Long Beach Poly (4-3, 2-0) takes the field tonight against Compton (2-4, 1-2) hoping to begin the stretch run to the CIF-SS playoffs with a crisp effort that proves they’re ready for the postseason. The Jackrabbits played their most complete game of the year last week against Aquinas, with strong effort on offense, defense, and […]
Facing a 4th & 5 at their own 27-yard-line, clinging to a 20-19 lead with a little over 4 minutes left in the game, Lakewood (3-5, 3-1) head coach Justin Utupo made what might be the gutsiest call of the entire football season. Utupo kept his offense on the field, where Lancers quarterback Brayden Downen […]
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If Jordan wants a shot at the playoffs, they must win tonight at Cabrillo. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Panthers (4-4, 2-2) are on a two-game winning streak including a 21-20 thrilling victory over Wilson last week. Jordan junior Damian Henderson had a big game against the Bruins with a 78-yard receiving touchdown, […]
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The St. Anthony football team (5-3, 2-0) takes to the road tonight in a pivotal Del Rey League matchup at Salesian–one that could end up determining the league championship. Either way, the winner of tonight’s game is all but guaranteed a playoff spot. The Saints are undefeated in league play after wins over La Salle […]
The playoff picture remains up in the air for a handful of Moore League football teams, and Thursday night’s matchup between Wilson and Lakewood will go a long way in deciding which teams will earn a coveted postseason spot. Lakewood (2-5, 2-1) is hosting this one at their temporary home field, Veterans Memorial Stadium, for […]
This week we’re talking about how the CIF and CalPreps are deciding where to rank high school football teams for the playoffs this season. Support The562.org What Divisions WIll Long Beach Playoff Football Teams End Up In?
With just a few weeks remaining till the start of the high school football playoffs (brackets will be released on Halloween), attention is starting to turn towards the CIF Southern Section’s new playoff format. The method of selecting divisions for football teams has changed a few times over the last several years, and has changed […]