Basketball
By Jackson Smith Web Editor All good things must come to an end. This March, that rang true for Cougar basketball. This season, the Clackamas Cougars women’s basketball team went undefeated with a 32-0 record, and undefeated in the NWAC southern conference going 16-0. The Cougars didn’t get their storybook ending though, losing 57-46 in…
By Addy Stone Assistant Sports Editor Sisters through it all, the Washington twins are stars on the court for CCC. Alana, number 12, and Mae, number 14, are sophomores this year. Both sisters play at the guard position. Alana averages 18.8 points per game and Mae averages 14.3 points per game. Alana and Mae, originally…
Jackson Smith Staff Writer It’s now the middle of November, so that can only mean one thing: it’s officially basketball season. After a long preseason, both the men’s and women’s Cougars basketball teams are back in action. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, both basketball teams showed up and showed out for their first home games of…
By Addy Stone Staff Writer A familiar face with a new title; former assistant coach Brian Stamme becomes head coach for the men’s basketball team at Clackamas Community College after former head coach Clif Wegner passed away earlier this year in July. Originally from South Lake Tahoe, California, Stamme was born into a basketball family.…
By Morgan Armitage Sports Editor College athletes are generally known for their physical capacity, endurance and strength; but they are also known for being injury prone, something that puts them at odds with their own ability to perform. More than a couple Cougars are suffering from injuries, and have been forced to find ways…
By Gabriel Elmosleh Co-Editor-in-Chief Clif Wegner, head coach of Clackamas Community College’s men’s basketball team, passed away July 22. He was 72 years old, and had worked at the college since 1993. Wegner died peacefully on Tuesday morning, according to @clackamascougars on Instagram. Before beginning his coaching career, Wegner obtained his Bachelor of Science degree…
By Jacob Graves Sports Editor Let’s begin with a hypothetical scenario: you are a flourishing up-and-coming athlete from Utah, one of the best in your class. The first school that comes to your mind to continue your athletic career may not necessarily be in Oregon City, Oregon. Clackamas Community College year in and year out…
By Jacob Graves Sports Editor On March 7, the Clackamas Cougars lost to a 1-seeded Walla Walla squad 57-44 in the NWAC semifinals. The day before, Clackamas entered the Sweet 16 round of the NWAC Women’s Basketball Championship in Pasco, Washington and came out with a win in dominant fashion. The 3-seeded Cougars of…
by Jacob Graves Sports Editor Clackamas Community College women’s and men’s basketball teams hosted Chemeketa on Saturday, Jan. 18, for afternoon matches. The women’s squad, coached by Jim Martineau, began play at 2 p.m. and won 72-65 over Chemeketa, leaving Clackamas with an overall record of 13-4 and 4-1 in conference play, while Chemeketa left…
By Gabriella Vigil Sports Editor Clackamas Community College’s two-part basketball and networking event from 6 p.m to 9 p.m on April 5 in Randall Hall and Gregory Forum was full of resources for allies and athletes. The Portland Wheelblazers rolled through CCC to play ball to open the event. The Portland Wheelblazers are members…