Sebastian Echeverry

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

First Invitational of the season

The Cerritos College swim and diving team is preparing for its first swim meet of the season. The meet takes place on Feb. 7 and 8 in the city of San Diego. “I feel that our team is prepared,” freshman Daryl DaSilva said. The team practices very hard everyday in order to get ready for the upcoming season, according to...

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Softball has slow start for spring season

Starting off the season with a two game losing streak and an upcoming game on Wednesday, head coach Kodee Murray finds that this season has, “a lot of freshmen in key positions.” With freshman in positions that are not typically awarded to them, this year will have challenges up ahead, but there is no doubt, they can overcome them. Murray...

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 5 min read

Second game for baseball proves victorious

Photo credit: Mario Jimenez

Cerritos College Men’s Baseball team hosted and beat Citrus College 4-0 at Kincaid Field on a sunny Saturday Feb. 1. The hosting Falcons sent right handed sophomore starting pitcher Dylan Algra to the mound against the Citrus Owls. Algra got off to a quick start as he got the first two Owls he faced on a flyball to center and...

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Men's Basketball

Despite many fouls, and free throws, with their hard teamwork, good communication and strong dedication, the Cerritos College Men's basketball team took the win Friday night, on January 31st against El Camino-Compton Center winning at 94-83. The Falcons took a while to get into the game, which allowed the opposing team to take the first points, but they quickly caught...

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Game won at the line

As the men's basketball team's shot difference was one between throughout the team, the battle of the boards made the real difference as Cerritos College out rebounded Pasadena 55-38 as sophomore forward TJ Taylor lead with 12. The idea of getting to the line with certainty was addressed by head coach Russell May, and his staff. The order given to...

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Road to fourth win denied

In the end the deciding factor for the women's basketball game was the turnover caused by the Falcons, as the ball was thrown 29 times eithier through bad shots, sloppy ball handling and just through the lack of help some of the players were getting when doubled, which led to the team's 59-42 loss to the Lancers Wednesday, Jan. 29....

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 3 others for Talon Marks - 4 min read

Cerritos Baseball team wins first game of the season

Photo credit: Daniel Linares

Starting off its season on a good note, the Cerritos College baseball team managed to earn a win against College of the Canyons on Thursday with a score of 1-0. The Falcons kept the whole game in clutch due to the lack of successful hits throughout the game. Head coach Ken Gaylord knows that the players have a strong defense,...

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 4 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Win drought continues into second game for softball

Photo credit: Roberto Maldonado

After a loss against Glendale College, the Cerritos College softball team failed to pull out a win over Santa Ana. Santa Ana beat the Falcons 8-2 in the seven inning game. The Falcons were not fully making effective batting attempts and some players say the team approached the plate to bat in a very insecure way. Sophomore infielder Haley Whitney...

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 3 min read

Experience teaches returning players for new season

With the baseball season starting at the South Coast Conference Tournament Thursday Jan. 30, head coach Ken Gaylord and his players feel like they are really to start the season.“I really feel good about my coaching staff. They challenge them and instruct them,” he said. “We still have a ways to go with that, but I think that we are...

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By (Sebastian as section editor) + 2 others for Talon Marks - 2 min read

Hot run seeks its test against Pasadena City College

Going 5-1 in its previous six games, the Cerritos College women's basketball team will seek to continue its “fantastic” run against Pasadena City College in an away contest Wednesday, Jan. 29, as long as the team can maintain its composure, according to forward Nia Lateju. “Sometimes the team wants something so badly, that we force some things,” Lateju said. “We'll...

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