Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR: Junior defender Edgar Ausencio begins his first year at Azusa Pacific after spending 2 seasons at Cerritos College. He brings collegiate experience and versatility to the Cougar back line.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played 2 seasons for Head Coach Benny Artiaga at Cerritos College in Norwalk, Calif. ... Appeared in 48 games in the defensive backfield for the Falcons during his 2-year career … Started 17 contests and scored 1 goal while assisting on 4 others  while helping the Falcons to consecutive winning seasons, going 32-9-8 during his 2-year campaign ... As a 2025 sophomore, spearheaded a Falcon defense that allowed just 36 goals in 26 games as Cerritos posted a 17-6-3 record and captured the 3C2A state championship with a 2-1 OT victory over Hartnell in the title game played in Mission Viejo, Calif. … His lone goal came in a 5-0 win over Compton during his 2024 freshman campaign, when the Falcons went 15-3-5 and advanced to the 3C2A Southern California Regional title game ... As a 2024 freshman, played in 23 matches with 8 starts, recording 1 goal and 2 assists.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Linda Esperanza Marquez High School in Huntington Park, Calif. ... Played 4 varsity seasons for Head Coach Jesus Gutierrez as a left back, winger, midfielder and center back ... Served as a team captain from 2021-24 in both soccer and cross country ... Helped lead the Gladiators to a 19-4-4 record and a Southern League championship as a 2024 senior ... Named South East Winter Classic Tournament MVP during his senior season ... Also competed for club coach Miguel Vargas.

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 17, 2006, in Los Angeles, Calif. ... Parents are Santiago Ausencio and Ana Larios ... Has 1 brother (Nery) and 2 sisters (Yhajaria, Camila) ... Majoring in kinesiology ... Plans to become an athletic trainer, personal trainer or soccer coach after graduation ... Enjoys soccer, video games, beach days and working out.