Protect his neck

Flat on his back. Three times in a row. It was the last place that College of the Canyons quarterback Brad McClellan expected to find himself on the opening series of the second half in the team's 36-27 home victory over El Camino College Saturday in the Southern California Playoff Semifinals. With the Cougars holding a 16-point halftime lead and looking to put El Camino away, McClellan was unceremoniously sacked three straight times on the ...

Big game to get to bigger game

In 2007, three points was all it took for the College of the Canyons to miss out on a chance to play for the Southern California championship. COC lost to Bakersfield College in overtime 48-45, ending its postseason aspirations and the chance to compete for another state title.

Cougars snap streak

Six seconds were all it took for the College of the Canyons men's basketball team to break its five-game losing streak. The Cougars defeated El Camino College 72-70 at home on Tuesday night.

Cougars maul Vaqueros at home

Like an old episode of the hit show "X-Files," Jillian Anderson was part of a mystery. Except this Jillian - not the actress Gillian - was the mystery herself, hitting seven kills and three blocks in College of the Canyons' three-set victory over Santa Barbara City College.

Sports shorts

College Men's Soccer The Master's 2, Westmont 0 The Master's College defeated Westmont 2-0 on Tuesday on the Mustangs home field. Fabio Joaquim and Chris Willams both scored a goal in the contest, while Marlon Lindo and Doug Armstrong assisted on the plays. TMC improves its record to 5-0-2 overall and 1-0-1 in the Golden State Athletic Conference. College Women's Volleyball Vanguard 3, The Master's College 0, The Master's College was defeated by Vanguard 25-15, ...

Mustangs dominate Eagles

The Master's College women's soccer team went on the road to take its Golden State Athletic Conference opener on Saturday, winning 3-0 over Biola University in La Mirada. Midfielder Andie Reyes, forward Katie McMannis and Emily Bruton each scored one goal for the Mustangs (1-0 in GSAC, 6-2 overall).

TMC men ties Biola University

A goal scored by Fabio Joaquim in the 79th minute prevented a loss by The Master's College men's soccer team on Saturday, in a 1-1 tie in double-overtime at Biola University in La Mirada.

Cougars battle through Warriors

It was community college football's version of an all-out war as College of the Canyons and El Camino College squared off in the Southern California Playoff Semifinals. COC quarterback Brad McClellan turned in a career game while surviving a half-dozen bone-jarring sacks, Ricky Drake delivered three clutch field goals and Hayo Carpenter caught nearly everything throw in the 661 area code as the Cougars upended the Warriors 36-27 Saturday night at Cougar Stadium.

Cougars pass first challenge of season

FULLERTON -- The College of the Canyons football team held on for dear life Saturday night as its defense came up with a big play in the waning moments to preserve a victory over Fullerton College.

Road goes through El Camino

One comment from All-National Division, Northern Conference defensive lineman Jonathon Hollins resonated louder than any other about El Camino College. "There are people who say we haven't played anyone," said the College of the Canyons football sophomore. "Now we're going to find out."

Difference makers

As College of the Canyons head football coach Garett Tujague argued for some of his players to make the All-Western State Conference teams at the post-regular season conference meeting, two players were notably up for discussion. Tujague's peers thought Jonathon Hollins and Dejuan Yates were the same guy.

Cougars win slugfest

It was a much improved football team from Antelope Valley College that gave College of the Canyons its money's worth Saturday night in what began as a defensive battle at the Western State Bowl.

COC basketball has up and down day

Men's College Basketball Oxnard 75, COC 71 (OT) Brannon Bradley's double-double was not enough Saturday as Oxnard College edged out the Cougars in overtime. Bradley scored 19 points with 10 rebounds. The loss drops COC's record to 1-5 and gave Oxnard their first win of the season. Women's College Basketball COC 74, Chaffey 68 Freshman guard Jasmine Crayon exploded for 26 points to lead the Cougars over Chaffey at home. The win improves COC's record ...

Cougar carnage

The understudy got a chance to take center stage in Saturday night's show, and he delivered nothing short of a sparkling performance.

Success and the Successor

Where Ken Sugarman left off, Dan Waldeck will try to follow. Sugarman, who won seven Golden State Athletic Conference titles in his 13 years as The Master's College women's head basketball coach, resigned in June to take a job outside of basketball. Waldeck was by his side all 13 years as an assistant coach. Last season, the Mustangs reached the Sweet 16 of the NAIA Tournament, just two seasons after reaching the Final Four. "I ...

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.

TMC Insider: Gilbertson records 2013's world best in 10K

No. 5 TMC baseball takes game one off Concordia

IRVINE - The biggest roadblock between NAIA No. 5 The Master's College baseball team and its first Golden State Athletic Conference championship since 2003 may be No. 13 Concordia University.

TMC baseball ranked fifth in the nation

The Master's College baseball reached its highest national ranking in school history.