The Fresno City women’s basketball team has been dominating their conference for some time now. With a record of 21-3, the two losses come by way of Merced in a conference game, the first conference loss in 7 years and one game at the Fresno City Tournament Final. They suffered one out of conference loss to San Joaquin Delta College. They are 6-1 in the Central Valley Conference. FCC women’s basketball is 68-1 in conference play, that’s 7 years of dominating the conference. They’ve won the conference crown 6 years in a row.
On Feb. 1, again versus No.19 Merced College, a team who seemingly has FCC’s number this season. FCC lost 70 – 65 despite a 36 point, 22 rebound night from sophomore guard Keyora Wharry. City had a 40 to 32 rebounding edge.
They gave up 70 points – the most they’ve given up since their Dec. 29 against Santa Rosa.
“There’s no other option, we go out there to win. We focus one game at a time, just execute so we can get that win,” said sophomore guard Dominique Pilkinton.
FCC has been ranked consistently in the Top 5 California Community College women’s basketball for the last 7 years. They have made it to the final four the past two seasons.
“It’s simple, from the players getting them prepared to play hard, they’ve done a good job not taking anyone lightly. They really focus on the team they are playing and in the past they don’t look past any of their opponents,” said head women’s basketball coach Brian Tessler.
FCC’s remaining toughest games are against No. 11 College of the Sequoias and West Hills.
“The winning streak motivates us to keep the streak going, work hard, and reach our ultimate goal which is to win a State Title,” said freshman forward Breona Minor.
The past two prior seasons they have been knocking at the door for a State Championship. You know the saying: the third time’s a charm. If you’ve seen these players in action, you know they have the ingredients to get to the next level and take the state title.
They are equally adept offensively & defensively , scoring 78.7 ppg while holding the opposition to 58.8 ppg. So for the opponents, pick your poison. “We outrun our opponents, make it a track meet against teams, get them out of their comfort zone. Hopefully that will get them out of their game,” said Pilkinton.
These athletes are on a mission with the State Title in sight. As for the coaching and staff, they are doing an immaculate job keeping the team competitive and not letting up against their competition.

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