The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins.
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser.
Jordan (0-1) will hit the road on Friday night in search of its first win of the season, taking on Crenshaw (1-0) from the LA City Section.
The host Cougars defeated Palisades in their season opener, winning by a score of 34-29. Last year, Crenshaw finished with a 10-2 record, including a 32-24 win in North Long Beach in their second game of the season.
This should be a good litmus test for new Jordan head coach Rashaad Penny to see where his team is at compared to last season’s squad. The Panthers also benefit from an extra day of preparation after playing their season-opener last Thursday.
The result of that contest was a 41-13 loss against Compton, but the Panthers held that game close deep into the third quarter before fading a bit down the stretch.
Ball security will be key for the Panthers, who seem to have found a legit playmaker on the outside. Senior Sama’jay Jackson had seven catches for 106 yards and a score against Compton in his first game starting at wide receiver.
Crenshaw’s defense is led by 6-foot-3, 230-pound senior linebacker De’andre Kirkpatrick, who is committed to San Diego State.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Crenshaw.
