Santiago Canyon College Basketball
Season 9 Volume 3
SCC Improves to 5-0 with Win over Cerro Coso
Santiago Canyon, ranked 5th in California in the latest Massey Ratings, rolled to 5–0 with a wire-to-wire 76–50 win over Cerro Coso. The Hawks controlled the game from the opening tip, using a dominant first half and sharp perimeter shooting to put things out of reach early. SCC exploded to a 39–16 halftime lead, overwhelming Cerro Coso with crisp passing, active defense, and timely shooting. Ryan Weber powered the offense with a season-best 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including three from deep. Salim Semaan added 12 points on efficient attacks and spot-up threes, giving the Hawks another reliable scoring option. Jacob De Armas filled the stat sheet yet again, totaling 8 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and steady defensive presence. Paris Lassiter chipped in 6 points and 3 boards, while Chico Lopez came off the bench strong with 12 points, including a pair of threes.
SCC finished the night shooting 52.9 percent from the field and 54 percent from three, assisted on 19 of its 27 makes, and kept the energy up on defense with six steals and consistent pressure. The Hawks’ depth and unselfishness once again highlighted why they’re climbing statewide rankings.
With another convincing performance, Santiago Canyon continues to build momentum heading into their next non-conference game at Southwestern College on Wednesday, November 19th. Tip-Off is at 6pm.
SCC Rolls Past Antelope Valley for Fourth Straight Victory
Preseason No. 10 Santiago Canyon pushed its record to 4-0, using crisp ball movement and efficient shooting to knock off Antelope Valley 84–71in the opening round game of the Pasadena City College Tournament. The Hawks were sharp offensively, shooting 55.4 percent from the field and piling up 26 assists on their 31 made shots. Jacob De Armas orchestrated everything, posting 9 points, 9 assists, 9 rebounds, along with 2 steals and 3 blocks, controlling the game even on a quieter scoring night.
Freshman guard Jayden Oei stayed reliable from deep, scoring 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including four threes. Salim Semaan added a steady interior presence with 17 points, 4 rebounds, and strong defense, while Chico Lopez powered his way to 19 points and 7 boards, giving SCC a consistent scoring threat around the rim. Paris Lassiter continued his strong play with 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, committing just two turnovers in 26 minutes. Off the bench, Ryan Weber and Dominic Bolton combined for 13 points and knocked down key shots that kept the offense flowing.
SCC maintained control throughout the second half, answering every Antelope Valley run with timely threes or smart interior play. The Hawks’ balance and unselfishness once again stood out, helping them stay unbeaten heading into the second game of the tournament.
