Rowland’s Carrillo Commits to Azusa Pacific

Rowland’s CJ Carrillo Commits to APU.

By Tim Peterson

(Rowland Heights) – CJ Carrillo, who played running back and defensive back for Rowland last season, has committed to Azusa Pacific he confirmed Friday.

On offense he rushed for 954 yards and 27 touchdowns and averaged over eight yards per carry. He also caught 20 passes for 291 yards and a score. On defense he had 48 total tackles (15 solo), three interceptions and two sacks.

Carrillo also returned kicks for 295 yards averaging close to 30 yards a return.

The Raiders advanced to the first round of the playoffs in 2025 and finished 10-1 overall.

4 Comments to "Rowland’s Carrillo Commits to Azusa Pacific"

  1. Sports Man's Gravatar Sports Man
    March 8, 2026 - 10:40 am | Permalink

    Azusa Pacific , along with Whittier College, is starting up their program again and they used to be about an “NAIA regional competitor’! Good wishes to both AP and WC. Congratulations Carillo Family

  2. Charlie Ramirez's Gravatar Charlie Ramirez
    March 7, 2026 - 1:07 pm | Permalink

    CJ Is A Real One..
    A True Student/Athlete
    Comes From A Strong Family Who Has Supported Hom And Encouraged Him To Excel Both In The Classroom And Field..
    APU Is Getting Hundred
    Percenter..Lord Keep Him Healthy And May He Grow In Knowing You..👊🏾💯

  3. Coach Charlie's Gravatar Coach Charlie
    March 7, 2026 - 1:01 pm | Permalink

    CJ Is Above All Great
    Team Mate and Leader.
    Academic Leader In The Classroom. Leader On The Field.I Had The Privilege To Coach This
    Youngman…A True Hundred Percenter.
    APU Is Getting A Real One..Lord Keep Him
    Healthy And May He Grow In Knowing Who You Are!!
    👊🏾💯

  4. Older/Oldest Coach's Gravatar Older/Oldest Coach
    March 7, 2026 - 12:39 pm | Permalink

    Good spot for him. He should do well there. Fine athlete.

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