Cougars cruisin’

GLENDALE -- Forever. That's how much time the College of the Canyons offensive line gave quarterback Brad McClellan to find wide receiver Jovan Leacock during three game-turning plays in the fourth quarter of Saturday night's 43-23 victory over Glendale Community College.

Cougars clock ‘em

GLENDALE -- The bend-but-don't-break College of the Canyons defense withstood a disciplined assault from Glendale Community College Saturday night before ultimately wrestling the Vaqueros to the ground.

Latest class set to enter Hall

The College of the Canyons announced its 2009 Hall of Fame Class on Wednesday. The 2009 inductees include the 1981 state championship baseball team, men's basketball player Jesse Boyd, women's golfer Susan Latch, football coach Larry Reisbig and COC counselor Al Adelini. Reisbig was the second football coach in the program's history. He led the Cougars to two conference championships. Reisbig served as head coach for COC from 1973 until 1981 when the football program ...

Divine appointment

When Stacy Nanninga leaves The Master's College, she'll be among the all-time leaders in rebounds, blocked shots and field goals made.

Funny things happening at COC

Over the years, the College of the Canyons women's basketball team has been so strong at one particular position; another moniker for the squad could be College of the Point Guards.

The Next Level

Nicole Leon-Cal State Bakersfield hoops-Canyon High Canyon's all-time leading scorer led the Roadrunners to a 73-65 victory over Santa Clara Dec. 6 with a game-high 23 points. It was the sophomore's first collegiate start. She is averaging 7.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. Leon is averaging 21.1 minutes per game and has hit 50 percent of her 3-point tries. Cal State Bakersfield is 5-5 this season. CODY ANDERSON . MONTANA STATE HOOPS CANYON ...

Another strong victory

The Master's College Men's' basketball is ranked No. 1 in the NAIA in 3-point field goal percentage.

Above the odds

Oregon State was crashing the party and Shane Morales was doing everything he could to make it happen. The former Valencia High standout has started for the Beavers all year at wide receiver, his success a microcosm of the team as a whole.

Cougars rough up Raiders

It's difficult to say which was more dominant -- the offense or the defense -- as the unbeaten College of the Canyons football team thoroughly manhandled Moorpark College in a National Division, Northern Conference laugher. COC, its engine kick-started by Hayo Carpenter's game-opening, 95-yard kickoff return, used the momentum of Fred Winborn's three first-quarter touchdowns and a smothering defensive effort to blow past the Raiders 48-3 Saturday night at Cougar Stadium.

Trojans hang a doughnut on ASU

At the beginning of the season, many people would have marked the Oct. 11 matchup between the University of Southern California and Arizona State University as a can't-miss game between two teams slated to make runs at the Pac-10 championship. USC (4-1, 2-1 Pac-10), led by running back Joe McKnight's career best 143 yards and a dominating performance by the defense, easily took care of business Saturday afternoon shutting out the Sun Devils 28-0, dropping ...

The Upsetters ...

The roar of the crowd said it all. The Master's College men's basketball team is making a comeback. TMC came from behind late in the second half and defeated Azusa Pacific 79-69 at Bross Gym on Friday night. Ranked No. 11 in the NAIA, Azusa Pacific was clearly the favorite against unranked TMC. Mustangs head coach Chuck Martin said his team turned out its best defensive performance yet. It's been on defense where TMC has ...

And the female version

On paper, The Master's College's women's basketball team was supposed to lose.

TMC makes a push

The Master's College men's basketball team's head coach Chuck Martin brought his All-American guard Ryan Zamroz into his office Monday to discuss failure.

No ifs about it

Prep Varsity Volleyball Hart 3, Golden Valley 0 Hart High took three straight games Tuesday night winning 25-10, 25-12 and 25-15. Standout performances included Hart junior Casey David who finished with five aces and 15 assists, freshman Brittani Elser with seven aces and five kills and senior Jen Drake who racked up four blocks. West Ranch 3, Canyon 0 The Wildcats swept Canyon in three straight Tuesday night - 25-22,25-10 and 25-12. Allison Summers had ...

Cougars at the crossroads

SANTA MARIA -- It is the midpoint of the regular season for the College of the Canyons football team, and the Cougars arrived there with a swagger-inducing unbeaten record.

COC baseball stays on course with 9-3 win over West L.A.

The College of the Canyons Cougars baseball team likely has a pretty attractive resume if it ends up needing an at-large bid into the postseason.

TMC Insider: Two earn playoff berths

It was a strong week for The Master's College athletics, as both golf and baseball earned NAIA postseason berths.

COC baseball: Playing for playoffs

If College of the Canyons baseball is going to play its way into the postseason, pitching performances like Thursday's will certainly help.

TMC baseball in NAIA tourney, will host regional

After being swept this past weekend in a three game series, The Master's College baseball team received good news Monday.

Stellar week for Spring teams at College of the Canyons

TMC Insider: Track athletes surge forward

The Master's College Mustangs golf and track and field teams displayed strong midseason performances, while the baseball team was scorched in the desert by Arizona Christian.

COC Insider: Cougars rolling on the course

The College of the Canyons track and field teams were idle this week, but the men's golf, softball and baseball teams saw plenty of action during the college's spring break. Men's Golf The top-ranked COC men's golf team travelled to the par-72 Santa Maria Country Club, where the team carded a 7-over, 367 for the team's sixth Western State Conference tournament victory. The Cougars, who hold a 36-0 record in conference play, beat out second-place ...

TMC Insider: More national marks met

It was another impressive week for The Master's College's track and field team as multiple athletes posted qualifying marks for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Championships on Saturday.

TMC baseball: Mustangs cap off perfect week

After Saturday's doubleheader, The Master's College baseball head coach Monte Brooks asked a question.

COC's Alex Bishop: Still telling his story

Alex Bishop could have been one of those stories of high school athletic success that never amounted to anything more.

A.J. Work, TMC baseball takes care of Vanguard

Vanguard University had a second try at figuring out A.J. Work, The Master's College baseball teams' ace, on Friday.

COC’s winning streak ends at 10 straight

TMC baseball looks ahead to series with Vanguard

The Master's College baseball team has only nine Golden State Athletic Conference games standing between it and its first GSAC title since 2003.

COC Insider: Cougars wraps up big week

It was an action-packed week for several sports on campus at College of the Canyons this week as many teams try to continue successful seasons.

The Master's College's Steven Karkenny: Well worth the shot

For The Master's College's Steven Karkenny, it was an easy decision.