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Carlos Allen

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer

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Late Inning Dramatics End in a DuPage Baseball's Win

Late Inning Dramatics End in a DuPage Baseball’s Win

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer March 17, 2025

With the sun beaming down on the turf all day. The College of DuPage baseball team posted a run in the bottom of the eighth to take a one run lead against the Lake County Lancers. Jimmy Traficanti came...

Outstanding Pitching by College of DuPage Secure Home Opener Win

Outstanding Pitching by College of DuPage Secure Home Opener Win

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer March 17, 2025

On March 12, the COD baseball team had their first home game of the season. The Chaparrals started their season in Tennessee but went winless while on the business trip (0-6). DuPage is looking to take...

The College of DuPage men's lacrosse team huddles before the game.

With the Season Ramping up, Men’s Lacrosse Loses Scrimmage Against St. Ambrose University

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer March 10, 2025

The COD men’s lacrosse team hosted St. Ambrose University in a scrimmage game full of ups and downs. DuPage was leading almost the entire game, until the SAU Fighting Bees fought back to grab the lead...

Men’s Basketball Season Ends at the Hands of Black Hawk College

Men’s Basketball Season Ends at the Hands of Black Hawk College

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer March 3, 2025

In the opening round of the Region IV tournament on Feb. 27, the College of DuPage hosted the Black Hawk College Braves. The Chaparrals played from behind all game and couldn’t pull off any late game...

Men’s Volleyball Suffers Their First Loss this Season

Men’s Volleyball Suffers Their First Loss this Season

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer March 3, 2025

The College of DuPage men's volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season at the paws of the Saint Xavier Cougars. All three sets had ups and downs, and all went into overtime down to the wire,...

Record Books Rewritten During Men’s Basketball Sophomore Night Win

Record Books Rewritten During Men’s Basketball Sophomore Night Win

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer February 24, 2025

On Feb. 20, the College of DuPage men’s basketball hosted the Madison Wolfpack, before which they held a pregame ceremony to honor their most esteemed players. COD players Greg Strong, Ben Zielinski,...

Men’s Basketball Takes the Win on Cancer Awareness Night

Men’s Basketball Takes the Win on Cancer Awareness Night

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer February 20, 2025

On Feb. 18 the College of DuPage hosted their annual breast and prostate cancer awareness night. Both men and women’s basketball teams finished the night with a win. COD holds the annual night in honor...

Lights-out Shooting by Milwaukee Results in COD’s Defeat

Lights-out Shooting by Milwaukee Results in COD’s Defeat

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer February 10, 2025

A dismal defensive performance and lights-out three-point shooting proved too much for the College of DuPage Chaparrals men’s basketball team in an upset loss to Milwaukee Area Technical College. COD...

Chaps Men's Basketball Claim Win Over Rock Valley in OT

Chaps Men’s Basketball Claim Win Over Rock Valley in OT

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer February 8, 2025

The College of DuPage men’s basketball team faced the Rock Valley Community College Golden Eagles in a thrilling game on Feb. 1. Down at halftime, the Chaps clawed back to take the lead with 30 seconds...

Sophomore forward Braylen Meredith scores a layup.

DuPage Men’s Basketball Takes Down Kishwaukee with Authority

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer February 3, 2025

The College of DuPage men’s basketball team hosted the Kishwaukee Kougars for the first game of their four-game home stand. COD started strong and never let up. Solid shooting by Greg Strong and Ramone...

Mens Basketball Takes The Win After a Dominant Second Half

Mens Basketball Takes The Win After a Dominant Second Half

Carlos Allen, Sports Writer December 9, 2024

The College of DuPage Chaparrals played host to the Lake County Lancers in what was a close game through the first 20 minutes, up until COD pulled ahead with help from Adyn McGinley towards the end. Braylen...

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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