12.26.06 - Ex-Falcon earns Pro Bowl recognition
Former Cerritos College All-American wide receiver/kick returner T.J. Houshmandzadeh, now in his sixth year with the Cincinnati Bengals, as been named as an alternate to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career. Although the Bengals are fighting for a playoff spot, Houshmandzadeh is having his best season of his career. This past week, he caught nine passes for 94 yards and a touchdown that got Cincinnati to within a point in the final minute against the Denver Broncos. However, a missed extra point resulted in a 24-23 loss...[more]

12.20.06 - Four football players ink scholarships
Four Cerritos College football players have signed letters of intent, while three others are very close to inking their names with their new universities. Heading that list of signings is freshman quarterback Chad Manis (Los Alamitos HS), who signed a letter of intent with the University of Utah and will have four years to play three seasons. Two other members of the offense have signed their letters, as sophomore tight end Brennan Houston (Gahr HS) signed with the University of Southern Mississippi, while sophomore offensive tackle Mark Jean-Louis (Palm Beach Gardens, FL HS) has signed to play at the University of Mississippi. On defense, sophomore cornerback Arlando Bryant (Long Beach Jordan HS) is headed to Texas A&M University Commerce. Those who are close to signing include sophomore brothers Dean Laing (Bellflower HS), a safety, and Lyndon Laing (Bellflower HS), a cornerback, who look to be headed to Texas A&M-Commerce. As for sophomore wide receiver Cory Rhoane (Gahr HS), he was offered a scholarship by the University of Idaho, but with the departure of head coach Dennis Erickson to Arizona State University, it is unsure if Rhoane accepted the offer...[more]

11.17.06 - Twelve Falcons earn all-conference
The Cerritos College football team had 12 players selected to the Mission Conference National Division teams, with five of them earning 1st Team recognition. In addition to the selections, freshman offensive tackle Mike Diaz (Schurr HS) was a unanimous selection, which automatically earns him All-American status. Of the five 1st Team choices, three of them were on offense, including Diaz. Sophomore tight end Brennan Houston (Gahr HS), who is being recruited heavily by many Division I programs, was named 1st Team, as was sophomore wide receiver Cory Rhoane (Gahr HS), who led the team in receptions. At one point in the year, Rhoane led the entire conference in receptions. On defense, sophomore defensive end Jamal James (La Mirada HS) was joined by sophomore cornerback Dean Laing (Bellflower HS) on the 1st Team...[more]

11.11.06 - Four overtime loss to Santa Ana ends season
Looking to close out their season on a winning note, the Cerritos College football team went four overtimes in their Mission Conference National Division road game against Santa Ana College on Saturday afternoon, but still came out on the losing end of a 47-41 game. With the loss, the Falcons finished the season with a 3-7 mark, while the Dons will earn a post-season bid with their 7-3 record...[more]

11.04.06 - Football loses 17-7 to Orange Coast
The Cerritos College football team was unable to get their offense going with any kind of momentum, and suffered their first loss to Orange Coast College in nine games, as they dropped a 17-7 Mission Conference National Division game. With the loss, the Falcons dropped to 3-6 overall and 1-3 in the division, while the Pirates improved to 7-2 overall and 2-2 in the division. Cerritos closes out the regular season next Saturday at 1:00 p.m. against Santa Ana College at Eddie West Field...[more]

10.28.06 - Upset bid falls by the wayside in 31-21 loss
The Cerritos College football team gave El Camino College all they could handle in their Mission Conference National Davison game at Murdock Stadium on Saturday night. But each time the Falcons would score to get within striking distance of the #3-seeded Warriors, El Camino would come back to extend their lead. The final result was a 31-21 Warrior win that dropped Cerritos to 3-5 on the season and 1-2 in the division, while El Camino improved to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the division. Cerritos will look for their first home win of the season next Saturday when they host Orange Coast College at 7:00 p.m...[more]

10.21.06 - Defense scores twice to lead Falcons to 41-27 victory over GWC
For the first half of their Mission Conference National Division game against Golden West College on Saturday night, the Cerritos College football team had a difficult time figuring out the option-style offense the Rustlers were running. The Falcons trailed 17-6 at intermission and needed to make some adjustments if they planned on getting back into the game. They did just that, scoring 35 second half points and posted a 41-27 win at LeBard Stadium on the campus of Orange Coast College. With the win, Cerritos is now 3-4 overall, with all three wins coming on the road, while they evened their divisional record to 1-1. Next Saturday, the team will look to get back to the .500 mark when they travel to El Camino College for a 6:00 p.m. contest...[more]

10.14.06 - Cerritos avoids the shutout but loses 49-21 to Saddleback
For the first three quarters, it looked as though the Cerritos College football team may be shut out for the first time since a 33-0 loss to Fullerton College back in 1988, or 193 games ago. But, on the first play of the fourth quarter, freshman back-up quarterback AJ Toscano (El Rancho HS) connected with sophomore wide receiver Cory Rhoane (Gahr HS) on a 77-yard pass for a touchdown to keep the non-shutout streak alive. However, at the time of the touchdown, the Falcons were trailing 42-0 to Saddleback College, the #2-rated team in the country. With reserves in for both teams, Cerritos did go on to score 21 fourth quarter points, but suffered a 49-21 loss. With the setback, Cerritos drops to 2-4 on the season and 0-1 in the Mission Conference National Division, while the Gauchos improved to 6-0 and 1-0. The loss was also the fourth consecutive at home on the team's new surface. Next Saturday, the Falcons will look to right the ship when they face Golden West College in a 6:00 p.m. game at LeBard Stadium on the campus of Orange Coast College...[more]

09.30.06 - Turnovers hurt the Falcons in 35-28 loss to Long Beach
It was like two heavyweight fighters slugging it out in the first round of a title fight. Both the Cerritos College and Long Beach City College football teams took turns driving down the field in the first quarter and landed shots that stunned their opponent. After those few drives, the combatants took time to feel each other out, looking to take advantage of their opponent's mistake. Well, with the Falcons ready to land a stunning blow, the tides were turned and the Vikings capitalized on an interception in the end zone and proceeded to drive the ball downfield for an eventual game-winning touchdown in a 35-28 Mission Conference victory for Long Beach City. The loss drops Cerritos to 2-3 overall, and 0-3 on their new field, while the Vikings improved to 3-2 on the season. With the win, the Vikings also regained possession of the Crosstown Cup, a perpetual trophy that is awarded to the winner of the game. After their bye week, Cerritos will open National Division play when they host Saddleback College in the school's annual Homecoming Game at 7:00 p.m...[more]

09.23.06 - Defense keys 24-14 win over Riverside
Through their first three games, the Cerritos College football team's defense has been good enough to win games. They have come up with big plays when necessary, but in the end, the team had dropped two of it's first three games. Facing Riverside City College, the #8-rated team in Southern California on Saturday, the Falcon defense came up with six turnovers (three interceptions, three fumbles), which spearheaded a 24-14 Mission Conference crossover victory. The win evened both teams records at 2-2, with both Cerritos wins coming on the road. The team will look for their first victory on their new field next Saturday when they square off against cross-town rival Long Beach City College at 7:00 p.m...[more]

09.16.06 - Early lead doesn't hold up as Mounties post win
The Cerritos College football team streaked out to a 10-0 lead over Mt. San Antonio College in their Mission Conference crossover game at Falcon Stadium on Saturday night, but the Mounties scored 17 second half points and pulled out a 24-17 victory. With the win, the Falcons dropped to 1-2 on the season, while Mt. San Antonio is now 3-0. Next up for the team will be a 5:00 p.m. contest at Riverside College next Saturday...[more]

09.09.06 - QB Chad Manis throws five TD passes to lead Falcons to 50-27 victory
Freshman quarterback Chad Manis (Los Alamitos HS) completed 16-of-26 passes for 249 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Cerritos College football team to a 50-27 non-conference win at West Los Angeles College on Saturday afternoon. The win evened the Falcons record to 1-1, while the Oilers dropped to 0-2 on the season. Next up for Cerritos will be Mission Conference cross-over games, with the Falcons playing host to Mt. San Antonio College...[more]

09.02.06 - Falcons drop first game on new stadium turf
With very little pomp and circumstance, the Cerritos College football team unveiled their new turf in front of a very appreciative crowd in their 2006 home opener on Saturday night against Moorpark College. All of the players and coaches from both teams were excited to experience the new texture of the field, as workers took care of the finishing touches not long before the start of the game....[more]