The Lakewood Lancers are back at John Ford Stadium tonight looking for their first win of the season against Pomona. Kickoff is scheduled for 7. Pomona (1-1) has played in a pair of shutouts this season. The Red Devils lost to Sonora 23-0 before beating Los Angeles Jordan 50-0. Lakewood (0-2) has already played perennial […]
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High School Football Preview: Cabrillo vs. Glenn
The Cabrillo Jaguars hit the road tonight for a winnable game at John Glenn High School in Norwalk. This is their first meeting since they were in the Suburban League together in 2002. Glenn (1-1) allowed 78 points in a loss last week after beating Savanna 54-20 in the season opener. The Eagles have a […]
VIDEO: Long Beach State Women’s Soccer At Home Tonight
The Long Beach State women’s soccer team is back at George Allen Field tonight at 7 to host Nebraska. Last week, LBSU picked up its first win of the season over San Diego in overtime thanks to a golden goal from Kayla Cannon. Kayla Cannon Scores Winner For Long Beach State Soccer Visit The562.org for […]
Compton’s Jaishawn Smith Wins August Athlete Of The Month Award
We are proud to announce that our third Athlete Of The Month award brought to you by Johnny B. Hair Care goes to Compton football star Jaishawn Smith. Smith is a big part of why Compton is 2-0 for the second consecutive year, thanks to a pair of great games in August. Smith had two […]
Wilson Tennis Fundraiser At Legends On Saturday
You can support Wilson High tennis program at Legends Sports Bar and Restaurant on Saturday from 8-10 a.m. with a $10 pancake breakfast and silent auction. The US Open will be on the big screens during the all-you-can-eat buffet with pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, orange juice and coffee served by the junior varsity and varsity […]
VIDEO: Early Reactions To Wilson, Poly Football
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PODCAST: Most Forgettable Long Beach Sports Games
This week we’re talking about the season starts for Wilson and Poly football, the athletes of the week and month, the most disappointing Long Beach games we’ve covered and much more. 03:30 Question O’ The Week: Is Wilson Football That Good/Is Poly Football That Bad? 10:50 Athletes O’ The Week 12:55 Athlete O’ The Month […]
Moore League Girls’ Tennis Season Preview
Leadership change is the story line for the top girls’ tennis teams in the Moore League this season as both Long Beach Poly and Wilson have new coaches for the first time in a long time. POLY Longtime Long Beach Poly coach Ricardo Montecinos stepped down this year, although he will remain as coach of […]
Moore League Boys’ Water Polo Season Preview
Changes at the top continues to be the theme of our Moore League fall previews. In boys’ water polo, that starts with the Wilson Bruins who find themselves in uncharted waters. Meanwhile Cabrillo is coming off a historic season, but have to start from scratch again, and Poly just hosted the first ever Long Beach […]
Season Preview: Wilson Boys’ Water Polo
The Wilson Bruins have won the last 12 Moore League championships and are poised to repeat with a strong sophomore class leading the way. However, players like Zac Crenshaw, Hank Rivers and Gray Carson learned on the job last year while taking their lumps. Some tough losses and no playoff success dropped Wilson down to […]