Compton High’s football team is back in the playoffs after winning the Moore League’s dramatic envelope draw tiebreaker on Friday evening at Veterans Memorial Stadium. “We just saw it on your Twitter and it was pandemonium on the bus,” said Compton football coach Calvin Bryant. “It was crazy. It’s great to get this opportunity. Any […]
This week we’re talking about the upcoming CIF football and boys’ water polo bracket that will be released this weekend. We also catch up with Millikan’s Jordan Sanders and Wilson’s Bobby Hauck to talk about their dedication to their football programs before they do the ceremonial coin toss on Friday night. 28:00 Interview with Millikan’s […]
Compton’s emotional win over Lakewood last week threw the last week of the season into chaos. What had felt like a long predictable march towards a Poly/Millikan/Lakewood finish in the Moore League has now opened up to a likely three-way tie for the league’s final guaranteed playoff spot. All three of Friday’s games will have an […]
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Deon Johnson, Compton Football Compton’s Deon Johnson had a special night in a win over Lakewood Friday, with a rushing touchdown, an interception, and two fumble recoveries, including one for a score. Tyson Bordeaux, Long Beach Poly […]
This is the last week of the regular season for high school football–we take a look at the schedule around Long Beach and the Moore League. All games start at 7 p.m. Friday Lakewood vs. Long Beach Poly (Veterans Memorial Stadium) Millikan vs. Wilson Cabrillo vs. Compton St. Anthony vs. Harvard-Westlake (at St. Pius X/St. […]
As we head into the final week of the regular season of high school football games in Long Beach, here’s a look at where everyone stands. The top three teams from the Moore League make the playoffs automatically. Support The562.org Long Beach High School Football Schedule, Final Week
As the icewater from the Gatorade bucket hit Compton football coach Calvin Bryant, it looked like a scene from a movie. How else to describe a scene of triumph for Compton, a team mourning the deaths of longtime athletic director Maxine Kemp and assistant coach Webster Peters? A team that has suffered injuries to more […]
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There will be a lot on the line tonight at Compton College where Compton is hosting Lakewood in a Moore League clash. Kickoff is scheduled for 7. Lakewood (3-5, 3-1) is currently third place in the league, and Compton (2-5, 1-3) is fifth. The Lancers can clinch that third and final automatic CIF postseason spot […]