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By Monique Nethington (Monique as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
An average start to a hopeful season for Cerritos men's soccer.
After the 2015 season the Cerritos men’s soccer team has had an impressive start to the current season earning an early record of 2-2-2. The men began their season with a non-conference win against Citrus College. After a 45 minute delay due to bus complications Cerritos finally made it to the field, and obtained a 7-0 over Citrus. Team captain...
By Monique Nethington (Monique as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 7 min read
Disappointing end to a strong season start
The women’s water polo hits off the beginning the season with a 4-1 record. Already having played one conference game, and a weekend long tournament, the team has the momentum to move forward with a winning record. Rio HondoIn their season opener the Falcons went up against conference mate Rio Hondo. They were able to out play the Road Runners,...
By Terrel Emerson (Monique as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
With grace and poise, Sager continues to battle Leukemia
Dear Craig Sager, Vibrant, witty and cunning are just of the characteristics that describe you. You are as bold as they come from your hard-hitting journalistic outlook on sports to your wild and wacky suit colors and designs. It was so hard for me to hear that you were diagnosed with Leukemia in 2014. For a person that has put...
By Max Perez (Monique as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
Cerritos water polo has hot start to season
The men’s water polo team started its extensive first week of play with seven wins and only one loss. The season began with a cross country trip to Maryland where the team participated in the Naval Academy Tournament. On the first day of competition the team came out and won all three of its games against Salem International University, (20-13),...
By Max Perez (Monique as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read
Falcons football continue its early season struggles in home opener
The Cerritos Falcons struggled for the second consecutive week at their home opener, losing to the Fullerton Hornets 31-19. The offense had problems in the passing game as evident by the combined 9 for 25 performance through the air. Coach Frank Mazzotta said, “Offensively we’re not where we should be.” Starting quarterback Nick Mitchell had a hard time getting into...
By Terrel Emerson (Monique as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Mitchell, offense struggles in 23-7 loss at LA Valley
Photo credit: Terrel Emerson
In all of his 39 years at Cerritos College, head coach Frank Mazzotta called the Falcon's 23-7 loss to the Monarchs as bad an offensive showing he has ever seen. He said, “We looked intimidated. Just terrible.” The 23-7 loss to the Monarchs was the Falcons first season opening loss since 2012. (This was the Monarchs first season opening loss...
By Monique Nethington (Monique as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Team culture key for Cerritos College men and women cross country
Even though the 2016-17 season has not even started, both the men and women cross country teams are exactly where they need to be in order to have a winning season. Head coach Bryan Ramos said, "We are definitely excited. We had our time trial, two weeks ago, and from what we've seen [we are right where we need to...
By Max Perez (Monique as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read
Building toward a new beginning
Although the men's water polo team ended its season last year with a playoff win, coach Joe Abing is completely focused on the potential of this season. The team struggled with injuries late in the year but still finished strong, placing second in the South Coast Conference, and fourth in the SoCal Championship, while multiple players received season awards and...
By Terrel Emerson (Monique as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read
They come and they go
In 2015-2016 a lot of things have come or are coming to an end; some good and some bad. Some good such as the 52-year championship drought for the city of Cleveland. However, there is always another side of the spectrum and this sports season is no different. During these 365 days, the sports world have or will bid farewell...
By David Jenkins (Monique as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read
The sense of a glorious fifth
At Cerritos College, very few individuals have the privilege to gaze upon and know about the women's soccer team. With four state victories in a row and being raked No. 2 in last year's nationals, this team has many things under its belt. According to the cerritos college athletic website, the team was 11-0 here at home and 9-0-2 in...
