• Soccer wins for first time in over a year

    By Lexis Shull | October 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Soccer wins for first time in over a year

    It had been 393 days since their last win. Clackamas Community College’s women’s soccer team finally tasted victory, defeating Chemeketa 2-1 on Oct. 11. The last time the Cougars won a game was also against Chemeketa, defeating the storm 2-1. Through the first half of the season, the Cougars defense has allowed 26 goals and…

  • Clackamas welcomes new court

    By Lexis Shull | October 1, 2019 | Comments Off on Clackamas welcomes new court

    While most Clackamas Community College students and staff were off enjoying the summer sun, hard work was underway on the athletic gym located in Randall Hall. The gym is an integral part of campus, hosting sports teams and classes such as volleyball, basketball, and many classes, such as tennis when the rain won’t give up.…

  • Thorns win in home opener

    By Lexis Shull | June 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Thorns win in home opener

    Photo by Lexis Shull In the blistering heat and 19,461 fans all decked out in red and black, the Portland Thorns lit their own spark against the Chicago Red Stars with a 3-0 win on Sunday for the first time in their newly renovated stadium at Providence Park. Earlier in the season, Portland spent six…

  • Student athlete diets

    By Lexis Shull | June 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Student athlete diets

    Typically, the first thing that comes to mind when discussing an athlete’s success is their fitness. Something that is often overlooked is what they actually eat. Imagine a juicy burger, a perfectly cooked lobster, the cheesiest pizza you could possibly dream of, or any other food that appeals to your taste buds. These are the…

  • Clackamas softball beats Chemeketa CC in double header

    By Lexis Shull | May 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Clackamas softball beats Chemeketa CC in double header

    Under a cloudless sky and unforgiving 85 degree heat, the bleachers were filled to capacity with brightly colored umbrellas, hats and sunglasses for the unlucky ones who didn’t have the pleasure of shade to escape the sun’s brutal rays. But the one thing producing more heat than the sun last Friday were the two bitter…

  • The race to the playoffs

    By Lexis Shull | April 23, 2019 | Comments Off on The race to the playoffs

    Clackamas Community College’s softball team had a rough weekend that started with two losses in a double header against Edmonds Community College on April 17 and ended with a 5-4 loss to North Idaho College. The Cougars are 1-5 in their last six games and have an overall record of 17-17. Despite having difficulties winning…

  • Q&A with point guard Robert Ford

    By Lexis Shull | March 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Q&A with point guard Robert Ford

    Freshman Robert Ford is one of the most dynamic point guards in the NWAC, averaging 18.8 points per game, 8.4 rebounds per game and 8.3 assists per game. Ford finished his freshman season with 546 points and his clutch gene was on display in many of the Cougars games this season as he used his…

  • Cougars clinch playoff berth

    By Lexis Shull | March 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Cougars clinch playoff berth

    Clackamas Community College’s men’s basketball team picked up a crucial win on Feb. 27 against Mt. Hood Community College 96-86. The win ended up being the deciding factor in the South Region playoff race, giving Clackamas the final South Region playoff spot. Clackamas jumped out to a quick lead over Mt. Hood, led by the…