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The 2023 state championship College of the Canyons women's golf team and the 2023 Cougars football team have both been named 2023-24 California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Scholar Team Award winners. Graphic courtesy of COC.

COC football and women’s golf earn scholar team awards 

May 16, 2025 11:38 am

News release  The 2023 state championship College of the Canyons women’s golf team and the 2023 Cougars football team have both been named 2023-24 California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Scholar Team Award winners.  The Scholar Team Award is the highest academic team achievement given annually by the 3C2A. It emphasizes the academic achievement of all members of one specific

Hart alumna wins NCAA soccer championship 

December 15, 2023 5:00 pm

Hart High alumna Jensen Shrout and Point Loma Sea Lions women’s soccer had one of the most remarkable NCAA Division 2 women’s soccer tournaments in recent years.  The Sea Lions

COC hoops comeback falls short against Cypress 

December 14, 2023 1:55 pm

College of the Canyons men’s basketball fell just short in its home non-league loss to the Cypress College Chargers.  Cypress won the game, 66-61, after holding off multiple big runs

Valencia alumnus earns all-PAC-12 honors 

December 6, 2023 6:03 pm

Valencia alumnus Tanner Miller is the latest former Viking to leave his mark on the collegiate level.  Miller, an offensive lineman at Oregon State, was named to the All-PAC-12 team

COC women’s golf wins state 

December 2, 2023 7:23 am

Complete redemption and a flip of the script.   College of the Canyons women’s golf achieved both on Tuesday after winning the program’s fifth state championship. Last year, Canyons held a

Staub impresses in first collegiate start 

November 29, 2023 12:54 pm

West Ranch alumnus Ryan Staub was ready for his moment on Saturday. The true freshman quarterback got the nod that he’d be starting in Colorado’s regular-season finale on Sunday, marking

COC football wins regular season finale 

November 14, 2023 3:33 pm

College of the Canyons football made multiple defensive stands in Saturday’s home conference win over the Ventura Pirates.  The Cougars blocked a PAT, forced six consecutive punts and held on

Local track star Humphries commits to Texas  

November 13, 2023 1:30 pm

One of the most heavily coveted athletes in the country has announced her college destination.   Castaic senior Meagan “Jumphries” Humphries announced her commitment to the University of Texas on social

COC volleyball snaps two-match skid, beats AVC 

November 2, 2023 2:50 pm

College of the Canyons women’s volleyball rode strong blocking and serving in Wednesday’s home conference win over the Antelope Valley College Marauders.  The Cougars won the match, 25-19, 25-13, 25-7,

COC unveils Lee Smelser Court 

October 25, 2023 9:16 pm

College of the Canyons Hall of Fame coach Lee Smelser’s name was forever emblazoned onto the court where he built a legacy.  The Cougar Cage’s basketball court was officially unveiled

Master’s volleyball evens series with Ottawa  

October 17, 2023 5:26 pm

The Master’s University Mustangs women’s volleyball surged through multiple big runs in Saturday’s match with the Ottawa University Arizona Spirit.  The Mustangs won the Golden State Athletic Conference match, 22-25,

COC football wins fourth straight game 

October 17, 2023 5:17 pm

No. 17 College of the Canyons Cougars football made a statement win, taking down the No. 10 El Camino Warriors on Thursday.  The Cougars defeated the hosting Warriors, 31-21, to

COC football gets first win of the season 

September 19, 2023 11:45 am

College of the Canyons football won its first game of the season after a monster performance by its defense on Saturday.  The Cougars defeated the visiting Palomar College Comets, 17-7,