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Long Beach State men’s basketball returns to Walter Pyramid today for a Big West clash with UC Riverside. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.
The Beach (10-5, 2-1) is coming off a win at Cal Poly where the Ivory Coast combo of Aboubacar Traore and Lassina Traore took the game over again. Aboubacar scored a career-high 30 points while Lassina had 20 points and 19 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season. Aboubacar is top 5 in conference scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocks.
UC Riverside (6-9, 1-2) has won its last two meetings with LBSU. The Highlanders are led by Isaiah Moses (13 ppg) who scored 21 points in the 79-77 win over UC Santa Barbara last weekend.
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RECAP: After becoming the first PBL team to reach 50 wins, the Long Beach Coast took their foot off the gas and pushed through a chaotic Week 12.
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A new chapter of high school football kicked off Thursday morning at Compton High School's Field House, where coac...
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STORY: The Long Beach City College community is mourning the loss of 'beloved' Augie Luuga, a constant presence at Vikings sporting events for four decades and a tireless volunteer and supporter of the school's athletes and students
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/06/lbcc-community-mourning-loss-of-beloved-augie-luuga/
STORY: The Moore League officially kicked off the 2026 football season Monday at Millikan High School, where coaches and players gathered for the league’s second annual Media Day.
Football: Moore League Hosts Second Annual Media Day, Prepares For New Landscape
The Moore League officially kicked off the 2026 football season Monday at Millikan High School, where coaches and ...
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🎉 Compton Unified in the News! Read more about the new Hub City League in this article from @562sports - Moore League, Hub City League Usher in New Era
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The landscape of high school athletics in Long Beach, Lakewood and Compton will undergo its biggest transformation i...
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STORY: While Millikan High administrators continue searching for the school's next boys lacrosse coach, parents are joining the effort to help ensure the reigning Moore League co-champions take the field next spring.
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PREVIEW: The Long Beach State Women's Soccer team is pairing loads of experience with new energy as they enter the 2026 season. Read about how the team is shaping up before their first official game kicks off next week.
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Long Beach Poly Catcher Caleb Safotu Competes at Hank Aaron Invitational
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