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
| 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.
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