Compton High is back in the CIF Southern Section playoffs for the first time since 2008, and they’re hoping to make it a long stay, too. “It’s an exciting time for us, the kids are excited, the community’s excited,” said Compton coach Calvin Bryant. Bryant was the head coach of the team the last time […]
STORY BY MATT SIMON As the sun begins to set, a golden hue shines on the Compton mural that leads to the entrance of the football field at Compton High School. The sound of whistles echo toward Oleander Avenue, a sound that hasn’t been heard in the nearby neighborhood in November for 11 years. Coach […]
We’ve got great shots of the Moore League cross country finals from All-In Photography’s John Napalan.
Here’s the full lineup of the first week of the football playoffs in Long Beach. Division 2 Long Beach Poly vs. Orange Lutheran, Veterans Memorial Stadium at 7 p.m. Division 7 Wilson vs. Fullerton, 7 p.m. Division 9 St. Anthony vs. Newport Harbor, 7 p.m. Lakewood @ Brea Olinda, 7 p.m. Division 11 Compton @ El […]
This week on the podcast Mike & JJ are discussing the Long Beach football teams in the CIF playoffs, Long Beach State basketball and their season previews plus much more! 03:00 Question O’ The Week: What is the biggest CIF Playoff game in Long Beach? 08:30 Athletes O’ The Week 14:00 Athlete O’ The Month […]
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Jai Smith, Compton Football Compton earned their first playoff spot since 2008 with a win over Cabrillo, and once again it was senior Jai Smith leading the way. Smith had 247 yards rushing and three touchdowns in […]
The release of the CIF Southern Section football playoff brackets shows the fate for five Long Beach football teams. Division 2 To no surprise, Long Beach Poly was placed in Division 2 after the Division ½ pool was split on Sunday, with only eight teams making the D1 bracket. While a lot of Jackrabbits fans […]
We’ve got links to all of our coverage to end the regular season. Long Beach Poly, Wilson, Compton, and St. Anthony have all clinched playoff berths, with Lakewood and Millikan applying for an at-large bid. Playoff brackets will be out on Sunday, we’ll have live updates. Long Beach Poly def. Lakewood STORY / VIDEO / […]
VIDEO BY MATT SIMON High School Football: Compton vs. Cabrillo For full coverage visit the562.org
STORY BY MATT SIMON Throughout the season, the Compton football team has relied on its rushing attack to kill the clock and wear down opposing defenses. On Friday night, in the Tarbabes biggest game of the regular season, senior Jai Smith helped run that plan to perfection as he rushed for 247 yards and three […]