Athletics News

Fighting Cacti split to open the new year

January 09, 2024

Fighting Cacti Men end tough weekend on a high note

December 03, 2023

Fighting Cacti win first game on the road

November 22, 2023

Copper Mountain Men's Basketball notch another win!

November 09, 2023

Fighting Cacti Women's Basketball 2023-24 Season news

November 06, 2023

Fighting Cacti Men's Basketball notches first win of 2023-24 season

November 03, 2023

Fighting Cacti Volleyball Ready to Bounce Back

The Copper Mountain College women?s volleyball team is set to open their 2023 season on Wednesday as they host Imperial Valley College at 5:00 p.m. After a challenging 2022 season, this year's Fighting Cacti is looking to turn the corner and continue the rebuilding process.

September 05, 2023

JJ Santa Cruz named Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach

The Copper Mountain College Athletic Department would like to welcome JJ Santa Cruz to the Fighting Cacti Family.

June 01, 2023

Clock Strikes Midnight On Cinderella: Copper Mountain Falls Short In Second Upset Bid

San Diego, CA - Copper Mountain College men's basketball team took another step forward in their goal of being considered one of the top programs in Southern California on a yearly basis. In just their fifth full season as a program, the Fighting Cacti were in the Southern California Regional Playoffs for the third time.

February 25, 2023

Cacti Stay Alive In SoCal Regional Playoffs

Cerritos, CA - The Copper Mountain Fighting Cacti Men's Basketball team found out Sunday afternoon that they had done just enough to earn the last seed (#24) in the CCCAA Southern California Regional Playoffs.

February 22, 2023

Youso,Odeen receive All Conference Honors

November 29, 2022

Coach Tammy finding many "Rhodes" to success at Copper Mountain

September 04, 2022

Marines hope to lead the charge for Fighting Cacti Men's Basketball

August 14, 2022

Walter Parham Ready for Next Challenge as Fighting Cacti AD

July 12, 2022

Local Product Bradberry Comes Up Big As Cacti Make History

Los Angeles, CA - 29 Palms Alumni, Jaylan Bradberry, chose a great time to have his best game of the season. The former Wildcat made an instant impact as soon as he came off the bench and he helped guide the Cacti to their first playoff win in school history; an 80-77 victory at LA Southwest College.

March 01, 2022

Cacti Set-Up First Place Showdown With Win Over Chaffey

Rancho Cucamonga, CA - For the second time in three days, Copper Mountain College Men's Basketball team found themselves in a battle with Chaffey College, and for the second time the Cacti found themselves on the winning end when the final buzzer went off.

January 31, 2022

Cacti Pass Test Against A Determined Chaffey Group

Joshua Tree, CA - A rough shooting night from three point range and a formidable opponent had the Copper Mountain College Fighting Cacti looking for ways to control the game Saturday night. The answers came on the defensive side of the ball.

January 29, 2022

Nathan Kennedy Is Perfect To Keep CMC On Top Of IEAC Standings

San Jacinto, CA - Nathan Kennedy picked a great night to have his best performance of the season. The former Marine was a perfect 7-7 from the field including 3-3 from deep and 3-3 from the charity stripe to post a career-best 20 points on the night.

January 24, 2022

Cacti Sink Pirates To Stay Unbeaten in IEAC Play

Joshua Tree, CA - Coach Walter Parham's game plan was simple. Feed Mikah Blackwell early and feed him often. It was a formula that the Palo Verde Pirates had no answer for as Blackwell had 18 points at the half on his way to a 29 point output for the game.

January 17, 2022

CMC MBB Weekly Round-Up: Cacti Go 1-2 at Miramar Tournament

San Diego, CA - The Cacti Men's team travelled to Dan Diego Miramar for a season opening tournament.

November 05, 2021

A Night Filled With Firsts

Joshua Tree, CA - Before the match even began, all knew it was going to be a historic one as Copper Mountain College was set to host their first volleyball match in school history.

September 13, 2021

Copper Mountain Competes In Women's Volleyball For First Time

San Marcos, CA - Copper Mountain College participated in their first-ever volleyball game in school history as they traveled to Palomar College to take on the Comets.

August 27, 2021

CMC Gets Great Team Win Behind the Stellar Play of Their Back Court.

Copper Mountain Men’s basketball team hosted San Bernardino Valley college on Wednesday night. If you were not in attendance, you missed a classic.

February 05, 2020

Jackson's Hot Hand Leads The Way For The Cacti

Barstow, CA - Copper Mountain College men’s basketball team got back in the winner’s column Thursday as they traveled away to take on Barstow college.

January 23, 2020

Cacti Knock Off Roadrunners in IEAC Play

Joshua Tree, CA - For two schools with over 50 years of history, Saturday would be the first-ever athletic sporting event between Copper Mountain College and College of the Desert. Some fans who were in attendance are already calling it “the battle of the desert”.

January 18, 2020

CMC Hosts Golden West College

The #20 Copper Mountain Fighting Cacti host Golden West College on December 2 at 5:00 PM inside the Bell Center.

December 02, 2019

Cacti Men Fall Just Short In Their Battle Against #5 Santiago Canyon

Joshua Tree, CA - The Copper Mountain Men's basketball team has no quit in them and that was evident in their nail-biting loss to the 5th ranked team in the state.

November 22, 2019

Weekly Recap: Men Have Outstanding Showing at Alvin Hunter Classic

San Bernardino, CA - The Fighting Cacti Men's Basketball Team had a tall task in front of them as they entered the Alvin Hunter Classic at San Bernardino Valley College. The tournament was loaded with state-ranked programs and the Cacti proved they belonged in that same conversation.

November 17, 2019

Men Split Two Games at Folsom Lake Tournament

The Fighting Cacti Of Copper Mountain College, Men’s basketball team kicked off the 2019-2020 season Friday Night at the Folsom Lake College tip-off tournament.

November 01, 2019

Walter Parham Named Cacti New Head Coach

Walter Parham will lead the Fighting Cacti Men's Basketball team into the 2019-20 campaign.

August 22, 2019

Hyking Brisbon, Men's Basketball

Hyking Brisbon was unstoppable in the paint against #4 Santiago Canyon. (Click to read full story)

February 06, 2017

Former Cacti Playing in the NAIA Round of 16

Former Cacti, Mikah Blackwell, and his Arizona Christian Firestorm are in Kansas City, Missouri for their round of 16 contest against Morningside College (Iowa) Tuesday night at 7PM CDT.