LANDRY DELIVERS WIN FOR SYLMAR IN DEBUT SYLMAR 88, SAN FERNANDO 78.

Byline: SEAN CEGLINSKY Special to the Daily News

French-born Guy Landry waited six long months to make his debut on American soil, and he didn't disappoint when finally given the opportunity Wednesday.

The 6-foot-6 junior, who was ruled ineligible for three quarters of the season due to a problem interpreting his school transcripts from France, scored 25 points and added 10rebounds to guide Sylmar to a 88-78 victory over host San Fernando in a Valley Mission League game.

``He's still getting acclimated to his new surroundings and making adjustments to the game here, but everyone saw flashes of what he's capable of today,'' Sylmar coach Bort Escoto said. ``His upside is tremendous.''

San Fernando (12-8, 4-5) led by as many as seven points in the second quarter behind Tony Trujillo, Giovanni Torres and Louie Arrendondo, who combined for eight 3-pointers in the first half.

Landry provided a spark in the first half, scoring seven points, and Dwight Jones added eight of his 18 points in the second quarter as Sylmar (15-9, 9-0) battled back to tie the score 36-36 at halftime.

Landry took over in the second half, accounting for seven consecutive points during a 30-second stretch of the thirdquarter, as the Spartans went on an 11-0 run to take a 58-48 lead into the fourth quarter.

``I was a little nervous for this game, but basketball is basketball,'' said Landry, who speaks limited English.

``It was good to play. I was patient and let the game come to me.''

Victor Rudd had 25 points -- highlighted by four 3-pointers -- for Sylmar, which opened up an insurmountable 17 point lead with 5:46 left.

Trujillo and Torres each finished with 24 points for the Tigers.

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