BACK-TO-BACK STATE CHAMPIONS

01.13.09 - Corina Villegas named State Athlete of the Month
Cerritos College sophomore women's soccer player Corina Villegas capped off her career by being named the California Community College Athlete Association (CCCAA) December Female Athlete of the Month. Villegas, who was also named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Junior College Division III (non-scholarship) Player of the Year, helped lead the Falcons to their second straight state championship and their first unbeaten season in school history.

Villegas, the Most Valuable Player of the state tournament, scored three goals in the team's 4-2 overtime win over Santa Rosa College in the state championship game, including both goals in overtime. The win finished off an unbeaten season where the Falcons went 22-0-4 on the year and won their third straight South Coast Conference championship. After setting the school-record for most goals in a season as a freshman (32), Villegas looked more to pass this season, but still finished with 21 goals. Her 18 assists this season set a new school-record, while her 35 career assists are also a school record...[more]


12.27.08 - Corina Villegas named National Soccer Player of the Year
Corina Villegas (Perris HS), a sophomore forward on the Cerritos College women's soccer team, has had two years for the record books. Not only has Villegas been named a National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division III (non-scholarship) All-American both years, she was also selected the Most Valuable Player of the state tournament, with the Falcons winning back-to-back championships. She capped off her career by being named the NSCAA Player of the Year, which was announced on Thursday, December 18

She will be honored, along with sophomore teammate Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS), a 2nd Team All-American selection, at the All-American Luncheon, which will be held in St. Louis, MO on January 17, 2009 as part of the NSCAA Convention....[more]

12.23.08 - Champions give back during the holidays
On Monday, December 22, Cerritos College women's soccer coach Ruben Gonzalez and three members of his national and state championship team joined members of Infinity Auto Insurance of Cerritos to travel down to Tijuana to bring more than 350 toys and over $2000 in donations to the Casa Hogar Santa Teresita de Jesus Orphanage for Girls. In addition to receiving gifts and money for the orphanage, the girls experienced a wonderful holiday celebration which included piñatas, food, face painting, music and a visit from Santa.

12.22.08 - Falcons receive individual accolades
Fresh off winning their second straight state championship and being named the national champions, the Cerritos College women's soccer team had two of their players earn All-American honors by the NSCAA. Sophomore Corina Villegas (Perris HS), who was a 2nd Team All-American last year, was named 1st Team this season, while sophomore Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS) was a 2nd Team selection. Cisneros, who missed the state tournament due to an injury, was named the South Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Year, while both were 1st Team All-Far West selections...[more]

12.16.08 - Women named national champs; Men finish #2
It's official! The Cerritos College women's soccer team, fresh off their second straight state championship, were named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division III (non-scholarship) national champions in the latest poll that came out on Tuesday. The Falcons, who finished second in the country last year, capped off their unbeaten season (22-0-4) with a 4-2 overtime win over Santa Rosa College on December 7 at College of the Canyons...[more]

12.07.08 - Pair of overtime goals seals the championship
Last year, the Cerritos College women's soccer team was forced to play without sophomore All-American Rebecca Juarez, who was injured in the playoffs. Despite the loss of their best player, the Falcons went on to win their first state championship in school history. On Sunday in the CCCAA State Championship game at College of the Canyons against Santa Rosa College, Cerritos had to play without all-time leading goal scorer Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS) and her 36 goals on the year. In 2007, Cisneros went on to score the eventual game-winning goal in the team's 2-1 win over Santiago Canyon College, while Corina Villegas (Perris HS), who scored the game-winner in the semi-final, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. On Sunday, Villegas scored three goals, including two in overtime, to lead the Falcons (22-0-4) to back-to-back championships in a 4-2 overtime win. Once again, Villegas, who scored in all five of the team's playoff games and had seven post-season goals earned the MVP award. The win also extended the Falcons unbeaten streak to 39 games (34-0-5) and it marked the first time the school even finished the year unbeaten...[more]

12.05.08 - Falcons one win away from second straight title
Even without the services of record-breaking goal scorer Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS), the Cerritos College women's soccer team seemed to turn up the heat in their CCCAA State Championship semi-final game against Modesto College Friday night at College of the Canyons. Sophomore Corina Villegas (Perris HS), who set the goal-scoring record last year, continued her post-season scoring streak, as she gave the Falcons a 1-0 lead in the first half, en route to a 2-0 win. The victory sends Cerritos (21-0-4), the top seeded team from the South, to the state championship game, where they will defend their title against Santa Rosa College at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Back on August 31, the Falcons defeated Santa Rosa, 2-0 in their only meeting of the season...[more]

11.29.08 - Pairings & times set for state soccer championships
With home wins on Saturday afternoon, both the Cerritos College men's and women's soccer teams have advanced to the CCCAA State Championships, which will be held next Friday and Sunday at College of the Canyons in Valencia. The Falcon men's team (20-4-1) defeated Pasadena City College, 5-2 on Saturday and are the #2-seeded team from Southern California, while the women's team (20-0-4), ranked #1, defeated Mt. San Antonio, 3-0 in overtime. This year marks the first time both teams have advanced in the same season...[more]

11.29.08 - Cerritos advances with overtime win
After the first 90 minutes of their Southern California Regional Playoff third round game, the Cerritos College women's soccer team not only found themselves in a scoreless tie against rival Mt. San Antonio College, they were dealt a blow when sophomore Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS) was injured and could be lost for the season. Cisneros, who has scored a school-record 36 goals this season, was tackled from behind by Mountie defender Melina Barragan just outside the box in the final minute of regulation. Barragan, who was issued a red card, forced Cisneros out of the game with an injury, as the game was going into overtime.

Playing with a one-player advantage due to the red card, the top-ranked Falcons scored three times in overtime to post a 3-0 win, sending them to the state tournament, which will be held on Friday and Sunday at College of the Canyons. Cerritos (20-0-4) ranked #1 in Southern California, is also the top-ranked team in the nation and are the defending state champions...[more]

11.25.08 - Soccer teams find out third round opponents
After wins in the second round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs on Tuesday, both the men's and women's soccer teams will be hosting their opponents on Saturday and found out who they are to face with a trip to the state championships on the line. In both games, the Falcons will be facing South Coast Conference opponents. The men, seeded #2, will host #3-seeded Pasadena City College at 2:00 p.m., while the top-ranked women's team will square off against 5th-seeded Mt. San Antonio at 11:00 a.m...[more]

11.25.08 - Falcons advance to third round with 3-0 win
With constant pressure being put on the Los Angeles Pierce College goalkeeper, the Cerritos College women's soccer team finally broke a scoreless tie with two goals in the first half of their Southern California Regional Playoff 2nd Round game at Cerritos on Tuesday afternoon. The Falcons (19-0-4), ranked #1 in the playoffs, who went on to post a 3-0 win, their second of the playoffs, advance to the third round on Saturday against the winner of the Mt. San Antonio-Cuyamaca College game.

"The offense is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel," said Falcon head coach Ruben Gonzalez, who led the team to the school's first state championship last season. "We had been playing like we were bored during the season, but now that the playoffs have begun, we've been talking about this being a new season. We've talked about needing to win five games and now we have three to go."...[more]

11.22.08 - Cerritos shuts out San Bernardino, 3-0
Sophomore Corina Villegas (Perris HS) scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the Cerritos College women's soccer team to a 3-0 win at home on Saturday over San Bernardino Valley College (15-7-3) in the first round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs. The Falcons (18-0-4), the top-seeded team in the playoffs, will now host Los Angeles Pierce College on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in a second round game. LA Pierce (19-3-3), the #9-seed, defeated Moorpark College in a shootout in their first round game...[more]

11.18.08 - Team earns top spot; hosts San Bernardino on Saturday
The defending state champion Cerritos College women's soccer team earned the top seed for the upcoming Southern California Regional Playoffs and will open the post season hosting #16-seeded San Bernardino Valley (15-6-3) at 2:00 p.m. this Saturday. The Falcons (17-0-4), the nation's top-ranked team and three-time South Coast Conference champions, posted a 3-2 win over the Wolverines back on October 30. San Bernardino Valley won the championship of the Foothill Conference...[more]

11.14.08 - Cerritos closes out regular season with a victory
In their final regular season before they begin defense of their state championship, the Cerritos College women's soccer team recorded a 3-0 win over Long Beach City College at home on Friday afternoon. The Falcons, ranked #1 in the country and in the state, will open the Southern California Regional Playoffs at home next Saturday and will find out who their opponent will be after the seeding meeting on Tuesday. With the win, Cerritos is now 17-0-4 overall and finished the SCC season with a 10-0-2 record.

    Jumping on the Vikings from the start, the Falcons had a 3-0 lead by intermission and held Long Beach City at bay the rest of the game for their 14th shutout of the season, setting a new school record...[more]

11.11.08 - Falcons clinch title with 3-0 win
The Cerritos College women's soccer team clinched their fourth straight South Coast Conference championship with their 3-0 win at Mt. San Antonio College on Tuesday afternoon. The Falcons, ranked #1 in the country, have one more regular season game before they start the playoffs. Cerritos (16-0-4 overall, 9-0-2 SCC) will host Long Beach City College at 1:00 p.m. on Friday in hopes to maintaining their unbeaten season. Despite their record and national ranking, Cerritos is still second in Southern California in the power rankings, trailing only Ventura College (16-1-3)...[more]

11.10.08 - Monique Cisneros named Female Athlete of the Month
Cerritos College sophomore women's soccer forward Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS) had a month to remember in October. In helping the Falcons maintain the top spot in the national rankings, Cisneros scored 15 goals and assisted on five more in the month, and helped the Falcons to an 8-0-1 record. For her efforts, Cisneros was named the CCCAA Women's Athlete of the Month for October. Included in the month was a six-goal game against College of the Desert, and a four-goal game against Los Angeles Harbor College in South Coast Conference play. Cisneros and the Falcons are currently 15-0-4 on the year and 8-0-2 in the conference and are one win away from defending their conference championship.

After the conclusion of the regular season, Cisneros and the rest of her team will attempt to defend the state championship they won last year for the first time in school history. With only two regular season games remaining, Cisneros had tied the school's single-season goal scoring record (32) and will break it with her next goal. She currently shares the record with teammate Corina Villegas, who scored 32 goals in 2007 and Kelly Walker, who set the original record in 1996. Cisneros already holds the school's all-time goal-scoring record of 53 goals...[more]

11.07.08 - Cerritos plays strong second half to post 4-1 win
The Cerritos College women's soccer team moved one step closer to defending their South Coast Conference championship after recording a 4-1 win at home against Pasadena City College on Friday. The Falcons (15-0-5 overall, 8-0-2) lead Mt. San Antonio College by three points with two games remaining. The two will square off in Walnut on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

After taking a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute when sophomore forward Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS) dribbled the ball downfield until sending a pass to sophomore forward Desiree Cardenas (West Covina HS), who scored into the far corner. However, the Lancers were able to tie the game in the 34th minute when Melissa Fudge turned in a tremendous individual effort. She moved through traffic and then unleashed a shot that landed just under the crossbar and into the net past sophomore goalkeeper Chantal Cervero (Cerritos HS)...[more]

11.04.08 - Falcons forge 1-1 tie with El Camino
The Cerritos College women's soccer team increased their lead in the South Coast Conference to three points after forging a 1-1 tie with host El Camino College on Tuesday afternoon. The Falcons, 7-0-2 in SCC play, have 23 points and lead second place Mt. San Antonio (6-1-2, 20 points), who had a bye. Ranked #1 in the country, Cerritos (14-0-4 overall) will now host Pasadena City College at 1:00 p.m. on Friday...[more]

10.31.08 - Single-season goals record close to falling
Last year, Corina Villegas (Perris HS) tied the school record for goals in a season (32) from her midfielder position, and helped lead the Cerritos College women's soccer team to their first state championship in the program's history. Playing more of a defensive and ball distribution role this season, the team has continued to play extremely well, but this year it's been Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS) who has led the team in scoring. After putting four more into the net in the team's 7-0 South Coast Conference win over Los Angeles Harbor College on Friday, Cisneros appears to be a lock to set the new scoring record...[more]

10.30.08 - Cerritos wins non-conference game
The Cerritos College women's soccer team recorded a 3-2 non-conference win at San Bernardino Valley College on Thursday to help hold on to their unbeaten record and #1 ranking in the nation. The Falcons (13-0-3) received two goals from freshman midfielder Salina Flores (Los Alamitos HS), while the Wolverines were the first team this season to score two goals against Cerritos. The team comes back on Friday and will travel to Los Angeles Harbor College for a 4:00 p.m. South Coast Conference game...[more]

10.28.08 - Freshman posts five-point game in win
Freshman forward Liliana Leos (Southeast HS) scored two goals and assisted on three others to help lead the Cerritos College women's soccer team to a 7-0 South Coast Conference home victory on Tuesday afternoon. Leos, the team's third-leading scorer, picked up four of her points in the second half, as the Falcons turned a 2-0 game at intermission into a lop-sided victory. With the win, Cerritos, ranked #1 in the nation, is now 12-0-3 on the year and 6-0-3 in conference play, while the team registered their 11th shutout on the season. The Falcons will now travel to San Bernardino Valley College on Thursday for a 3:00 p.m. non-conference game.

Leos opened the scoring in the fifth minute on a nice give-and-go with sophomore midfielder Corina Villegas (Perris HS), who assisted on the team's first two goals. Leos finished her goal off with a shot into the far corner. Just two minutes later, Villegas sent a beautiful pass that threaded two Huskie players onto the foot of freshman midfielder Mayra Garcia (Locke HS), who scored her fourth goal of the year...[more]

10.21.08 - Falcons shut out Long Beach City, 5-0
Rebounding from a last-minute tie against Mt. San Antonio College on Friday, the Cerritos College women's soccer team came back to post a 5-0 shutout over Long Beach City College in a South Coast Conference match on Tuesday afternoon. The Falcons, ranked #1 in the country, improved to 11-0-3 overall and 5-0-1 in SCC play...[more]

10.17.08 - Last-minute goal saves team from loss
After the first 90 minutes of regulation and approximately four minutes of injury time in the second half, the Cerritos College women's soccer team was on their way to losing their first game of the season. Recently ranked #1 in the country by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (Division III), the Falcons trailed Mt. San Antonio, 1-0 until sophomore defender Desiree Cardenas (West Covina HS) proved that she has the knack of being in the right spot at the right time. After receiving a long pass from freshman Salina Flores (Los Alamitos HS), Cardenas chipped the ball over the outstretched hands of  Mt. SAC (8-2-4 overall, 3-0-2 SCC) goalkeeper Julie Scott for the game-tying goal in a 1-1 South Coast Conference decision.

Cardenas, who scored the game-winner in the state championship game last year, was moved up from her defensive position to midfield with about 20 minutes left in the game to provide more scoring for the Falcons (10-0-3 overall, 4-0-1 SCC)...[more]

10.14.08 - Cerritos posts 3-1 win over Pasadena City
For the first time all season, the Cerritos College women's soccer team found themselves in a tie game that wasn't 0-0. After scoring in the 25th minute to take a 1-0 lead over Pasadena City College on Tuesday afternoon, the Falcons allowed the Lancers to tie the game with an own goal in the 35th minute. But Cerritos rebounded and scored two second half goals to register a 3-1 road win. With the victory, they are now 10-0-2 on the year and 4-0-0 in conference action. The Falcons, ranked #2 in the country by the National Soccer Coaches Association of American (Division III), will now host Mt. San Antonio at 2:00 p.m. on Friday...[more]

10.10.08 - Team remains unbeaten after 2-1 win
The Cerritos College women's soccer team remained unbeaten on the year after their 2-1 South Coast Conference win over El Camino College on Friday afternoon. The Falcons (9-0-2 overall, 3-0-0 SCC) are ranked #2 in the country by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and are looking to defend their state and conference title this year. They will now travel to Pasadena City College for a 1:00 p.m. game on Tuesday.

The Falcons took a quick 1-0 lead over the Warriors when sophomore forward Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS) scored her 22nd goal of the year from short range after sophomore midfielder Corina Villegas (Perris HS) sent her a pass into the box. Just four minutes later, Villegas received a long ball over the top by sophomore defender Gabriel Aguilar (Santa Fe HS) and put the ball into the net for her eighth tally of the season...[more]

10.07.08 - Four goals by Monique Cisneros paces Falcons
Cerritos College sophomore women's soccer player Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS) scored four goals in a game for the third time this season in the team's 7-0 South Coast Conference win over Los Angeles Harbor College on Tuesday afternoon. Cisneros, who set the school record with six goals in a game against College of the Desert, also scored four times in a win over Cosumnes River College. Cisneros now has 21 goals on the year, which equals her total all of last year. She is closing in on the school record of 32 set by teammate Corina Villegas (Perris HS) from last year and Kelly Walker, who originally set the record in 1996.

With the win, the Falcons are now 8-0-2 on the year and 2-0-0 in SCC action. Cerritos will now host El Camino College at 2:00 p.m. on Friday in another conference game...[more]

10.03.08 - Falcons open conference with a win
Posting a 5-1 South Coast Conference win over East Los Angeles College on Friday was important for the Cerritos College women's soccer team. But what stands out more is the fact that the Falcons allowed their first goal of the season after 805 minutes to start the season. Cerritos (7-0-2 overall, 1-0-0 SCC) will now host Los Angeles Harbor College at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday...[more]

09.22.08 - Cerritos sets records in lopsided win
Although she played just 27 minutes in the game, sophomore forward Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS) was able to score a school-record six goals, as the Cerritos College women's soccer team scored a record 18 goals in an 18-0 non-conference win at College of the Desert on Monday afternoon. The Falcons (6-0-3), ranked #2 in the country by the National Soccer Coaches Association of American (NSCAA) Division III (non-scholarship) will now open defense of their South Coast Conference title on October 3rd when they travel to East Los Angeles College...[more]

09.19.08 - Two of nation's best play to scoreless tie
Two of the top community college women's soccer teams in the country met on Friday evening in Winter Haven, Florida. Cerritos College, ranked #2 in the country in Division III (non-scholarship) by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) travelled to the other end of the country to play Polk (FL) Community College, who is ranked #2 in the country in Division I (scholarship). The two teams played to a 0-0 tie, which kept both teams undefeated on the year. The Falcons (5-0-2) still have not allowed a goal on the year, while Polk, who dropped a 4-1 decision to Cerritos last year, is now 8-0-1...[more]

09.07.08 - Falcons play just one and post another shutout
The Cerritos College women's soccer team was preparing to play two games on Sunday at Victor Valley College, which would have made it four games in three days. But their second game against Grossmont College was postponed and is slated to be rescheduled for a later date. However, the Falcons did play one game and registered a 7-0 non-conference win over Antelope Valley College. With  the win, Cerritos is now 5-0-1 on the year and have posted shutouts in each of the games, while outscoring their opponents, 30-0. The team isn't scheduled to play another game until September 19 when they travel to Florida to play Polk (FL) College...[more]

09.06.08 - Monique Cisneros scores four goals in win
It was only a week ago that the Cerritos College women's soccer team played to a 0-0 tie against Cosumnes River College in the first week of the season. On Saturday afternoon, the Falcons played a much different game and recorded a 6-0 home win over the Hawks. Cerritos (4-0-1) still has not allowed a goal and have outscored their opponents 23-0 on the season. They will now travel to Victor Valley College on Sunday to play two games, with the first at 9:00 a.m. against an opponent to be determined in the tournament and will then face Grossmont College at 3:00 p.m.

    In the win over Cosumnes River, sophomore forward Monique Cisneros (Mayfair HS) scored a pair of goals in the first half and then two more in the second half. She opened the scoring in the 16th minute when she sent a shot into the upper corner of the goal on a pass from sophomore midfielder Elba Menjivar (Monroe HS/Pasadena City College). In the 38th minute, Cisneros drilled a shot off the right post that went into the net, after getting a pass from sophomore forward Corina Villegas (Perris HS)....[more]

09.05.08 - Cerritos blows past College of the Desert, 13-0
The Cerritos College women's soccer team showed their offensive balance on Friday in their non-conference game at College of the Desert, as 10 different players scored in a 13-0 victory. With the win, the Falcons are now 3-0-1 on the year and have outscored their opponents, 17-0, with the tie being a 0-0 draw. Cerritos will get a chance to avenge that tie on Saturday when they host Cosumnes River College at noon in another non-conference game. The two teams tied last week in a game played at Cosumnes River...[more]

09.01.08 - Falcons still have not allowed a goal
Over the course of their first three games of the season, the Cerritos College women's soccer team has yet to allow a goal. The Falcons, who won their first state championship last year, finished their three-game road trip with a tie against Cosumnes River College (0-0) and then defeated Santa Rosa College (2-0). Cerritos (2-0-1) will now travel to College of the Desert on Friday for a 4:00 p.m. game before playing their first home contest of the season on Saturday at noon against Consumnes River...[more]

08.29.08 - Season-opening not enough for coach
Although they opened the season with a 2-0 win against De Anza College on the road Friday afternoon, Cerritos College women's soccer head coach Ruben Gonzalez was not pleased with his team's performance. Coming off their first state championship last year, Gonzalez feels that each opponent will be looking to play their best against them each game, so his team's performance must be up to the challenge...[more]

04.03.08 - Huge turnout to see Falcons play national team
With an estimated 900 people in attendance, the Cerritos College women's soccer team played host to the Mexican Under-20 National Team on Thursday afternoon to the delight of all that witnessed the game. Deemed an International Friendly, the game was a first for a community college team, with the state champion Falcons serving as the host. Although the final score was a 5-2 Mexican decision, the outcome of the game paled in comparison to the impact it had on both teams...[more]

03.13.08 - Cerritos women's soccer to play international friendly
When you win a state championship and finish the season ranked #2 in the country, you get requests from a variety of teams interested a game. For the Cerritos College women's soccer team, their request came from outside the country, as the Mexican Under-20 National Team came calling, looking for a match. The Falcons have obliged, and will face them on campus on Thursday, April 3rd and 5:15 p.m. in what is being called an International Friendly Match...[more]