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Gallery: Baseball vs Allan Hancock College May 2-3

Palomar first baseman Eric Sapp slides in to third base safely after hitting a triple against Allan Hancock College in game 3 of the first round of the Southern California Regional baseball playoffs on May 3, 2014 at Myers Field. The Comets went on to lose the game 8-3, and the series to the Bulldogs in 3 games. (Scott Colson/The Telescope)

Gallery: Baseball vs Allan Hancock College May 2-3

Published May 4, 2014 by Scott Colson

[Show picture list] Palomar baseball lost a heartbreaking series to Allan Hancock College in the first round of the Southern California Regional baseball playoffs.

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Injuries, inexperience hinders men’s volleyball team

Palomar College Sophomore middle-Bbocker Anthony Pippen (left) scores by faking a spike against Orange Coast College, Wednesday April 2, 2014 in the Dome. (Lucas Spenser/The Telescope)

Injuries, inexperience hinders men’s volleyball team

Published May 4, 2014 by Christopher Bullock

The men’s volleyball team had a bit of a rough schedule this year; finishing the season 8-11 overall and 5-7 in the Pacific Coast Athletic…

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Comets clinch conference record perfection

Palomar’s softball team congratulates outfielder Keilani ‘KK’ Fronda and shortstop Kali Pugh after scoring on designated hitter Carlie Daniel’s RBI double against Riverside City College on April 15 at Palomar’s softball field. Fronda and Pugh both went 3-4 in the Comets’ 9-4 win over the Tigers in a rematch of the 2013 state title game when Palomar brought home a championship with a 7-2 win. (Scott Colson/The Telescope)

Comets clinch conference record perfection

Published May 4, 2014 by Christopher Bullock

The Palomar College softball team, led by Head Coach Lacey Craft, far exceeded its own expectations when they became the first team in the Pacific…

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Gallery: Softball vs Imperial Valley College April 23

Palomar head softball coach Lacey Craft signals to outfielder Keilani ‘KK’ Fronda to tag up from third base on Carlie Daniel’s sacrifice fly in the 1st inning against Imperial Valley College on April 23 at Palomar’s softball field. Fronda hit for the cycle with 2 homeruns, a triple, double, single, and 8 RBI’s in the Comet’s 25-0 win over the Arabs. The win gave the Comet’s a perfect 18-0 conference record for the first time since 2005. Scott Colson/The Telescope

Gallery: Softball vs Imperial Valley College April 23

Published April 25, 2014 by Scott Colson

[Show picture list] Palomar’s softball team beat Imperial Valley College 25-0 to wrap up the regular season and a perfect 18-0 conference record.

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Comets run streak to 16-0

Palomar’s head softball coach Lacey Craft congratulates shortstop Kali Pugh (l) and outfielder Keilani ‘KK’ Fronda (r) after scoring on designated hitter Carlie Daniel’s RBI double against Riverside City College on April 15, 2014 at Palomar’s softball field. Fronda and Pugh both went 3-4 in the Comets’ 9-4 win over the Tigers in a rematch of the 2013 state title game when Palomar brought home a championship with a 7-2 win. (Scott Colson/The Telescope)

Comets run streak to 16-0

Published April 21, 2014 by Steve Kirch

The perfect streak continues for Palomar’s softball team after their 11-3 defeat over Southwestern on April 16. The win moves Palomar to 16-0 for the…

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Comets blazing hot against Olympians

Palomar starting pitching Jake Barnett throws a pitch against San Diego City College on Mar 25 at Myer’s Field. Barnett threw 6 1/3rd innings, allowing only 1 run in the Comets 6-1 win over the Knights. The win improved Palomar’s conference record to 11-2. (Scott Colson/The Telescope)

Comets blazing hot against Olympians

Published April 20, 2014 by Steve Kirch

Comets stay blazing hot against San Diego Mesa

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Barefoot: to run or not to run?

Barefoot: to run or not to run?

Published April 20, 2014 by Megan Bubak

Barefoot running has its pros and cons. Christopher McDougall author of “Born to Run”, stated that barefoot running was the solution to all runners’ injuries…

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Comets end season on the wrong end of a sweep