The Cerritos College men’s soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over Mt. San Antonio College in their South Coast Conference opener on October 6, 2026, at home. Michael Hernandez scored the only goal of the match in the 30th minute, assisted by Erik Hernandez, giving Cerritos an early lead.
Cerritos pressured offensively with eight total shots, three on goal, including efforts from Nathan Pineda and Michael Gutierrez. Defensively, the Falcons dominated, holding Mt. San Antonio without a single shot on goal throughout the match.
Goalkeeper Angel Sotelo played a pivotal role in preserving the shutout with seven saves. The Cerritos defense’s cohesive play prevented any scoring opportunities for their opponents.
The victory gives Cerritos positive momentum heading into their upcoming home game against Compton on Friday.
CSB Take
The Cerritos College men’s soccer team displayed a strong combination of timely offense and steadfast defense to secure a narrow win in the South Coast Conference opener. Michael Hernandez’s decisive goal, complemented by Erik Hernandez’s assist and Angel Sotelo’s outstanding goalkeeping, set a positive tone for the Falcons. Maintaining this level of performance will be key as they prepare to face Compton in their next match, ensuring continued competitiveness in the conference.
Source: Original report
