Sports

The strength bracelet

By Garrett Wilkins, Reporter

Strength bracelets are easy to come by these days found in almost all sporting goods stores. This was a product that is similar to what you may have seen in the on television over the last year. These bands have become quite popular with professional athletes wearing them during games or events. › Continue reading

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Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 Features No Comments

Schmalz grows at CNCC with help of team, family

By Andrea Gallegos, Reporter

“Hey, batter batter!”

Chris Schmalz says his family and his teammates are most important to him in college. He is adjusting to the small town feel of Rangely.

“Let’s go, baby, you got this!”

Those sayings are mostly what you would expect to hear at a baseball game. These words are encouraging, and Chris Schmalz hears them on a daily basis. That’s right; Chris plays baseball for the CNCC Spartans. He is a freshman here to play ball as well as get his associate of science degree. › Continue reading

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Sunday, May 1st, 2011 Baseball, Sports, Spotlight No Comments

Spartan baseball: Perseverance to the end

Ryan Canella taking his lead off third base. Photo by Andrea Gallegos.

By Peter Targos, Reporter

It’s that time again. The sound of the bat hitting the ball, the sound of cleats hitting in the dirt, and always the optimism of a good season. The CNCC Spartans are hoping that this season will bring more wins. So far, it has been a challenging season for the Spartans, and they are hoping that they can do something to get back on track. › Continue reading

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Sunday, April 17th, 2011 Baseball, Sports No Comments

In the spotlight: Monique Mier puts family first

Sophomore Monique Mier has two passions in life: her family and her sport. Oh, make that three if you include her dogs, Mama Dosha and One Ton. Photo by Andrea Gallegos.

By Andrea Gallegos, Reporter

Monique Mier is a sophomore here at Colorado Northwestern Community College. She is studying to get her accounting/business certificate and liberal arts. She is originally from Denver, Colo. › Continue reading

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Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 Softball, Sports, Spotlight No Comments

Individual plays mark Vegas road trip

By Shelby Almond, Layout/Design Editor

Freshmen Meagen Crafton and Ashlee Myers having a great time playing their favorite sport ever. Photo by Shelby Almond.

The Lady Spartans went on another road trip to Las Vegas this past weekend. This was their second time going to Sin City this season. But this time, they went to play a series against the College of Southern Nevada’s Lady Coyotes. › Continue reading

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Thursday, March 10th, 2011 Softball, Sports No Comments

League strike still possible

By Mathew Steele, Reporter

For those of you who don’t know, the NFL is on the verge of a major labor strike for the 2011- 2012 seasons. With the collective bargain agreement coming to an end soon, it is beginning to look more and more like the National Football League will start a labor strike as of the 2011 football season. › Continue reading

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Thursday, March 10th, 2011 Professional Sports, Sports No Comments

Spartan basketball honorable mentions

Courtesy of Tamekia Hunt

Jaynelle Johnson women’s freshman guard and Jon Henderson men’s sophomore guard after winning the All-Conference Honorable Mention at the College of Southern Idaho on March 3.

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Thursday, March 10th, 2011 Men's Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball No Comments

CNCC basketball teams give their all in last home games

By Tamekia Hunt, Reporter/Photographer

   The CNCC Spartan’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have had a long competitive season, with both good and bad outcomes.

   Although the teams lost their last two home games on Feb. 18 and 19 against two tough teams, Snow College (women’s final score 60-67, men’s 64-69) and Salt Lake (women’s final score 48-58, men’s 48-81), they still played their hearts out and never hung their heads. › Continue reading

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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 Men's Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball No Comments

CNCC heads into Regionals as underdogs ready to compete

By Shameka Smith, Reporter/Photographer

Basketball is slowly coming to an end. As the Regional Tournament approaches in Twin Falls, Idaho on March 3-4, these are the women’s basketball standings:

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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 Men's Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball No Comments

Surprises in Week 13 mean some new picks for Steele

By Mathew Steele, Columnist

Mat Steele. Photo courtesy of Mathew Steele.

Ohio State remains at the top of the college basketball rankings as they are still the only undefeated  team in Division I college basketball. Their 24-0 start is the second best in school history. The Buckeyes’ remaining schedule is one of the hardest as they face four ranked teams in the next two weeks. › Continue reading

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Sunday, February 13th, 2011 Opinion, Professional Sports No Comments