Tag: COC Football

Can a COC lineman make it to the big show?

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COC Quarterback talks about his Journey from New Jersey to California

As the College the Canyons football team is off to an impressive three and one start, it may shocking to fans around the Santa Clarita Valley that one the leaders…

Cougars turn the ball over five times, fall to Lancers

Cougar Football had a rough Division opener on Saturday night, turning the ball over five times in route to a 20-12 loss to the Pasadena City College Lancers.

2 COC football players die in car crash; 1 other critically injured

Two College of the Canyons football players died Friday night when the vehicle they were passengers in lost control and collided with a van on San Fernando Road in Sylmar. Another COC football player was injured in the crash.

Hornets sting Cougars in National Bowl.

YORBA LINDA, Calif. — Riding their dominant defense all season, the College of the Canyons Cougar football team picked the wrong time to have their worst game of the season. The…

Cougars claw their way to conference title

The College of the Canyons Cougar football team hasn’t achieved a conference title since 2008. Saturday night, those at Cougar Stadium witnessed something special.

Cougars face toughest challenge for conference title

The Cougars will have their paws full this week.

Cougar spirit on display at Homecoming tailgate

SANTA CLARITA — What is better than food, Cougar football, and spirit? Maybe you can name a lot of things, but for the community of Santa Clarita, it had a…

Poole sets school record in homecoming win.

SANTA CLARITA– It doesn’t get any more of a homecoming for Cougar sophomore cornerback Lance Poole.

Cougars defense restores winning ways

Riding a seven-game win streak, and first place in the northern division most of COC’s success can be attributed to their defense.

Cougars face toughest test to date

On Saturday night the College of the Canyons Cougars will put their five game win streak on the line against the Ventura college Pirates.

Another win at home for the Cougars

College of the Canyons are rolling, and everyone knows it. They’re in the midst of their hottest start since they went undefeated in 2008.

Cougars hire new football coach

College of the Canyons recently hired former Alemany High football assistant coach Ted Iacenda as the new head coach for the Cougars.

Cougars give away six turnovers in 44-37 loss to Ventura

College of the Canyons lost to the Ventura College Pirates Saturday night at home after a 1-1 road trip to Bakersfield and Antelope Valley.

Cougars upset Antelope Valley in double overtime thriller

Cougar fans felt that love late Saturday night as the COC football team upset undefeated Antelope Valley College 62-61 at Marauder Stadium in what was a total shootout between Canyon quarterback Ryan Kasdorf and Antelope Valley’s double threat of Derrick Dison and Edwin Westlund.

Naming COC football’s all-time team

College of the Canyons Football has been a roller coaster ride of up and down seasons, but it has never had a shortage of great players. We name COC’s best players.

COC Football Schedule

The 2012 COC Football schedule

Cougars score in ‘The Zone’

The Zone serves approximately 400 students per semester. In addition to its English and Math tutoring services, The Zone also has a lending-library which currently has over 475 textbooks for the students to use.

Latu Signs With Sooners

College of the Canyons sophomore tackle Will Latu, the nation’s No. 1 junior college offensive lineman, signed a letter of intent today to play for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Cougars Season Ends in Disappointment

The Cougars went into Saturday’s game hoping to salvage their season with a win over their bitter rivals, the Bakersfield College Renegades. The rain had stopped and the skies cleared, everything pointed towards a great night of football.

Cougars Maul the Huskies

Valencia The College of the Canyons Cougars came into their final non-conference home game against the East Los Angeles Huskies looking to carry their momentum into conference play. The Cougars…

Cougar Football Starts Off on the Right Paw

After losing three of their last four in 2010 the College of the Canyons football team started 2011 off with a 44-23 victory over Antelope Valley College.

Full Video: Board of Trustees Recognizes Student Athletes

The College of the Canyons Board of Trustees recognized numerous student athletes for their accomplishments both on and off the playing surface Wednesday evening. Coaches from each team chose a few players from their 2010-2011 squad to be honored during the board of trustees meeting

Successful National Signing Day for Cougars

10 COC football players sign letters of intent at four-year universities nationwide as part of National Signing Day.

13 Cougars Named All Conference Players

Thirteen College of the Canyons football players were name to the 2010 Northern National Football Conference team. The Cougars had eight players on defense and five players on offense selected to the team.

Cougars Ready for “Legacy” Game with Hornets

It’s hard to believe it, but the 2010 College of the Canyons football season will officially be over in the next 48 hours, baring the longest game in football history. But despite the fact that COC has already played 10 games, the team’s legacy has still yet to be defined. A season that started so promising is left hanging in the balance for one last game.

Renegades Ruin Cougars Playoff Hopes

For the second consecutive week the College of the Canyons football team found themselves in a must win situation. The outcome this week was not what they were looking for as the Bakersfield Renegade take away the Cougars hopes for a National Division, Northern Conference championship and a chance to make the playoffs in a 41-14 stomping on Saturday.

Cougars Ready for Renegade Challange

And then there was one. The fate of the 2010 College of the Canyons football team comes down to one all-important game Saturday afternoon against bitter rival Bakersfield. The game…

Cougars Sink the Ship on the Pirates

In a do or die game the College of the Canyons football team pulled out all the stops on Saturday night against the Ventura Pirates. With the National Division, Northern Conference on the line Saturday night the Cougars stayed alive with hard fought 37-24 victory at Cougar Stadium.

Pirates Look to Hi-Jack Cougar Stadium Saturday Night

The home stretch has arrived in the 2010 College of the Canyons Football season. And with two games remaining, the Cougars find themselves in a “must-win” situation with the school’s…

Cougar Football Lets One Slip by Against Cerritos

A 3-0 start and going undefeated in conference wasn’t meant to be for the College of the Canyons football team. Penalties and late turnovers due the Cougars in, in a 31-24 loss to Cerritos on Saturday night.

Cougars Take the Bark Out of Hancock

College of the Canyons football enjoys playing Allan Hancock College so much, they went to overtime with them on Saturday night; for the second straight year. This time, the result…

Defense Dominates as COC Football Beats El Camino

The College of the Canyons football team dominates El Camino as the defense returns to form. A week off proved to be the magical touch the Cougars needed to bounce back and start the second half of the season as they beat up on the Warriors 26-9.

Cougars Shut Down by Grossmont

The College of the Canyons football team found a weak link in its armor when the defense came back down to earth in the conference opener against the Grossmont Griffins Saturday night at Cougar Stadium.

COC Football Rolls Past East L.A.

Brian Lewis has the highlights from the COC Football game at East L.A. Photographed by Brian Lewis and Cory Rubin, edited by Brian Lewis. Monterey Park – College of the…

Cougars Prepare to Battle East L.A.

In 2009, one game set the tone for the College of the Canyons Cougars football season. A shocking 17-14 loss in Santa Barbara to a team that the Cougars took…

COC Football Holds On to Beat Citrus In Home Opener

It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win for the College of the Canyons football team as they hold on to beat the Fighting Owls of Citrus Community College 38-24 in the home opener

Cougars Ready For Home Opener Against Citrus

College of the Canyons prepares to open the gates at Cougar Stadium for the first time in 2010 Saturday night. The Cougars will host Citrus, a team the Cougars beat in their last contest back in 2006. COC comes into the game ranked No. 12 in Southern California, while Citrus appears in the rankings for the first time since 2007 at No. 20. Jason Galvin has the preview.