The Shasta College men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to compete in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) regional playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Shasta College gym. The women’s team will face Taft College at 5:30 p.m., with the winner advancing to the second round in San Francisco on Saturday, March 1. The men’s team will take on Sierra College at 7:30 p.m. with the winner of that competition traveling to defending State champion West Valley also on Saturday, March 1. Both teams have had standout seasons, earning top conference finishes, and securing playoff berths.
Women’s Team
The women have earned an overall record of 17-11 placing second in the GVC conference after finishing 6-2 and are seeded #10 in the northern region. The Lady Knights road to the playoffs has been fueled by sophomore captains Emma Gaddy, averaging 15 points and 3.6 assists per game in conference play, Graceyn Harlan averaging 14.8 points and 10 rebounds, Gigi Velasquez with 9.9 points and 9 rebounds, and Bailey Matos averaging 9.8 points and 6 rebounds. Emma & Graceyn both received 1st Team All-Conference Honors, and Gigi & Bailey received All-Conference Honorable Mention! Freshman Diana Lomeli also earned a spot on the All-Freshman Team.
Head coach Stacy Mizuta credits the team’s success to their “hard work, high character, and loyalty to each other.”
Men’s Team
The Knights closed out the season with a 15-12 overall record, finishing second in the GVC conference after finishing 6-4 and are seeded #15 in the northern region. They also recorded the second-biggest turnaround in the state in total wins compared to the 2023-24 season. Leading the charge for the Knights this year has been Freshman Ashton Smith averaging 17.7 points and 3.6 assists per game, Freshman William Amoah averaging 15.7 pts and 8.2 rebounds per game, and sophomore Chris Schlessinger averaging 10.0 pts per game 8.1 rebounds per game and 4.5 assists per game.
Assistant coach Ashton Pomrehn attributes the team’s success to “perseverance, overcoming adversity, gaining continuity as a group, believing in each other, and coming together as a team.”
Shasta College encourages fans to come out and pack the gym to support the Knights in their playoff matchups. Those unable to attend can follow the action online at https://www.team1sports.com/college/?S=shastacollege.
For additional information, please contact the Athletic Department at (530) 242-7595.
