director John Wade without an assistant until March 11 when Sharp was hired. Full story

West, sport synonymous

Sophomore forward lives, eats basketball

A good basketball player may be able to make everyone around him or her better or have the ability to score points — but someone who can do both is a valuable player for any squad. Comet forward Tyler West Jr. is one who can do both. Full story

Guard travels, seizes golden opportunity

Georgia native finds promise in California

Searching for a fresh start, Comet forward Jeannay Washington traveled across the country to Contra Costa College from her home state of Kentucky. Full story

Zeller promotes passion for soccer and students

Men's soccer coach leads with a harsh but caring tone

His demeanor is one that some may consider unpleasant, but for the men’s soccer coach, his passion for the game and the players who perform for him are what people closest to him recognize the most. Full story

Squad forfeits against Storm

Inexperience plagues young softball team

The softball team was short-handed so it had to forfeit its game against Napa Valley College Thursday. Softball coach Otis Yelverton refused comment on why the squad was short one player. Full story

Field repairs in last stages

Playing area goes under finishing plans

The football field will be going into its final phase of a three-part renovation project. Persons with disabilities will now have access to a bathroom stall and will have a lowered sink available for them. Full story

Mariner offense trumps baseball team

An RBI single by Mariner freshman outfielder Ben Shea in the third inning helped the College of Marin beat the baseball team 2-0 Saturday on the Baseball Field. Full story

Mariners capitalize on Comet mistakes

Lack of defense leads to two straight losses

Low morale and errors led to a 12-3, 10-9 doubleheader loss to College of Marin on March 28 at the Softball Field. Full story

49ers’ surge earns victory

Comets unable to maintain early lead

Ahead 6-4 going into the bottom of the eighth inning, the Comet baseball team was in prime position to end its four-game losing streak against Yuba College March 28 in Marysville. Full story

More stories

  • Finale

    Poor rebounding plagues Comets

    APTOS — Another solid year came to an end in the NorCal Regional Playoff Tournament for the men’s basketball team with a 65-57 loss to Cabrillo College here Friday.

  • Comets start slow, hope to rebound

    Mediocrity is not appealing when dealing with almost any subject, but particularly with regards to athletic teams and win-loss records.

  • Success leaves with sophomores

    After having the best record in Contra Costa College softball history last season the Comets hoped to improve this year, but thus far have struggled to find their first win of the season.

  • Drive

    Winning streak, year end in close defeat

    Missed free throws doomed the women’s basketball team Friday against Solano Community College (14-10 overall, 11-3 in the Bay Valley Conference) losing 55-54 at home. 

  • Losing streak ends at seven

    A late game home run led to the baseball team’s 7-4 win at Hartnell College (4-7 overall) on Saturday in Salinas. The Comets’ win snapped its seven-game losing streak.

  • Pushing forward

    Squad returns to the playoffs

    Bound for a second consecutive postseason appearance the men’s basketball team beat Solano Community College (11-16 overall, 6-10 in the Bay Valley Conference) 83-68 on Friday at home securing the second place spot in the BVC.

  • Through the middle

    Squad mangles Storm, 63-45

    Although the postseason is not forgone the chances of the women’s basketball team reaching the state tournament are slim. Contra Costa College’s decisive win against Napa Valley College, however, is a decent step toward that goal.

  • Over the top

    Comets dominate Storm offense, 72-51

    Earning their second straight victory, the Comets pummeled Napa Valley College (3-18 overall, 1-11 in the Bay Valley Conference) 72-51 Feb. 6 in the Gymnasium.