It’s a celebration in Fullerton as Hornets get ready for state tournament on Thursday (photos)

Fullerton College guard Dylan Banks (4) steals the ball from Southwestern’s Nathaniel Pearson (24), being defended by Lance Coleman II. (Photos courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone).

Fullerton College is headed to the state tournament beginning Thursday after defeating Southwestern College 67-64 Saturday night. (For details, please click here).

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Sophomore guard Dylan Banks (left) had a game-high five steals and added 13 points as Fullerton College.

Freshman guard Omajae Smith (2) scored a team-high 15 points.

Fullerton sophomore Lance Coleman II was limited to 8 points by an intense Southwestern defense, but hit a clutch basket and two free throws late.

Fullerton College's Rodrick McCobb (left) comes up with the ball. Southwestern's Jordan Cooke (5) and Fullerton's Ronnie Reads (12) and Omajae Smith (2) also tried for the ball.

Fullerton College"s Ronnie Reads, who averaged a double-double this season (12.7 ppt, 11.5 rpg) scored 13 points and collected 12 rebounds.

Fullerton College guard Rodrick McCobb scores two of his 10 points.

Reserve guard Dylan Banks played 28 minutes and scored 13 points in Fullerton College's 67-64 SoCal playoff victory.

Top-seeded Fullerton College earned a berth in the State Community College basketball tournament.