12.08.07 - Freshman comes up short in championship
Cerritos College freshman 133-pound wrestler Paul Lyon (Shepherd (MI) HS) entered his championship match at the California Community College Athletic Association Wrestling State Championships knowing that his team has secured second place in the team scoring. However, he still took the approach that there was some unfinished business, as he looked to be the second Falcon wrestler in as many years to win the state title at his weight classification. Last year, Carlos Alaniz became the 45th individual state champion in Falcon history, and Lyon was looking to be the 46th. But, on his way to winning the title, he came across Norman Richmond of Sierra College, who posted a 9-4 win over Lyon, while Richmond went on to be named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament...[more]

12.08.07 - Cerritos looks to hold onto second place
Heading into the second day of the California Community College Athletic Association State Wrestling Championships at Fresno City College, the Cerritos College wrestling team was having visions of winning the state title. They had five of their wrestlers competing in the semi-finals, while eight of the nine competitors they sent to the state championships were still alive and would be place winners. But, after four of the five were defeated in the semi-finals early in the day, the Falcons were left wondering if they were going to end up dropping one or two places in the team standings. But, with several strong comebacks and two third place finishers, Cerritos appears to be in strong contention to maintain their second place in the team standings heading into the championship round later tonight. Sierra College, who is sending three wrestlers into the individual championship matches, has secured the state championship with 136.0 team points, while the Falcons are in a solid second place with 103.0 team points and one wrestler in the championships. Only third place Lassen College, with 89.0 team points and three in the finals, can catch Cerritos, but must win all three (four points each) and earn at least two bonus points for major decisions or pin falls to catch the Falcons. The lone Cerritos wrestler in the finals must also lose for this to happen...[more]

12.07.07 - Falcons in second place after first day
With eight of their nine members in position to be place winners, the Cerritos College wrestling team finished the first day of the California Community College Athletic Association Wrestling State Championships at Fresno City College in second place with 65.5 team points. Trailing only Sierra College, who has 78 team points and all nine of their wrestlers in position to be place winners, the Falcons will have to overcome a huge loss in the second round by sophomore Jason Carrillo (Torrance HS), the top seed from the South at 125 pounds and state finalist from last year. The tournament runs through Saturday, with the Falcons looking to add to their total of 45 individual state champions, while they have won three team state championships. Of the eight members on the team that are still competing, five of them are currently in the semi-finals, a total that is only beat by Sierra, who has seven in the semi-finals...[more]

12.01.07 - Four winners earns team SoCal Championship
The Cerritos College wrestling team had four individual winners at the Southern California Regional Championships at Santa Ana College on Saturday, which propelled them to the team championship. The Falcons, who are ranked #4 in the state and won their second straight South Coast Conference championship, advanced wrestlers in nine of the 10 weight classifications for the state championships, which will be held next weekend at Fresno City College. Last season, Cerritos came in fourth place in the state championships...[more]

11.14.07 - Falcons finish off Victor Valley, 43-9
After spotting Victor Valley College a 9-0 lead in their South Coast Conference wrestling match on Wednesday night, the Cerritos College wrestling team won the final eight weight categories and posted a 43-9 victory. The win over the Rams secured an undefeated conference season for the Falcons, who will now enter the Southern California Regional Tournament on December 1 at Santa Ana College...[more]

11.11.07 - Cerritos comes in fourth at SF State Tournament
In their final tournament before the Southern California Regional Tournament, the Cerritos College wrestling team came in fourth place at the San Francisco State Tournament over the weekend. The Falcons, ranked #4 in the state, tied for fourth place with Fresno City College with 25 teams points. Sierra College won the tournament with 40 team points, with East Los Angeles College (34 team points) and Modesto College (29) finishing ahead of Cerritos. The team will now close out South Coast Conference play when they Falcons host Victor Valley College at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Last week, the team clinched the conference championship and will use this match as a tune-up for the post-season...[more]

11.07.07 - Fourth-rated Falcons post conference win
For the Cerritos College wrestling team, ranked #4 in the state, they took an opportunity to move some of their pieces of the puzzle around in the South Coast Conference match at Mt. San Antonio College Wednesday night. After clinching the conference title last Wednesday with a win over Palomar College, the Falcons gave several of their starters the night off, or moved them up a weight in the match against the Mounties. The end result was a 28-13 win, which improves their season record to 7-1, while they are 4-0 in SCC action. As for the Mounties, they dropped to 3-9 overall and 1-2 in conference. The Falcons will now travel north and compete in the San Francisco State Tournament this weekend...[more]

11.03.07 - Falcons take third place at Cuesta Tournament
With the season more than half over and teams looking toward the Southern California Regional and State Championships, one of the keys to success is avoiding unnecessary injuries. For the Cerritos College wrestling team, the last thing they want to happen is for one teammate to potentially injure another while facing each other at a tournament. While at the Cuesta Tournament on Saturday, the Falcons found it better to default out of two championship matches than risk an injury. As a result, the Falcons placed third at the tournament with 74 team points and trailed just Sierra College (89.5) and Palomar College, who had 84 points...[more]

11.02.07 - Cerritos wrestling gives back to fire victim
When the Cerritos College wrestling program was in preparation to host the Halloween Open on October 27 and 28, they had no idea that by the end of the weekend, they would wind up helping out a family from the tight wrestling community. Falcon head coach Don Garriott, who was the event sponsor, found out that former high school wrestler Thomas Varshock died in the San Diego wildfires, and he decided to help make a difference...[more]

10.31.07 - Comeback by Falcons highlights win over Palomar
Sophomore 125-pound wrestler Jason Carrillo (Torrance HS) is very familiar with pressure situations. As a freshman, he came on strong late in the season and advanced all the way to the finals of the state championship. On Wednesday in a crucial South Coast Conference match against Palomar College, the Cerritos College wrestler pulled off another late surge. Carrillo fought back from a 6-3 deficit heading into the third period and went on to win, 10-8 over fourth-ranked Mark Ibarra to help spark the Falcons to an 18-13 victory...[more]

10.24.07 - Cerritos comes back to beat East Los Angeles
Through six weights of their South Coast Conference wrestling match against East Los Angeles College on Wednesday night, Cerritos College found themselves trailing, 18-6. But, after freshman Ernie Garcia (Santa Fe HS) defeated Richard Patini, 16-6 at 133 pounds, it started a comeback, as the team won the final four weights, for a 24-18 victory. The Falcons, ranked #4 in the state, will now host #1-ranked Palomar College at 7:00 p.m. next Wednesday...[more]

10.22.07 - Falcons defeated in finals of team duals
After defeating three teams in the Southern California team dual championships on Saturday to reach the finals, the Cerritos College wrestling team lost a close 22-13 decision to South Coast Conference rival Palomar College. The Falcons opened with a 42-0 win over Moorpark College, then followed that with a 38-6 decision over Cuesta College. In the semi-finals, Cerritos (4-1) defeated conference opponent Santa Ana College, 30-10 to advance to the championships. It was the second win over the Dons in four days...[more]

10.17.07 - Cerritos uses three pins to beat Santa Ana, 26-16
The Cerritos College wrestling team rode the momentum of three wins by pinfall to help them secure a 26-16 South Coast Conference win at home on Wednesday night against Santa Ana College. The win by the Falcons, ranked #4 in the state, was their first dual match of the season and makes them 1-0 overall and in the SCC, while the 6^th-ranked Dons dropped to 2-3 on the year and 0-1 in the conference. This Saturday, both schools will compete in the Southern Regional Duals, which will take place at Moorpark College...[more]

10.13.07 - Paul Lyon wins championship at 133 pounds
Cerritos College freshman wrestler Paul Lyon (Shepherd (MI) HS) defeated four opponents at 133 pounds to win the individual championship at the West Valley Tournament over the weekend. His performance, along with five others finishing in the top six, helped the Falcons to a fifth place finish, as they accumulated 113 team points. South Coast Conference rival Palomar College won the tournament with 187 team points, while the other three schools that finished ahead of the Falcons were from Northern California. The team will now start conference action on Wednesday when Cerritos hosts Santa Ana College at 7:00 p.m...[more]

10.06.07 - Falcons reach finals of Santa Ana Tournament
Three Cerritos College wrestlers reached the finals of the Santa Ana Tournament on Saturday and helped the Falcons to a fifth place finish. The team compiled 91 points and shared fifth place with East Los Angeles College, while Palomar College won the tournament with 144 team points. This Saturday, Cerritos will travel to the West Valley Tournament...[more]

09.29.07 - Falcons place second in own tournament
The Cerritos College wrestling team had two individual weight champions and three others reach the finals, as the team came in second place at the Cerritos Tournament on Saturday. The Falcons, who compiled 150.5 team points, were beat out by South Coast Conference rival Santa Ana College, who had five individual champions and finished with 162.5 team points. East Los Angeles (102.5 team points), Moorpark (101.5), Rio Hondo (72) and Victor Valley (54) rounded out the teams in the tournament. It was the second week in a row that the Falcons came in second place at a tournament. The team will now enter the Santa Ana Tournament, which will start at 9:00 a.m. next Saturday...[more]

09.24.07 - Wrestling team finishes second in tournament
In their first tournament of the season, the Cerritos College wrestling team had five second place finishers at the Sacramento City Tournament, as they compiled 142.5 team points. The point total was good enough for second place behind Fresno City College who had 148.5 team points. Of the five wrestlers who came in second place, three of them lost to Fresno City wrestlers in the finals, while the other two were losses to Sierra College, who came in third place. The Falcons will now host the Cerritos Tournament at 9:00 a.m. in the Falcon Gym...[more]

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