Let it all 'fall' down..... (Women's sports fall semester wrap-up)

Many of the women's teams decided that they weren't going to be overlooked compared to its male counterparts.

In fact, some of them had better season records but were stopped short of going for the championship by teams that were slightly better.


Water Polo:

Of all of the teams in the fall semester, this one had the biggest improvement. From barely missing the playoffs last year, to setting a school record for most wins in a season (28-3), these ladies came a long way.

Among the many accomplishments were being seeded no. 2 in So. Cal during the playoffs and beating conference-rival Long Beach for the first time.

But its record-breaking season came to an end with a playoff upset at the hands of eventual state runner- up Golden West .

Despite the upset, coach Sergio Macias and the ladies can be proud of a season in which so many expectations were exceded and records were broken.


Volleyball:

A late season surge of winning eight straight games was not enough to keep it from a first-round exit from the playoffs thanks to Golden West (yet again, a Cerritos defeat at the hands of the Rustlers!!).

After starting the season, 1-5 (not including pool play) the team found motivation to stick through close games and not blow early leads. Losses against Mt. SAC stopped the team from taking the conference crown, placing the team second.

Unlike some teams, there wasn't just one person who was the "do-all, be-all" player. There were several players who each had different specialties.

On the season, Jennifer Espinoza had a team leading 283 kills, Terri Del Conte led with 43 aces. Bridgette Enriquez led the team with 338 digs and Le'Sauna Johnson led the team in blocks and blocks assisted.

Teamwork at it's finest!

But in order to get further next year, it must hold on to leads in crucial games


Soccer:

So much promise, so much potential! This team had the talent to rival its male counterparts and take it all. Unfortunately for the Falcons, Santiago Canyon had other plans.

It's record 17 straight wins (including the two playoff games) and 22-2-0 couldn't save the team from a 7-0 trouncing.

What happened, what went wrong?

It's hard to pinpoint what exactly happened. The only answer is that the team finally met its match. The women have to take this as a learning experience so they can go all the way next year.


Cross-Country:

The team finished seventh place in the state title and rivaled the success of the men's team by winning two invitationals, the Riverside Invitational and the Crystal Springs Invitational.

Jessica Azarte and Angelica Negrete were just a few of standout runners. Just like the men's team, many of the runners were first year athletes. If they return next year, they could capitilize on the win and place even higher in the state.