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There’s a key doubleheader tonight at Long Beach Poly as Lakewood visits the Ron Palmer Pavilion. The girls’ basketball showdown (5:30 p.m.) has first place on the line as the Lancers can win to force a tie at the top. Meanwhile, the boys’ game (7 p.m.) features two teams looking to remain in the title hunt to start the second round of league play, with the Jackrabbits looking to get revenge from a loss at Lakewood in December.
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STORY + VIDEO: Cabrillo rose to the occasion in yet another big playoff moment on Friday night, coming alive in the second half to beat Valencia in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 2A playoffs.
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PHOTOS: Long Beach State swept Vanguard to improve to 11-0 on the season, and still No. 1 in the NATION

PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs Vanguard NCAA Volleyball
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True blessing from above, wasn’t able to bring one back to the funk but I’m grateful for everyone at Poly for trusting me from the start and never turning their back. Jackrabbit forever.
FINAL
@LBDirtbags 19, Northwestern 6
That’s the most runs in a season opener in the modern Dirtbags era. Back on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field tomorrow at 4pm
Cabrillo found 12 points from both Lincoln Dean and Kenzie Obue in the Jags second rebound win over Valencia!
Mid 7th
@LBDirtbags 17, Northwestern 5
It's time to stretch at Blair as the 'Bags try to close out this impressive season opener.
5th Inn
@LBDirtbags 17, Northwestern 2
That is NOT a typo. This is a record setting performance for the 'Bags as Armando Briseno hits a GRAND SLAM over the left field wall!
FINAL: Los Al 58, LB Poly 56
The Jackrabbits battle back from down 15 points in the second half to tie it, but the Griffins tap in the game winner with less than 3 seconds left. Instant classic in the Division 1 playoffs. Salute to both teams.
Jovani Ruff with 24 to lead Poly
Wow. After Jovani Ruff hits a dramatic 3 to tie the game, Los Al tips in an offensive rebound to go up 58-56.
The buzzer sounded, but the officials have put :02.7 back on the clock. Poly hoping for a bucket in closing seconds
Big steal by Nana Ofoegbu who is fouled going to the rim and splits the pair at the line.
Timeout Los Al leading 56-53 with 1:01 left. Griffins ball. 26 seconds on the shot clock.
FINAL: Cabrillo-52, Valencia-46
WHAT A FINISH.
Los Al leads 56-52 over Poly and will have possession out of the timeout.
1:26 left to play
Bot 5th Inn
@LBDirtbags 11, Northwestern 2
Freshman Luke Taylor comes off the bench and drives in two more for the ‘Bags
Poly pulled to within 2 points but the Griffins answer with 5 in a row including a clutch 3 from Trevino.
Los Al leads 55-48 with 2:51 left to play. Poly ball.
Los Al leads 46-35 after 3 quarters
The Jackrabbits cut it down to 8 but the Griffins banked in a 3 at the buzzer. Their second buzzer beater 3 of the night.