women's basketball champsOn Friday night, February 21, 2020, the Skyline College Women’s Basketball Team defeated the Ohlone College Renegades by a score of 67-29. This victory was notable for several reasons. One, it was our 8th conference victory of the season which is the most Coast Conference victories our women’s basketball team has ever achieved. Second, with that victory our women’s basketball team won their first Coast Conference Championship. Skyline College has sponsored Women’s Basketball as a varsity program for 17 years and this is our first conference championship. Congratulations to our students, Head Coach Chris Watters and his staff.

Based on our overall season record (19-9) and Coast Conference Championship, Skyline College has qualified for the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Women’s Basketball playoffs. Skyline College received the 9th seed and will be playing the College of the Redwoods Corsairs in Eureka on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets can be purchased only at the College of the Redwoods gym. For more information and directions to College of the Redwoods, please view their athletics website at redwoods.edu/sports.

Article by Joe Morello

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