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Carlos Allen

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer

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Casillas in the middle of a kick.

Kicking His Way to Fame: Christian Casillas on His Football Career

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer November 18, 2024

When thinking about the most important positions in football, quarterback and other skilled positions come to mind, but the kicker is usually never mentioned. With the College of DuPage winning 3 consecutive...

Number 24, Adyn McGinley taking free shots.

Men’s Basketball Win Home Opener Thanks to Late Clutch Free Throws

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer November 11, 2024

After ending last season on a close loss in the post-season playoffs, the College of DuPage men’s basketball team came to their first home game ready to take this season by storm. The Chaps hosted the...

Team portrait.

Women’s Volleyball Claim NJCAA Region IV Championship

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer November 4, 2024

The #1 seed College of DuPage women's volleyball team was down 0-2 in the NJCAA Region 4 Championship on Oct 30. The Chaps hosted #2 seed Joliet Junior College, whom they recently beat on Oct 22 in three...

The Chaps celebrate after winning a set.

Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Joliet JC Late in Season

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer October 28, 2024

The College of DuPage took on Joliet Junior College for the third time this season, looking to claim a win after losing their previous two games. The Chaps would need the win to take a step closer to an...

The Truth About COD Women's Lacrosse

The Truth About COD Women’s Lacrosse

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer October 14, 2024

Last year, 15 young women came to the College of DuPage with the department,  the school's first women's lacrosse team. But after only three games, their coach, COD's athletic department, and the NJCAA...

COD celebrating after getting a point against Waubonsee

Women’s Volleyball Win Streak Continues After Win Against Waubonsee

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer October 7, 2024

The College of DuPage Chaparrals played host to the Waubonsee Community College Chiefs, in the first confrontation of the season between these two teams, the Chaparrals came out on top after sweeping the...

The team in a huddle.

COD Women’s Volleyball Rally Late To Sweep Oakton

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer September 30, 2024

An intense battle raged on the court on Sept. 24 as the Chaps and Owls overtook each other back and forth in a desperate attempt to claw their way back to victory. The Chaparrals of College of DuPage and...

COD's Luis Gutierrez getting pressured by a Northeastern defender

Men’s Soccer Suffers Heavy Defeat Against Northeastern Community College

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer September 23, 2024

On Sept. 16, the College of DuPage men's soccer team took on the Northeastern Community College Hawks and was resoundingly defeated by a painful score of 0-11 in the Hawks’ favor. The Hawks went into...

The team lining up for the national anthem.

Women’s Volleyball Falls Short in COD Invitational

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer September 9, 2024

College of DuPage women's volleyball kicked off their Invitational tournament on Sept. 5 intending to raise their record and gear up for a formidable home season. The Chaps, who were ranked No. 3 in DIII...

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