SOPHOMORES CELEBRATE GRADUATION
The Skyline Basketball Program is dedicated to the academic and athletic success of its student-athletes.  Since the day Justin Piergrossi took over the program, the Trojans have concentrated on attracting players from the community to fill its roster.  The emphasis on local players has provided an excellent opportunity for many young men to develop on and off the floor.  Since 2004, 100% of the players who have completed two years in the program, or were full-qualifiers out of high school, have earned their Associate’s Degree or transferred to a four-year school.  In addition, 91% of those players have been offered scholarships.  These accomplishments are the cornerstone of the Men’s Basketball program at Skyline.

You can learn more about the numerous players who have continued their success at four-year universities, our team’s academic achievements, and our service in the community through these links.

TROJANS COMPLETE REWARDING YEAR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Skyline Men’s Basketball Program was very active this year helping to better the lives of young boys and girls.  The team members learned about being a positive role model and the importance of devoting time to the community.  It’s experiences like these that help prepare our players to move on, not just in basketball, but in life.

BRYAN NGO LEAVES HIS MARK
Sophomore point guard Bryan Ngo leaves Skyline ranked #16 on the all-time career scoring list.  He finished his 56-game career averaging 13.7 ppg.  His 465 points this season ranks 27th all-time for a single season.  Bryan signed a full scholarship to continue his athletic and academic career at Univ. of Hawaii-Hilo.

FLAHERTY STANDS TALL
Sophomore forward Mario Flaherty has added his name to the Skyline record books after two years in the program.  He collected 349 rebounds over his career, which ties him for 22nd all-time.  His 244 rebounds in 2007-08 also places him 21st on the single-season rebounding list.  Mario has also signed a full scholarship to continue his athletic and academic career. Mario signed a full scholarship with Division-I Houston Baptist University. Read more....

MARQUES BENJAMIN NAMED NAIA ALL-AMERICAN

Former Skyline Trojan, and San Francisco native, Marques Benjamin was recognized with an All-American Honorable Mention for NAIA Division II. Read more....

FORMER TROJAN NAMED TO ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

Filip Popovic, currently a scholarship player at Seattle Pacific University, was named to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Academic All-Star Team today.  Filip is a Computer Science major with a 3.25 GPA.  Filip has appeared in 18 games for SPU this season.  SPU stands at 19-6 and is ranked 3rd in the NCAA Div. II West region.

Filip played at Skyline College from 2004-06.

SOPHOMORES PROVIDE SOME GREAT MOMENTS THIS SEASON

Skyline said good-bye to five players who will be moving on to 4-year universities next season.  They provided some memorable highlights for the 07-08 Trojans.  Take a look!


NGO AND FLAHERTY NAMED ALL-CONFERENCE

Bryan Ngo and Mario Flaherty were both recognized by the Coast Conference-North coaches this past week.  Bryan Ngo was a unanimous All-Conference selection and Mario Flaherty received an All-Conference, Honorable Mention.

Former Skyline Basketball Player Marques Benjamin Named National Player of the Week

Marques Benjamin (Skyline ’06) was named National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Player of the Week for Jan. 21-27.  Benjamin, a 6’ senior point guard from San Francisco, CA, helped Mayville State to two wins over Top 25 opponents last week and the top spot in the Dakota Athletic Conference standings.  In a 103-93 win over #23 Jamestown College, Benjamin scored 23 points and recorded 11 assists.  He also went a perfect 12-12 from the free throw line.  One day later in a 84-80 win over #16 Valley City State Univ., he netted 24 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds.  Marques is currently averaging 7.3 assists per game, which is 2nd in the nation.