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Saugus high alumna Hazel Rhodes repeats as state champion with COC 

June 2, 2026 3:36 pm

Saugus High alumna Hazel Rhodes made history for the College of the Canyons women’s track and field program, winning back-to-back California Community College Athletic Association state titles after she secured the win in the 400-meter in the 3C2A track and field individual state championship in May.   “All the races this season led up to that moment. I’ve learned so much in such a short amount of time at College of the Canyon,” Rhodes said

No. 6 College of the Canyons scored a season-high nine goals in shutting out Glendale College at home. Photo by Carla Sophia Velasco/COC Sports Information.

COC women’s soccer roundup: A draw and a win 

October 27, 2025 2:50 pm

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director     No. 6 College of the Canyons scored a season-high nine goals in shutting out Glendale College at home last week.  Canyons (12-1-1, 6-1-1) quickly gained an advantage

College of the Canyons beat East L.A. College, 14-10, on Saturday night, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Dylan Stewart/1550 Sports.

COC powers past East L.A. in 14-10 road win

October 24, 2025 12:06 pm

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director   MONTEREY PARK — College of the Canyons sophomore quarterback Jazel Riley IV scored on a 5-yard keeper late in the fourth quarter to power the

College of the Canyons played to a 3-1 conference victory at Antelope Valley College on Friday night, Oct. 17, 2025. Photo courtesy of COC Sports Information.

COC volleyball gets 3-1 road win at Antelope Valley 

October 22, 2025 4:58 pm

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director    LANCASTER — College of the Canyons freshman Addison DeGard served up eight aces and fellow frosh Martina Neveleff tallied 13 kills to help lead the Cougars to a 3-1 conference

Sofia Allard shot a season-best score of 82 to place fifth in the field of 32 individuals last week at Encino Golf Course. Photo by Mari Kneisel/COC Sports Information.

Canyons cards another victory with 4 golfers in top 8 

October 14, 2025 4:18 pm

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director     ENCINO — College of the Canyons won a sixth straight conference tournament at Encino Golf Course last week, with sophomore Sahya Kitabatake taking medalist

Fullerton spoils COC football homecoming game   

October 9, 2025 8:38 pm

Mistakes on offense cost College of the Canyons victory on Thursday as the Fullerton Hornets spoiled the Cougars’ homecoming game.   The Hornets defeated the Cougars, 20-10, and COC dropped its

Sahya Kitabatake was the low scorer for a fourth straight event and three Cougars finished in the top eight of the individual standings to help College of the Canyons win the Western State Conference event at Rancho Vista Golf Course on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Courtesy photo.

Kitabatake, COC, earn fourth straight tourney win 

September 28, 2025 9:11 am

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director    PALMDALE — Sahya Kitabatake was the low scorer for a fourth straight event and three Cougars finished in the top eight of the individual

College of the Canyons won its third straight Western State Conference tournament on Monday at Sterling Hills Golf Club. Photo by Mari Kneisel/COC Sports Information.

Canyons takes top spot, Kitabatake medals again 

September 17, 2025 2:17 pm

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director    CAMARILLO — College of the Canyons won its third straight Western State Conference tournament on Monday at Sterling Hills Golf Club, carding a four-player

College of the Canyons women's soccer celebrates during the team’s 4-0 victory over visiting San Diego Mesa College last week. Photo by Carla Sophia Velasco/COC Sports Information.

COC women’s soccer stays undefeated 

September 15, 2025 12:45 pm

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director    College of the Canyons maintained its unblemished record with a 4-0 victory over visiting San Diego Mesa College last week, with the Cougars netting

Sophomore Sahya Kitabatake led the College of the Canyons women's golf team as it won its second Western State Conference match of the season at Santa Barbara Golf Club last week. Courtesy photo.

Cougars golf wins again, 3 finish in top 10 

September 15, 2025 12:05 pm

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director     SANTA BARBARA — College of the Canyons won its second Western State Conference match of the season at Santa Barbara Golf Club last week,

College of the Canyons' women's soccer team captured its first road win of the season at Fullerton College on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Photo by Valery Diaz/COC Sports Information.

COC women’s soccer captures first road win

September 9, 2025 3:41 pm

By Jesse Muñoz COC Sports Information Director    FULLERTON — College of the Canyons captured its first road win of the season, taking a 3-1 result at host Fullerton College on Friday.