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Vanessa Zavala and Jacob Gonzalez Named COC Student-Athletes of the Week

Promotional graphic featuring head shot photos of women's basketball player Vanessa Zavala and men’s basketball player Jacob Gonzalez with the College of the Canyons athletics logo displayed in the background.
January 11, 2024

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director

College of the Canyons student-athletes Vanessa Zavala (women's basketball) and Jacob Gonzalez (men's basketball) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's & Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running Jan. 2-6. Zavala and Gonzalez are the second set of honorees for the winter/spring 2024 session.

Vanessa Zavala / Women's Basketball

Zavala tied for second on the team with a nine-point output during the Lady Cougars' 51-41 road loss to Cypress College on Jan. 4.

The six-foot-inch freshman forward out of Hart High School also pulled down eight rebounds and recorded three blocks on the defensive end.

On the season, Zavala is averaging 9.1 points and a team-best 8.7 rebounds each time out. Her 1.4 blocks per game is also a team best.

Jacob Gonzalez / Men's Basketball

Gonzalez scored 17 points on a 6-of-9 shooting night to help the Cougars get past host Cuesta College 83-71 on Jan. 3. The victory helped Canyons (7-7) get back to .500 for the season.

The sophomore guard out of Chatsworth High School put together an all-around stat line that also included three rebounds, two assists and a pair of steals. 

For the season, Gonzalez is averaging 7.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and a team-high 2.3 assists across 15 games.

Stay up to date on all this season's action by following the College of the Canyons Athletic department on social media at @COCathletics on X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.