Basketball Recap: Santana Starts off Right with Win over San Dieguito Academy + How To Watch

Santana gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the San Dieguito Academy Mustangs 58-56. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Sultans have posted since December 28, 2024.

Daxton Burroughs

Points (Career)

11/17/25 vs San Dieguito Academy	18
12/26/24 vs Calipatria	13
11/25/24 vs Clairemont	12
12/04/24 vs Mount Miguel	11
02/14/25 @ West Hills	9

Leading Santana to victory were Daxton Burroughs and Will Wolchko. Burroughs went 7-for-15 en route to 18 points and four steals, while Wolchko shot 55% from the field to rack up 17 points and six rebounds. Those 18 points gave Burroughs a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cruz Guidrey, who posted 11 points along with six boards and five steals.

Looking ahead, Santana will host Health Sciences at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for San Dieguito Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Pacific Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.