Richardson, El-Farra Score CCCMBCA Scholarships

Sean Richardson of Skyline College and Jonah El-Farra from College of the Canyons have been selected for the California Community Colleges Men's Basketball Coaches Associations student-athlete scholarships for the 2023-24 season. 

Winners are selected on four criteria — the candidate must have participated in basketball at a California Community College for two seasons; the candidate must have completed 40 semester units or 60 quarter units with a grade-point average of 3.25 or above on a 4.0 scale; candidates will be evaluated by the selection committees using the following weighted standards — scholarship – 50 percent; athletic participation – 25 percent and participation in other campus or community activities – 25 percent. Two letters of recommendation must have accompanied a nomination. Each student athlete was awarded $750.

Richardson, a graduate of Burlingame High School in Burlingame, CA, will transfer to the University of St. Francis (IL). A pont guard, he started in 29 games for the Trojans, averaging 6.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3 assists. He concluded the season with just 31 turovers.

"Sean is a true student-athlete," Skyline head coach Justin Piergrossi said. "He works extremely hard in every aspect and has achieved great success on and off the court. He graduated Magna Cum Laude, led us to back-to-back state tournament appearances, set the All-Time Skyline record for 3FG’s in a single game, all while being a tremendous teammate and leader. Excited for him that he has signed a scholarship to continue his athletic and academic career at University of Saint Francis."

Meanwhile, El-Farra, a graduaate of West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch, CA, will transfer to the Westminster University (UT), after averaging 16.3 points a game and 11.9 rebounds. He started 24 of Canyons' 28 games. He scored in double figures in all but four games.

"Jonah is a hard worker both in the classroom and on the court and demonstrated by his academic accomplishment and the fact that he was recognized by conference as a first team player," Canyons head coach Howard Fisher said. "As our team captain, he led the state in rebounding and will also be an all-state all-academic honoree."

El-Farra plans to major in political science in preparation for law school.