After being named the South Coast Conference Libero of the Year, Cerritos College volleyball player Breanna Lizarraga has committed to Whittier College. A defensive specialist for the Falcons, Lizarraga is the first Falcon to make a four-year commitment.
"I chose Whittier because it's close to home and I love the atmosphere that the girls and the coach created to make me feel comfortable and welcomed," Lizarraga told the college's athletic department.
On the season, Lizarraga amassed 363 digs, which led the conference and ranked as the fifth most in a season in school history, while her 649 career digs ranks her second behind Naomi Hobayan, who recorded 740 digs from 2004-05. She also led the team with 31 service aces and also added 38 assists. She had a season-high 29 digs against Pasadena City College and had over 20 digs in four matches.
"I'm excited to have the opportunity to play at a higher level, as well as creating new memories with my new teammates," added Lizarraga.
She is the third Falcon to sign with the Poets and the first since Natalie Barajas in 2007.
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November 18, 2023
Volleyball: Season ends with playoff setback against Bakersfield
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November 16, 2023
Volleyball: Trio of players named all-conference
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November 16, 2023
Volleyball: Cerritos seeded #18 for the playoffs
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November 10, 2023
Volleyball: Team runs out of steam in four-set loss to Mt. San Antonio
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November 8, 2023
Volleyball: Cerritos wins fourth in a row with sweep over LA City
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November 1, 2023
Volleyball: Win keeps postseason hopes alive
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October 27, 2023
Volleyball: Falcons sweep past El Camino
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October 25, 2023
Volleyball: Cerritos misses chance at upset bid
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October 20, 2023
Volleyball: Cerritos suffers tough four-set loss to Long Beach City
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September 29, 2023
Volleyball: Sweep of LA Harbor gives Falcons second win in a row
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September 27, 2023
Volleyball: Cerritos posts first sweep over El Camino in 20 years
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September 20, 2023
Volleyball: Falcons miss a chance at upset bid
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September 14, 2023
Volleyball: Cerritos suffers first loss of the season in conference opener
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September 8, 2023
Volleyball: Falcons record fifth straight sweep to start the season
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September 6, 2023
Volleyball: Fourth straight sweeps improves team's record to 4-0
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September 1, 2023
Volleyball: Win improves Falcons record to 3-0
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August 25, 2023
Volleyball: Falcons open season with sweep over Golden West
![Volleyball: Whittier College lands Lizarraga](/sports/wvball/2023-24/photos/Screenshot_20230705_200453_Instagram_ad_hoc.jpg?max_width=280&max_height=160&crop=true)
July 24, 2023
Volleyball: Whittier College lands Lizarraga