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Posted: Mar 13, 2025

Owls Make Statement in 3C2A State Quarterfinal

Photo by Jordan Carroll
Photo by Jordan Carroll
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Game Leaders
Las Positas
Pts: Jaden Woodard - 21
Reb: Mecca Okereke - 7
Ast: 3 Players (#3, #4, #23) - 2
Citrus
Pts: KJ Perry - 29
Reb: Amiri Meadows - 9
Ast: 2 Players (#0, #5) - 4
Team Stats
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Citrus College Men's Basketball made a statement today in the 3C2A State Championship Quarterfinal by defeating Las Positas College 112-73. Citrus College advances to the 3C2A Final Four with a semifinal matchup with City College of San Fransico, this Saturday, March 15 at 1 p.m.

Citrus College improves to 29-2 overall on the season, while Las Positas College ends their season at 26-5 overall.  

The Owls came out aggressive as they went up by 10 points within the first six minutes of action. Although the Owls' three-pointers were not falling in the first half (1-of-15) they went 24-of-47 from the field and hit 9-of-10 free throws while forcing 12 turnovers and limiting the Hawks to 12-of-32 from the field (37.5%). Citrus held a 58-34 lead at halftime as All-State selection KJ Perry scored 23 first half points, while Pejan Slater had 10 points and seven rebounds in the first half.  

Citrus' three-point shooting came back to life in the second half as the Owls connected on 7-of-14 from beyond the arc. The Owls' efficient offense 20-of-37 (54.1%) from the field helped increase their lead in the second half as they also stifled Las Positas' three-point shooting (1-of-18). 

Overall Citrus College outrebounded Las Positas 56-38, scored more points in the paint (64-42) and outscored the Hawks in second chance points 24-15. The Owls held their largest lead of 44 points (most in program playoff history) midway through the second half.  

Citrus College vs Las Positas College Stat Breakdown:  

  • KJ Perry (Citrus): Game-high 29 points, three rebounds, two assists  

  • Jaden Woodard (Las Positas): Team-high 21 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal  

  • Elijah Mobley (Las Positas): 19 points, three steals, two assists, one rebound  

  • Tyler Isaak (Citrus): 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal  

  • Amiri Meadows (Citrus): 12 points, game-high nine rebound, three steals, one assist  

  • Pejan Slater (Citrus): 10 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one block, one steal  

  • Brady Cook (Citrus): Nine points, five rebounds  

  • JJ Mitchell (Citrus): Six points, seven rebounds, game-high four steals, two assists, one block  

  • Brandon Suber (Citrus): Eight points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block