Tony Ciarelli Inducted into CIF Hall of Fame
October 20, 2023 | General, Men's Track & Field, Women's Indoor Track, Women's Track & Field
IRVINE, Calif. - UC Irvine assistant throws coach Tony Ciarelli has been enshrined in the CIF-Southern Section Hall of Fame.
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Ciarelli was recognized for his decorated career at the high school level where he mentored six California State Champions - four in the discus and two in the shot put. Overall, he coached 52 CIF State qualifiers and 33 state medalists. In addition, Ciarelli helped his athletes win a combined 32 Southern Section Divisional and Masters Meet titles.
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Ciarelli coached at Newport Harbor, Huntington Beach and Edison High School.
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Since Ciarelli joined the UC Irvine staff in 2021, the Anteater throws squad has won four individual Big West titles, earned 12 all-conference awards and produced six NCAA West Preliminary Championship qualifying marks.
The CIF-SS Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held at a luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Ciarelli was inducted along with his brother, Rocky, who was honored posthumously following a distinguished career as a volleyball coach.
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