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Athlete of the Week: Sarah Topps

An exclusive interview with Sarah Topps whose performance on the women’s basketball team earned her a spot for Athlete of the Week.
Lily Goodfellow, Sports Writer
February 19, 2024
The womens basketball team celebrated Black History Month with matching t-shirts against SSC.

Electric Second Half Allows Women’s Basketball to Cruise To Victory

After struggling to find its offensive rhythm in the first half, the Chaparrals came out strong in the second half to win 76-39 against South Suburban.
Adam Belmares, Sports Writer
February 19, 2024
The COD womens basketball team cheers from the sidelines.

Photo Gallery: COD Women’s Basketball Honors Breast Cancer Survivors

The COD women's basketball team honors breast cancer survivors before the game against Joliet Junior College.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
February 5, 2024
COD Women’s Basketball Honors Breast Cancer Survivors Undeterred by Loss Against Joliet

COD Women’s Basketball Honors Breast Cancer Survivors Undeterred by Loss Against Joliet

The Chaparrals fell just short after taking the Wolves to double overtime.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
February 3, 2024
Chaparral Women’s Basketball Couldn’t Catch Up Against Cavaliers

Chaparral Women’s Basketball Couldn’t Catch Up Against Cavaliers

COD struggled to find offensive consistency against Kankakee Community College.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
February 1, 2024
Chaparral Women’s Basketball Claims Victory Over Rams on Sophomore Day

Chaparral Women’s Basketball Claims Victory Over Rams on Sophomore Day

COD recognized four sophomore players and got a win in front of a full crowd.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 25, 2024
Gibson Scores Most Points in 24 Years Despite Heartbreaking Loss to Elmhurst

Gibson Scores Most Points in 24 Years Despite Heartbreaking Loss to Elmhurst

The Chaparrals kept pushing to take the lead from the Bluejays but their offensive efforts fell just short.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 18, 2024
Chaparral Women’s Basketball Defeated by Panthers After Passive Fourth Quarter

Chaparral Women’s Basketball Defeated by Panthers After Passive Fourth Quarter

After dominating through the first three quarters, COD couldn’t finish out strong against Olive-Harvey.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 15, 2024
COD Women’s Basketball Shuts Down Madison

COD Women’s Basketball Shuts Down Madison

The Chaparrals beat the Wolves with good ball movement on both sides of the court to win their first game of the new year.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
January 6, 2024
Chaparral Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Oakton

Chaparral Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Oakton

Although COD played a strong defensive game, their offense couldn’t carry them to victory.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
December 28, 2023
COD Women’s Basketball Falls to McHenry

COD Women’s Basketball Falls to McHenry

The Chaparrals couldn’t capitalize on their consistent rebounds to catch up to the Scots.
Claire Valenti, Sports Writer
December 16, 2023
The COD womens basketball players celebrate on the sidelines after they won against CLC

Photo Gallery: COD Women’s Basketball Wins Buzzer Beater Over CLC

The College of Dupage women's basketball team came out with a 45-43 win thanks to Sarah Topps' three point shot.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
December 11, 2023
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