After having their season cut short last year, Long Beach high school baseball players are back on the field once again. The COVID-19 pandemic ended the 2020 season at its midway point, setting up what should be a memorable and emotional 2021 campaign. The Moore League won’t be using Bohl Diamond at Blair Field for […]
Much has changed since the spring of 2019, but Long Beach Poly remains the defending Moore League baseball champions. The Jackrabbits have never won consecutive Moore League titles on the diamond (dating back to 1957-58), but will have the opportunity to make history this season. Fifth-year head coach Brent Lavoie believes that Poly has the […]
The Cabrillo Jaguars made it just 10 games into the Phillip Berman era before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the 2020 season. In year two, Berman and his team are still navigating the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, with a thin and inexperienced roster for the 2021 season. “It’s tough right now. Our roster is […]
For Jordan head coach Bryan Whitfield, the opportunity for the Panthers to take the field this season is a lot bigger than baseball. He believes his team has some talent, but is focused on giving his seniors a chance to make some lasting memories while giving his entire team a much-needed escape from the challenges […]
This story has been updated with quotes from CIF-SS Commissioner Rob Wigod during Monday’s press conference. The CIF-Southern Section has just announced that there will be postseason play in the 2020-21 school year. With recent changes to California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines permitting schools to travel across multiple county lines for competition, the […]
The challenge was clear for St. Anthony (2-2) on Friday night, with unbeaten Orange High coming to Clark Field for the Saints’ Senior NIght. Even without a few key starters, the Saints competed well against the Panthers’ vaunted offense in a 42-12 defeat. Orange (5-0) was averaging over 49 points per game entering the game, […]
High School Football: St. Anthony vs. Orange St. Anthony had a tough test on Senior Night, hosting the unbeaten Orange Panthers in a non-league showdown. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support […]
Coming off its first loss of the campaign, St. Anthony (2-1) faces a huge test tonight at Clark Field, welcoming in unbeaten Orange High for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Clark Field. The Saints suffered a 24-0 defeat at Harvard Westlake on Saturday and will now have to contend with a prolific Orange offense. The […]
A little more than halfway through the first quarter, the Millikan Rams (2-2) found themselves on the wrong end of a 30-0 deficit on Thursday night, enduring an avalanche from the host Orange Panthers (4-0) in all facets of the game. Orange got three first-half rushing touchdowns from quarterback Daylen Pedroza, helping them to a […]
High School Football: Millikan vs. Orange Millikan visited Orange High for a Thursday non-league showdown. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support The562.org