SCC Men’s Basketball Homecoming Game Is a Battle For First Place

By Douglas W. Palmer
Director of Athletics and Recreation/Wellness
Shoreline Community College

The SCC Homecoming Basketball Doubleheader on Wednesday night takes on more importance for the Shoreline Men’s Basketball Team, as they battle Whatcom Community College for first place in the NWAACC Northern Region.

The Shoreline squad comes into the game with a 16-4 record overall, 10-2 in the region and in first place. The Whatcom Community College team enters the game with a 14-7 record, 9-3 in the region. A SCC victory gives the Dolphins to a two game lead with three games left to play, a loss puts Whatcom and Shoreline in a tie for the division lead. SCC defeated Whatcom 75-74 in Bellingham back on January 18th in a very tight game.

Shoreline is lead by freshman Jesse Vaughan and sophomore Shawn West. Vaughan is averaging 16.28 points a game while West is adding 15.94. Three other SCC players are scoring in double figures including Alfie Miller-Soukasen at 13.53, Sean Jones 13.14 and Ryan McCorkle with 10.22. 

The action begins at 5:30 pm with a game between the Lady Dolphins and Whatcom. There is will be a half-time shooting contest between SCC students for a $250.00 scholarship. A reception is planned in-between games in the SCC Gym lobby. The Men’s Game starts at 7:30 pm. At half-time of the men’s game, the 56 members of the Academic Student-Athletes Clubs will be announced. The Green Club for 3.00 to 3.49 student athletes (24), the Gold Club for 3.50 to 3.99 student-athletes (29) and the Dolphin Club, for 4.00 student-athletes (3).

Jesse Vaughan leads team with 16.28 ppg (right)
Shawn West adds 15.94 a game. (left)
Photos by Wilson Tsoi