Merritt goes 4-0

So Cal JUCO Shootout play began Friday with Merritt College topping Chaffey College 56-45 in the opening game for the pair.

The Thunderbirds then handled College of the Sequoias 60-36 to make it a twofer. Via Dave Rogahn: "Denzel Bellot 16 pts 4 asts 4 stls, Leo Smith 10 pts for Merritt."

It was a repeat on Saturday with first a downing of the College of the Canyons and then a 40-39 victory over Antelope Valley College.