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The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

The Cougar Chronicle

Cougars succeed at UC Riverside Invitational

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 20, 2016

Junior Natalie Rodriguez has broken another school record in the 6,000-meter race on Sept. 17 at the UC Riverside Invitational. This is the second meet in a row Rodriguez has broken a school record. The women’s team finished in fourth overall the men’s team finished in fifth place. Rodriguez...

First conference win of the season for the Cougars

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 20, 2016

The Cougars earned their first California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) conference win Saturday, Sept. 17 at The Sports Center with 3 sets (21-25, 25-21, 25-9, 27-29, 15-9). Freshman Maddy Newcombe had 18.5 points, 16 kills and 4 blocks while Freshman Aleese Wheaton had an exceptional game...

Natalie Rodriguez named CCAA Runner of the Week

Natalie Rodriguez named CCAA Runner of the Week

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Editor September 13, 2016

Cal State San Marcos’s Natalie Rodriguez, a junior from Santa Clarita California, has been named the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Runner of the Week for the week of Aug. 29-Sep. 4.   Rodriguez ran the fastest 4k in CSUSM history with a time of 14:11.5 at the Cal Poly...

Cougars finish strong on final day of CCAA Track Championships

Cougars finish strong on final day of CCAA Track Championships

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Staff Writer May 12, 2016

  A pair of Cougars earned All­-CCAA honors at the final day of California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships at Cal State Los Angeles on May 8. Junior Frederik Jahr tied for the second­-highest leap for the men’s high jump with a leap of 2.01m. He earned All-­CCAA...

Cougars finish regular season strong at Steve Scott Invitational

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Writer May 2, 2016

The Cougars competed at the Steve Scott Invitational, named after their head coach, on April 30. It was an exciting invitational for the Cougars as they finished the regular season with two new school records, 14 personal records and more qualifiers for the California Collegiate Athletic Association...

Coach Pugh poses during baseball practice on Thursday, April 21.

Coach Pugh retires, leaves legacy with his athletes

Karen Ambrocio, Student Life Reporter April 27, 2016

The legacy of Head Baseball Coach Dennis Pugh will remain long after he coaches his last game on May 8. Pugh has helped young men mature, find a love for teamwork and share a passion for America’s greatest pastime. “He’s going to be remembered as the face of Cal State San Marcos Baseball,”...

Men’s Golf takes third in first round of CCAA Championships

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor April 27, 2016

CSUSM men’s golf team finished in third place at the inaugural appearance in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships on April 18 at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa. The Cougars tied for third place with Cal State East Bay and rounded out the top four with Chico State in...

Steve Scott motivating his athlete, Raelyn Werley.

More Cougars qualify for CCAA at Triton Invitational

Rebecca Sykes, Sports Writer April 27, 2016

With the women’s and men’s track and field season coming to an end, the Cougars competed at the Triton Invitational held at UCSD. The Cougars had a remarkable day at the Triton Invitational due to 24 personal records, more qualifiers for California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Championships...

Coach Pugh announces retirement effective at the end of the season

Layda Galvan, Assistant Sports Editor April 13, 2016

  Baseball Coach Dennis Pugh announced his retirement at the seventh annual Student-Athlete Award Banquet on April 11.   Prior to coming to CSUSM, Pugh spent 27 years at Mission Bay High School in Pacific Beach. He led the team to 18 Western League Championships, eight CIF titles and...

Golfer, Healey earns Athlete of the Month

Golfer, Healey earns Athlete of the Month

Michael Tran, Health and Fitness Reporter April 13, 2016

  CSUSM golfer Dylan Healey led his team during March with impressive performances at the Lamkin San Diego Classic and the Cal Baptist Invite, and now proudly represents the golf team as Athlete of the Month. “I want to get golf and our team on the map. I’m so happy that I got to...

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