12.22.08 - Season concludes with individual awards
After coming in third place in the South Coast Conference and advancing to the Southern California Regional Playoffs, the Cerritos College men's water polo team had two players earn All-American honors, while an additional player was named All-Southern California. The Falcons, who were eliminated in the playoffs by cross-town rival Long Beach City College, finished the season with a 23-8 record...[more]

11.14.08 - Season comes to an end after loss to LB City
The Cerritos College men's water polo team saw their season come to an end on Friday when they suffered a 12-8 loss to Long Beach City College in the first round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs, which are being played at Golden West College. The Falcons (23-8) were seeded #6 in the playoffs, while the #3-seeded Vikings advance to the next round. It was the third time this year that Long Beach City defeated Cerritos...[more]

11.08.08 - Third place finish sends team to regionals
Although they lost their opening game of the South Coast Conference Tournament, the Cerritos College men's water polo team rebounded to win their third place match, which propels them to the Southern California Regional Championships. The Falcons, seeded #2 entering the tournament, suffered a heartbreaking 8-7 loss to eventual tournament champion Mt. San Antonio College on Friday. However, Cerritos (23-7) responded with a 17-6 win over Chaffey College in the third place match on Saturday...[more]

10.28.08 - Falcons have hands full in win over Alumni
For the first time in many years, the Cerritos College men's water polo team went up against a group of former players in a non-conference game that was played on Tuesday afternoon. After the close 17-13 win by the current Falcons, it explains why the program is reluctant to schedule the game. Cerritos (22-6 overall), ranked #5 in the state, will now enter the South Coast Conference Tournament, which will take place November 6-8 at Pasadena City College. The Falcons will enter the tournament as the #2-seeded team.

From the outset, the game was tight and Cerritos had trouble shaking off the pesky former players which was comprised of mainly players who played for head coach Joe Abing, who is in his sixth season. In fact, two of the alumni players were his assistant coaches, goalkeeper Elliot Cowens and field player Mike Kim, who led the alumni with three goals...[more]

10.18.08 - Cerritos splits four games at tournament
The first time the Cerritos College competed in the Golden West Tournament earlier in the year, they won three out of four games. But that was in the first week of the season. In their second trip to the tournament, the Falcons split their four games, which puts their season record at 21-6, as the team has now lost three of their last five games. Cerritos now prepares to face a team of alumni players on October 28 in a 3:00 p.m. non-conference contest...[more]

10.15.08 - Loss to LBCC breaks first place tie
Looking for their second South Coast Conference title in five years, the Cerritos College men's water polo team came up short against cross-town rival Long Beach City College in an 8-4 loss on Wednesday afternoon. The Falcons (ranked #5 in the state) and Vikings (#3) were both 4-0 heading into the contest and the loss not only leaves Cerritos (19-4) in second place, it also snapped their seven-game winning streak. The team will now compete in the Golden West Tournament over the weekend...[more]

10.11.08 - Falcons sweep five games in three days
Knowing they would be playing five games over the course of three days, the Cerritos College men's water polo team looked to utilize their opportunities. After coming away with a close 11-10 non-conference win at Ventura College on Thursday, the Falcons proceeded to sweep all four games at the Citrus Tournament over the weekend. With the five wins, Cerritos is now 19-3 overall and have won seven in a row and 14 of their last 15 games. They resume South Coast Conference action on Wednesday when they travel to Long Beach City for a crucial 3:00 p.m. game...[more]

10.08.08 - Team stays undefeated in SCC action
The Cerritos College men's water polo team remained undefeated in South Coast Conference action with a 17-10 win at Los Angeles Trade-Tech College on Wednesday. The Falcons, who are 4-0 in SCC play, improved to 14-3 on the year. Not able to spend much time enjoying the win, the team now travels to Ventura College for a 3:00 p.m. non-conference game on Thursday before competing in the Cuesta Tournament over the weekend...[more]

10.04.08 - Cerritos wins three of four at Citrus Tourney
The Cerritos College men's water polo team ran their season record to 13-3 on the year after winning three of four games at the Citrus Tournament over the weekend. The Falcons opened with a 19-3 win over Santa Monica College and followed that with an 11-6 victory over Ventura College. On the second day, the team dropped their second game of the season to Golden West College, losing 17-8, and the rebounded for a 14-10 victory over Riverside City College. Cerritos will look to improve to 4-0 in South Coast Conference play when they travel to Los Angeles Trade-Tech College for a 3:00 p.m. game on Wednesday...[more]

10.02.08 - Falcons win second game in as many days
Playing their second home game in as many days, the Cerritos College men's water polo team picked up a 16-5 non-conference win over Merced College on Thursday afternoon. The Falcons improved to 10-2 on the year, as they get set to compete in the Citrus Tournament over the weekend...[more]

10.01.08 - Defense shuts down Mt. SAC in second half
Unable to generate any kind of consistent offensive attack in the first half, the Cerritos College men's water polo team turned to their defense to keep close to Mt. San Antonio College in their South Coast Conference match on Wednesday afternoon. Trailing 6-4 at halftime, the Falcons outscored the Mounties 4-0 in the second half and pulled out an 8-6 win. For the Falcons, ranked #4 in the state, they improved to 9-2 overall and 3-0 in SCC ply, while Mt. San Antonio, ranked #6, dropped to 16-5.

   "Our offense in the first half was horrible," said head coach Joe Abing. "We were trying to force the ball in and I was trying to explain to them that we need to be patient and work the ball. They worked out their problems in the second half and our defense was great."..[more]

09.26.08 - Cerritos pulls away for win
The Cerritos College men's water polo team broke open a close 12-9 game at the end of the third quarter on Friday in a non-conference game at Citrus College. The Falcons outscored the Owls 4-2 in the fourth quarter and finished with a 16-11 win to run their season record to 8-2. The team will now resume South Coast Conference play on Wednesday when they play at 4:15 p.m. and host Mt. San Antonio College...[more]

09.24.08 - Falcons pound Chaffey, 25-11
Scoring their most goals in over three seasons, the Cerritos College men's water polo team scored at will in posting a 25-11 South Coast Conference victory at home against Chaffey College on Wednesday. In their only meeting last year, the Falcons scored an overtime win against the Panthers, while Cerritos lost both meetings the year before. The win improves the team's record to 7-2 overall, while they are now 2-0 in SCC play. Cerritos will now travel to Citrus College for a 6:30 p.m. non-conference game on Friday.

    The Falcons scored early and often in their convincing win, with 11 of the 13 players that saw action getting on the board with at least one tally. By the end of the first quarter, Cerritos seemed to have the game in hand, as they led, 9-3 and upped that advantage to 16-5 by halftime...[more]

09.20.08 - Team splits two games at Cal Lu Tourney
Sophomore Mark Zuniga (Downey HS) scored two fourth quarter goals to help the Cerritos College men's water polo team break a 6-6 tie with Chapman University, as the team went on to post a 9-7 win in the first game of the Cal Lutheran Tournament. The Falcons (6-2) dropped their next game, a 12-11 overtime decision against Ventura College later that day. The team will now host Chaffey College in a South Coast Conference match at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday...[more]

09.19.08 - Cerritos posts non-conference win
The Cerritos College men's water polo team ran their record to 5-1 on the year after their 12-6 non-conference win at Los Angeles Valley College on Friday. The Falcons will now enter the Cal Lutheran Tournament for two games, with one against Chapman University and the other against Ventura College...[more]

09.17.08 - Falcons blow past El Camino, 19-8
In their South Coast Conference opener, the Cerritos College men's water polo team opened up a 10-4 lead against El Camino College late in the second quarter and then put the game out of reach with a 6-0 third period. The end result was a 19-8 win in the Falcon Pool on Wednesday afternoon. The Falcons (4-1) will now travel to Los Angeles Valley College for a 3:00 p.m. non-conference game on Friday.

    Scoring the first two goals in the third period that put the game out of reach was sophomore Miguel Villalobos (Whittier HS), while a quartet of players each scored one time. But it was the play of freshman Cory Baccus (Whittier HS) that stood out, as he scored a season-high six goals in as many attempts, while he also contributed three steals...[more]

09.06.08 - Team wins final two games; now 3-1
After splitting their first two games of the season at the Golden West Tournament, the Cerritos College men's water polo team won their final two games and are now 3-1 on the year. The Falcons don't play again until September 17 when they host El Camino College at 3:00 p.m. in their South Coast Conference opener...[more]

09.05.08 - Falcons split first two games at tourney
The Cerritos College men's water polo team opened their 2008 season at the Golden West Tournament on Friday and split their first two games. The Falcons (1-1) were defeated by the host Rustlers, 13-7 in the opener, but rebounded for a 13-9 win over South Coast Conference foe Mt. San Antonio College later in the day. The team is scheduled to play two games on Saturday (8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.), but their opponents have not been decided...[more]