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Michael
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Bryan
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Cerritos
College freshman men’s soccer forward
Michael Paz
(California HS) was recently named by the
(National Soccer Coaches Association of America) NSCAA/adidas
as a Community College Men’s Division III 1st
Team All-American after leading the Falcons (18-4-4) to
the third round of the Southern California Regional
Playoffs. Paz, who led the team with 14 goals and shared
the team lead with nine assists, was one of only two
players from Southern California to be recognized as a 1st
Team selection.
The selection of Paz marks the first time a Falcon men's
soccer player has been named 1st Team All-American in
the school's history. Additionally,
Rebecca Juarez (Jurupa HS) became the
first player in the history of the women's program to be
named 1st Team All-American.
In addition to
his All-America honors, Paz was joined by sophomore
midfielder
Bryan Mejia (Montebello HS) as a 1st
Team All-West Region selection. Mejia, a member of last
year’s state and national championship team, posted two
goals and four assists on the year, but was a catalyst
for the Falcons on both sides of the field.
Paz will
be invited to the NSCAA
All-America Luncheon, which will be held on Saturday,
January 19, as part of the 2008 NSCAA Convention in
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