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Basketball Wilson

Wilson Girls’ Basketball Preview

Wilson coach Erin Carey was doing everything she could with her team during the shutdown–daily workouts outside, running, and other drills outside of the gym. Once she stepped back in the gym in preparation for the season, she was reminded of the difference. “There’s something different about being in the gym, so we’re working really […]

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Long Beach Boys’ Basketball Preview

No sport was caught more off guard by this Spring’s “Green light” from the state authorities than basketball. Most coaches expressed pessimism about a potential season in the weeks leading up to that surprise change in policy–that means that basketball practice around the city were among the most joyous places in the last few weeks, […]

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Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits Boys’ Basketball Preview

Perhaps no team in the city was poised for a bigger 2020-21 season when the COVID-19 shutdown came than the Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team. The Jackrabbits feature elite talent across the board and have legitimate CIF-SS and CIF State championship hopes. The talented roster is headlined by McDonald’s All-American and UCLA signee Peyton […]

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Basketball Jordan

Jordan Panthers Boys’ Basketball Preview

After a sixth-place Moore League finish in 2019-20, the Jordan boys’ basketball team is building for the future under head coach James McDonald. “It’s been a crazy year,” said McDonald. “We’re going to be really young, we’ve only got three seniors on the team. This team will be better next year, but hopefully we can […]

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Baseball Lakewood

Lakewood Baseball Coach Spud O’Neil Makes California History With 900th Win

Spud O’Neil (far right) and his Lakewood team after Tuesday’s historic win Coaching on the field that bears his name, Lakewood baseball coach Walter “Spud” O’Neil made California history on Tuesday afternoon, as his Lancers defeated El Dorado 4-3. The one-run thriller was good for O’Neil’s 900th victory, making him just the fourth high school […]

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Long Beach Boys’ Volleyball Preview

The Long Beach high school boys’ volleyball scene is looking forward to its first full season since 2019 after the COVID-19 pandemic cut 2020 short. St. Anthony is looking to win another league championship in the Del Rey while the Moore League should be an entertaining battle between the top teams once again. Wilson coach […]