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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Spotlight on Antonio Riggins

Spotlight on Antonio Riggins

Nicholas Heid, Sports Writer October 30, 2019

Antonio Riggins sets hopes on making nationals   Antonio Riggins is a Senior here at California State University San Marcos. He’s been on the men’s Track and Field team all four of his years and this year, he’s set his hopes high. Riggins attended Olympian High School in San Diego and...

Parker Hodges dribbles past East Bays Jonathan Garcia.

Cougars go into double-overtime against CSUSB

Mia Enriquez, Sports Writer October 10, 2019

CSUSM’s men’s soccer team lost to No.18 Cal State San Bernardino’s Coyotes 0-1 on Oct. 4 at The Cage. The game fell into a double-overtime, this being the cougars’ third consecutive double-overtime game in the last five outings and fourth of the season.    The Coyotes started off...

Jessica Harloe takes a corner kick.

Cougars break through for first conference win of 2019

Nick Heid, Sports Writer October 10, 2019

At Sept. 29’s game, CSUSM women’s soccer had an overall record of (1-3-2) and were still looking for their first CCAA Conference win of the 2019 season. While the season is still young, a win had the potential to change the season outlook and with a game slotted against Cal State East Bay (a CCAA...

Jamie Jacob is Septembers Student-Athlete of the Month.

Conversation with Student-Athlete of the Month

Raul Marroquin, Sports Editor October 10, 2019

Q.What is your major? What do you plan to do with your degree? A: My major is Global Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing. After shooting my shot at the professional golf level, I hope to work up to be a global marketing manager or an operations manager for an international golf company....

CSUSM v. Simon Fraser

CSUSM v. Simon Fraser

Mia Enriquez, Sports Writer September 25, 2019

California State University San Marcos’ women’s soccer team played Simon Fraser University and tied 0-0. The game was held at CSUSM’s “The Cage” on Sat. Sept. 14 at 12:30pm. The game was a long and rigorous one,with the Cougars going into overtime, not once but twice against Simon Fraser.   The...

Antonio Riggins is one of the returning talents for men’s track & field.

Cougars supplement team with young talent

Nick Heid, Sports Reporter September 18, 2019

It’s still early in their NCAA Division II lifetime but each year it seems CSUSM’s teams gain more and more talent as they begin their 3rd full year as eligible members. This year, the trend continues. Specifically, the Men’s and Women’s Track and Field teams have made some major...

Midfielder Kevin Reyes runs to join his teammates in celebration.

Cougars start off their 2019 season with a bang

Raul Marroquin, Sports Editor September 18, 2019

The CSUSM men’s soccer team set the tone for the start of the fall 2019 season after winning their home opener 3-0 against No. 25 Fresno Pacific University. The Cougars started off hot as Parker Hodges scored in the 10th minute after a pass from Corbin Thaete down midfield which allowed...

Cougars win over CSUMB in season finale

Krystina Andrade March 25, 2019

The CSUSM men’s basketball team collected its final win of the season over CSUMB, 90-84 at The Sports Center. Bryce Sloan, Dalton Soffer, J.R Williams and Khalil Fuller all scored in double digits.   The Cougars led at the 14:16 mark by eight points when forward, Darae Elliott, hit a jumper...

Cougars reach semifinals, fall to rival UCSD 70-63

Krystina Andrade March 25, 2019

The CSUSM women's basketball team wrapped-up their season after losing, 70-63, to undefeated UC San Diego (29-0) in the semifinal game of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) tournament.   The Cougars finished fourth in the CCAA with a 14-8 conference record and 18-10 overall....

CSUSM women’s basketball advance to the CCAA semifinals.

Krystina Andrade, Assistant Photo Editor March 25, 2019

The CSUSM women’s basketball team beat Cal State University Dominguez Hills in the first round of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) tournament on March 5 at The Sports Center.   In the first quarter, the CSUDH had a 3-point lead at 7:31 when center Ahlisha Henderson hit...

CSUSM win against CSUMB, advance to 17-9 overall.

Krystina Andrade, Assistant Photo Editor March 25, 2019

The CSUSM women’s basketball team collected a win over the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters, increasing their winning streak to six.   The Cougars started the first quarter strong, resulting in the Otters only scoring 12 points while CSUSM scored 24 points. Freshman guard Dynnah Buckner lead...

CSUSM outfielder and right hand pitcher Austin Ott.

Austin Ott shares baseball experiences

Dania Meza, Staff Writer March 9, 2019

Senior center fielder, Austin Ott, reflects on his time on the Cougars baseball team and his hopes for National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II championship in his last season. Part of Austin Ott’s legacy in the dugout is as a leader on the team, along with recently named California Collegiate...

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