Photo by JJ Fiddler: Soloman Bowie (front left) with the rest of the Wilson defense. Soloman Bowie’s life came to a fork in the road in March of 2018 while driving with his dad, Theron. He can still vividly recall the seismic emotions of that moment. “My dad was on the phone with his brother […]
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High School Football Preview: Lakewood vs. Corona del Mar
The Lakewood Lancers are on the road tonight visiting Corona del Mar for another stiff preseason challenge a week after picking up their first win of the season. First-year coach Scott Meyer has been patient with his Lancers as they’ve faced perennial playoff teams. “They’re very good,” Meyer said of CDM. “They’ve got an explosive […]
High School Football Preview: Wilson vs. St. Anthony
Week four brings the first Long Beach vs. Long Beach game of the season as Wilson visits Clark Field tonight to take on St. Anthony with the Battle For 7th Street trophy on the line. The Bruins, ranked No. 1 in the most recent CIF Southern Section Division 7 poll, are off to their best […]
High School Football Preview: Avalon vs. Foothills Christian
The Avalon Lancers are taking the long trip to El Cajon tonight for a highly anticipated rematch with Foothills Christian. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Avalon junior class is full of three-year starters who suffered though a disappointing 2-6 campaign in 2017, and the Lancers scheduled this season as a redemption road through […]
High School Football Preview: Cabrillo vs. Taft
There wasn’t supposed to be a football game at Cabrillo this week, but the Jaguars found an opponent late in the offseason. Since Taft is quite a far drive, the Wildcats are coming to Long Beach at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday for a nonleague clash. “We’re feeling really good this week with the extra day […]
Long Beach Sports Calendar: Sept. 12-15
Find out where your favorite Long Beach team is playing this weekend. THURSDAY High School Girls’ Volleyball, 4:30 p.m. The Moore League leaders Wilson and Lakewood will face off this afternoon at Lakewood. In other action Poly is hosting Compton while Jordan travels to Cabrillo. CLICK HERE for coverage of Wilson’s win over Poly on […]
PODCAST: Long Beach In NFL Headlines
This week we’re talking about Long Beach football talent in the city and in the National Football League. 03:25 Question O’ The Week: Where is the Long Beach football talent? 07:15 Athletes O’ The Week 10:25 Game O’ The Week: Battle For 7th Street 12:15 Player To Watch O’ The Week: Wilson girls’ volleyball junior […]
PHOTOS: Wilson vs. Los Alamitos, Boys’ Water Polo
Photos courtesy Scott Tracy. CLICK HERE to read about the Bruins win.
Long Beach State Men’s Water Polo Season Preview
The Long Beach State men’s water polo program is on the upswing after winning the Golden Coast Conference and reaching the NCAA Tournament last year, but coach Gavin Arroyo knows his 2019 squad is far from being complete because of injuries and transfers. “Week by week we’ve been slowly putting it together,” Arroyo said. “It’s […]
Wilson Boys’ Water Polo Takes Down Los Al
Wilson boys’ water polo erased a two-goal deficit in the fourth quarter on Tuesday at Belmont Outdoor Pool to beat visiting Los Alamitos 12-11. Gray Carson led Wilson with four goals and he scored the game-winner on a power play with about 1:30 left in regulation. Hank Rivers, Kade Margain and Zac Crenshaw each scored […]