This week we’re breaking down the favorable draws for five Long Beach high school football teams in the CIF Southern Section playoffs. Support The562.org
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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Kensley Flynn, Avalon Volleyball Junior Kensley Flynn had 12 kills and 7 blocks in Avalon’s quarterfinal win over California Lutheran. Flynn’s leadership at the net has powered the Lancers to the CIF-SS semifinals once again. Maya Alvarez, […]
FINAL STANDINGS: Long Beach High School Football
With the regular season in the rearview mirror, here’s where everyone finished this year. Support The562.org
Long Beach High School Football Playoff Schedule
This Friday marks the start of the high school football playoffs in Southern California. Here’s where all the Long Beach teams are playing and when–we’ll be at every game. All games start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Division 4 Long Beach Poly vs. Trabuco Hills (Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.) Division 6 Millikan @ […]
Playoff Preview: St. Anthony Football
The St. Anthony football roster doesn’t have much playoff experience, but their head coach certainly does. First-year coach Raul Lara won five CIF Southern Section championships while at Long Beach Poly and he knows what the Saints need to do in order to advance. “My experience has been to just stay focused on what’s ahead […]
Playoff Preview: Jordan Football
Jordan football coach Tim Wedlow knew his team still had a good chance at the CIF Southern Section playoffs, even after losing the envelope draw tiebreaker for third place and the Moore League’s final playoff spot. The Panthers were always a strong candidate for an at-large berth, because of their .500 record. But even with […]
Playoff Preview: Long Beach Poly Football
One question was ripping around Long Beach social media after Sunday morning’s release of this year’s CIF Southern Section playoff brackets: “Division 4?!” That is indeed where longtime power Long Beach Poly is seeded, as the No. 1 team in Division 4. The Jackrabbits will host Trabuco Hills this Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium at […]
Playoff Preview: Compton Football
Compton football hasn’t won a CIF Southern Section playoff game since 2006, and this year will be their best chance to make history. Compton is the top seed in Division 12 and hosts Costa Mesa in the first round on Friday. Time and location is yet to be determined. “I can’t complain,” Compton coach Calvin […]
Playoff Preview: Millikan Football
Millikan is the only Long Beach playoff team hitting the road in the first round of the CIF-SS football playoffs next Friday. Not only that, the Rams will have to knock off the top seed in Division 6 to keep their championship hopes alive–Millikan will head north up the 101 to take on the Camarillo […]
LIVE UPDATES: CIF-SS Football Playoff Brackets
Follow along with live updates on the CIF-SS football bracket release! Brackets will drop at 10 a.m. today and we’ll have complete breakdowns and analysis for all Long Beach playoff teams throughout the day! Click here if you can’t see the updates. Tweets by 562sports Support The562.org