Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Roman Acosta

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor

Roman Acosta is the Sports Editor for Talon Marks, This will be Roman’s second semester on the Talon Marks Staff. Roman is also an assistant football coach at John Glenn High School (Norwalk CA) as well as a sports photographer who is a Journalism Major. Roman is a fan of Marvel/DC movies and comics. Roman enjoys watching Baseball, Football and other highly competitive sports. Roman would be interested in becoming a sports photographer or journalist in his future.

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Manny Fregoso struck out looking for the final out of the ball game against East Los Angeles. The Falcons fall 3-1 at the end of the ballgame leaving the tying run on first on March. 3.

[Photo] Cerritos falls 3-1 against East Los Angeles

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • March 21, 2022

Andy Vega pinch hit for Jason Givens in the bottom of the ninth and reached on a fielders choice. Vega singled and kept his team's hope alive against the Huskies on March. 3.

Freshman outfielder, No.7, Julian Francois signals Lucas Iorgulescu to slow down as he rounds off third base and make his way to home plate. The Falcons would score an additional three runs to take a 8-0 lead against the Tartars by the bottom of the sixth at home on March. 8, 2022. Photo credit: Roman Acosta

[Photo] Falcons dominate Compton at home

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • March 10, 2022

Freshman third baseman, No. 39, Delvan Gomez who was plugged in at second base attempting to Tagout Compton shortstop No.11, Sevon Battle. Battle successfully steals second base against the Falcons as...

Havyn Marines, No. 9, utility, hits a single against the El Camino Warriors on Feb. 10, 2022.

[Photo] Cerritos softball crushes Pasadena City

Samuel Chacko, News Editor • March 3, 2022

Havyn Marines, No. 9, utility, hits a single against the El Camino Warriors on Feb. 10, 2022.

Bilal Ali slides home tied at 5-5, with two outs against the Seahawks in the bottom of the ninth. He would be called out at the plate by the umpire to end regulation on Feb. 24, 2022

Falcons tie 5-5 against Seahawks

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • March 3, 2022
A great start to the ballgame ends in a tie in regulation, how the Falcons kept their spirit after these events.
Freshman third baseman, No. 3, Brooklyn Bedolla at the plate smacks the ball for the game-changing momentum the Falcons needed. She doubled in the bottom of the sixth to bring life to her team against the Roadrunners on March, 1 2022.

Softball rallies in explosive sixth inning against Roadrunners

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • March 3, 2022
Falcons prove in their matchup against Rio Hondo that it’s not how you start, but rather how you finish.
United States flags blow in the wind in Malibu, CA

Proud to be an American despite its problems

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • March 1, 2022
Showing pride in being an American is slowly becoming harder for some folks, despite all our problems we still have a lot to be thankful for.
Freshman RHP, No. 9, Jael Leal comes into pitch at the top of the fifth inning for the Falcons. Leal would pitch three-innings allowing only one run against West LA on Feb. 19. Photo credit: Roman Acosta

Cerritos Baseball loses 12-7 at home against West LA

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • February 25, 2022
A competitive matchup gets out of hand late in the ballgame.
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Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • February 23, 2022

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Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • February 23, 2022

Freshman No. 15 Andy Vega cheers on No. 44 Sawyer Chesley who rounded third and makes his way home after Ali singled through the middle. Chesley would be the 10-9 winning walk-off run against the Rams on Feb. 12.

[Photo] Cerritos rallies in the ninth inning for the win

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • February 16, 2022

Freshman No. 14, Lucas Iorgulescu steals home off a wild pitch. He scores the Falcons eighth run of the game in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Rams on Feb. 12

Freshman utility player, No. 9, Havyn Marines bunts as she runs to first base. It would be called back for the foul ball but would get another chance to bat against the Warriors in the bottom of the fifth inning on Feb. 10

[Photo] Cerritos softball rolls through El Camino

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • February 16, 2022

Freshman outfielder, No. 4, Alyssa Capps rounds first and heads for second off a throwing error by the El Camino pitcher. She would score off a sacrifice fly from third base to make it 7-1 against the...

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Andrew Whitworth #77 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Rams win Super Bowl 2022

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • February 16, 2022
Mathew Stafford proves himself on the biggest stage of all sports.
The Dons take to the field and celebrate the 11-4 win against the Falcons at Cerritos. Santa Ana lines up to give high fives all around their teammates on Feb. 8, 2022.

[Photo] Cerritos baseball falls behind early versus Santa Ana

Michael Cody Stephenson, Staff Writer • February 11, 2022

The Dons take to the field and celebrate the 11-4 win against the Falcons at Cerritos. Santa Ana lines up to give high fives all around their teammates on Feb. 8, 2022.

Cerritos Falcons take to the field and celebrate the 7-4 win against Irvine Valley after closing out the top of the ninth inning. The Falcons win their first home game and second of the season on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Photo credit: Roman Acosta

Cerritos dominates Irvine Valley baseball

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • February 4, 2022
Falcons win their first home game, winning two straight games to improve to 2-2 on the season.
No.1, Jason Givens gets caught stealing second base in the top of the fourth inning resulting in three outs and ending the inning for Cerritos against Fullerton on Jan. 29, 2022. Photo credit: Roman Acosta

Cerritos comes up a run short against Fullerton

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • February 4, 2022
Early mistakes lead to a loss for the Falcons on the road, how one walk made all the difference for Cerritos in the second game of the season.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Rams defeated the 49ers 20-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Rams staying home and advance to Superbowl 56

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • January 31, 2022
Los Angeles Rams overcome a 10 point deficit to the 49ers and punch their ticket to Super Bowl 2022 at SoFi Stadium.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: A general view outside of the stadium before the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Super Bowl 56 Predictions

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • January 20, 2022
Who you can expect to see at SoFi Stadium in Superbowl 56.
Justin Shaffer (54) of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18 during the 2022 CFP National Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/TNS)

Georgia beats Alabama in college football championship game

Roman Acosta, Sports Editor • January 13, 2022
Georgia Bulldogs win first College Football Championship title since 1980.
Spider-Man No Way Home explores a multiverse of villains. The amazing film is in theaters on Dec. 17, 2021. Photo credit: Randeepxsingh,Wiki Commons

Spider-Man No Way Home opens the amazing multiverse

Roman Acosta • December 16, 2021
Spider-Man opens the multiverse to a sinister group of villains.
Freshman running back No. 6, Davon Booth rushes to the left pylon and breaks a tackle to score the Falcon’s first touchdown of the game against the Hornets on Sept. 11, 2021.

2021 Falcon football season recap

Roman Acosta, Staff Writer • December 7, 2021
A look back on this season and preview on the next.
Charles Ellis helps customers Stephen Clark and Melissa Enright of Valley Glen with a Christmas tree they picked out while shopping at Santa & Sons Christmas Trees in Los Angeles' Sherman Oaks neighborhood. (Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

How to survive family toxicity during the holidays

Roman Acosta and Fatima Durrani • December 7, 2021
How to handle family members political differences for the holidays
Photo credit: Creative Commons

Introducing seasonal workers this holiday season

Lily Marmolejo and Roman Acosta • December 7, 2021
Responding to the demand of seasonal workers
The high gas prices at a local gas station. Prices are causing families to make tough decisions on where to spend their money especially during the upcoming holidays. November 24, 2021

High gas prices are killing this holiday spirit

Roman Acosta, Robert Yeutter, and Matthew Espinosa • November 25, 2021
As gas prices rise, there are ways to avoid the high prices at the pump.
Sophomore running back No. 8, J’Lon Manning takes the handoff against Southwestern’s defense in the second quarter alongside Sophomore wide receiver No. 3, DeJour Smith out in front lead blocking. Manning finished with 11 carries for 82 yards against the Jaguars on Nov. 20, 2021.

Cerritos shreds Southwestern in their final home game of the season

Roman Acosta and Vincent Medina • November 24, 2021
The Falcons defeated the Southwest Jaguars in their final home game of the season.
Sophomore wide receiver No. 10, Bailey Torres takes the handoff on an outside zone sweep on the Falcon’s second offensive possession. Torres takes the ball to the 1-yard line as he is stopped by a Tigers defender on Nov. 6.

Riverside Tigers maul Falcons, fight breaks out after game

Roman Acosta and Lily Marmolejo • November 9, 2021
Wild finish that ends in a brawl for the Falcons
Ikaris (Richard Madden) in Marvel Studios' ETERNALS. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: courtesy of Marvel Studios

Eternals establishes foundation towards next phase of MCU

Roman Acosta, Staff Writer • November 9, 2021
Eternals is a film with a diverse cast that establishes a new direction for the MCU.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) gets past Detroit Lions safety Duron Harmon for a touchdown during the second quarter on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Photo credit: Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS

Mental health doesn’t care about gender

Roman Acosta and Jazmin Taha • November 4, 2021
Men's mental health isn't a joke or make then seem "feminine", it's important to advocate for everyone's mental state.
Freshman Quarterback No.11 Cade McConnell rolls out to his right to avoid the Palomar defender. McConnell finds a Cerritos receiver down the field after having just thrown the ball to avoid the sack on Oct. 30, 2021.

Falcons lose to game-winning field goal by Palomar

Roman Acosta and Matthew Ramirez • November 2, 2021
Falcons pick up intensity in the second half to put themselves in a ball game
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[Photo] Abigail Covarrubias resumes her Cheerleading career at Cerritos

Roman Acosta • October 27, 2021

Embassy Jakarta Teams Up with the NBA to Grow Basketball Interest in Indonesia. NBA coaches and Golden State Warriors power forward, Marreese Speights, at an NBA Cares event at the Embassy Annex on Aug. 27, 2015. Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy, Jakarta/Creative Commons

Youth coaches influence on players can have negative lasting effects

Matthew Ramirez, Silas Bravo, and Roman Acosta • October 27, 2021
Youth coaches have an huge impact on children, if they push too hard, it could lead to children dropping out of an activity they love.
Norwalk Town Square sign that stands tall in the city of Norwalk. The sign lights up in the night as it displays in the center of the Norwalk Community on April. 26th, 2020

Football in the Norwalk Community

Roman Acosta, Staff Writer • October 27, 2021
How football and other sports in Norwalk help the youth in our community
The Cerritos Offense heads to the sideline after Running Back Davon Booth #6 Scores the first Touchdown of the game for the Falcons. Several Cerritos players are seen high-fiving teammates and coaches as they make their way towards the sideline in the first quarter of the game on Oct. 23, 2021.

Cerritos Falcons defeat El Camino in annual Milk Can game

Roman Acosta • October 27, 2021
Falcons fast-flying Defense asserts dominance against El Camino.
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