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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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The first game of 2020 looked a lot different for Long Beach State men’s basketball on Saturday evening at Walter Pyramid. The Beach started fast and dominated Division II opponent Cal State Los Angeles 76-60 to snap another losing streak and finish a rough nonconference season on a high note. “I know there was a […]
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One of the most surprising storylines of 2019 was the city of Long Beach entering into negotiations with the Anaheim Angels about bringing the team to our city, with a new stadium potentially being constructed on the “Elephant Lot,” also known as the Long Beach Arena’s parking lot. While the Angels conversations fell through (the […]
This year could bring big changes for two of the most famous coaches in Long Beach — Long Beach State men’s basketball coach Dan Monson and Long Beach City College women’s volleyball coach Misty May-Treanor. Monson has been on the proverbial hot seat since signing a restructured five-year contract extension in 2018. The results on […]
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team suffered its biggest loss of the season on Saturday at Florida as the Gators ran away with a 102-63 victory. Florida (8-4) jumped out to a 14-0 lead before the first timeout and led 59-31 at halftime. The 39-point defeat is the largest margin for the Beach (4-11) […]
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship! HIGH SCHOOL Iyanna Lamb, Long Beach Poly Basketball Long Beach Poly took sixth place at the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona, with a win over the No. 12 team in the nation. Senior guard Iyanna Lamb led […]