West Valley College, led by one of its former players, is 30-0 heading into this weekend’s state championships in Southern California.
Elijah Mahi, shown here dunking the ball, has been an important player for West Valley in 2024 SARATOGA – In one of the Bay Area’s most affluent communities, where some of Silicon Valley’s movers and shakers call home, resides a men’s college basketball team that is knocking on the door of perfection and a state championship.“Nothing like it,” West Valley coach Danny Yoshikawa said in reference to the Netflix series about the many challenges community college athletic programs face.
Elijah Mahi, a 6-6 sophomore from Toronto who will play at Santa Clara University next season, and Jeremiah Dargan, a 6-4 product of Clayton Valley Charter in Concord who has signed with Montana, also average double figures in points. “I think that’s what has helped us, honestly,” the former all-Bay Area News Group high school player added. “Living together, playing together. I feel like we’re one big family.”
“Maybe you have an injury and your bench isn’t ready to step up. All these things factor into your season. To never lose is something I have never experienced before.” After a 17-11 finish in his first season back at West Valley and no games in 2020-21 because of the pandemic, Yoshikawa has led his team to three consecutive NorCal championships and an 84-9 record.Pac-12 MBB: Our postseason Hot Seat assessment and look at which coaches could depart on their own
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