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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Terrel Emerson

Terrel Emerson, Online Editor

Hello all, I am Terrel “Chatterbox” Emerson. I was the Online Editor for the 2016 Fall Semester. I am a sports buff. My work can be seen on terrelemerson.wordpress.com. Follow me on twitter @sir_chatterbox. Dodgersnation.com, check it out!

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Khalid Washington (#1) shows a soft hand on this layup. Washington had nine points, a rebound, and an assist on the night. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Cerritos avoid late collapse to beat El Camino

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • February 1, 2016

At halftime up 30-18 sophomore forward/center Jamal Watson mentioned to his teammates that their goal should be to keep El Camino to 12 points in the second half. Almost the exact opposite happened, ...

Allyson O'Brien (#20) catches Elise Allison (#24) of El Camino flat-footed and blows right by her to the rack. O'Brien led the Lady Falcons with 18 points, 13 of them coming in the second half. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons tested early but fight off Warriors

Terrel Emerson • February 1, 2016

Its not often that a team gets a win via forfeit but that’s exactly what happened to the Falcons Wednesday, Jan. 27. Yet, Cerritos was able to defeat El Camino by a final score of 72-53. ...

Inside play leads Falcons to season high point total

Terrel Emerson • January 29, 2016

Sophomore forward Kyle Geer continues to muscle his way into the paint to get high percentage baskets. Geer turned in his second straight double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds and helped...

This three ball from Luis Medearis (#4) put the Falcons in the lead for good. Medearis scored 15 points, grabbed three rebounds, got two steals, and blocked a shot. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Cerritos avoids miscues to keep off LA Harbor

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 25, 2016

It is beginning to sound redundant but the Falcons were able to skate away with a 70-63 win over the Seahawks Friday, Jan. 22 despite shooting poorly from the free throw line. Following the loss to...

Crystal Lomax (#34) elevates to shoot over Cynthia Santiago (left) of Los Angeles Harbor. Lomax played 12 minutes, scoring four points, and grabbing six rebounds. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons start strong to put away Seahawks

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 25, 2016

Unlike it's last game against East LA, Cerritos started out strong from the gate and put away LA Harbor 70-50 On Friday, Jan 22. the lead was solidified by the play of sophomore forward Sydney Lopez. “I...

Jamal Watson takes flight for a one-handed slam. Watson finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Missed opportunities cost Cerritos against East LA

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 23, 2016
Two weeks ago head coach Russ May said that if something didn't change soon free throws would be the downfall of this team. It proved to be true as shooting 52 percent from the charity stripe cost No. 14 Cerritos against No. 3 East LA
Clarissa Hernandez (#24) goes in for a layup. Hernandez finished with three points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

A slow start with a slower finish as Falcons lose to Huskies

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 23, 2016
Cerritos tied East LA in the second and third quarter however, lose the first and fourth in a game ruled by turnovers.

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Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 20, 2016

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Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 20, 2016

Falcons prepare to take the mound in upcoming season

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 19, 2016
Head coach Ken Gaylord is very optimistic about the makeup of his team prior to it 2016 campaign starting. However, he is very careful not to put too many eggs in one basket.
Kyle Geer (#13) slams down a monster one-handed dunk. Geer had 10 points on the night.

Relentless Falcons are ready to challenge Huskies

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 19, 2016

The Cerritos men’s basketball team is on a season-high three-game win streak however, possibly its toughest test stands in the way in 16-2 East LA. To oppose the Falcons winning streak the Huskies...

Head Coach Trisha Raniewicz (middle of huddle) draws up a play for her team during a timeout. The Lady Falcons came out of the timeout shooting the lights out from behind the arc.

Steady offense is plan at East LA

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 19, 2016

The Cerritos College women’s basketball team is looking to continue to build momentum after a 67-40 win over Pasadena City College Friday, Jan. 15. However, the road doesn’t get any easier for the...

Verenice Gomez (#12) gets set to shoot a three ball over Kailyn Gideon (#33) of Pasadena City. Gomez had 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals on the night.

Falcons use three-point barrage to take down Lancers

Terrel Emerson, Sports Writer • January 18, 2016

The Cerritos College women’s basketball team used a bombardment from downtown in second half to pull away from Pasadena City College Friday Jan. 15 resulting in a 67-40 win. Freshman guard/forward Allyson...

Jamal Watson (#33) throws down a two-handed dunk with authority. Watson finished the game tied for the team high in scoring with 16 points. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Bully ball propels Falcons to blowout win over Lancers

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 18, 2016

Two McChickens, a McDouble, a Gatorade and alternate route to the game: the perfect recipe for 16 points and eight rebounds. Well, it worked for sophomore forward Jamal Watson in the 72-53 debacle of...

Kennedi Cooper races pass the LA Trade Tech defense. Cooper finished with four points, five rebounds and four assists. Photo credit: Monique Nethington

Falcons lose overtime thriller to LA Trade Tech

Terrel Emerson • January 15, 2016

For the first time this season the Cerritos women’s basketball team has dropped back-to-back games, with a 80-78 overtime loss to LA Trade Tech. The Falcons had the clear advantage in...

Luis Medearis looks into the paint at Elvis Okafor. Medearis finished with nine points and seven rebounds. Photo credit: Monique Nethington

Here Comes the Payne

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 15, 2016
The Falcons successfully completed back-to-back comeback wins with a win over LA Trade Tech behind 18 points from Tyler Payne
Tyler Payne (#5) shoots a three pointer over Leroy Jones (#2) of Los Angeles Trade-Tech. Payne led all Cerritos scorers with 18 points off the bench, all of them coming on threes.

Storify: Falcons come in clutch with comeback to defeat LA Trade Tech

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 14, 2016

Sport Editor Terrel Emerson lived tweeted the Cerritos College Mens Basketball game against LA Trade Tech and captures the highlights of the game with this compilation of tweets. The Falcons defeated...

Reinventing the Rams

Reinventing the Rams

Terrel Emerson • January 14, 2016
After years of speculation and uncertainty the St. Louis Rams are relocating to Los Angeles

Storify: Falcons fall to LA trade tech after going into overtime

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 14, 2016

Sports Editor Terrel Emerson live tweeted the Cerritos College Women's Basketball game vs LA Trade Tech on Wednesday, Jan 13. This Storify is compiled of the tweets that highlight the game. [View the...

Freshman, Tyler Payne, works his way down the court, in the Friday night win against Mt. SAC Photo credit: Monique Nethington

Self-motivation proves key in Falcons win over Mounties

Terrel Emerson • January 11, 2016

Contrary to what most traditional coaches would do, Russ May, men’s basketball head coach, opened the floor to the team to lead the discussion as it went into halftime down on the scoreboard. ...

Sophomore, Janel Oliver, begins her break away through the Mt. SAC defense, in Friday nights game. Photo credit: Monique Nethington

Falcons cannot surmount the Mounties, lose 79-60

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 11, 2016

Early foul trouble proved to be the difference for the Cerritos women’s basketball team as it fell to Mt. San Antonio 79-60. “For us [Ashley Flores and Crystal Lomax] to be three of the biggest...

Raymon Price awarded with Defensive Player of the Year

Raymon Price awarded with Defensive Player of the Year

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 8, 2016
Defensive tackle Raymon Price has work awarded with Defensive Player of the Year honor.
Kaylyn James (#25) defends against Deloice Johnson (#23) of El Camino-Compton. James finished with six points along with three rebounds, and an assist.

Falcons get wire-to-wire win over The Tartars

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 8, 2016

A year under the belt of Kennedi Cooper has made a world of difference for her and the Cerritos College women’s basketball team. It showed during the 77-32 win over El Camino Compton College. “It...

Luis Medearis (#4) penetrates against Calvin House (#2) of El Camino-Compton. Medearis led all Falcons in scoring with 22 points.

Cerritos stumbles early, cannot recover in loss to El Camino Compton

Terrel Emerson, Sports Editor • January 8, 2016

The Falcons men’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a shaky start as it fell to The Tartars by a final score of 77-66. The win took El Camino Compton College to 7-8 and dropped Cerritos College...

Favorite albums of 2015

Grester Celis-Acosta, Karla Enriquez, and Terrel Emerson • December 17, 2015

Edited by Grester Celis-Acosta, transcripts by Karla Enriquez Terrel: “We’re going to be here talking music, that’s a pretty popular topic, so we’re going to go over a couple of things ranging...

Rapper Lil Wayne performs "Take me out to the Ballgame" during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at AT&T Park on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants won, 6-1. (Jose Luis Villegas/Sacramento Bee/MCT)

Lil Wayne issues continue with mixtape

Terrel Emerson • December 9, 2015
As fans patiently wait for the "Carter 5," Lil Wayne bestows fans with "No Ceilings 2" mixtape.
Cerritos Falcon Football Season in Review

Cerritos Falcon Football Season in Review

Terrel Emerson and Briana Hicks • December 8, 2015

Whitaker honored with Athlete of the Month

Terrel Emerson • December 8, 2015
Despite his shy demeanor, Whitaker is the exact opposite on the gridiron. He was awarded with the Male Athlete of the Month for October as it was announced last week.

All good things come to an end: Kobe Bryant retires

Terrel Emerson • December 6, 2015
We all knew it was inevitable, Kobe Bryant is retiring at season's end, but how much are fans appreciating it.

Professor speaks out about discrimination in workspace

Briana Hicks and Terrel Emerson • December 3, 2015
“Before you try and fix somebody else’s problem you solve the problem in your own backyard," Dennis Falcon, professor.
Jimmy Walker (#7) drops back to pass. Walker connected on eight of 23 passes for 134 yards and threw a touchdown as well as three interceptions on the night.

Falcons stunned in final minutes as Vikings steal win

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • November 21, 2015
The "Battle for the Crosstown Cup" and the Southern California Bowl came down to seven seconds and just five yards.

Rekindling an age-old rivalry

Terrel Emerson • November 17, 2015
Cerritos and Long Beach City look to revive over 50 years of tradition with one football game with huge implications
Quarterback Jimmy Walker targets wide receiver De'Jai Whitaker in the second quarter. Walker and Whitaker connected for four touchdowns en route to a 44-15 win. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Conference win earns Falcons Southern California playoffs

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • November 15, 2015
Cerritos uses a 30 point second half surge to coast to conference title.

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Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • November 3, 2015

Falcon Finale: Cerritos football gears up for finale against Canyons

Terrel Emerson • November 3, 2015
Cerritos football gears up for finale against Canyons
Quarterback Jimmy Walker (not pictured) and Steven White couldn't connect on the pass. This was one of the many mental mistakes made by Cerritos College. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Mental mistakes costs Cerritos football its second loss

Terrel Emerson • November 3, 2015
According to head coach Frank Mazzotta the team let the game slip right out of its hands, literally.
D.J. Reed (#7) takes off running down field after returning a punt from Bakersfield. Reed rushed for 48 yards on three returns on the night. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Cerritos smokes Bakersfield with a 28-0 victory

Terrel Emerson • October 26, 2015
The Falcons defeated the 1-6 Renegades 28-0.

Doc and Marty experience accurate depiction of 2015

Terrel Emerson • October 20, 2015
In the 1989 release of the film "Back to the Future II," the date was set Oct. 21, 2015. Lets look at what predictions came true based on the movie.

Kishawn Holmes stands against cancer

Terrel Emerson • October 20, 2015

Every October the NFL shows it support for breast cancer by having its players and officials wear pink. It has become such a phenomenon that it has even trickled down to the college and the high school...

Falcons bite Bulldogs late to snag victory

Terrel Emerson • October 19, 2015
Behind the arm of Jimmy Walker and the leg Corey Bojorquez Cerritos College improves to 6-1

NFL: No Feelings aLlowed

Terrel Emerson • October 19, 2015
The NFL continues to mishandle major issues but publicize minor offenses.

Storify- Football team bites Bulldogs late to snag victory

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • October 19, 2015

Cerritos suffers a massive let down against the Bulldogs but, narrowly escapes defeat.   [View the story "Week 7 at Allan Hancock" on Storify]

Kishawn Holmes (#5) dives into the end zone to score the Falcons' first touchdown on the night. Holmes rushed for 150 yards on 30 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Falcons take homecoming win from El Camino

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • October 12, 2015
The Falcons score 19-points over the last 18 minutes to shock the Warriors.

Cerritos football team defeats Pasadena City College

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • October 7, 2015

[View the story "Week 5 vs. Pasadena City" on Storify]

David Fangupo (#45) tries to sack Pasadena quarterback Marc Peart (#14). Fangupo had two tackles in the game. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

Football team blow out Pasadena City College

Terrel Emerson • October 5, 2015
Running back by committee was an understatement for the Falcons as they used four rushers in order to tally up 217 yards and three touchdowns en route to the 33-0 dismantling of the Lancers as they won their first home game of the season.

‘What a Time to be Alive’ mixtape doesn’t disappoint

Terrel Emerson • October 2, 2015

Oh what a time to be alive it is! Two of hip-hop’s most powerful and most popular artists collaborated for one of the best projects of 2015. Drake and Future shocked the world on Sunday Sept. 20...

Quarterback Jimmy Walker drops back to pass for one of his four touchdowns of the night. He also threw for 366 yards on 20 of 36 completions. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Cerritos football bounces back with a trouncing of Ventura

Terrel Emerson • September 28, 2015
The Cerritos Falcons football team used an explosive first half to diminish the fight in the Ventura Pirates before putting them away in the second half.

Cerritos football team suffers defeat at home

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • September 25, 2015

[View the story "Week 3 vs. Fullerton" on Storify]

The Falcons charge onto the field at the start of the game to begin the home slate of the 2015 season. Cerritos struck first but let it slip away in the second half. Photo credit: Taylor Ogata

‘Dogfight’ of a game slips away from Cerritos College

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • September 21, 2015
Cerritos College's winning ways couldn't continue as late mistakes seal their fate as they lose their first game of the season.
Sophomore receiver De'Jai Whitaker snagging one of his three touchdowns of the day. Cerritos edged Orange Coast narrowly by a score of 34-31. Photo credit: Briana Hicks

Football team escapes again to continue winning

Terrel Emerson • September 13, 2015
Some people enjoy thrillers and some don’t. Head coach Frank Mazzotta and staff may be those who don’t. After last week’s win at Saddleback College Mazzotta said his grey hair turned white during the game, this week he might be losing his hair.

It ain’t Obama though: Kanye should run he shouldn’t win

Terrel Emerson • September 12, 2015
While receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards Kanye West expressed his intention to run for president of the United States.

Cerritos football team edges Saddleback

Terrel Emerson • September 9, 2015

The Cerritos College football team overcame some early “jitters” in order to escape with a narrow six-point victory 26-20 over Saddleback College Saturday, Sept. 5. Fans had an unfortunate...

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Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • September 2, 2015

Head coach Frank Mazzotta (left) keeping a close eye on starting quarterback Jimmy Walker (right) during practice. Mazzotta on Walker, "He's a good leader, he's a pretty accurate passer, he's smart."

One-On-One with Football Head Coach Frank Mazzotta

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • September 1, 2015

    On Tuesday Sept. 1, Football Head Coach Frank Mazzotta gave an exclusive 20 minute interview with Talon Marks. There, Mazzotta gave in depth look into his 2015 Cerritos Falcons football...

Road to State

Terrel Emerson, Sports Copy Editor • September 1, 2015

Cerritos College looks to capture its first State title as they embark on their road to state. Overview Coming off back-to-back bowl championships the Cerritos Falcons’ Football team have their eyes...

NFL Draft doesn’t disappoint

Terrel Emerson • May 19, 2015
Chicago was the perfect place to hold one of the most controversial draft in recent memory.
Fancy Fine Arts

Fancy Fine Arts

Terrel Emerson, Staff Writer • May 13, 2015

Fine arts are getting even finer at Cerritos College. With a new state of the art $45 million building to be unveiled January 2018. Director of Physical Plants and Construction Services, David Moore...

Construction Interactive

Alex Naveja, Terrel Emerson, Christian Gonzales, and Sean Fulmer • May 13, 2015

Cal State University Long Beach Nevada State college Los Angeles Southwest College Palomar College Los Angeles Harbor College San Diego Mesa College

FSZ: What does freedom of speech mean to you?

Terrel Emerson and Karla Enriquez • May 12, 2015

Mediocre Mega Fight

Terrel Emerson, Staff Writer • May 4, 2015
Five years in the making Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally stepped in the ring at the MGM Grand.
FSZ: Do you think Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao will win?

FSZ: Do you think Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao will win?

Terrel Emerson, Staff Writer • May 1, 2015

Children come first for Debra Ward and Co.

Children come first for Debra Ward and Co.

Terrel Emerson, Staff Writer • April 23, 2015

There is not a day that goes by at Cerritos College where you do not hear some sort of construction going on. In the grand scheme of things all of this ruckus that is being kept up would have been well...

Cassidy Carrillo called out a play for The Falcons Photo credit: Sean Fulmer

Height comes up short as size cannot buy them a win

Terrel Emerson • March 6, 2015
Cerritos' valiant effort falls short to Irvine Valley 58-48.

Answering the Bell

Terrel Emerson • March 2, 2015
Motivation, determination, and overall encouragement is only some of the characteristics Josh Bell displays on the daily for his teammates.
Falcons vs la harbor Photo credit: Sean Fulmer

Falcons gain victory over LA Harbor

Terrel Emerson • February 9, 2015
The men's basketball team rallied behind Coach May in his time of need and rallied past LA Harbor when they needed to.
Verenice Gomez passing it to teammate Aissha Baldwin Photo credit: Sean Fulmer

Falcons soar high in blowout win against LA Harbor

Terrel Emerson, Staff Writer • February 9, 2015
A big 30-8 run propels Cerritos College far past LA Harbor.
Jeff Gonzalez keeping the ball in falcon possession Photo credit: Sean Fulmer

Falcons trying to salvage season after loss to Pasadena City

Terrel Emerson, Staff Writer • February 2, 2015
Cerritos nearing desperation as they drop yet another game.
Falcons fall short against Mt. San Antonio

Falcons fall short against Mt. San Antonio

Terrel Emerson, Staff Writer • January 25, 2015
Ball pressure leads to downfall for the Falcons.
Falcons suffer loss to Long Beach City

Falcons suffer loss to Long Beach City

Terrel Emerson, Staff Writer • January 17, 2015

Tensions were at an all-time high in the Falcons 91-78 loss to rival Long Beach City. The game got ornery right away, with Head Coach Russ May being issued a warning just a little over 10 minutes into...

‘Redskin’ sparks debate on name change

Terrel Emerson, Contributor • September 1, 2014

In a world where Donald Sterling just completed a sale of the Los Angeles Clippers and receiving a lifetime ban from the NBA after his racist comments surfaced, there is still a team in the NFL that...

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