The Cerritos Falcon men’s and women’s basketball teams are tearing up the scoreboards this year. Both teams are having an amazing 14-5 record.

Coaches Gary Cain and Karen Weilliver are extremely excited about this year’s season.

They are proud of their player’s accomplishments so far. However, the competition has seen nothing yet. These coaches have unique strategies to help their players be competitive athletes.

Cain emphasizes practicing the fundamentals of basketball, as well as teamwork and providing a game-like environment.

Weilliver stresses the importance of learning from past mistakes while “improving upon experience.” The outcome can be seen in their player’s performance.

But what these two teams are exceptional for are their local ties. They are not only bound by school but by neighborhood. Most freshmen players on the men’s team are from neighboring high schools.

The men’s team is divided in half by freshmen and returning sophomores while the women’s team has only two returning players. However, there is mix of freshmen and sophomores from other local colleges.

While other colleges at state finals have athletes that come from different parts of the country, the Cerritos Falcons remain strong by staying close to home.

The men and women’s basketball teams will show off all their skills away from home at their next game at Mt. San Antonio College this Wednesday.

It is a game the women’s basketball team is especially looking forward to. Mt. SAC is a competitive team that also has the reputation of going to the state finals. Winning this game means a great deal to them.

The women’s game starts at 5:30 p.m. The men’s game will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Both teams have proven they have the potential to win South Coast championship. Not only do they the potential of going to State, they have the determination of becoming part of the Elite 8 finalists.