One of the most difficult nonconference schedules in the country has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Long Beach State women’s soccer. The 49ers (5-4-1) have only lost to teams ranked in the Top 15 while preparing for the Big West Conference schedule that gets underway tonight at Cal State Fullerton. “It’s been a great […]
Just three days after a heartbreaking loss to South Torrance in the CIF Southern Section Division 4 championship, Millikan bounced back to win 11 of the 14 individual titles at the Moore League finals on Saturday at Lakewood High. “I think you might’ve seen a little bit of frustration from Wednesday,” Millikan coach Marshall Thompson […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. “Come on, you can’t score on me. Come on, shoot it!” That’s how Alberto Gutierrez taught his four children to play soccer— standing in front of a small backyard goal with the ball at the boys’ feet. And Alberto didn’t just let them […]