Ceritos College's football team joined Long Beach City and ECC Compton on Saturday by losing its season opener. Cerritos traveled to L.A. Harbor and lost to the hard-running Seahawks, 28-23.
Harbor, ranked 16th in the state entering the game, rushed for 349 yards and four TDs. The Falcons' lone highlight was sophomre tailback Thomas Gray, a transfer from Harbor. Gray rushed 13 times for 127 yards.
Down by less than a touchdown, sixth-ranked Cerritos moved into Harbor territory three times in the fourth quarter but never scored. With under 2 minutes to play, sophomore Morgan Fennell was intercepted on fourth down.
Earlier Saturday, LBCC and Compton both suffered shutouts, 42-0 and 24-0, respectively.
Tough day for local JCs
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Prep Sports Editor Dave Werstine has worked in and around the greater Long Beach area covering high school sports since the mid-1980s. Dave sums up his own athletic career as a "Jack of all trades and a master of none." Whether the ball is kicked, hit or thrown, Dave enjoys being part of it. If you have game, e-mail opinions, story ideas or news tips to dave.werstine@dailybreeze.com.
David Felton is a lifelong sports fan who began covering prep athletics in 1990. He's lived and worked in Long Beach since 2000 and has developed a deep respect and appreciation for the athletic history of this community. Email him at dave.felton@dailybreeze.com.
Robert Morales began covering prep sports in the greater Long Beach area in 2007. When a local football coach asked him how he felt about reporting on preps after many years of covering boxing, auto racing and various other sports, he replied, "Hey, if I'm going to cover prep sports anywhere, I'm glad it's this area because of the level of athletics, the intensity displayed by the athletes and coaches and the support of the community." Email him at robert.morales@dailybreeze.com.
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