The JCCC men’s and women’s basketball regular seasons have finally reached an end, and it’s time to head into the playoffs. The men’s team finished with a record of 27-3, while the ladies finished yet another perfect season at 30-0. 

Last season, the Lady Cavs faced a harrowing loss to Kirkwood Community College at the 2024 national tournament. Kirkwood concluded their regular season at 28-0, with a total of 2,311 points made. The Cavs have 2,538 points, and with a new arsenal of skilled players, they are determined to send home anyone who stands in their way, as they have secured the #1 seed and will be playing the winners of KCKCC vs. Highland Community College at home on Friday at 1 p.m.  

The men’s team suffered a devastating loss to National Park College in the second round of the 2024 NJCAA Division ll National Tournament, and another against Macomb Community College in the quarterfinals. Macomb finishes their own regular season at 24-4, with 2,431 total points. 

The Cavs kicked off their postseason run in a home game against Labette Community College on Monday, March 3. This was no problem for them, as they finished the game 78-51.

“I thought our guys played well on Monday. Great start to the postseason but we also know that it is going to get tougher each step of the way,” said men’s basketball coach Rand Chappell. 

Their next match up will be this Friday at home versus Allen Community College for the semifinals.