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Claire Valenti

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer

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Chaparrals Triumph Over Cyclones in Eight Innings

Chaparrals Triumph Over Cyclones in Eight Innings

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer March 26, 2023

The College of DuPage baseball team maintained their hot hitting against Moraine Valley Community College, making 15 total hits Friday afternoon at the COD Baseball Field. The Chaparrals beat the Cyclones...

Chaparrals Knock Lancers Out of the Park in Eight Innings

Chaparrals Knock Lancers Out of the Park in Eight Innings

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer March 24, 2023

The College of DuPage baseball team dominated College of Lake County offensively with a collective total of 20 hits Tuesday afternoon. Sophomore outfielder Jason Cousineau hit a three-run, walk-off triple...

Chaparrals beat Panthers in First Home Game of the Season

Chaparrals beat Panthers in First Home Game of the Season

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer March 20, 2023

In their 2023 home debut, the College of DuPage baseball team continuously battled for the lead against Morton College Monday afternoon. The Chaparrals took the lead in the sixth inning, but when freshman...

Chaparrals Defeat Commodores to Become District Champions

Chaparrals Defeat Commodores to Become District Champions

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer March 6, 2023

With a new energy and focus, the College of DuPage men’s basketball team kept the lead through the second half to secure the 82-70 win over the Commodores. In front of the packed crowd on Klaas Court,...

Chaparrals Fall to Cougars in Fifth Set

Chaparrals Fall to Cougars in Fifth Set

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer March 3, 2023

The College of DuPage men’s volleyball team had unwavering energy going into their first match against St. Xavier University of the season Saturday afternoon, taking an early lead after winning the first...

Chaparrals Triumph Over WolfPack to Win Regional Championship

Chaparrals Triumph Over WolfPack to Win Regional Championship

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 27, 2023

Going into the NJCAA Region 4 Division III championship game Sunday afternoon against Madison College, the College of DuPage men’s basketball team radiated confidence. With an impenetrable defense and...

Women’s Basketball Claims Regional Championship

Women’s Basketball Claims Regional Championship

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 27, 2023

The College of DuPage women’s basketball team was down by one point Sunday afternoon going into the third quarter of the NJCAA Region 4 Division III championship game against Joliet Junior College. When...

Chaparrals Beat Wolves to Advance in NJCAA Tournament

Chaparrals Beat Wolves to Advance in NJCAA Tournament

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 26, 2023

The College of DuPage men’s basketball team stood tall Friday night at the Joliet Junior College Event Center, tearing up the court with steady rebounds. Although JJC fought to get close, even tying...

Chaparrals Defeat Hawks to Advance in NJCAA Tournament

Chaparrals Defeat Hawks to Advance in NJCAA Tournament

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 26, 2023

The College of DuPage women’s basketball team entered the game burning hot against Harper College Friday afternoon, finishing each quarter at least 13 points ahead of Harper College. With swift steals...

Chaparrals Fall to Spartans

Chaparrals Fall to Spartans

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 24, 2023

In their first game back from the Monroe College Tourney in New Rochelle, NY, the College of DuPage men’s volleyball team took on Aurora University Tuesday night. The Chaparrals fought the Spartans,...

Chaparrals Win over Spartans in Last Home Game of the Season

Chaparrals Win over Spartans in Last Home Game of the Season

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 20, 2023

The College of DuPage men’s basketball team kept their composure against Aurora JV University Sunday, keeping the Spartans at bay defensively. With a collective 40 rebounds and 25 assists, the Chaparrals...

Chaparrals Triumph Over Falcons on Sophomore Night

Chaparrals Triumph Over Falcons on Sophomore Night

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 18, 2023

The College of DuPage men’s basketball team never trailed in Thursday night’s game against Harry S. Truman College. With every player on the bench scoring, the Chaparrals beat the Falcons at home on...

Chaparrals Fall to Bulldogs in Final Home Game of the Season

Chaparrals Fall to Bulldogs in Final Home Game of the Season

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 13, 2023

With the defense fighting an uphill battle, the College of DuPage women’s basketball team was consistently trailing behind South Suburban College Monday night in their last home game of the season. The...

Chaparrals Win Over Skyhawks on Sophomore Night

Chaparrals Win Over Skyhawks on Sophomore Night

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 13, 2023

The College of DuPage women’s basketball team stood tall on sophomore night, holding the lead over Sauk Valley Community College after every quarter on Klaas Court. Through consistent field goals and...

Chaparrals Shoot into Conference Win

Chaparrals Shoot into Conference Win

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 13, 2023

For the first time in 20 years, the College of DuPage women’s basketball team are North Central Community College Conference (N4C) champions. The Chaparrals earned the title after a 77-74 overtime victory...

Chaparrals Fall to Kougars in Second-Half Slump

Chaparrals Fall to Kougars in Second-Half Slump

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 6, 2023

The College of DuPage women’s basketball team had unwavering confidence throughout the first half Saturday afternoon, leading by 11 points over the Kishwaukee College Kougars at home. The Chaparrals...

Chaparrals Win Third Consecutive Game Over WolfPack

Chaparrals Win Third Consecutive Game Over WolfPack

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer February 2, 2023

After trailing the first quarter 15-17 Tuesday night, the College of DuPage women’s basketball team fought to gain the lead, outscoring Madison College 21-9 in the second to take control. With freshman...

Chaparrals Fall to Bobcats in First Game of the Season

Chaparrals Fall to Bobcats in First Game of the Season

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer January 30, 2023

The College of DuPage men’s volleyball team played and lost their first game in COD history at Klaas Court Friday night. The Chaparrals battled the Bryant & Stratton College Bobcats, but their nerves...

Chaparrals Make Comeback to Win Third Consecutive Game Over Stormers

Chaparrals Make Comeback to Win Third Consecutive Game Over Stormers

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer January 21, 2023

The College of DuPage women’s basketball team looked defeated Thursday night as they went into halftime down by 16 points. After emerging from the locker room with newfound energy, the Chaparrals battled...

Chaparrals Win Second Straight Game Over Harper

Chaparrals Win Second Straight Game Over Harper

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer January 19, 2023

The College of DuPage women’s basketball team seemed rattled Tuesday night in the third quarter after leading by 12 points before halftime. The Chaparrals only scored eight points coming out of halftime...

The Chaparrals Triumph as Division III Football National Champions

The Chaparrals Triumph as Division III Football National Champions

Claire Valenti and Nick Karmia December 5, 2022

College of DuPage’s football team won the the NJCAA DIII National Championship title for the second year in a row on Saturday, defeating top seed North Dakota State College of Science at Bjarne Ullsvik...

Chaparral Women Notch First Basketball Win at Home

Chaparral Women Notch First Basketball Win at Home

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer November 21, 2022

Through consistent defensive rebounds and fast-paced passes, COD’s women’s basketball team rallied for their first win of the season 68-57. The Chaparrals claimed victory in front of the home crowd...

Men's Cross Country Flies to First Place at Nationals

Men’s Cross Country Flies to First Place at Nationals

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer November 14, 2022

The men’s cross country team won the NJCAA Division III Cross Country Championship in Westfield, Mass. for the first time in COD history on Nov 5. Out 19 junior college teams and a total of 157 runners,...

Talley Takes Her Shot at Coaching Women’s Basketball

Talley Takes Her Shot at Coaching Women’s Basketball

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer November 7, 2022

As the College of DuPage women’s basketball team tears up the court, there’s a driving force emitting positive energy to everyone around her. Abby Talley became the head women’s basketball coach...

Chaparrals Clinch Win Over Cyclones

Claire Valenti and Nick Karmia October 24, 2022

On Sophomore night for the women’s soccer team, the Chaparrals led the game 1-0 through the first half. They took the field with a newfound fire after halftime and clinched the game 5-0 against the Moraine...

Late Night Snacks At COD

Late Night Snacks At COD

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer October 17, 2022

COD offers a variety of food options on campus, including Subway, Brew 425, the Chaps rotating restaurant and other snacks in the cafeteria. With these places, students can get something to eat without...

Photo by Michael Piotrowski

College of DuPage Creates New Women’s Lacrosse Team

Claire Valenti, Sports Writer October 3, 2022

For the first time in College of DuPage history, a women’s lacrosse team has been added to the list of sports offered.  This new team will be led by head coach Gary Cope and assistant coach David...

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