Owls’ basketball harness mamba mentality

The Citrus College basketball team is having a great season, but the players are not letting success get to their heads

BY ROBERT DAVIS SOCIAL

EDITOR

The Citrus College basketball team is 23-3 and is ranked third in the state by the California Community College Men’s Basketball Coaches Association, but the Owls aren’t getting cocky. The Owls credit their motivation and humble approach to each game for their success.

Last year, the Owls lost in the California Community College Athletic Association State Championship Quarterfinals to their rivals, West L.A. Now, they’re using this loss as motivation to come back with a vengeance.

Shooting guard Jayden Johnson said the Owls are taking all the emotions they felt after their loss into this season

“Whenever we have success, (we) keep doing what we’re doing to get that success because we don’t wanna feel like we felt when we lost,” Johnston said.

The Owls beat West L.A. 112-85 in January, but Johnston said the Owls are not done yet.

“Keep watching out for us, because I think we’re going all the way,” Johnston said.

While Johnston looks to the past for motivation, forward Uriah Foster said he stays in the present to find success.

Foster came from a college in Washington where he said “winning was very common” but after coming to Citrus, Foster said he’s grateful to be a part of a “winning culture.” look, the sound, and showmanship of rock icon Freddie Mercury and Queen are illuminated on stage in this spectacular live tribute concert.

Tickets: $52 Senior: $47 Citrus Staff, Faculty and Students: $26

Citrus Visual and Performing Arts Division presents The Blue Note Orchestra In Concert with special guests Wayne Bergeron & Oz Noy

Fri I Mar 17, 2023 I 7PM

Tickets: $30 Senior: $26 Student/12 & under: $15

*Student Discounts not valid 1 hour prior to performance.

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