College of the Canyons

COC men's basketball player Zach Phipps takes the court during pre-game introductions for the Cougars' contest vs. West L.A. College on Feb. 19, 2020.

Zach Phipps Named a CCCMBCA Scholarship Award Winner August 3, 2020 | Men's Basketball Winners were selected based on a series of criteria including their academic achievement, athletic participation and involvement in other campus and/or community activities. Full Story

College of the Canyons Athletic Hall of Fame Plaque for Mike Gillespie.

Canyons Mourns Loss of Former Head Coach Mike Gillespie July 30, 2020 | Baseball Legendary longtime COC baseball head coach Mike Gillespie launched the college's baseball program in 1971 and led the Cougars to three state championships (81, 83, 86) and 11 conference titles before moving on to positions at USC and later UC Irvine in a 47-year career. Full Story

COC men's soccer player Kian Bensend signs with The Master's University.

Canyons Goalkeeper Kian Bensend Signs with TMU July 13, 2020 | Men's Soccer Bensend recorded three shutouts and 119 saves for the Cougars in 2019 to earn All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division Honorable Mention accolades. Full Story

Avon Riley COC Athletic Hall of Fame Plaque and Infographic.

COC Athletic Hall of Famer Avon Riley Passes at 62 July 9, 2020 | General News Riley starred for the Cougars during the 1977 and 1978 seasons earning All-State honors as a sophomore before earning a full scholarship to UCLA. He played seven seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Houston Oilers. Full Story

CCCAA Announces Implementation of Contingency Plan for Return to Sports in 2020-21 July 9, 2020 | General News The CCCAA's Contingency Plan calls for all fall sports seasons to instead be held during the spring 2021 semester. Practices are tentatively scheduled to resume in mid-January with competition beginning in February. Full Story