Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball coach Shelton Diggs started his birthday celebration off with a wild party. His Jackrabbits prevailed Wednesday evening in a big early Moore League battle with Compton, getting some clutch buckets down the stretch and then coming out on the right side of a bizarre sequence to win 66-65. “We lost […]
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PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Compton Boys’ Basketball
We’ve got some great shots of the Jackrabbits’ win from All-In Press photographers John Napalan.
Girls’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Tops Compton
The Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball team is ranked No. 6 in the nation and, as expected, took care of business against Compton to remain undefeated in the Moore League. The Jackrabbits (14-2) actually got their toughest league test of the season in a 63-23 win over Compton. Poly was led by Kalaya Buggs’ 16 […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Compton Girls’ Basketball
We’ve got a great gallery from Poly’s win thanks to photographers Art O’Neill and John Napalan of All-In Press.
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Eclipsed At CSUN
Defensive struggles doomed Long Beach State men’s basketball in its Big West Conference opening 95-77 loss on Wednesday night at Cal State Northridge. The Beach had won seven of the last 10 meetings with CSUN coming into this game. LBSU (5-12, 0-1) sophomore Michael Carter III scored a team-high 19 points as four players finished […]
Moore League Boys’ Basketball: Monday Wins For Poly, Millikan, Wilson
On Monday, Millikan upset Compton on the road with a last-minute bucket while Wilson and Poly both won comfortably at home. Wilson 58, Jordan 47 Points in the open floor and a huge second half from sophomore Dallas Cooper lifted the Bruins to a win at home. VIDEO HIGHLIGHT “I just try to bring as […]
St. Anthony Boys’ Basketball Still Marching
The hottest boys’ basketball team in town is still St. Anthony. The Saints are up to 18-1 on the year and are ranked No. 14 in the nation by MaxPreps, and No. 6 in the State. In the recent CIF-SS Division 1 poll, the Saints are No. 7, making them prime candidates for an Open […]
Long Beach Girls’ Basketball Teams Off To Great Start
There’s no doubt at this point that the 2020 winter season is the season of girls’ basketball. Long Beach Poly, Millikan, Wilson, St. Anthony and Compton are all ranked in the CIF-SS polls that came out this week, with the Jackrabbits, Rams, and Bruins all in the top three in their respective divisions. The Jackrabbits […]
Long Beach State Basketball Starts Big West This Week
Both Long Beach State men’s and women’s basketball seasons have been similarly frustrating while bringing new players into the fold. Both teams are hoping for a fresh start as Big West Conference play starts this week. With a brand new starting lineup and added pressure, LBSU men’s basketball coach Dan Monson said his 5-11 team […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to all of our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Kaci Scott, Long Beach Poly Basketball Long Beach Poly is off to an 11-2 start and is ranked No. 6 in the nation by MaxPreps. They had a great run through the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic in […]