Shutting Down Shasta Secured a Shot at Regional Finals
The City College women’s basketball team showcased its defensive prowess, securing a 58-43 victory over Shasta College in Saturday’s second round of the Northern California Regional playoffs.
The City College women’s basketball team showcased its defensive prowess, securing a 58-43 victory over Shasta College in Saturday’s second round of the Northern California Regional playoffs.
On Saturday night, the City College Rams began their playoff run with a commanding 88-62 victory over Fresno City College.
The Rams men’s basketball team held their annual Golden Gate Classic in San Francisco on December 05-06, and hosted Delta College, Feather River College and the College of the Sequoias. Their first game was on Thursday, Dec. 05, 2024, against Feather River College and came away with a 56-94 win.
City College’s men’s basketball team is gearing up under the leadership of returning 6’7” sophomore forward/guard Antonio Pusateri. The Rams went undefeated in a recent summer league jamboree tournament, setting the stage for a promising season ahead.
In the Ram’s Feb. 3 108-76 thrashing of Skyline College the theme was modest defense. On Feb. 10 it was an adamant offense by the CCSF Rams men’s basketball team that achieved another rout, 86-67, at home against San Mateo.
After losing by two points to Chabot College on Feb. 1, the City College Rams men’s basketball team came home 2 days later and blasted Skyline College 108-76.
The men’s Rams basketball team continued their success in the young season at home with a 94-74 win on January 25 against the Foothill College Owls and a 97-82 win over the Las Positas Hawks on January 27.
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City College had what appeared to be a run at the State Championship during their 2019-2020 season, but had their effort shut down due to COVID-19. Now the side looks to continue it with boundless confidence.
Coach Labagh attributed the team’s success to their heavy pressure against the opposition. “We can pressure without fouling. We’re gonna wear teams down with our bench.”
CCSF Athletics department plans a full return for the fall semester.
Some teams at City College’s athletics department have decided to resume competition.
The spring sports schedule is far from a given, but athletes, coaches, and administration are ready no matter what situation arises.