Thursday night frisbee
Of all the clubs and organizations that the college has to offer, it may surprise some to not see more intramural sport opportunities. However, walking around the hallways of the college recently, one is bound to come across a flyer promoting a club a little out of the ordinary from those usually posted on [...]
Read More →Lady chaps prepare for regional
After a successful 2013 regular season campaign, the Chaparral women’s softball team is gearing up for the regional tournament. “We are very confident going into the regional. We should do well,” Head coach Ryan Connell said. The Lady Chaps finished second in the North Central Community College Conference and will be the second seed [...]
Read More →Lady Chaps softball coach discusses secret of team’s success, landmark wins
It has been quite an unpredictable season for the Chaparral women’s softball team. After yet another one of their games was postponed due to rain, the team sits in the hallway of the OCC building having a post-workout discussion. Sitting casually amongst the team is head coach Ryan Connell. Just standing in that hallway [...]
Read More →Sports Editor breaks down every game in the first round of the NBA playoffs
1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs 8 Houston Rockets: The Thunder made an incredible run to the NBA finals last season only to be left heartbroken by the Miami Heat. Much of the Thunder’s success can be attributed to former shooting guard James Harden, despite proverbially wetting the bed in the Finals. Now, Harden is [...]
Read More →Sports editor predicts NCAA tournament upsets, Final Four picks
March Madness is once again upon us and if this year’s college basketball season is any indication as to how the NCAA tournament will be, then fans will be in for a treat. Teams work all season for a chance to make it to the tournament and once they do, the slates are wiped clean. [...]
Read More →PE construction progresses
Walking around the college’s campus these days, students may feel inclined to trade their backpacks for hard hats. It seems as though new construction projects are starting every day and every building is receiving some sort of makeover or restoration. The Physical Education Center (PE) is no exception and is starting to get the touch [...]
Read More →Chaps drop to Joliet in second round
The Chaparral men’s basketball team saw their dreams of playing in the Nationals get crushed Saturday as they lost to Joliet in the second round of the Region IV Tournament. They had momentum going in their favor after defeating Harper 79-69 last Wednesday night. The Chaps were looking to be the Cinderella team of [...]
Read More →Lady Chaps lose championship game
The season has come to a close for the Chaparral women’s basketball team after a tight loss to Rock Valley in the Region IV Tournament Championship. The game would decide who would move onto the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III National Tournament to be held at Rochester Community College. It was the [...]
Read More →Chaps defeat Harper in first round of tournament, advance to semi-finals
The Chaparral men’s basketball team will advance to the next round in the Region IV Tournament after defeating the Harper Hawks 79-69 Wednesday night. The game was the first round of the tournament and the winner would advance to the semi-finals. The Chaps were no stranger to Harper this season. It was the fourth [...]
Read More →Postseason promises for Chaps
The Chaparral women’s basketball team continued their dominance since the winter break as they defeated the Madison WolfPack Wednesday night. Even though it was technically a home game for the Chaps, the game was held at Triton College. The game was very physical and aggressive play was key to Lady Chaps’ success. “It’s very [...]
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