MC Basketball Men’s and Women’s so far

Jake Brown, Staff Writer

February 18, 2019

Filed under News, Showcase, Slider, Sports

  Both men’s and women’s basketball teams at MC have had fantastic seasons so far. The men's team is coached by Keith Byrd, with assistant coaches Elliot Hedley, Jamaal Wise and Matt Parker. They’ve coached their players to a 13-5 record with an outstanding 11-2 home record and 81.7...

MC Basketball prepares for weekend game against Cecil College

Jake Brown, Staff Writer

February 1, 2019

Filed under News, Sports, Uncategorized

Both men’s and women’s basketball teams at MC have had fantastic seasons so far. The men's team is coached by Keith Byrd, with assistant coaches Elliot Hedley, Jamaal Wise and Matt Parker. They’ve coached their players to a 13-5 record with an outstanding 11-2 home record and 81.7 points per game. One...

Men’s Soccer Looking to Go All the Way With a Fresh Team

Salim Addrey, Editor

September 12, 2017

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The men's soccer coaching staff had tough decisions to make at tryouts this past summer given that it had the largest turnout in recent years. With over 80 athletes competing for a spot on the roster, the selections were not taken lightly. "We definitely have a lot to prove this year," said hea...

Raptors Walk-Off Win vs Allegany College of Maryland

Casey Collins, Staff Writer

April 24, 2017

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The Montgomery College Raptors baseball team beat Allegany College of Maryland with a walk-off, no-hit seventh inning on Thursday March 30 during the first game of a double-header. Down 2-6, going in to the bottom of the 7th (college baseball only goes seven innings), it looked as though the Ra...

Aspirations for Men’s Soccer Team

Priscille Diwa, Staff Writer

April 21, 2017

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New season, new expectations, and new approaches. The season that starts this August has begun practice in the spring. The men's soccer team has an optimistic future ahead of them; every year there's a new batch of players that try out and contribute their talents to the team. Last season, they finished...

Defending Champs Fall in the First Round of MDJUCO Tournament

Casey Collins

March 9, 2017

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The Montgomery College Men’s Basketball team was set to defend their Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference Championship title until they lost Friday, Feb. 17 in the first round to Community College of Baltimore County Catonsville 89-79 at Chesapeake College. The Catonsville Cardinals took advantage...

Raptors Basketball Seek To Finish Strong

Salim Addrey

January 30, 2017

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With the winter sports season coming to a close, both the men's and women's basketball teams are aiming to continue their dominance in the region and use it to have a successful post-season. The teams both won their games against the men’s and women’s teams of Brookdale Community College at the...

Despite a Strong Start at Home MC Volleyball Falls to Baltimore City

September 30, 2016

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Half an hour before game time, both teams were practicing on their respective sides. The Thursday night sky was dark and rainy but the gym was bright and lively. With loud music and a good amount of fans for support the Raptors were ready to compete. One major difference stood between the two squads...

Raptors Seek to Continue Soccer Dominance Through the Regular Season and Beyond

Grant Gibson

September 26, 2016

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Victory has greeted the Montgomery College's Women’s Soccer Team on every occasion so far in the 2016 season. Whether defending home turf or traveling to enemy soil, they have won. Most games ended with a lead of at least three and sometimes more. “The level of play shown so far has been nothing...

Time To Put On Your Big Boy Pants

February 28, 2016

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Lately, I've been running, lifting, and eating right. The NFL combine is right around the corner. However, what are the chances of me going to the NFL combine? Slim to none. Well, technically I will be there because as always it we'll be televised on the NFL network. The combine was Friday, Feb. 26....

Thoughts on All-Star Dunk Contest This Past Weekend

February 17, 2016

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Over the weekend, the NBA All-star game kicked off and man, it was a great one! Well, not so much of the All-Star game where defense was completely optional. Both East and West racked up a combined score of 369 points. However, the West mounted 196 points compared to the East with 173 points scored,...

Recap of Super Bowl 50–Panthers Return to the Bowl since ’03, (maybe) the Last Rodeo for Manning, Defense Wins the Game

February 8, 2016

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Oh, there was Dabbing, (not from Cam Newton) dancing, crying, confetti, Coldplay, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, yes, Beyoncé and a super bowl champion. Super Bowl 50 was all we beloved fans had wished for. Lady Gaga, kicked things off by serenading us with the National Anthem. Then, show time--two of the...