WEED – The College of the Siskiyous Eagles learned a math lesson on Wednesday night against the Umpqua River Hawks: shoot about 30% from the field + turnovers + allow fifteen 3-balls = 78-74 loss.

COS led most of the early part of the first half, and had a chance to go into the intermission at least tied and possibly with the lead. However, with the score 34-34 and about four seconds left in the first half, the Eagles turned the ball over, leading to a Riverhawk fast break and bucket, giving Umpqua a 36-34 lead at the half.

After a Riverhawk hoop to open the second stanza, Eagle Treece Singleton-Lynch nailed a 3-pointer to make it a 1-point game, 38-37. That, however, was as close as COS would come for the remainder of the game, despite a furious come back attempt late in the fourth quarter. The Riverhawks led by 12 points, 64-52, with just over nine minutes to play. Trailing by 11 points, 68-57, with seven minutes to go, the Eagles made their move. (more…)

COS coach Tom Powers has selected Anna Cameron as the Pepsi of Mt. Shasta Lady Eagle Basketball Player of the Week. Cameron put up 15 points in the Lady Eagles win over Yuba last week. (more…)

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It didn’t take long to decide the winner of the College of the Siskiyous Lady Eagles versus the Yuba Lady 49ers basketball game on Friday night in Weed. The Lady Eagles led 16-3 just five minutes into the game, and it was a 27-point lead for COS at the half, 47-20. The second half was merely a formality.

Shyanna Ashworth put up 18 points for COS, including three 3-balls. Anna Cameron notched 15 points, and Leona Steel added 11. Former Weed Lady Cougar Nicolette Neel dropped in a trey and a pair of deuces for 7 points. (more…)

College of the Siskiyous women’s basketball Coach Tom Powers has chosen Leona Steel as the Pepsi of Mt. Shasta Lady Eagle Basketball Player of the Week. Steel was the MVP of the Monterey Tourney last weekend, and “shot well all tourney,” according to Powers. (more…)

A CalFire employee learns defensive tactics as part of the ADJ program

In just three years, with the program coordination of Tad White, the College of the Siskiyous Administration of Justice (ADJ) Program has quadrupled its enrollment, moved into a new 10,000 square foot training space, and raised over $700,000 in support for the program through grant writing and generous donations from the community.

“No one does this alone,” says White, “the Program success to date has come about collaboratively by carefully researching funding and equipment opportunities, listening to student needs, having committed and skilled instructors, staff, and a local Advisory Committee made up of the administrative teams of the majority of the Law enforcement departments within our region, along with focused college leadership and strong community support.”

COS has offered the Administration of Justice Program for the past twenty years and has served thousands of students. Successful students of the Program have included those recently graduating from high school who wanted an AA degree, (or those who just wanted to gain a hiring edge on related jobs), students who prepared successfully for four-year universities and specific law enforcement academies, and individuals who were already professionally employed and wanted additional skills and knowledge to improve their job status, pay scale, and effectiveness in their existing job.

In addition to program coordination, White is one of thirty-five COS adjunct instructors who are specialists and professionals in their fields ready to share their knowledge and interest. After working in law enforcement for twelve years and as an educator for twenty-five years (teaching all grade levels), White decided to combine his passion for law enforcement and work as an instructor for the College of the Siskiyous in collaboration with the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department. White’s family law enforcement roots run deep in Siskiyou County and beyond. White is a third generation officer, and proud father of Ethan White, who followed in the family footsteps and is a now a fourth generation police officer. (more…)

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COS coach Tom Powers pick for the Pepsi of Mt. Shasta Lady Eagle Basketball Player of the Week is Brianne Burnside. Burnside started for the injured Haley Wales last week, and put up 21 points against Las Positas, and 14 against American River. (more…)

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COS Coach Tom Powers’ pick for the Pepsi of Mt. Shasta Lady Eagle Basketball Player of the Week is Shyanna Ashworth.

“”Shyanna came off the bench to score 17 points against Merritt and six against Los Medanos. And, she had an excellent defensive tourney,” said Powers.

The Lady Eagles were third at the Contra Costa tourney last weekend. (more…)

College of the Siskiyous Community Concert Choir and the Ladies’ Chamber Singers will present a concert promoting Peace and Awareness on Saturday evening, December 10, at 7:00 pm, and Sunday afternoon, December 11, at 3:00 pm. Both concerts will be held in the Kenneth W. Ford Theater located on the Weed Campus.

Among their selections, the Ladies’ Chamber Singers will present Fruits of the Selfless Heart, the words of Mother Teresa of Calcutta put to music by Elizabeth Atkinson; This We Know, the words of Chief Seattle put to music by Ron Jeffers; and Shanti, a Buddhist Mantra put to music by Mark Sirett.

Among the selections that the Concert Choir will present are: Together in Song, a three-movement work by Gwyneth Walker set for choir and a brass quintet and percussion; The World of our Dreams which will be accompanied by COS music major Ron Hart on clarinet; and Distant Land, a prayer for freedom by John Rutter. (more…)

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WEED – The game between the College of the Siskiyous Eagles and the William Jessup University JV Warriors was interesting for about two minutes on Tuesday night. The Warriors held a brief 6-4 lead on the strength of a pair of 3-pointers. After that, it was all Eagles.

Trailing 6-4, Eagle Ronnie Fields notched a freebie and then drained a trey to put COS up 8-6. Jeremy Robinson hit a 3-pointer, making it 11-6. A put back by Lionel Delisca upped the Eagle lead to 13-6. Fields went baseline for a hoop, and Delisca added a basket, 17-6. TJ Little dropped in a 3-ball to cap off the Eagles’ 14-0 run, and up their lead to 20-6. (more…)

The College of the Siskiyous Lady Eagles volleyball team finished 2nd in the Golden Valley Conference at 7-3, and had multiple All-Conference selections, including former Etna Lady Lion star Annaleisa Nadig.

Golden Valley Conference 1st Team All-Conference

Annaleisa Nadig, middle blocker

Ila Sturges, defensive specialist

Hailey Wales, middle blocker (more…)

Several College of the Siskiyous Eagles were selected to the Mid-Empire All-Conference team.

Taylor Cox – Offensive MVP of the Conference
Led the conference in rushing with 1507 yards. Broke the COS career rushing record (2744) and single game rushing record (326).

First Team All-Mid Empire Conference Team

Taylor Cox – Running back

Greg Vibbert – Offensive Line

Justin Dietz – Offensive Line

Kyren Watts – Wide Receiver

Travis Hansen – Linebacker

Myke Tavarres – Linebacker

Alex Harvey – Defensive Line

David Guthrie – Defensive Back (more…)

The community is invited to attend the 15th annual Country Christmas Holiday Craft Fair, opening on Friday evening, December 2 from, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and continuing on Saturday, December 3, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, in the College of the Siskiyous Weed Campus Gym.

This show celebrates the beautiful handcrafted products produced by local and regional artisans and crafters. Vendor booths will feature jewelry, soaps and lotions, metal art, bird houses, leather and wood products, jams and jellies, and much more. For more information, call the COS Foundation Office at (530) 938-5373.

Friday – December 2, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
* ($3 Admission Only / $7 Admission w/Pasta Dinner — Call to reserve: 938-5373)
* Pasta Dinner hosted by the COS Foundation (includes pasta, salad, bread, and drink)
* Live entertainment by Tom Scott and Leslie Swift from South County Band, North of Forty (more…)