09 Football MG.indd - Cerritos College

CERRITOS COLLEGE FALCONS 

TYLIK CARTER 21 

HT: 5-11 WT: 202 

Position: RUNNING BACK 

High School: LONG BEACH 

JORDAN (2008) 

Major: FORENSIC SCIENCE 

Cerritos (2008): Named 2nd Team All- 

National Division Central Conference… 

Led the team with 698 yards rushing and 

scored three touchdowns… Also caught 

two passes for 19 yards… Eclipsed the 

100-yard mark in two games, including 

a season-high 129 yards on 14 carries against Riverside College… Also 

ran for 127 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries against Long Beach 

City College… Accounted for 98 yards and a touchdown against East 

Los Angeles College, while he ran for 81 yards and a score against Santa 

Monica College… Had a season-high 39-yard run….. 

Long Beach Jordan HS: Named 1st Team All-Moore League as well as 

his team’s Offensive Player of the Year as a senior after rushing for over 

1,200 yards… Voted the team’ MVP as a junior… Also played on the 

basketball team and helped them to the Moore League Championship as 

a junior and sophomore… Was the Most Valuable Player of the freshman 

football team… Also played on the baseball team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he rushed the ball 21 

times for 230 yards and three touchdowns against Diamond Bar High… 

Would like to transfer to Arizona State, the University of California- 

Berkeley or the University of Oregon… Likes to play football in his spare 

time… Has three siblings – Xavier (21), Tianna (16) and Damon (9)… 

Is the son of Corey Carter and Melinda Skinner… Born in Los Angeles, 

CA….. 

Favorite Athlete: Terrell Davis Favorite Movie: “Training Day” 

Favorite Food: Italian Favorite TV Show: “Family Guy” 

Favorite Book: John Steinbeck Books 

DEMETREK CHAMBERS 6 

HT: 5-9 WT: 175 



MILLIKAN (2007) 

Major: ARCHITECTURE 

Cerritos (2008): Rushed 18 times for 145 

yards (8.1 average) and one touchdown… 

Picked up a season-high 56 yards on nine 

carries against East Los Angeles College 

and ran for 37 yards in his lone carry 

against College of the Desert… Scored his 

lone touchdown against Citrus College….. 

Long Beach Millikan HS: Spent three years on the football team, four 

on the track and fi eld team and one on the basketball team… Was 

coached in football by former Falcon player and assistant coach Kirk 

Diego….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he rushed for 123 yards 

on 11 carries and one touchdown… Would like to transfer to either the 

University of California-Berkeley or Boise State University… Likes to watch 

football in his spare time… Nicknamed “D”… Has two siblings – Seneria 

(28) and Dennis (23)… Is the son of Dennis and Mellorie Chambers… 

Born in Long Beach, CA on October 11, 1989..... 

Favorite Athlete: LaDanian Tomlinson 

Favorite Movie: “The Hangover” 

Favorite Food: Chicken Strips 

Favorite TV Show: “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” 

Favorite Book: “Who Moved My Cheese” 

JERAMEY CUTLER 42 

HT: 6-1 WT: 260 

Position: DEFENSIVE END 

High School: LAKEWOOD 

(2008) 

Major: CRIMINAL JUSTICE 

Cerritos (2008): Selected 1st Team All- 

National Division Central Conference as 

a punter… Averaged 42.3 yards on 15 

punts with a long of 62 yards… Punting 

average set a new school record… Sent 

fi ve of those punts inside the 20-yard line… 

Completed his only pass (for 16 yards) on a fake punt… Also started six 

games at defensive end, while he appeared in all 11 games… Registered 

40 tackles and added seven tackles for loss (42 yards) and fi ve quarterback 

sacks for 32 yards… Posted eight quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, 

forced fumble, fumble recovery and intercepted a pass, while brining it 

back 17 yards… Had a season high seven tackles against Palomar College 

in the Golden Dome Bowl, while he also posted four stops against Santa 

Monica, Long Beach City, Ventura, Citrus and College of the Desert… Had 

his lone interception against Citrus and a season-high two sacks and two 

tackles for loss against Long Beach City… Recorded the team’s lone safety 

against East Los Angeles….. 

Cerritos Track & Field (2009): Placed fi fth in the state championships in 

the discus and the shot put… Won the South Coast Conference championship 

in the discus… Holds the fi fth-best discus throw in school history at 

148’ 7”….. 

Lakewood HS: Named to the Press Telegram Dream Team as a senior, while 

earning 1st Team All-Moore League honors… Was also his team’s punter 

and was voted their Special Teams Player of the Year…Also earned the 

Coaches Award… Spent three years on the football team and four on the 

track and fi eld team… Helped the track team to the league championship 

his senior season….. 

Personal: His father played basketball at Cal State Long Beach… Likes 

to spend time on the computer in his spare time… Has fi ve siblings – 

Justin (21), Jalin (14), Allanah (8), Aniah (6) and Madison (3)… Is the 

son of Kevin Cutler and Angie Samuels… Born in Harbor City, CA on 

November 6, 1990….. 

Favorite Food: Anything Favorite Movie: “Top Gun” 

Favorite Book: “A Boy Called It” Favorite TV Show: “House” 

CHARLES DIAZ 67 

HT: 6-6 WT: 310 

Position: OFFENSIVE LINEMAN 

High School: ST. JOHN 

BOSCO (2007) 


Cerritos (2008): Saw time at both guard 

and tackle and will play both positions 

again this season… 

St. John Bosco HS: Named 2nd Team 

All-Trinity League as a senior… Team 

advanced to the 2nd round of the CIF 

Playoffs his senior season… Spent two years on the football team and 

two on the track and fi eld team… Helped the track team to the league 

championship as a junior….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he recorded three pancake 

blocks in the homecoming game against Santa Margarita High his 

senior year… Would like to transfer to UCLA and aspires to be a police 

offi cer… Nicknamed “Chuck”… Has one brother – Nick (17)… Is the son 

of Charles and Elaine Diaz… Born in Bellfl ower, CA on November 10, 

1988….. 

Favorite Athlete: Howie Long Favorite Movie: “Full Metal Jacket” 

Favorite Food: Mexican 

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EDGAR DIMAS 74 

HT: 6-3 WT: 295 

Position: OFFENSIVE GUARD/ 

CENTER 

High School: SOUTH GATE (2007) 


Cerritos (2008): Red a red-shirt….. 

Cerritos (2007): Appeared as a reserve 

on the offensive line in seven games and 

is looking to be one of the team’s starting 

guards this season… Has excellent quickness 

for his size….. 

South Gate HS: Earned 1st Team All-Eastern League and All-City honors 

as a senior after being named 2nd Team all-league as a junior… Was also 

a member of the basketball team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he was tackle-eligible 

against Mt. San Antonio College and caught a pass… Would like to 

transfer to any Division I school and aspires to be an FBI agent… Father 

and uncle played college soccer in Mexico… Likes to read in his spare 

time… Has two siblings – Jimmy (19) and Diana (8)… Is the son of Jaime 

and Maria Dimas… Born on June 25, 1989….. 

Favorite Food: Pizza 

Favorite Movie: “The Exorcist” 

Favorite Book: “A Child Called It” 

Favorite TV Show: “George Lopez” 

DAVID FLORES 43 

HT: 6-3 WT: 225 

Position: LINEBACKER 

High School: ST. PAUL (2008) 

Major: UNDECIDED 

Cerritos (2008): Named 1st Team All- 

National Division Central Conference… 

Led the team with 87 tackles, with 31 of 

them being solo stops… Also added a 

team-high 11 tackles for loss (34 yards), 

along with six quarterback hurries, 2½ 

quarterback sacks (19 yards), a forced fumble and a pass breakup… Had 

a season-high 13 tackles against Chaffey, while he posted 12 tackles 

against Citrus… Finished with 11 tackles against Palomar and 10 against 

Mt. San Antonio… Had a sack for a loss of 17 yards against Long Beach 

City, along with three tackles for loss… Turned in a season-high 3½ tackles 

for loss against Citrus….. 

St. Paul HS: As a senior, he helped his team win the CIF Championship 

and the Mission League championship… Was named the CIF Defensive 

Most Valuable Player, as well as the league’s defensive Player of the 

Year… Also named All-Area and was selected his team’s Defensive Most 

Valuable Player… Spent two years on the football team….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to any Division I school… Aspires to be 

a sports broadcaster… Likes to work out in his spare time… Nicknamed 

“Giant Killer”… Has four siblings – Mike (26), Dama (23), Alex (16) and 

Mondo… Is the son of Mike and Luz Flores… Born in Lakewood, CA….. 

Favorite Athlete: Kaluka Maiava 

Favorite Movie: “City of God” 

Favorite Food: Everything 

Favorite TV Show: “That 70’s Show” 


DeQUAN EVERETT 6D 

HT: 6-3 WT: 195 

Position: CORNERBACK 


WILSON (2008) 


Orange Coast College (2008): Appeared 

in seven games and posted nine tackles, 

three pass breakups and one interception….. 

Long Beach Wilson HS: Voted his team’s 

Defensive Back of the Year as a senior and 

junior, while also being named All-Moore League… Posted 52 tackles and 

an interception his senior season and fi nished with 73 stops with three 

interceptions as a junior… Spent three years on the football and track 

and fi eld teams….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he has 12 tackles and 

three pass breakups against Servite High his junior year… Would like to 

transfer to UVLA, the University of Arizona, the University of California- 

Berkeley or Oregon State University… Is the cousin of Marcedes Lewis 

who plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars… Likes to play basketball and work 

out in his spare time… Nicknamed “DQ”… Has two siblings – DaJuan 

(23) and Takimya (22)… Is the son of Krystal Smith… Born on January 2, 

1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Marcedes Lewis Favorite Movie: “Money 

Talks” 

Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Book: “Harry Potter” 

TERRANCE FOSTER 23 

HT: 6-1 WT: 180 


High School: SONORA (2007) 

Major: COMMUNICATIONS 

Cerritos (2008): Had four tackles, one 

interception and a pass breakup… Posted 

one tackle in four different games, while 

he recorded his interception and return of 

18 yards in the season-opener against East 

Los Angeles….. 

Cerritos (2007): Was a red-shirt….. 

Sonora HS: Started all three years on the varsity team… Was a 1st 

Team All-Freeway League and All-Area selection as a senior after posting 

45 tackles with two interceptions… Also voted the Team Captain and 

Defensive Most Valuable Player… Also spent time as a wide receiver 

and had 111 receiving yards with two touchdowns… Earned 2nd Team 

all-league recognition his junior year after he had 50 tackles and three 

interceptions to go along with 15 receiving yards and a touchdown… 

Named their team captain that year… Selected the Most Improved Player 

as a sophomore after registering 25 tackles and an interception… Had 

50 tackles and four picks as a freshman… Also spent three years on the 

track and fi eld team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had 10 tackles and 

three pass defl ections, along with 80 receiving yards and a touchdown 

against Fullerton High… Also set a new school record for the longest interception 

return for a touchdown when he brought one back 103 yards 

his freshman season… Is working on a minor in business… Would like to 

transfer to San Diego State University… Father and brother, Daynard (24) 

played football in high school, while his brother also played at Fullerton 

College… Likes to play sports in his spare time… Nicknamed “T-Fos”… 

Has two other siblings – Nadia and Aidan… Is the son of Raynard and 

Lisa Foster… Born in Harbor City, CA on June 13, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Deion Sanders Favorite Movie: “Friday” 

Favorite Food: Italian Favorite TV Show: “Sportscenter” 

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JACK FRANCIS 47 

HT: 6-3 WT: 225 


High School: LA MIRADA (2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Voted the team’s Special 

Teams Player of the Year… Finished fi fth on 

the team with 53 tackles, while 23 of them 

were solo stops… Added seven tackles for 

loss (15 yards), three quarterback hurries, 

two fumble recoveries and two pass breakups… 

Had a season-high nine tackles against College of the Desert and 

fi nished with seven stops against Ventura and Mt. San Antonio… Had 1½ 

tackles for loss against Long Beach City, Riverside and Mt. San Antonio….. 

La Mirada HS: Named 1st Team All-Suburban League as a defensive end 

and was voted his team’s Most Valuable Defensive Lineman… Registered 

53 tackles and four quarterback sacks… Earned 2nd Team all-league recognition 

as a junior after fi nishing with 88 tackles and one sack… Also spent 

one year on the baseball team and was a 1st Team all-league selection as 

an outfi elder… Batted .337 with eight home runs and 24 RBI….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was his performance his junior year 

in the CIF Playoffs against Charter Oak High… Would like to transfer 

to any Division I school and aspires to be a fi refi ghter… His father Jack 

was an all-conference offensive lineman for the Falcons, who went on 

to play at the University of Indiana… Likes to go wakeboarding in his 

spare time… Has one sister, Savannah (15)… Is the son of Jack and Tami 

Francis… Born in Bloomington, IN on May 17, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Mike Willie Favorite Movie: “Step-Brothers” 

Favorite Food: Steak 

MARSHAWN FRILOUX 34 

HT: 5-11 WT: 210 


High School: BELLFLOWER (2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Rushed 39 times for 241 

yards (6.2 average) and one touchdown… 

Also returned two kickoffs for 23 yards 

and caught one pass for a yard… Had a 

season-high 73 yards on 11 carries against 

Chaffey, while he picked up 53 yards on 

nine totes against East Los Angeles… Scored his lone touchdown against 

College of the Desert, when he rushed three times for 50 yards….. 

Bellfl ower HS: Named 2nd Team All-Suburban League and All-CIF after 

rushing for 1,143 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior… Averaged 7.4 

yards a carry… Selected Press Telegram Athlete of the Week once… Also 

selected 2nd Team all-league and All-CIF 2nd Team as a junior when he 

rushed for 920 yards and added 500 receiving yards… Also spent two 

years on the basketball team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moments were when he rushed for 189 

yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries against John Glenn High and 

when he caught four passes for 115 yards and two scores against Artesia 

High… Is working on a minor in criminal justice and aspires to work 

for SWAT… Likes to play video games in his spare time… Nicknamed 

“M-Juice”… Has three siblings – Kanisha (23), Eric Jr. (20) and Erica 

(15)… Is the son of Eric and Pamela Drake… Born in Bellfl ower, CA on 

June 30, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: DeAngelo Williams 

Favorite Movie: “Love & Basketball” 

Favorite Food: Chicken & Waffl es 

Favorite TV Show: “SportsCenter” 

Favorite Book: “The Outsiders” 

ADAM FRESCAS 61 

HT: 6-1 WT: 210 

Position: DEFENSIVE LINEMAN/ 

LONG SNAPPER 

High School: JOHN GLENN (2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Was the team’s long 

snapper on special teams and also posted 

one tackle….. 

John Glenn HS: Was a three-time Scholar 

Athlete and carried at least a 3.2 GPA each 

of those years… Was a defensive end in 

high school… Posted 48 tackles with eight quarterback sacks and three 

forced fumbles as a senior after registering 32 stops and fi ve sacks his junior 

year… Earned the team’s Defensive Player of the Game four times… 

Named the freshman team’s Most Inspirational Player after fi nishing with 

20 tackles, fi ve sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception… Was also 

on the wrestling and volleyball teams….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had three tackles, 

three sacks and two forced fumbles against La Quinta High… Would like 

to transfer to any college that has interest in him… His father and uncle 

both played football in high school… Likes to eat in his spare time… Has 

one sister – Amber (14)… Is the son of John and Molly Frescas… Born in 

Bellfl ower, CA on November 1, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Warren Sapp 

Favorite Movie: “Little Giants” 


Favorite TV Show: “The Simpsons” 

Favorite Book: “Night” 

DEON GOGGINS 95 

HT: 6-2 WT: 280 

Position: DEFENSIVE LINEMAN 

High School: Palisades (2006) 

Major: THEATRE 

LA Harbor College (2008): Appeared 

in eight games for the Seahawks and 

fi nished with 15 tackles and 5½ tackles 

for loss (25 yards)… Also contributed 

three quarterback sacks, two quarterback 

hurries and a forced fumble… Played for 

current Falcon assistant coach Andrew Alvillar….. 

Somerset HS: Attended both Somerset and Palisades High School… 

Played football for two years….. 

Personal: Is working on a minor in computer animation… Is related for 

former NFL wide receiver Curtis Conway, as well as Darian Hagan and 

DeAndre Collins… Likes to work out in his spare time… Nicknamed 

“Diesel”… Has two siblings – Octavia (26) and Tryon (14)… Is the son of 

Yolanda Pearson… Born in Los Angeles, CA on November 3, 1988….. 

Favorite Athlete: Deacon Jones 

Favorite Movie: “Incredible Hulk” 


Favorite TV Show: “NFL Network” 

Favorite Book: “A Hero Ain’t Nothin’ But A Sandwich” 

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CEE JAY HARRIS 20 

HT: 6-0 WT: 235 



WILSON (2008) 

Major: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 

Cerritos (2008): Recorded 32 tackles, 

along with three tackles for loss (14 yards) 

and 1 ½ quarterback sacks… Also posted 

two pass breakups… Had a season-high 

seven tackles against Mt. San Antonio, 

while he registered fi ve against College of 

the Desert and four against Santa Monica….. 

Long Beach Wilson HS: Posted 144 tackles as a senior and was named 

his team’s Defensive Player of the Year, as well as 1st Team All-Moore 

League… Had 86 stops and an interception as a junior to earn Linebacker 

of the Year honors and be named 2nd Team all-league… Was also a 2nd 

Team all-league selection as a sophomore after fi nishing with 79 tackles… 

Finished with 80 tackles as a freshman to earn the Coaches Award… Was 

also on the track and fi eld team as a sophomore and helped them win the 

league title that year….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he posted 20 tackles 

against Long Beach Millikan High… Is working on a double-major with 

law and also a minor in communications and would like to transfer to any 

PAC-10 school… His cousin Jason Bell played in the NFL, while another 

cousin, Michael Moody, played with the Falcons… Likes to cook in his spare 

time… Nicknamed “Cee Jay”… Has one sibling – Zjalyn (7)… Is the son of 

Chavis Harris Sr. and Zena Zamora… Born in Fountain Valley, CA on May 

12, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Barry Sanders Favorite Movie: “Scarface” 

Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite TV Show: “The Simpsons” 

LEMUEL JOHNSON 17 

HT: 5-11 WT: 185 

Position: WIDE RECEIVER 

High School: GAHR (2007) 

Major: KINESIOLOGY 

Cerritos (2008): Posted four tackles on 

the year, with two of them coming against 

East Los Angeles… Also returned one punt 

for seven yards….. 

Cerritos Baseball (2009): Was an 

outfi elder on the Falcon baseball team… 

Appeared in 24 games and started 19 times… Batted .325 with two 

doubles, two triples and 14 RBI… Also stole 9-of-11 bases….. 

Gahr HS: As a wide receiver his senior year, he had 800 yards, while he 

picked off four passes as a defensive back… Scored 10 touchdowns on 

the year, which included two on kickoff returns… Was selected to play 

in the 605 All-Star Game… In half a season as a junior, he scored seven 

touchdowns and pulled in 34 passes… Spent three years on the football 

team and four on the baseball team… Named All-CIF and 1st Team All- 

San Gabriel Valley League as a junior on the baseball team, while batting 

.380… Was coached on the baseball team by former Falcon player and 

coach Gerardo Perez….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had fi ve catches for 

176 yards and two touchdowns against La Serna High in football and 

when he got a hit and stole a base off Aaron Hicks, who was recently 

selected in the Major League baseball draft… Aspires to be either an 

athletic trainer or a coach… Likes to play the piano and write lyrics in his 

spare time… Nicknamed “LJ”… Has three siblings – R.J. (32), John (25) 

and Raynal (19)….. Is the son of Charlene Johnson… Born in Inglewood, 

CA on June 24, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Michael Vick Favorite Movie: “Any Given Sunday” 

Favorite Food: Cereal Favorite TV Show: “The Game” 

Favorite Book: “Hustle Hard” 


DREW HARRIS 40 

HT: 6-4 WT: 210 

Position: STRONG SAFETY 

High School: WHITTIER 2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Finished with 32 tackles 

(12 solo), along with one pass breakup, 

one forced fumble, a fumble recovery and 

half-tackle for loss… Had a season-high 

seven tackles (four solo) against Santa 

Monica, while he recorded six against 

Citrus….. 

Whittier HS: Was a two-time 1st team All-del Rio League selection, 

while earning All-CIF recognition as a senior… Also named All-Area two 

years in a row… Voted his team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior, as the 

team won the league championship… Posted 76 tackles and 11 interceptions 

on defensive, while he scored 20 touchdowns on the year… Earned 

the team’s 5-Kill Player of the Year as a junior… Spent three years on the 

football and basketball teams, while he was on the track and fi eld team 

for two years… While in basketball, he was named the league’s MVP and 

was his team’s MVP three years in a row… Was coached in football by 

former Falcon Dusan Ancich….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he posted 12 tackles, 

two interceptions and three tackles for loss on defense and threw two 

touchdown passes on offense against La Serna High… Would like to 

transfer to the University of Oregon and study to be a teacher… Likes 

to play football in his spare time… Has two siblings – Alexandra (21) 

and Gabrielle (18)… Is the son of Richard and Yvonne Harris… Born in 

Whittier, CA on April 9, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Adrian Peterson Favorite Movie: “Troy” 

Favorite Food: Rice Favorite TV Show: “Sportscenter” 

LENYATTA KILES 5 

HT: 6-1 WT: 191 


High School: CULVER CITY (2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Appeared in six games 

and made nine tackles, along with three 

pass breakups, an interception and a tackle 

for loss… Had two tackles against East 

Los Angeles, Ventura and Citrus, while his 

interception came against Ventura….. 

Culver City HS: After helping lead the team to the Ocean League title, he 

was named 1st Team All-CIF Western Division and 1st Team all-league… 

Also named the team’s Defensive Back of the Year after finishing with 73 

tackles and four interceptions… Posted 45 tackles and one pick his junior 

year after recording 11 stops as a sophomore… Spent three years on the 

football and basketball teams, while he was on the track and field team 

for two years… Averaged 12 points and nine assists as a senior on the 

basketball team and was named their Most Valuable Player… Averaged 

eight points and nine assists as a junior and six points and five assists his 

sophomore year….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he picked off two passes 

against Inglewood High his junior year and when his team went 10-0 as a 

senior… Would like to transfer to the University of Oregon and aspires to 

work in sports management… Nicknamed “Yatta”… Is the son of Lenyatta 

and Linda Kiles… Born in Inglewood, CA on March 3, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant Favorite Movie: “Remember the Titans” 

Favorite Food: In-n-Out Favorite TV Show: “SportsCenter” 

Favorite Book: “Of Mice & Men” 



JOSEPH MADRIGAL 38 

HT: 6-0 WT: 180 

Position: DEFENSIVE BACK 



Orange Coast College: Spent his freshman 

year playing at Orange Coast College..... 

Gahr HS: Named 1st Team All-San Gabriel 

Valley League as a defensive back his senior 

and junior years… Earned 2nd Team allleague 

recognition as a wide receiver as a 

senior… Garnered 2nd Team all-league honors his sophomore year as a 

defensive back… Team voted him their Defensive Most Valuable Player as 

a freshman… Spent four years on the football team, two on the track and 

fi eld team and one on the basketball team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had 11 tackles to 

go along with 12 receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns against 

La Mirada High in his fi nal high school game… Aspires to be a football 

coach… Likes to draw in his spare time… Has three siblings – Josiah, 

Jeremiah and Joshua… Is the son of Jose Madrigal and Linda Johnson… 

Born in Lynwood, CA on September 3, 1988….. 

Favorite Athlete: Sean Taylor Favorite Movie: “Menace II Society” 

Favorite Food: Everything Favorite TV Show: “ESPN” 

Favorite Book: “Animal Farm” 

TAVOY MOORE 10 

HT: 5-9 WT: 198 




Cerritos (2008): Is going to play as a wide 

receiver and kick returner this season… 

Rushed 50 times for 175 yards and also 

caught six passes for 49 yards… Returned 

four punts for 117 yards (29.2 average), 

including an 81-yard touchdown against 

East Los Angeles, and brought back six kickoffs for 116 yards… Had a 

season-high 38 rushing yards on four carries against Santa Monica and 

added 28 yards on seven carries against College of the Desert… Returned 

two kickoffs for 57 yards against Riverside and two against El Camino for 

44 yards….. 

Gahr HS: Was a two-time All-San Gabriel Valley League selection… 

Also earned All-CIF honors as a senior and All-Area recognition as a 

sophomore… Helped the team win the league championship his senior 

year and advanced to the CIF fi nals… Spent three years on the football 

team and led them to the CIF semi-fi nals one year… Also competed on the 

track and fi eld, basketball and baseball teams… While in track, he won 

the league championship in the 100 meters as a junior and senior, while 

he won the 200 meters his senior season and placed second his junior 

season… Was also a CIF fi nalist as a sophomore….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had 147 receiving 

yards, 104 rushing yards and 86 punt return yards while scoring four 

touchdowns against Downey High… Is also working on a minor in 

communications and would like to transfer to Fresno State University, the 

University of Hawaii, Arizona State University, the University of Oregon, 

the University of California-Berkeley or Ohio State University… Chooses 

to wear the #10 because he was 10 years old when his mother passed 

away… Likes to play video games in his spare time… Has four siblings – 

Markise (28), Equanda (27), Marcus (25) and Kristen (22)… Nicknamed 

“T-Mobile”… Is the son of John Moore… Born in Compton, CA on June 

13, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Devin Hester Favorite Movie: “Twilight” 

Favorite Food: Oatmeal Favorite TV Show: “Seinfeld” 

RUBEN MEJIA 78 

HT: 6-2 WT: 330 

Position: OFFENSIVE GUARD 

High School: ST. JOHN BOSCO 

(2008) 

Major: SPORTS THERAPY 

Cerritos (2008): Appeared in nine games 

and started four times at left tackle… Is 

expected to earn a starting guard position 

this season….. 

St. John Bosco HS: Named 2nd Team All- 

Trinity League… Voted his team’s Offensive 

Lineman of the Year and also earned the Captain’s Award… Recorded 12 

pancake blocks as a senior after fi nishing with 10 as a junior… Helped 

the freshman team win the league championship….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had two pancake 

blocks on the opening drive against defending CIF Champion Orange 

Lutheran High that resulted in a touchdown… Would like to transfer 

to any school that is willing to pay for his education and lets him play 

football… is studying to be a sports therapist… His cousin Monique Mejia 

played softball at UCLA from 2001-05… Likes to work out in his spare 

time… Nicknamed “Boogie”… Has one sister – Ariana (15)… Is the son 

of Ruben and Helen Mejia… Born in Lakewood, CA on July 5, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Lyle Alzado Favorite Movie: “Scarface” 

Favorite Food: Carne Asada Favorite TV Show: “ESPN” 

CHRISTOPHER MORALES 13 

HT: 6-2 WT: 200 

Position: QUARTERBACK 

High School: LA HABRA (2008) 

Major: ARCHITECTURE 


Cerritos (2008): Is vying for the starting 

position this season… As a back-up 

last year, he appeared in six games and 

completed 13-of-28 passes for 175 yards, 

with two touchdowns and two interceptions… 

Threw for 91 yards on 7-of-10 passing against East Los Angeles 

and a touchdown, while he followed that with 70 passing yards against 

Santa Monica….. 

La Habra HS: Was a 1st Team All-CIF, 1st Team All-Area and 1st Team 

All-Freeway League selection as a senior… Helped his team win the CIF 

Championship and league title that year and passed for 2,500 yards 

and 31 touchdowns… Was named the North-South All-Star Game Most 

Valuable Player… As a junior, he was named the 1st Team all-league and 

his team’s Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 2,300 yards 

and 31 touchdowns… Was coached by Frank Mazzotta, Jr, who played 

and coach for Cerritos College and is the son of Falcon football coach 

Frank Mazzotta… Spent three years on the football and baseball teams… 

Batted .320 as a senior after hitting .290 his junior season….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he completed 20-of-24 

passes for 328 yards in the CIF championship game and when he was 

named the Offensive MVP of the North-South All-Star Game… Would 

like to transfer to either UCLA or Arizona State University… His brother 

Daniel (23) played quarterback at Portland State from 2004-05… Likes to 

play golf in his spare time… Nicknamed “Chris”… Has two other brothers 

– Robert (29) and Michael (27)… Is the son of Robert and Lorraine 

Morales… Born in Fullerton, CA on September 25, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant 

Favorite Movie: “Gladiator” 



Favorite Book: “The Life You Imagine” 

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DON NELSON 44 

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High School: DORSEY (2007) 



Cerritos (2007): Rushed the ball three times 

for 11 yards and added one reception for 

six yards… Was used primarily as a blocking 

tight end….. 

Dorsey HS: As a senior, he helped lead 

the team to the league championship… Was a 2nd Team All-Coliseum 

League selection, as well as an All-City choice… Was a member of the All- 

Academic Team… Spent three years on the football team and two on the 

baseball team….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to Arizona State University, USC, UCLA 

or Hampton University… Has already earned a real estate license… Likes 

to play video games in his spare time… Nicknamed “Buffy” or “Jr.” or 

“DJ”… Has two siblings – Jasmin (18) and De’Andre (16)… Is the son of 

Don Nelson Sr. and Fay Thompson… Born in Los Angeles, CA on February 

22, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Shaquille O’Neal Favorite Movie: “6th Man” 

Favorite Food: Chinese Favorite TV Show: “Sportscenter” 

Favorite Book: “The Ties that Bind” 

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Cerritos (2008): Named 1st Team All 

National Conference Central Division… 

Voted the team’s Offensive Player of the 

Year… Caught a school-record 50 passes 

for 661 yards and nine touchdowns… His 

receiving yards were the seventh-most in 

school history… Caught a season-high 10 passes for 106 yards against 

Long Beach City… The 10 receptions were the second-most in a game in 

school history… Had a pair of touchdown receptions against Santa Monica, 

College of the Desert and Mt. San Antonio… Pulled in a touchdown pass in 

each of the last fi ve games of the season….. 

La Mirada HS: Pulled in 47 passes for 860 yards as a senior and was named 

to the Press Telegram Dream Team… Also selected 1st Team All-Area and 

1st Team All-Suburban League… Carried the ball 16 times for 150 yards and 

recorded 16 tackles and two interceptions on defense… Did not play his 

junior year… Had 48 catches for 664 yards and fi ve scores as a sophomore 

to earn All-Area and all-league honors… Pulled in 52 passes for 450 yards 

as a freshman and was named the team’s Most Valuable Player, while they 

also won the league title… Also played basketball and was a 2nd Team allleague 

selection as a sophomore….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had 12 catches for 197 

yards and two touchdowns against Cerritos High his sophomore year… Also 

included a key fourth down catch in overtime his sophomore year in the CIF 

Playoffs to help beat Bonita High… Would like to transfer to any Division 

I school… Father played football at Colorado State University… Likes to 

play football in his spare time, along with playing with his son, Esaiah… 

Nicknamed “J-Rob”… Has six siblings – Gilbert (22), Charles (18), Marina 

(16), Marcellus (15), Trey (13) and Max (2)… Is the son of Orlando Robbins 

and Angelina Madrid… Born in La Palma, CA on June 16, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant Favorite TV Show: “Family Guy” 

Favorite Food: Peanut Butter & Jelly Favorite Movie: “Friday” 


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High School: WHITTIER (2006) 


Cerritos (2008): Posted two quarterback 

hurries and also saw time on special 

teams….. 


Whittier HS: Attended Rio Hondo College 

out of high school but did not play sports… Spent two years on the 

football team and one on the wrestling team….. 

Personal: Likes to lift weights in his spare time… Has two brothers – 

Joshua (20) and Jason (19)… Is the son of Jimmy and Cristina Reyes… 

Born in Los Angeles, CA on April 3, 1988….. 

Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers Favorite TV Show: “Family Guy” 

ERIC RUSSELL 4D 

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Position: FREE SAFETY 

High School: GAHR (2008 

Major: BUSINESS 

Major: PHYSICAL EDUCATION Cerritos (2008): Was a very versatile player 

for the Falcons, as he also returned punts 

and kickoffs… Named 1st Team All-National 

Division Central Conference as a free safety 

and return specialist… Finished second on 

the team with 69 tackles (33 solo), along 

with four pass breakups, two interceptions, one fumble recovery and a ½ 

tackle for loss… As a kick returner, he led the team with 17 returns for 

540 yards (31.8 average), while he added six punt returns for 100 yards 

(16.7 average)… Had a season-high 11 tackles (fi ve solo) against Riverside, 

while he fi nished with 10 against Ventura, eight against Palomar and seven 

against Mt. San Antonio, Chaffey and Santa Monica… Returned a seasonhigh 

fi ve kickoffs for 150 yards against Palomar, while he had three for 112 

yards against El Camino and four for 114 yards Long Beach City… Posted a 

season-high three punt returns for 67 yards against East Los Angeles….. 

Gahr HS: Chosen 1st Team Press Telegram Dream Team and was selected 

the Most Valuable Player of the Area his senior year… Also named 1st 

Team All-CIF as a senior and was a two-time 1st Team All-San Gabriel Valley 

League selection… Posted 167 tackles with 11 interceptions and scored fi ve 

touchdowns as a senior, while he posted 88 stops with three interceptions 

and scored two touchdowns as a junior… Named 2nd Team all-league as a 

sophomore after he registered 30 tackles, two interceptions and scored two 

touchdowns… Also spent three years on the track and fi eld team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had 20 tackles, two 

interceptions and scored three touchdowns on his birthday in a game 

against Lynwood High his junior year… Would like to transfer to any PAC- 

10 school… His uncle played football at the University of Wyoming… Likes 

to play football and video games in his spare time… Nicknamed “EJ”… Has 

one sister – LaPorsha (22)… Is the son of Eric and Ginger Russell… Born in 

Lynwood on October 19, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Ed Reed Favorite Movie: “The Hurricane” 

Favorite Food: Gumbo Favorite TV Show: “NFL Network” 

Favorite Book: “Animal Farm” 



ERIC ROBERSON 19 

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Position: TIGHT END 


POLY (2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Had six receptions for 

70 yards and three touchdowns… Had a 

season-high three receptions for 53 yards 

and a six-yard touchdown reception against 

Santa Monica… Also caught a pair of twoyard 

touchdown passes against Long Beach 

City and Chaffey… Also returned a kickoff for two yards….. 

Long Beach Poly HS: Team won the Moore League championship all four 

years… Was also a member of the CIF Championship team his senior year… 

Spent three years on the football team and one on the track and fi eld 

team….. 

Personal: Is working on a minor in sports management… Aspires to be 

a defense attorney… Nicknamed “Big E”… Has three siblings – Calvon 

(27), Erinn (22) and Chris (18)… Is the son of Essie Roberson… Born in 

Inglewood, CA on February 9, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Emmitt Smith 

Favorite Movie: “Don’t Be A Menace…” 

Favorite Food: French Fries 


Favorite Book: Ben Carson Books 

ALEXANDER SALCEDO 14 

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Position: KICKER 

High School: WARREN (2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Attempted one extra 

point on the year against Chaffey and 

missed….. 

Warren HS: Spent three seasons on the 

football and one on the soccer team… 

Was coached by former Falcon players Jeff 

Welch and Joe Biagioni on the football team…… 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he converted four extra 

points and a 27-yard fi eld goal against Paramount High… Is working on 

a minor in political science and would like to transfer to San Diego State 

University… Aspires to work in law enforcement… His father played 

soccer at Cal State Los Angeles and Cal State Fullerton, while his cousin 

Joshua Briggs plays baseball at San Diego City College… Likes to play 

the guitar in his spare time… Nicknamed “Alex”… Is the son of Enrique 

Salcedo and Rose Ochoa… Born in Artesia, CA on July 16, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Andre Agassi Favorite Movie: “Tombstone” 

Favorite Food: Mexican Favorite TV Show: “Family Guy” 

Favorite Book: “East of Eden” 

MARCO SAGGESE 65 

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High School: VALLEY CHRISTIAN 

(2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Appeared in nine games 

and started six times at right tackle… Is 

expected to start on the offensive line this 

season….. 

Valley Christian HS: Named 1st Team All- 

Area and 1st Team All-Olympic League as a 

senior… Earned his team’s Lineman of the Year award… Posted 45 tackles, 

three quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries and scored a touchdown 

on defense that year… Spent two years on the football and track teams… 

Helped the track team win the league championship….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he posted eight tackles, 

two fumble recoveries and a touchdown against JSerra High his senior 

year… Would like to transfer to UCLA, Arizona State University or Oregon 

State University… His grandfather played football at Arizona State… Enjoys 

cooking in his spare time… Has one brother – Gianluca (17)… Is the son of 

Giovanni and Nora Saggese… Born in Bellfl ower, CA on April 4, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Brett Favre Favorite Movie: “Remember the Titans” 

Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite TV Show: “The Simpsons” 

SIMON SAUNI 96 

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Position: DEFENSIVE TACKLE 

High School: LAKEWOOD (2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Appeared in eight games 

and recorded 13 tackles (seven solo)… 

Also added two quarterback hurries, two 

forced fumbles, 1½ tackles for loss and 

one quarterback sack… Had a season-high 

fi ve tackles and ½ tackle for loss against 

Ventura… Posted his forced fumbles in back-to-back games against Mt. 

San Antonio and El Camino….. 

Lakewood HS: Named his team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year as a 

senior and junior… Selected 1st Team All-Moore League as a senior and 

2nd Team all-league his junior year… Spent three years on the football 

team and two with the basketball and volleyball team….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to USC, UCLA, the University of Utah 

or the University of Arizona… Aspires to be a fi refi ghter… Likes to be 

with his family in his spare time… Nicknamed “Sy”… Has three siblings – 

Chaffee (15), Chelsee (13) and BJ (10)… Is the son of Dwane and Maria 

Sauni… Born in Long Beach, CA on August 11, 1990….. 

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(2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Saw time on special 

teams and was a reserve cornerback….. 

St. John Bosco HS: Named his team’s 

Defensive Back of the Year as a senior 

after posting 56 tackles, four interceptions 

and blocked one fi eld goal… Also returned 

three kicks for 188 yards… Earned the team’s Ironman of the Year 

as a junior and sophomore… Finished with 47 tackles and four interceptions 

as a junior after recording 46 stops and three picks his sophomore 

season… Was also voted the Most Valuable Sophomore that year… Also 

spent four years on the track and fi eld team and helped them win the 

league championship….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was his game against Mater Dei 

High when he fi nished with seven tackles, an interception, a blocked fi eld 

goal and scored a touchdown… Would like to transfer to either UCLA or 

Washington State University and aspires to be a fi refi ghter… Likes to go 

to the movies, dancing and listen to music in his spare time… Nicknamed 

“Tray”… Has one siblings – Huntyr (10)… Is the son of Tia Smith… Born 

in Long Beach, CA on December 16, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Randy Moss Favorite Food: Mexican 

Favorite Book: “The Great Gatsby” 

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High School: SOUTH BAY 

LUTHERAN (2007) 

Major: PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Cerritos (2008): Played primarily on special 

teams and recorded one tackle….. 


South Bay Lutheran HS: School plays 

eight-man football… Helped lead the team 

to the CIF Division II championship, as 

well as the Pacifi c Charter League championship as a senior… Named 1st 

Team All-CIF and 1st Team all-league as an offensive lineman… Posted 30 

tackles and six quarterback sacks while playing on defense… Was a 2nd 

Team All-CIF 2nd Team pick as an offensive lineman as a junior… Spent 

three years on the football team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when his block set up a touchdown 

in the CIF championship game… Would like to transfer to UCLA, 

the Air Force Academy, Cal State Long Beach or Boise State University… 

Likes to draw and hang out with friends in his spare time… Has three 

siblings – Kevon (16), Keondre (12) and Keni (9)… Is the son of Clarence 

and Roslyn Williams… Born in Los Angeles, CA….. 

Favorite Athlete: Ray Lewis 

Favorite Movie: “Any Given Sunday” 

Favorite Food: Seafood 



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High School: SANTA FE (2008) 

Major: LAW ENFORCEMENT 

Citrus College (2008): 

Santa Fe HS: Voted 2nd Team All-Del Rio 

League and All-Area as a senior… Helped 

the team reach the CIF championship 

game… During his junior year, he was 

voted the team’s Defensive Player of the 

Game against Troy High, while he garnered the team’s Defensive Lineman 

of the Year Award as a sophomore and freshman… Also spent two years 

on the volleyball team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was playing in the CIF championship 

game… Is working on a minor in graphic design and aspires to be 

a police offi cer… Likes to play video games in his spare time… Has two 

siblings – Courtney (20) and Jeremiah (18)… Is the son of Tom and Loa 

Taotoai… Born in Torrance, CA on December 12, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Stephen Jackson 


Favorite Food: Spaghetti 

Favorite TV Show: “Dark Blue” 

Favorite Book: “The Scorpion King” 

MARQUIS WILLIAMS 82 

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High School: CARSON (2007) 

Major: SPORTS MEDICINE 

Cerritos (2008): Had two receptions for 

12 yards… Had a four-yard catch against 

East Los Angeles and one for eight yards 

against College of the Desert….. 


Carson HS: Earned the Offensive Coaches 

Award as a sophomore, junior and senior… Earned 2nd Team All-Marine 

League as a wide receiver and All-City honors as a kick returner his senior 

year… Scored 14 touchdowns in his high school career, including seven 

his senior season… Led the team in receiving and special team yards as 

a senior and sophomore… Selected 2nd Team all-league as a junior and 

was voted their Special Teams Player of the Year as a sophomore… Won 

the league championship in the 100 meters three years in a row on the 

track team… Won the 200 meter championship as a junior… Ran a leg 

of the 400-meter relay team that won the league championship twice 

and came in 10th place in the state his senior season… Also spent a 

season on the basketball team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had seven catches 

for 135 yards and a touchdown and when he returned the opening 

kickoff 90 yards against Gardena High… Would transfer to any school 

that offers him a scholarship… His uncle, Leon Thompson played football 

in college… Likes to play football and go shopping in his spare time… 

Nicknamed “Juice”… Has two siblings – Latrese (19) and Kobe (10)… 

Is the son of Shawn and Shindana Williams… Born in Carson, CA on 

September 24, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Steve Smith Favorite Movie: “The Wood” 

Favorite Food: Mom’s Tacos Favorite TV Show: “Martin” 



MICHAEL WILLIE 2 

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WILSON (2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Finished second on the 

team with 37 receptions for 346 yards 

and two touchdowns… Appeared in all 

11 games and made four starts… Caught 

at least one pass in every game, which 

included a season-high seven receptions 

for 71 yards against Citrus… Also pulled in six passes for 41 yards against 

Palomar in the Golden Dome Bowl… His touchdown receptions came 

against East Los Angeles and Mt. San Antonio….. 

Long Beach Wilson HS: Had 700 receiving yards and six touchdowns as 

a senior… Was named All-CIF and All-Moore League his senior year and 

was all-league as a junior… Voted the team’s Offensive Player of the Year 

as a senior and junior… On the freshman team, scored 16 touchdowns 

and had 1500 receiving yards….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had nine receptions 

for 210 and a touchdown against Long Beach Millikan High to advance 

his team to the playoffs… Would like to transfer to the University of 

California-Berkeley, UCLA, Arizona State University, the University of 

Florida or the University of Miami… Nicknamed “Mike”… Has four siblings 

– Sean, Mikea, Daniel and Irana… Is the son of Tracey Fisher… Born 

in Compton, CA on June 17, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Chad Ochocinco Favorite Movie: “Three Strikes” 

Favorite Food: Fried Chicken Favorite TV Show: “Family Guy” 

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Fresno City College (2008): Started all 

11 games for the Rams his freshman season….. 

Posted 34 tackles (19 solo), along 

with three pass breakups, 2 1/2 tackles for 

loss and two interceptions he returned for 

56 yards... Brought one of them back 50 

yards for a touchdown..... 

Gahr HS: As a senior, he was named 2nd Team Press Telegram Dream 

Team, as well as All-CIF on both offense and defense… Recorded 125 

tackles and scored 18 touchdowns and was also a 1st Team All-San 

Gabriel Valley League selection… In his junior year, he fi nished with 80 

tackles and four touchdowns to earn 1st Team all-league recognition… In 

addition to playing three years of football, he spent four on the basketball 

team and three on the volleyball team… Was a three-time all-league 

selection in volleyball and averaged 17 kills a game as a senior… Posted 

13 kills a game his junior year… Named all-league in basketball four years 

in a row… Averaged 26 points a game his senior year and 20 points a 

game each of the other three years….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he scored four touchdowns 

and 12 tackles against Cerritos High and a key forced fumble 

against Lancaster High… Would like to transfer to UCLA… His father 

played football at College of the Sequoias and then at Cal State Long 

Beach… Nicknamed “Big Chess”… Has two siblings – Cassie (29) and 

Melinda (24)… Is the son of Chester and Linda Woolen… Born in Los 

Alamitos, CA on November 24, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan 

Favorite Movie: “The Lion King” 

Favorite Food: Fettuccini 

Favorite TV Show: “Martin” 

Favorite Book: “The Bible” 

JARRELL WINSTON 70 

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Position: OFFENSIVE TACKLE 

High School: WOODROW WILSON 

(WASHINGTON D.C.) (2008) 

Major: PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Cerritos (2008): Named 2nd Team All- 

National Division Central Conference as an 

offensive tackle… Started nine games and 

was instrumental in the team’s success… Is 

expected to be the anchor to the offensive 

line this season….. 

Woodrow Wilson (DC) HS: Competed on the football, swimming and 

boxing teams….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to Virginia Tech University… Likes to 

swim and play football in his spare time… Nicknamed “D.C.”… Has two 

brothers – Darius (19) and Justin (17)… Is the son of Jennifer Winston… 

Born in Washington D.C. on October 28, 1988….. 

Favorite Athlete: LeBron James Favorite Movie: “Friday” 

Favorite Food: Everything Favorite Book: “Warriors Don’t Cry” 

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MAXWELL AMETE 89 

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High School: BELLFLOWER (2009) 


Bellfl ower HS: As a senior, he caught 

eight passes for 109 yards and a touchdown 

as a tight end, while he also posted 

nine tackles and two quarterback sacks on 

defense… Also rushed for 20 yards… As 

a junior, he was an All-Suburban League 

honorable mention selection after fi nishing with 36 receiving yards and 

15 rushing yards… Spent three years on the football and basketball 

teams, while also playing one year of volleyball….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to the University of California-Berkeley… 

His two sisters – Tiffany (26) and Lavonne (25) played basketball for the 

Falcons, while his cousins - Maurice Luatua, Stewart Taufa and Vince 

Feula played football for the Falcons… Has one brother – Morris Jr. (12)… 

Nicknamed “Maxx”… Is the son of Morris and Jeodah Amete… Born in 

Los Angeles, CA on May 11, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Antonio Gates 

Favorite Movie: “Step-Brothers” 

Favorite Food: Samoan 

Favorite Book: “The Great Gatsby” 


Garfi eld HS: Posted 85 tackles and 12 

quarterback sacks his senior year… Helped 

the team win the City 3A Championship… 

Voted his team’s Most Inspirational Player 

that year… Registered 50 tackles and 12 

sacks his junior year and was named their Rookie of the Year….. 


fi ve sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recover against University 

High… Is working on a minor in engineering and would like to transfer 

to UCLA… Is studying to be a probation offi cer… Nicknamed Geo… Has 

four siblings – Albert (17), David (16), Freddy (4) and Angel (2)… Is the 

son of Esmerelda Hernandez… Born in Los Angeles, CA….. 

Favorite Athlete: Brian Dawkins 

Favorite Movie: “Remember the Titans” 



Favorite Book: “One Great Game” 


2009 CERRITOS COLLEGE FRESHMAN FOOTBALL PLAYER BIOS 

JHOVANNY BAUTISTA 93 

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High School: GARFIELD (2007) 

Major: PROBATION OFFICER 

DAVID ARTEAGA 25 

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Position: SAFETY 



La Habra HS: Played on two CIF championship 

teams under the direction of Frank 

Mazzotta Jr., who is the son of Falcon 

head coach Frank Mazzotta… Also named 

the CIF Player of the Year and Freeway 

League Player of the Year as a senior… 

Posted 147 tackles and two interceptions after fi nishing with 114 tackles 

and three interceptions his junior season… Team reached the CIF championship 

game his sophomore year, while he was a member of the freshman 

league championship team… Also spent a year on the basketball 

team and three on track and fi eld team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had 28 tackles in the 

CIF championship game against Tustin High at Angel Stadium… Working 

on a minor in business and would like to transfer to San Diego State 

University… Aspires to be an athletic trainer… Likes to work out and 

sleep in his spare time… Nicknamed “Bede”… Has two siblings – Melissa 

(27) and Matt (23)… Is the son of Lisa Hernandez… Born on October 29, 

1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Antonio Cromartie 



CLARENCE BOWDEN 29 

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High School: CERRITOS (2009) 

Major: PRE-MED 

Cerritos HS: Named 1st Team All- 

Suburban League as a senior after earning 

2nd Team all-league recognition his junior 

season… Was an all-league honorable 

mention as a sophomore… Spent three 

years on the football team, along with 

four on the track team and one on the basketball team….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to USC, UCLA or the University of 

California-Berkeley… Aspires to be a pediatrician… Comes from a family 

where everyone plays sports… Likes to play sports in his spare time… Has 

seven siblings – Bree (18), JT (13), Christian (13), Keondre (11), Deondre 

(11), Jiya (7) and Saniah (6)… Is the son of James and Rhonda Walker… 

Born in Los Angeles, CA on October 21, 1991….. 


Favorite Movie: “Scarface” 

Favorite Food: Fried Chicken 

Favorite TV Show: “The Boondocks” 

Favorite Book: “Street Dreams” 



LUIS BRETADO 

Warren HS: Was a two-time All-CIF 

selection… Named to the All-Special Team 

squad both years… Posted 124 tackles, 

fi ve forced fumbles and three quarterback 

sacks as a senior after fi nishing with 105 

stops and two interceptions his junior 

season… Helped the team win the San Gabriel Valley League championship 

as a senior… Spent three years on the football team and two on the 

wrestling team… Helped them win the league championship and posted 

a 19-1 record at his weight….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had 16 tackles, two 

sacks and a forced fumble in a game… Also recorded a sack in the 

game… Is working on a minor in engineering and would like to transfer 

to either the University of California-Berkeley or San Francisco State 

University… Aspires to be an athletic trainer… Likes to draw and paint in 

his spare time… Is the son of Timmy and Imelda Bretado… Born on June 

6, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Emmitt Smith 

Favorite Movie: “Click” 

Favorite Food: Burritos 

Favorite TV Show: “UFC” 

Favorite Book: “A Fighter’s Heart” 

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Position: STRONG SAFETY 

High School: WARREN (2009) 


S’ROBIEN CAMPBELL 80 

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High School: WESTCHESTER 

(2009) 


Westchester HS: Pulled in eight passes 

as a senior on offense and recorded 18 

tackles with one interception on defense… 

Spent four years on the football, basketball 

and track and fi eld teams… Helped 

the basketball team win the CIF, City and 

State Championship as a senior, while he was an all-league selection… 

Reached the league fi nals in track and fi eld as a junior….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he scored his fi rst varsity 

touchdown during a homecoming game… Would like to transfer to 

the University of Georgia, the University of Missouri or The Ohio State 

University… Nicknamed “S-Rob”… Is the brother of teammate Kalan 

Collins… Is the son of Sonya Porter… Born on March 31, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Terrell Owens 

Favorite Movie: “Friday” 

Favorite Food: Fettuccini Alfredo 

Favorite TV Show: “Family Guy” 

DWAYNE BUCKNER 

Lynwood HS: Spent three years on the 

football team and two on the track and 

fi eld team… In track, he was a 1st Team 

All-CIF selection as a member of the 

400-meter relay team, as well as in the 

200 meters….. 

Personal: Most memorable moments were when he had a fumble recovery 

and a forced fumble against Gahr High and when he picked off three 

pass against Paramount High… Would like to transfer to UC Davis, Fresno 

State University or the University of Oregon… Aspires to be a probation 

offi cer… Has two siblings – Dennis (17) and Larriesha (12)… Is the son of 

Dannette Williams… Born on May 31, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Deion Sanders 

Favorite Movie: “Transformers” 

Favorite Food: Chicken 


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High School: LYNWOOD (2008) 


STERLING CARTER 18 

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High School: TORRANCE (2009) 

Major: COMPUTER SCIENCE 

Torrance HS: Named All-Peninsula League 

as a junior and senior in football, while 

he also played volleyball and basketball… 

Was an All-Area and All-CIF selection in 

volleyball as a senior, while he was a twotime 

all-league selection… Also named 

all-league in basketball for two years….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he posted two interceptions 

and scored three touchdowns against North Torrance High his senior 

season… Is working on a minor in business and would like to transfer 

to the University of Oregon, Boise State University or the University of 

California-Berkeley… Likes to work out, watch TV, go to the beach and 

go to movies in his spare time.. Has one sibling – Ashile (19)… Born in 

Inglewood, CA on May 16, 1991….. 

Favorite Food: Soul Food 

Favorite Movie: James Bond Movies 

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KALAN COLLINS 8D 

Westchester: As a senior, he was named 

All-Western League as a free safety, punter 

and place-kicker… Posted 50 tackles 

and three interceptions while scoring 

fi ve touchdowns as a senior… Voted the 

team’s defensive Most Valuable Player 

and was invited to play in an all-star game… In his junior year, he was an 

all-league selection at wide receiver, free safety, punter and place-kicker… 

Received the team’s Best Hands Award and fi nished with 32 stops, 

with four interceptions and three touchdowns… Named all-league as a 

sophomore at free safety, punter and kicker, while he set a school record 

with 11 interceptions… Team voted him their captain and he received the 

Defensive MVP Award… Was an all-league pick at cornerback, punter 

and kicker as a freshman and earned the Best Freshman Award….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he threw for two 

touchdowns, including one to his brother, and made 10 tackles in his 

senior year homecoming game… Would like to transfer to the University 

of California-Berkeley, Arizona State University, University of Oregon or 

UCLA… His brother S’Robien (18) is a teammate of his on this year’s 

Cerritos team… Has three other siblings – Robert (21), Philip (18), and 

Kenya (17)… Nicknamed “K-Bird”… Is the son of Robert and Jacqueline 

Campbell… Born on November 13, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Sean Taylor 

Favorite Movie: “Menace II Society” 

Favorite Food: Top Raman Noodles Favorite Book: “Black Boy” 

West HS: High school is located in 

Bakersfi eld… Was a 1st Team All- 

Southwest League selection as a senior 

after pulling in 37 passes for 753 yards… 

Named the team’s Most Valuable Player his 

junior season when he caught 52 passes 

for 982 yards and was voted 1st Team all-league… Garnered 2nd Team 

all-league recognition as a sophomore after catching 23 passes for 400 

yards… Was also voted the team’s Most Valuable Wide Receiver… Also 

played defense and picked off fi ve passes… In addition to playing football, 

he also played basketball and was on the track and fi eld team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he caught nine passes 

for 152 yards against Reedley High… Has two brothers – Douglass and 

Darius… Is the son of Dion Curry, Sr…. Born in Bakersfi eld, CA on June 

30, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Steve Smith 


Favorite Food: Waffl es 

Favorite Book: “Holes” 

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High School: WESTCHESTER 



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High School: WEST (2009) 



RAY CRAIG 4 

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High School: NORWALK (2009) 


Norwalk HS: Named his school’s Athlete 

of the year, as well as the football team’s 

Offensive Player of the Year… Rushed for 

1600 yards as a senior and helped the 

team advance to the CIF semi-fi nals… Was 

voted 1st Team All-Suburban League… 

While playing in defense as a junior, he picked off three passes and 

brought one back for a touchdown… As a freshman, he played for the 

Orange County Junior All-American Football team… Spent three years on 

the football and track and fi eld teams… While in track, he won the LA 

County championship and the league championship in the 200 meters… 

Also won the league championship in the long jump and was voted his 

team’s Most Valuable Athlete… As a junior, he received the team’s Most 

Valuable Sprinter, Most Inspirational and Most Improved awards… Also 

spent a year on the basketball team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was having his team advance to the 

CIF semi-fi nals for the fi rst time in 15 years… Aspires to be a fi refi ghter… 

Likes to play football in his spare time… Nicknamed “RJ” and “Ray 

Ray”… Is the son of Alisia Bealey… Born on September 12, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: LeBron James 

Favorite Movie: “Boyz ‘n the Hood” 


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University of Nevada-Las Vegas (2008): 

Was a red-shirt….. 

La Habra HS: Was a member of two CIF 

championship teams for head coach Frank 


head coach Frank Mazzotta….. 

Personal: Is the nephew of Sam Moore, who played for the St. Louis 

Rams… Likes to watch TV with his grandmother in his spare time… 

Nicknamed “J.D.”… Is the son of Tangie Davis….. 

Favorite Athlete: Terrell Davis 

Favorite Movie: “Get Rich or Die Trying” 

Favorite Food: Spaghetti 

Favorite TV Show: “The T.O. Show” 

Favorite Book: “Harry Potter” 



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High School: BELL (2009) 


Bell HS: Was a two-time 1st Team All- 

Eastern League and All-City selection… 

Spent four years on the football team and 

one on the basketball and track and fi eld 

teams… Threw the shot put his senior 

year and advanced to the state championships….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he recovered two 

fumbles on punts in the same game… Would like to transfer to USC… 

His brother Ricardo (19) is on the basketball team at Cal State Dominguez 

Hills… Likes to spend time with his family in his spare time… Has two 

other siblings – Alexandro (13) and Daniel (8)… Is the son of Miguel De 

La Rossa and Guadalupe Corona… Born in Huntington Park, CA on May 

9, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Junior Seau 

Favorite Movie: “American History X” 




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POLY (2009) 


Long Beach Poly HS: Was a member of 

the CIF Championship team as a senior… 

Named to the Press Telegram Dream Team, 

as well as All-CIF and 1st Team All-Moore 

League… Team also won the league 

championship… Spent just one year on 

the football team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he 12 tackles, a quarterback 

sack and a safety in a game… Would like to transfer to either the 

University of California-Berkeley or UCLA… Likes to spend time with his 

girlfriend in his spare time… Nicknamed “Eli”… Is the son of Talalelei and 

Salome Edwards… Born in American Samoa….. 

Favorite Food: Coco Rice 


Favorite Book: “Beginning Red” 


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High School: NORTH TORRANCE 



North Torrance HS: Named the Pioneer 

League Most Valuable Player his senior 

year after passing for 2,400 yards and 

28 touchdowns, while rushing for 850 

yards and nine touchdowns… Also named 

All-CIF, All-Area and 1st Team all-league… 

Threw for 1,400 yards and 10 scores his junior season and was selected 

all-league and was voted his team’s Most Valuable Player… Voted the 

team’s MVP as a sophomore and was the Offensive Player of the Year 

his freshman year… Spent two seasons on the basketball team and was 

selected the league’s Most Outstanding Player, as well as All-CIF, All-Area 

and all-league….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he threw for 327 yards 

and six touchdowns his senior year against Lawndale High… Would 

like to transfer to UCLA, the University of Oregon or Arizona State 

University… Aspires to be either a sports agent or college coach… Likes 

to play basketball in his spare time… Nicknamed “B.J.”… Has four 

siblings – Gunner (13), Hannah (11), Landon (2) and Lawson (2)… Is the 

son of Norton and Nanci Engem… Born in Torrance, CA on December 

14, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Peyton Manning 



Favorite TV Show: “Sportscenter” 


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JORDAN (2009) 


Long Beach Jordan HS: Named 1st 

Team All-Moore League as a senior after 

fi nishing with 41 tackles, three interceptions 

and a forced fumble… As a receiver, 

he caught eight passes for 132 yards and 

three scores… Was a 2nd Team all-league 

selection as a junior with 30 stops and two interceptions… Spent three 

years on the football team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had fi ve tackles, an 

interception and forced fumble against Beverly Hills High his junior season… 

Would like to transfer to the University of Oregon, the University of 

California-Berkeley or UCLA… His brother Justin (18) played basketball at 

Compton High and is transferring to the University of Oregon… Likes to 

play sports and video games in his spare time… Has two other siblings – 

Anthony (16) and London (2)… Nicknamed “Tommy Gunz”… Is the son 

of Tommy Elliott Sr. and Sharon Jones… Born in Lynwood, CA on August 

11, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Sean Taylor 


Favorite Food: Anything 

Favorite TV Show: “NFL Total Access” 

Favorite Book: “We Beat the Streets” 

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High School: MAGNOLIA (2009) 


Magnolia HS: Named 1st Team All- 

Orange League as a senior… Spent two 

years on the football team and one on the 

basketball team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment 

was helping his team advance to the CIF 

Playoffs for the fi rst time in 25 years… Likes to hang out with friends in 

his spare time… Has two siblings – Lazaro (30) and Cecy (17)… Is the 

son of Ines and Maria Escobedo… Born in Bellfl ower, CA on January 22, 

1991….. 

Favorite Food: Chimichanga 

Favorite Movie: “Superbad” 



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St. John Bosco HS: Graduated from St. 

John Bosco High after spending his fi rst 

three years at Lakewood High… As a 

junior, he was named 1st Team All-Moore 

League and was voted his team’s Offensive 

Player of the Year… Earned 1st Team 

all-league recognition his sophomore year and the team named him their 

Rookie of the year… Also played a year of baseball….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to USC… His father and uncles all 

played football in high school… Likes to play paintball and sports in his 

spare time… Has two siblings – Michael (9) and Sarah (8)… Is the son of 

Matthew Fletcher… Born in Long Beach, CA on May 28, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: LaDanian Tomlinson 


Favorite Food: Soul Food 


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POLY (2008) 

Major: HISTORY 

Minnesota State University-Moorhead 

(2008): Served as a red-shirt….. 

Long Beach Poly HS: Spent four years on 

the football team… Helped them to three 

Moore League championships as well as 

a CIF championship… Voted the team’s 

Most Valuable Lineman as a junior and freshman….. 

Personal: Is working on a minor in music… Would like to transfer to the 

University of California-Berkeley or UCLA… Is related to Coran Amituanai 

(University of Arizona) and Reuben Willis (Utah State), who are both 

on the football team… Likes to go dancing in his spare time… Born on 

February 26, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Misty May 

Favorite Movie: “Sione’s Wedding” 

Favorite Food: Pesupo & Rice 

Favorite TV Show: “Days of Our Lives” 

Favorite Book: “7 Things in Life” 

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High School: MAYFAIR (2009) 

Major: CRIMINOLOGY 

Mayfair HS: As a senior, he was named 

the Suburban League Offensive Lineman 

of the Year, 2nd Team All-State, as well 

as All-CIF and 1st Team all-league… Also 

selected to the Press Telegram Dream Team 

and voted into the Lakewood Youth Hall 

of Fame… Was invited to play in two all-star games and was named to 

the Alga Foundation All-Star team… Spent three years on the football 

team….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to Arizona State University, UCLA, San 

Diego State University, University of Oregon or California-Berkeley… Is 

related to former Falcon Tupe Peko, as well as NFL player Domato Peko 

and Joe Laupua, who is playing at East LA College… Likes to draw and 

play the ukulele in his spare time… Nicknamed “Fou”… Has four siblings 

– Leiveva (19), Filu (15), Mike (14) and Rina (12)… Is the son of Pagi and 

Linaa Etevati… Born in Bellfl ower, CA on November 15, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Brian Cushing 



Favorite TV Show: “Meet the Browns” 

Favorite Book: “Angela’s Ashes” 



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High School: PARAMOUNT (2009) 


Paramount HS: Named 1st Team All-San 

Gabriel Valley League as a linebacker his 

senior year after earning 1st Team allleague 

recognition as a defensive end his 

junior and sophomore seasons… Was also 

a member of the track and fi eld team for 

three years and threw the shot put and discus….. 


two fumble recoveries in one game… Would like to transfer to the 

University of Tennessee… Is related to Demetrin Veal, who played for 

the Falcons and in the NFL… Likes to play sports in his spare time… 

Nicknamed “Rampage”… Has three siblings – Brandy (16), Lorenzo 

(14) and Isaiah (11)… Is the son of Michael and Dernisha Ford… Born in 

Baton Rouge, LA on September 9, 1991….. 


Favorite Movie: “Don’t Be A Menace…” 

Favorite Food: Rice, Beans & Cornbread 


Favorite Book: “Of Mice & Men” 

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High School: SCHURR (2009) 


Schurr HS: As a senior, he was named 

2nd Team All-CIF, All-Area and 1st Team 

All-Almont League… Helped the team win 

the league championship… Was a 2nd 

Team all-league pick as a junior… Spent 

three years on the football team, as well as 

four on the baseball team and one on the wrestling team….. 

Personal: Nicknamed “Gunner”… Has one sister – Lauren (15)… Is the 

son of Frank Gonzalez and Barbara Alvarez… Born in Montebello, CA on 

January 16, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 

Favorite Movie: “Half-Baked” 



Favorite Book: “Catcher in the Rye” 

DE’ANDRE FOSTER 

John Glenn HS: Posted 30 tackles from 

his secondary position, while he was also a 

wide receiver and caught seven touchdown 

passes his senior season… Earned 

the Coaches Award… Missed his junior 

year with an injury, while he recorded 40 

tackles and added two interceptions as a sophomore… Voted the team’s 

Defensive Most Valuable Player… Also spent three years on the basketball 

team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he took over at quarterback 

against Norwalk High his senior year… Would like to transfer 

to Arizona State University… Likes to rap in his spare time… His brother 

Reggie (23) is on the football team at Graceland (IA) University… Has another 

sibling – Sydney (17)… Nicknamed “Dre”… Is the son of Reginald 

Foster and Deidre Vines… Born in Okinawa, Japan on April 9, 1991….. 


Favorite Movie: “Menace II Society” 

Favorite Food: Macaroni & Cheese 


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Position: DEFENSIVE BACK 

High School: JOHN GLENN (2009) 

Major: ENGLISH 

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High School: LONG BEACH POLY 

(2008) 


Jackson State University (2008): Served 

as a red-shirt….. 

Long Beach Poly HS: Helped the team 

win the CIF Division I championship his 

senior year… Named 1st Team All-Moore 

league as a senior, while the team won 

the league title three years in a row… Spent three years on the football 

team….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to UCLA… Has two siblings – Krystopher 

and Krystal, both 14… Is the son of Deona Gross… Born in Harbor City, 

CA on June 22, 1990….. 


Favorite TV Show: “The Game” 

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High School: WASHINGTON 

PREP (2009) 


Washington Prep HS: Named 2nd Team 

All-Marine League as a senior after earning 

1st Team all-league recognition as a 

junior… Attended Crenshaw High as a 

freshman and was a 1st Team all-league 

pick, as the team went on to win the 

City Section championship… Was also a member of the basketball and 

baseball teams….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had 19 tackles against 

Westchester High his junior year… Would like to transfer to any Division 

I school… Enjoys poetry in his spare time…Nicknamed “Jay-Holmes”… 

Has three siblings – Lashanae (21), Rodney, Jr. (17) and Kiera (3)… Is the 

son of Rodney Holmes… Born in Lynwood, CA on February 16, 1991….. 



Favorite Food: Hot Wings 


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JORDAN (2007) 


Cal State Long Beach: Attended Cal 

State Long Beach, but they do not fi eld a 

football team….. 

Personal: Named 2nd Team All-Moore 

League as a senior, while he was also 

voted the team’ Most Valuable Player and 

Team Captain… Also spent a team on the volleyball team as a junior and 

was named their Offensive Player of the Year….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when played for the Southern 

California Rugby All-Stars… Aspires to be a police offi cer… His cousin 

Nigel Hunt plays for the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Team… Likes to 

play rugby in his spare time… Has two siblings – Evelyn (21) and Levaina 

(6)… Is the son of Leo Sr. and Siafu Hunt… Born in Artesia, CA on June 

19, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Jonah Lomu 


Favorite Food: Subway 

Favorite TV Show: “World Series of Poker” 

Favorite Book: “Dear Graduate” 


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Position: CENTER 


(2008) 



St. John Bosco HS: Spent two years on 

the football team and one each on the 

baseball and golf teams….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment 

was when he hit a walk-off home run on 

the baseball team his sophomore year… Would like to transfer to the 

University of Oregon… Aspires to be a police offi cer… Likes to play paintball 

in his spare time… Has one sister – Sarah (23)… Is the son of Bill and 

Pam Houser…. Born in Bellfl ower, CA on October 6, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Howie Long 



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Warren HS: Also played as a defensive 

end…Spent one year on the football and 

track and fi eld teams….. 

Personal: Likes to play video games and 

read comic books in his spare time… His 

cousin Luis Nunez played football for the Falcons… Has two siblings – 

Brandon (17) and Spencer (10)… Is the son of Michael and Alice Juarez… 

Born in Bellfl ower, CA on July 24, 1990….. 

Favorite Movie: “The Pineapple Express” 


Favorite Food: Steak & Eggs 



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High School: ANTELOPE VALLEY 

(2008) 


Antelope Valley HS: Started at both wide 

receiver and free safety as a senior… Was 

named 1st Team all-league that year after 

being a 2nd Team all-league pick at wide 

receiver as a junior… Spent three years 

on the football team, while he also played 

volleyball and track and fi eld….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to UCLA… Likes to listen to music and 

play the drums in his spare time… Nicknamed B-Knight”… Has fi ve siblings 

– KC (27), Melissa (26), James (24), Becky (16) and Matthew (15)… 

Is the son of Ken and Marcia Knight… Born in La Palma, CA on August 

12, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Chad Johnson 

Favorite Movie: “Friday Light Nights” 



LAVEL LONIAN 

Apple Valley HS: Was injured most of his 

senior year, but was still selected to play in 

an all-star game in Hawaii… Finished the 

season with six receptions… Was a 2nd 

Team All-Mojave River League choice as a 

junior and had 10 catches for 68 yards… 

Was invited to the USC Rising Star Camp… In addition to playing football, 

he was also a member of the track and fi eld team for one season….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had fi ve catches 

for 30 yards against Victorville High… Would like to transfer to UCLA, 

Louisiana State University or the University of California-Berkeley… His 

father played football for the Falcons and was a 1st Team all-conference 

selection, while his uncle ran track and UCLA and his grandfather played 

for UC Berkeley… Likes to play football and video games in his spare 

time… Nicknamed “Apple Valley” or “AV”… Has six siblings… Is the son 

of Michael Franklin and Jennifer Nitsche… Born in Apple Valley, CA on 

May 31, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Jerry Rice 




Favorite Book: “Going Long” 

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High School: APPLE VALLEY (2009) 


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High School: PARAMOUNT (2009) 


Paramount HS: Posted 79 tackles and fi ve 

quarterback sacks as a senior after fi nishing 

with 57 tackles and two quarterback 

sacks his sophomore year… Spent two 

years on the football team and three on 

the track and fi eld team….. 


two quarterback sacks against Warren High his senior season… Would 

like to transfer to UCLA… Has related to former Cerritos football player 

Charlie Green and Alani Lehauli… Likes to sleep in his spare time… Has 

four siblings – Bernadine (26), Alani (24), Melida (20) and Junior (16)… 

Is the son of Percival and Fane Lehauli… Born in Tonga on October 6, 

1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Haloti Ngata 


Favorite Book: “Warriors Don’t Cry” 

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High School: GARFIELD (2008) 


Cerritos (2008): Missed the season due to 

an injury….. 

Garfi eld HS: Named the Los Angeles City 

Player of the Year as a senior after helping 

his team win the City Championship… 

Finished with 159 tackles (102 solo), nine 

quarterback sacks and one interception, while he scored six touchdowns… 

Was also named the Eastern League Player of the Year, as well 

as 1st Team All-City and was a 1st Team all-league selection as a tight 

end… In his junior year, he was named the league’s Defensive Player of 

the Year, while garnering All-City and all-league recognition… Posted 

126 tackles (98 solo), fi ve sacks and one interception to go along with 

three touchdowns… Also named 1st Team all-league as a sophomore and 

freshman… Had 30 tackles as a sophomore and 56 his freshman year….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he recorded a school-record 

18 tackles (14 solo) and a sack against San Pedro High in his sophomore 

year… Is working on a minor in sports medicine and would like 

to transfer to any PAC-10 school… Aspires to be a sports broadcaster… 

Three of his brothers – Jesse (Cal State Hayward), Jaime (Citrus College) 

and Miguel (Pasadena City College) – played football… Has three 

other brothers – Alfred (45), Danny (24) and Ralph (21)… Nicknamed 

“D-Low”… Is the son of Jesus and Maria Lopez… Born in Los Angeles, 

CA on February 15, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Patrick Willis 

Favorite Movie: “The Notebook” 

Favorite Food: Spam Musubi 

Favorite TV Show: “Discovery Channel” 

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High School: JOHN GLENN 

(2008) 

Major: COMPUTER ENGINEERING 


John Glenn HS: Was a Scholar-Athlete all 

four years in high school… Posted 33 tackles 

and three quarterback sacks as a senior 

after recording 31 stops and one sack his 

junior year… Voted the team’s Defensive 

Player of the Year as a sophomore and was an All-CIF Honorable Mention 

selection… Was also on the wrestling and track and fi eld teams….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he posted 11 tackles 

and a sack in his sophomore year against La Quinta High… Aspires to 

be a computer engineer… Comes from a family where everyone played 

sports… Likes to play video games in his spare time… Has three siblings 

– Michael (16), Adriana (15) and Anthony (13)… Is the son of Wayne 

Pinkerton and Adriana Lopez… Born on August 15, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Zach Thomas 

Favorite Movie: “Pineapple Express” 

Favorite Food: French Fries 


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Bell HS: Voted 1st Team All-Eastern 

League as a linebacker his senior year 

after fi nishing with 67 tackles… Also 

selected his team’s Most Valuable Player… 

As a junior, he was a 1st Team all-league 

choice at defensive end when he recorded 

43 tackles and one quarterback sack… Named 1st Team all-league as a 

sophomore at offensive guard, but also played defense and posted 47 

tackles… Spent three years on the wrestling team and fi nished with a 

combined 93-13 record….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he recorded 23 tackles 

and 1½ sacks against South Gate High… Would like to transfer to 

Michigan State University and aspires to be either an English teacher or a 

detective… His older brother David (28) played football for the Falcons, 

while he comes from a family that plays sports… Likes to play golf in 

his spare time… Nicknamed “Lulu”… Has four other siblings – Mike 

(23), Elvia (16), Maria (14) and Angel (9)… Is the son of Juan Lucero and 

Socorro Ortiz… Born on January 30, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Osi Umenyiora 

Favorite Movie: “Friday Night Lights 

Favorite Food: Super Fries from Alberto’s 

Favorite Book: “Brave New World” 


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High School: LYNWOOD (2008) 



Lynwood HS: Posted seven tackles, fi ve 

quarterback hurries and four quarterback 

sacks as a senior… Was on the football, 

basketball and track and fi eld teams… 

Named all-league as a senior on the track 

team….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to UCLA, the University of Oregon or 

the University of California-Berkeley… Aspires to be either an engineer or 

auto technician… His father played football at Lynwood High… Likes to 

draw in his spare time… Nicknamed “Buddy Love”… Is the son of Sean 

and Denise Love… Born in Germany on July 1, 1990….. 


Favorite Movie: “Belly” 

Favorite Food: Cereal 

Favorite TV Show: “Blue Planet” 

Favorite Book: “Assata Shakur” 

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Long Beach Poly HS: Helped his team 

win the CIF championship his senior year, 

while they also won the Moore league 

championship….. 

Personal: Has three siblings… Is the son 

of Moana Lockington… Born in Long Beach, CA….. 



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Mayfair HS: Saw time at both tackle and 

guard… Spent three years on the football 

team… Helped them win the Suburban 

League and advance to the CIF Semifi 

nals….. 

Personal: Has two siblings – Marina and 

Misty… Is the son of Scott and Elisa Mack… Born on May 8, 1991….. 


Favorite Movie: “The Sandlot” 

Favorite Book: “Why You Crying?” 

Favorite TV Show: “Deadliest Catch” 

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High School: BELLFLOWER (2003) 


Bellfl ower HS: Spent two years on the 


Personal: Has three children, along with 

six siblings – Anthony (26), Shelly (23), Ivan 

(22), Aaron (21), Bradlee (16) and Mathew 

(11)… Is the son of Anthony and Shelly 

Marshall… Born in New Orleans, LA on July 6, 1985….. 


Favorite Movie: “The Ten Commandments” 

Favorite Food: Curry Chicken 


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High School: LA MIRADA (2009) 

Major: ADMINISTRATION OF 

JUSTICE 

La Mirada HS: Named 2nd Team All- 

Suburban League as a senior after being 

voted his team’s Most Valuable Player 

and Running Back of the Year as a junior 

and sophomore… Spent three years on 

the track team and one on the basketball 

team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he scored his fi rst touchdown… 

Would like to transfer to either Arizona State University or the 

University of Kentucky… Aspires to be a police offi cer… His grandfather 

was an NFL offensive lineman for the Houston Oilers and San Diego 

Chargers… Nicknamed “X”… Has two siblings – Paul and Brianna… Is 

the son of Tamika Marsden… Born in Ventura, CA on May 16, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Devin Hester 




Favorite Book: “Brave New World” 

NICHOLAS McDERMOTT 




head coach Frank Mazzotta… Team also 

won the Freeway League two years in 

a row… Named 2nd Team All-Orange 

County, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-CIF and 1st Team all-league as 

a senior… Named 2nd Team all-CIF and 1st Team all-league his junior season… 

Spent three years on the football team and one on the wrestling 

team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was winning consecutive CIF championships 

at Angel Stadium… Would like to transfer to the Notre Dame… 

Likes to ride dirt bikes in his spare time… Nicknamed “Nick”… Has one 

brother – Jeremy (15)… Is the son of Dale McDermott… Born in Whittier, 

CA on August 19, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: John Elway 

Favorite Movie: “Rudy” 

Favorite Food: Italian 

Favorite TV Show: “NFL Channel” 

Favorite Book: “Wins, Loses & Lessons” 

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High School: LA HABRA (2009) 

Major: ENGINEERING 

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La Mirada HS: Was a member of the 

football, basketball and track and fi eld 

teams… Helped the football team win the 

Suburban League championship….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to the 

University of California-Berkeley… Likes 

to work on cars, play paintball and video games in his spare time… Has 

two siblings – India and Tiffany… Is the son of Keith McGill Sr…. Born on 

March 9, 1889….. 

Favorite Athlete: John Lynch 

Favorite Movie: “The Last Samurai” 

Favorite Food: Chicken 

Favorite TV Show: “Whose Line is it Anyway?” 

KAMAR MORRISON 2D 

HT: 5-11 WT: 170 


High School: INGLEWOOD (2009) 

Major: 

Inglewood HS: Named 2nd Team All-CIF 

and all-league as a senior… Spent four 

years on the football team and two on the 

track and fi eld team… Earned a medal for 

track and fi eld his sophomore and junior 

seasons….. 


three pass defl ections and a blocked fi eld goal against Gardena High… 

Would like to transfer to UCLA, the University of California-Berkeley, 

San Diego State or the University of Notre Dame… His brother Tony 

(24) played football at Los Angeles Valley College… Is the son of Angela 

Moore… Born on March 7, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Brian Dawkins 


Favorite Food: Jamaican 

Favorite TV Show: John McGee Books 


LUCAS MEALY 81 

HT: 6-6 WT: 220 

Position: TIGHT END/WIDE RECEIVER 




St. John Bosco HS: Pulled in 15 passes 

for 400 yards and two touchdowns as a 

senior… As a sophomore on defense, he 

fi nished with 35 tackles, six quarterback 

sacks and three forced fumbles… Had 

46 receptions and two touchdowns as a 

freshman….. 

Personal: Aspires to be a football coach… Likes to sleep in his spare 

time… Has two sister – Katie (26) and Sammie (17)… Is the son of Mat 

and Billie Mealy… Born in Bellfl ower, CA on January 16, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Terrell Owens 

Favorite Movie: “Varsity Blues” 


Favorite Book: “The Giver” 

TIMOTHY MOTEN 39 

HT: 6-1 WT: 190 


High School: JOHN GLENN (2009) 


John Glenn HS: Voted his team’s Most 

Valuable Player as a senior, while he was 

also a 1st Team All-Suburban League selection… 

Earned certifi cates for his athletic 

accomplishments and also earned a 3.0 

GPA certifi cate… Spent three years on the 

football team, four on the track and fi eld team and two with the basketball 

team… Advanced to CIF Finals in the high jump and as a member of 

the 400-meter relay team his junior and sophomore years….. 

Personal: Most memorable moments were when he fi nished with 200 

all-purpose yards against Norwalk High and 180 receiving yards against 

La Mirada High… Aspires to be either a physical therapist or an athletic 

trainer… His brother Raymond (27) played football at Long Beach Poly 

High, while his sister Sharae (15) is on the volleyball and basketball teams 

in high school… Likes to work out, eat and play the drums in his spare 

time… Nicknamed “Tim”… Is the son of Ray and Nadine Moten… Born 

in Lakewood, CA on November 11, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Asante Samuel 

Favorite Movie: Any Football Movie 


Favorite TV Show: “Sportscenter” 



JACOB NAILS 45 

HT: 6-4 WT: 240 


High School: SANTA FE (2009) 


Santa Fe HS: Named 2nd Team All-Del 

Rio League as a senior and was voted his 

team’s Most Improved Player… Posted 44 

tackles, 11 quarterback hurries, six tackles 

for loss and two fumble recoveries… Spent 

two years on the football and track and 

fi eld teams… In track, he advanced to the CIF Masters Meet as a senior in 

the shot put and discus after winning the CIF and league championship 

in both events….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to USC, UCLA or the University of 

California-Berkeley… Likes to play football in his spare time… Nicknamed 

“Nails”… Has three siblings – Josh (19), Jessica (12) and Joey (11)… Born 

in Glendale, CA on August 11, 1991….. 

Favorite Food: Ribs & Spaghetti 

Favorite Movie: “The Hulk” 


EMERSON PATI 91 

HT: 6-4 WT: 215 


High School: POMONA (2009) 

Major: POLITICAL SCIENCE 

Favorite Movie: “Blackhawk Down” 

Favorite TV Show: “UFC” 

Pomona HS: Named 1st Team Al-CIF as a 

senior and was a two-time 1st Team All- 

Valle Vista League selection….. 

Personal: Born in Anaheim, CA on June 

11, 1991….. 

JAMES OROZCO 33 

HT: 5-6 WT: 152 



Major: POLITICAL SCIENCE 

Warren HS: Was a member of the football 

and track and fi eld teams….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to UC 

Davis and aspires to work for the United 

Nations… Has one sister – Karen (17)… Is 

the son of Jaime and Karen Orozco… Born 

in Morgan City, LA on January 12, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Barry Sanders 

Favorite Movie: “Bad Boys II” 



Favorite Book: “East of Eden” 

PHILLIP PETERO 

Long Beach Poly HS: Was a member 

of the CIF championship team his senior 

year… Team also won the Moore League 

championship… 

Personal: Aspires to be a probation offi 

cer… His sister Courtney (21) is a professional 

tennis player and played at Long Beach City College… Nicknamed 

“P-Rillis”… Is the son of Kathleen Petero… Born in Long Beach, CA….. 



Favorite Book: “House of Failure” 

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EDWARD PULIDO 69 

HT: 6-0 WT: 340 

Position: DEFENSIVE LINE 

High School: SOUTH GATE (2007) 

Major: SIGN LANGUAGE 


South Gate HS: Posted 46 tackles as a 

senior after being named his team’s Most 

Valuable Player as a junior… Earned All- 

Eastern League honors when he fi nished 

with 43 tackles… Spent two years on the 

football team and was also on the track and fi eld team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had eight tackles 

against Santee High his junior season… Would like to transfer to Arizona 

State University… Is working on a minor in chemical engineering… 

Likes to sleep in his spare time… Has one brother – Ernesto (18) who 

played football at Southeast High… Nicknamed “Big Dirty”… Is the son 

of Eduardo Pulido and Martha Frausto… Born in Los Angeles, CA on 

February 6, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: His brother 

Favorite Movie: “The Punisher” 



TEEVA PITO 15D 

HT: 6-0 WT: 250 


High School: MAYFAIR (2005) 


Mayfair HS: Selected 1st Team All- 

Suburban League as a senior, while 

also being voted the team’s Linebacker/ 

Defensive Back of the Year… Helped the 

team advance to the CIF semi-fi nals… 

Also earned the Defensive Hardest Hitter 

Award… Was an all-league honorable mention selection as a junior….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had eight tackles 

and two interceptions in a CIF Playoff game against Irvine High his junior 

year… Would like to transfer to either the University of Utah or Brigham 

Young University… Nicknamed “Joshua”… Likes to play FIFA ’09 in his 

spare time… Has three siblings – Racheal, Rosie and Rielynn… Is the son 

of Vee and Faye Pito….. 

Favorite Athlete: Deion Sanders 


Favorite Food: Fufu 



JAKE PEPPARD 9D 

HT: 6-4 WT: 253 


High School: LA HABRA (2009) 





head coach Frank Mazzotta… Team also 

won the Freeway League two years in 

a row… Named the team’s Defensive 

Lineman of the Year, as well as All-CIF, All-Area and 1st Team all-league 

as a senior… Earned all-league honors as a junior, as well as the team’s 

Rookie of the Year… Also played basketball….. 

Personal: Has three siblings – Will (16), Ben (10) and Erin (9)… Is the son 

of Bob and Kelly Peppard… Born in Whittier, CA on April 18, 1991….. 

Favorite Food: Pizza Rolls 

Favorite Movie: “Tombstone” 

BRADLEY PRESCOTT 86 

HT: 6-4 WT: 250 




Mayfair HS: Named 2nd Team All- 

Suburban League as an offensive lineman 

as a senior… Spent three years on the 


Personal: Aspires to be a teacher… Likes 

to cook and hang out with friends in his 

spare time… Nicknamed “Brad”… Has two siblings – Amber (27) and 

Troy (23)… Is the son of Troy and Linda Prescott… Born in Lakewood, CA 

on November 11, 1990….. 


Favorite Movie: “The Godfather” 


Favorite TV Show: “Seinfeld” 

Favorite Book: “Monster” 



MIGUEL RAMIREZ 66 

HT: 6-1 WT: 275 


High School: MAGNOLIA (2009) 


Magnolia HS: Named 1st Team all-league 

as a senior… Spent four years on the 


Personal: Likes to play sports in his spare 

time… Has three siblings – Karina (13), 

Carlos (11) and Jasmin (2)… Is the son of 

Petra and Julio Ramirez… Born in Anaheim, CA on July 23, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Reggie Bush 

Favorite Movie: “My Best Friend’s Girl” 

Favorite Food: In-n-Out 

Favorite TV Show: The History Channel 

TYLLER ROBINSON 72 

HT: 6-4 WT: 275 





Long Beach Poly HS: Was a member of 

the CIF championship team as a senior… 

Team also won the Moore League title….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was 

when he recorded fi ve tackles, along with 

a forced fumble and a quarterback sack 

while playing defense… Would like to the University of Richmond or the 

University of Maryland… Likes to golf in his spare time… Is the son of 

Jody Williams… Born on May 3, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Darnell Dockett 

Favorite Food: BBQ Pizza 

TYLER REID 76 

HT: 6-4 WT: 305 



Major: JOURNALISM 

La Mirada HS: Spent three years on the 

football team and four on the track and 

fi eld team… Earned the Hammer Hit 

Player of the Year Award as a sophomore 

and was the team’s Most Improved Player 

as a freshman… While on the track team, 

he was voted the team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior and placed 18th 

in the CIF Finals in the discus… Was named All-Suburban League as a 

freshman, sophomore and junior….. 

Personal: Is working on a minor in sports medicine and would like to 

transfer to either San Diego State University or Arizona State University… 

Aspires to be either a sports analyst or a professional trainer… Father was 

an All-American discus thrower at Cal State Long Beach… Nicknamed 

“Big Country”… Has one sister – Katie (14)… Is the son of Scott and 

Ginny Reid… Born in Long Beach, CA on July 2, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Nick Hardwick 



Favorite TV Show: “Nitro Circus” 

Favorite Book: “Living Dreams, Slaying Dragons” 

ERIC RODGERS 88 

HT: 6-1 WT: 185 


High School: REDLANDS (2009)) 


Redlands HS: Pulled in 60 passes for 700 

yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior… 

Was named 1st Team All-Citrus Belt 

League… Also saw time at linebacker… 

Was a 2nd Team all-league pick as a 

junior… Competed on the basketball and 

track and fi eld teams….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to San Diego State University and aspires 

to be either a chiropractor or a fi refi ghter… Likes to play sports in his 

spare time… Has one brother – Michael (11)… Is the son of Eric Rodgers, 

Sr…. Born in Loma Linda, CA….. 

Favorite Athlete: Adrian Peterson 

Favorite Movie: “Man on Fire” 



Favorite Book: “Romeo & Juliet” 

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FRANCISCO RODRIQUEZ 14D 

HT: 6-1 WT: 275 



Major: DENTISTRY 

Bell HS: Spent two years on the football 

and soccer teams… Helped the soccer 

team to a 22-4-0 record his senior year….. 


when he went 8-for-10 for 171 yards with 

a passing and rushing touchdown in his 

senior year against Grant HS… Aspires to be a dentist… His brother Jose 

(22) played baseball at Bell High… Likes to play sports in his spare time… 

Nicknamed “Frankie”… Is the son of Ricard and Maria Rodriguez… Born 

on May 28, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Donovan McNabb 

Favorite Movie: “Lucky Number Slevin” 

Favorite Food: Chinese 



BRIAN SANDOVAL 26D 

HT: 6-0 WT: 160 

Position: KICKER 

High School: DOWNEY (2009) 


Downey HS: Was a 2nd Team All-CIF 

selection as a kicker his senior year after 

earning 2nd Team All-San Gabriel Valley 

League recognition as a punter his junior 

year… Was a 1st Team all-league kicker 

his freshman and sophomore years… 

Also spent three years on the soccer team and was named his team’s 

Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and freshman….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he kicked the winning 

fi eld goal in a 17-14 upset win over rival Warren High… Would like to 

transfer to USC and aspires to be a medical doctor… Likes to play sports 

and spend time with his family in his spare time… Has three siblings 

– Arias (16), Samantha (15) and Isabella (1)… Is the son of Sergio and 

Brenda Sandoval… Born in Bellfl ower, CA on September 18, 1991….. 




Favorite TV Show: “Beavis & Butthead” 


TONY RODRIQUEZ 

Bell Gardens HS: Spent two years on 

the football team… In his junior year he 

posted 15 tackles with an interception, 

while he also caught 23 passes for six 

touchdowns as a wide receiver… Was 

also on the track and fi eld and baseball 

teams… Named the track team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior after 

fi nishing second in the league championships in the 300 meters and 

fourth in the long jump….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he caught six passes 

for 95 yards and two touchdowns as a receiver and added four tackles 

on defense… Would like to transfer to the University of California- 

Berkeley… Likes to play video games in his spare time… Has four siblings 

– Johnny (18), Chris (14), Ricky (12) and Liz (9)… Is the son of Tony and 

Laura Rodriguez… Born on December 26, 1988….. 

Favorite Athlete: Champ Bailey 

Favorite Movie: “Spiderman” 

Favorite Food: Any fast food 

Favorite TV Show: “Monday Night Football” 

HT: 5-10 WT: 165 


High School: BELL GARDENS 

(2008) 


DANIEL SANTOS 41 

HT: 5-11 WT: 205 





St. John Bosco HS: Played his senior year 

at St. John Bosco after transferring from 

Lakewood High… Spent three years on 

the football team….. 


when he posted 18 tackles against Servite 

High his senior year and when the team went to play a game in Hawaii 

and won… Likes to play video games and longboard in his spare time… 

Nicknamed “Dan”… Has three siblings – Sarah (24), Mike (22) and Nick 

(19)… Is the son of David and Denise Santos… Born in Long Beach, CA 

on April 22, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Patrick Willis 

Favorite Movie: “The Sandlot” 


Favorite TV Show: “ESPN” 




CEIAIR SIPPIO 98 

HT: 6-2 WT: 275 

Position: DEFENSIVE LINE 

High School: DOWNEY (2008) 

Major: ADMINISTRATION OF 

JUSTICE 


Downey HS: Posted 37 tackles and two 

quarterback sacks as a senior after fi nishing 

with 35 stops, three sacks and a fumble 

recovery his junior season….. 


when he blocked a punt against Paramount High… Would like to transfer to 

any PAC-10 school… Likes to go fi shing in his spare time…Has one brother – 

Clarence (21)… Is the son of Chalon Ware… Born in Lynwood, CA 

Favorite Athlete: Jerry Rice 


Favorite TV Show: “CSI” 

RICKY STARR 83 

HT: 6-4 WT: 250 


High School: GAHR (2009) 


Gahr HS: Was a two-time All-Area selection… 

As a junior, he was an All-San 

Gabriel Valley League pick, while the team 

advanced to the semi-fi nals of the CIF 

championships… Spent three years on the 

football team and three on the track and 

fi eld team….. 

Personal: Would like to transfer to UCLA and aspires to work in sports 

medicine… His father played football and baseball and Southern 

University, while his uncle Rodney Starr played for Cerritos College and 

Boise State University… Likes to play football in his spare time… Has 

one sibling – Tajia (11)… Is the son of Ricky and Shell Staff… Born on 

February 29, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Lawrence Taylor 

Favorite Movie: “Don’t Be a Menace…” 


DYLAN SLAYTON 8 

HT: 6-3 WT: 200 


High School: LIBERTY 

(BAKERSFIELD) (2009) 


Liberty HS: High school is located in 

Bakersfi eld, CA… Selected All-SEYL as 

a senior after earning his team’s Most 

Valuable Player award his sophomore 

year… Was an all-league pick his freshman 

and sophomore seasons….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he was 12-for-16 for 250 

yards and three touchdowns, along with a rushing touchdown… Likes to 

go fi shing in his spare time… Has two siblings – Tyler (21) and Troy (11)… 

Is the son of Henry and Carol Slayton… Born in Anaheim, CA on August 

11, 1991….. 



Favorite Food: Pasta 

Favorite TV Show: “Seinfeld” 

Favorite Book: “The Firm” 

TUAUMU TAIMALELAGI 94 

HT: 6-2 WT: 285 


High School: KAPOLEI (HI) (2007) 

Major: SECONDARY EDUCATION 

Montana Western University (2007): 

Attended Montana Western University, but 

did not play sports….. 

Kapolei (HI) HS: Was a member of the 

football and track and fi eld teams… Saw 

action as a nose guard on defense and as 

a guard on offense….. 

Personal: Is working on a minor in music and would like to transfer to 

the University of Hawaii, San Diego State University or UCLA… Likes to 

sing and play the guitar in his spare time… Nicknamed “Tua”… Has fi ve 

siblings – Etene III, Montana, Tafi a, Tauau and Justin… Is the son of Etene 

and Malia Taimalelagi… Born in Sacramento, CA….. 

Favorite Athlete: Isaac Sopoaga 




Favorite Book: “Tusi Paia” 

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WALTON TAUMOEPEAU 90 

HT: 6-3 WT: 295 


High School: BUENA PARK 

(2008) 

Major: MATH 


Buena Park HS: Spent two seasons on 

the football and track and fi eld teams….. 


when he forced a fumble and blocked 

a punt in the same game his freshman 

year… Is working on a minor in psychology… Would like to transfer to 

Cal State Long Beach and aspires to work in construction… Likes to sleep 

in his spare time… Nicknamed “Toa”… Has two siblings – Mafi le’o (25) 

and Pauliasi (16)… Is the son of Meleseini Taumoepeau… Born in San 

Jose, CA on November 30, 1989….. 

Favorite Athlete: Lawrence Taylor 

Favorite Movie: “The Notebook” 


Favorite TV Show: “Tyra Banks” 


SEMISI TUPOU 77 

HT: 6-5 WT: 420 


High School: ORANGE (2009) 

Major: CHEMISTRY 

Orange HS: Was a member of the 

football, basketball and wrestling teams… 

Played on both the offensive and defensive 

lines….. 

Personal: Is working on a minor in criminal 

justice and aspires to work in a crime 

scene investigation lab… Is related to Deuce Lutui (Arizona Cardinals), 

Fenuki Tupou (Philadelphia Eagles) and Christian Tupou (USC)… Likes to 

play basketball in his spare time… Nicknamed “Misi”… Has three siblings 

– Takaua (16), Siva (15) and Tofa (13)… Is the son of Viliani and Pipigwa 

Tupou… Born in Long Beach, CA on September 23, 1991….. 

Favorite Food: Chinese 

Favorite Book: “A Child Called It” 


ADARRYLL THOMAS 54 

HT: 6-5 WT: 250 



POLY (2008) 

Major: DIGITAL ARTS 

Long Beach Poly HS: Helped his team to 

the CIF Championship and Moore League 

championship his senior year… Posted 15 

tackles on defense as a senior and has 12 

pancake blocks as an offensive lineman as 

a junior… Was also on the basketball team 

and averaged 12 points and 10 rebounds as a junior….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was recording four pancake blocks 

in a game and when he drove a player downfi eld 20 yards before recording 

a pancake block… Would like to transfer to UCLA, Cal State Long 

Beach or the University of Florida… His father was a defensive end at 

Fresno State University… Likes to play basketball, sing and write poetry 

in his spare time… Nicknamed “AJ”… Is the son of Adarryll Thomas and 

Tracy Johnson… Born in San Diego, CA on July 16, 1990….. 



Favorite Food: Fried Chicken 

Favorite TV Show: “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” 

Favorite Book: “Autobiography of Muhammad Ali” 

DETRICK TURNER 57 

HT: 6-3 WT: 290 




Mayfair HS: Named 2nd Team All-CIF 

and 1st Team All-Suburban League as a 

senior… Also received all-league honors 

his junior year… Spent three years on the 


Personal: Would like to transfer to 

Arizona State University and aspires to be a math teacher… His brother 

Darrell (29) played football at Arizona State… Is the son of Deborah 

Turner… Born in Bellfl ower, CA on September 27, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: LeBron James 




Favorite Book: “7 Things in Life” 



NATHAN VANDER LINDEN 32 

HT: 6-2 WT: 230 

Position: MIDDLE LINEBACKER 



Mayfair HS: Named the Suburban League 

Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior, 

while he was also selected to the All-CIF 

and all-league team… Chosen to the 

Lakewood McDonald’s Hall of Fame… 

Helped them win the league championship… 

As a junior, he was an all-league pick at defensive end... Was also 

on the wrestling and golf teams….. 

Personal: Likes to go snowboarding in his spare time… Nicknamed 

“Sledgehammer”… Has two siblings – Autumn (21) and Hannah (15)… 

Is the son of Hugh and Donna Vander Linden… Born in Fullerton, CA on 

April 23, 1991….. 


Favorite Movie: “Legends of the Fall” 

Favorite Food: Prime Rib 


Favorite Book: “Enders Game” 

RYAN VAUGHN 3 

HT: 5-10 WT: 175 


High School: CERRITOS (2009) 

Major: PSYCHOLOGY 

Cerritos HS: Was a 1st Team All-Suburban 

League selection as a senior after being 

named 2nd Team all-league as a junior… 

Garnered honorable mention recognition 

as a sophomore after being named the 

Offensive Player of the Year as a freshman… 

Was also on the basketball and track and fi eld teams for four 

seasons… Helped the track team win the league title three years in a row, 

while he was voted their Most Valuable Player as a sophomore….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he caught a one-handed 

touchdown pass and threw for a touchdown in a homecoming game… Is 

working on a minor in education and would like to transfer to Boise State 

University… Aspires to be a marriage counselor… Likes to work out in his 

spare time… Nicknamed “RV”… Is the son of Dietrich Brown… Born in 

Los Angeles, CA on September 6, 1991….. 


Favorite Movie: “Gridiron Gang” 


Favorite TV Show: “The Boondocks” 

FATU ULALE 99 

HT: 6-4 WT: 255 


High School: BELLFLOWER 



Bellfl ower HS: Posted 55 tackles with 

four quarterback sacks and four fumble 

recoveries his senior year… In addition to 

playing football, he was also on the volleyball 

team….. 


when he had eight tackles and one quarterback sack against Cerritos 

High… Likes to listen to music in his spare time… Has two siblings – 

Matthew (21) and Clement (6)… Is the son of Fatu and Wanda Ulale… 

Born in Torrance, CA on March 8, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Troy Polamalu 

Favorite Movie: “300” 

Favorite Food: Fa’alifu Taro & Palusami 

Favorite TV Show: “True Blood” 

Favorite Book: “Old Yeller” 

BYRON WALKER 28 

HT: 5-11 WT: 197 


High School: COMPTON (2009) 


Compton HS: Named 2nd Team All- 

Moore League as a senior after fi nishing 

with 98 tackles and four quarterback 

sacks… Also rushed for 908 yards and 

eight touchdowns… As a junior, he was a 

1st Team all-league selection and recorded 

111 tackles, as well as an interception for a touchdown… Also competed 

on the wrestling and track and fi eld teams….. 

Personal: Likes to play video games in his spare time… Has fi ve siblings 

– Alvin (24), Jennifer (23), Doris (21), Ryan (20) and Robyn (19)… Is the 

son of Alvin and Carrie Walker… Born in Bellfl ower, CA on February 22, 

1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Bob Sanders 

Favorite Movie: “300” 

Favorite Food: Chicken Enchiladas 

Favorite TV Show: “Man vs. Wild” 

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AMEER WEBB 3D 

HT: 6-1 WT: 190 


High School: TUSTIN (2009) 


Tustin HS: Spent three years on the 

football team and one on the track and 

fi eld team… Named 1st Team All-Century 

League as a senior… In track, he won the 

CIF championship in the 200 meters….. 


when he rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns against Villa Park 

HS and when he advanced to the state championship in track and fi eld… 

Would like to transfer to Arizona State University… His father ran track 

at Carson High, while his grandfather ran track in high school in Texas… 

Likes to play video games in his spare time… Nicknamed “Webb”… Has 

three siblings – Micheal (15), Andrew (8) and Lamar (7)… Is the son of 

Malissa Lewis… Born in Carson, CA on March 19, 1991….. 

Favorite Athlete: Champ Bailey 

Favorite Movie: “Forest Gump” 

Favorite Food: Straw Hat Pizza 


CHARLES WHITFIELD 

La Mirada HS: Named 1st Team All- 

Suburban League and 2nd Team All-Area 

as a senior, while he received a Teacher’s 

Award for his work in the classroom… 

Voted the Defensive Most Valuable Player 

as a junior… Also spent a year on the 

track and fi eld team….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he had 180 receiving 

yards and a touchdown in the fi rst round of the CIF Playoffs against 

Corona Del Mar High… Would like to transfer to the University of 

Oregon, USC or the University of Arizona… Aspires to be a police offi - 

cer… Likes to draw in his spare time… Is the half-brother of Falcon teammate 

Joshua Robbins-Madrid… Has two other siblings – Gilbert (22) and 

Marina (16)… Is the son of Charles Whitfi eld III and Angelina Madrid… 

Born in La Palma, CA on December 18, 1990….. 

Favorite Athlete: Vernon Davis 

Favorite Movie: “Friday Night Lights” 


Favorite TV Show: “Monday Night Football” 

Favorite Book: “Tuesdays with Morrie” 

HT: 6-3 WT: 225 



Major: LAW ENFORCEMENT 


JOSEPH WHEELER 27 

HT: 6-2 WT: 185 


High School: DOWNEY (2009) 


Downey HS: Posted 103 tackles, two 

forced fumble and had an interception 

as a senior… Voted his team’s Defensive 

Most Valuable Player… Spent two years 

on the football team, four on the lacrosse 

team and one on the track and fi eld 

team… In lacrosse, he was named 1st Team All-San Gabriel Valley League 

as a senior after scoring 53 goals, with 24 assists for 77 points… All set 

new school records… Voted the team’s MVP his senior year after being 

named their Offensive MVP his junior year, as well as Team Captain….. 

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he scored fi ve goals and 

added three assists in a lacrosse game against Calvary Chapel High his 

junior year and when his team beat their rival Warren High… Would like 

to transfer to UC Santa Barbara and aspires to be a history teacher… His 

grandfather was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles… Likes to go skating, 

surfi ng, snowboarding and wakeboarding in his spare time… Nicknamed 

“J.D.”… Has two siblings – Christian (22) and Sean (21)… Is the son of 

Jeff and Alicia Wheeler… Born in Lakewood, CA on October 11, 1990….. 


Favorite Movie: “Pulp Fiction”

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