Yes, winning is what they do, why else would they be ranked #1 in the state? The Fresno City College Men’s Basketball team powered through a victory against Porterville, ending the game with a score of 95-68. The commanding Rams clutched the treasure by halftime with a 30 point lead (54-24), leaving the Porterville Pirates treasureless in Fresno.

It was during the first half’s battle that the Rams were able to acquire a comfortable lead. In no time at all, the score was tied 12-12, then came an exciting 27-2 Rams run, which brought Rams up 39-14. Before the half, the Rams had a chance to score 15 more points while the Pirates scored only 10.

The #1 Rams eventually had a stunning 40 point lead in the second half which was reduced by Porterville towards the end of the game leaving them with only a 27 point deficit.

Helping the Rams towards victory were Compton natives Sultan Toles-Bey with 17 points and Aaron Hill with 13 points, both with four three-pointers. Bronx native, George DeLeon, added 11 points and 10 rebounds.

It was a great game for the crowd and it brought about even more pride to the FCC community.

“It was a fun game to watch, it was exciting,” said Paul Llamas, FCC student and spectator.

“I love the game, I love watching it, and this game made me want to play it again,” said Alex Villarreal, another excited spectator and student, “I hadn’t watched them play before, but I’ll be back.”

The FCC men put on quite a show, they played to win, and they played hard. You could see the player’s passion and love for the game; along with a great coaching staff, everything points to a willing season; it all points to #1 ranked Fresno City College Rams.