Monday, March 8, 2010

Fighting Owls vie for 2nd title in 3 years

By next Sunday, the Citrus College men's basketball team could be celebrating its 2nd state championship in 3 years. The Fighting Owls last won the state championship in 2008.

Citrus defeated Cuesta College, 82-80, in a tough South Regional final on Saturday night before a crowd of 682 people. Tom Granado (13 points, 13 rebounds), Jose Rivera (12 points, 5 assists), Darin Stewart (11 points), Randy Hunter (10 points) and Keith Thompson (10 points) all scored in double figures for the Fighting Owls.

Playoff action resumes this Friday night at Cal Lutheran when the Fighting Owls will battle San Jose in a state quarterfinal matchup. The winner will face the winner of Ohlone-Saddleback contest. You can view the playoff bracket HERE.

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