The opening weekend of the NFL season was yet another piece of proof that no city can turn out offensive playmakers like Long Beach. It’s well known that Poly has produced more NFL players than any other high school, but the Jackrabbits have also in particular produced more receivers and defensive backs than any other […]
The Moore League hosted ins inaugural Sportsmanship Symposium on Tuesday morning at Millikan High, a star-studded gathering where students from all seven league schools gathered to hear major speakers talk about the value of sportsmanship. The students also engaged in team-building exercises at the event, which was the brainchild of Moore League secretary Lisa Ulmer […]
The world of Moore League tennis tends to swing like a pendulum, typically between the city’s two oldest schools, Long Beach Poly and WIlson. The Jackrabbits have won the last four Moore League titles, while the Bruins had won the five before that. This year looks like a pair of epic showdowns could be in […]
Here’s a look at when and where all the local football teams are playing as Moore League play opens this week. WEEK 5 SEPTEMBER 14 Avalon @ Brethren Christian (Sat. 12 p.m.) Cabrillo @ Wilson* Compton vs. Gardena Lakewood @ Jordan* Millikan @ Long Beach Poly* St. Anthony vs. Gahr LBCC vs. LA Valley (Sat. […]
Here is our comprehensive coverage from the last Friday night of Long Beach high school football before the Moore League starts. Enjoy great coverage by Mike Guardabascio, JJ Fiddler, Tyler Hendrickson, Alex Carmon, Shar Higa, Stephen Dachman, Art O’Neil, John Napalan, Joseph Kling and Bobby Hauck. Long Beach Poly 25, Serra 29 READ MORE about […]
The Jordan Panthers pulled away late on Friday to beat Norwalk 17-7 at Excelsior School. Jordan (3-1) is on its first three-game winning streak since 2010, and the best start since 2008. Jordan running back DeShon Harris scored a pair of touchdowns from 58 yards and seven yards to break a 7-7 tie. Kicker Brian […]
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There are only seven local high school football games tonight for the fourth week of the season. Here are links to all of the previews. LISTEN to our weekly podcast What Up, Long Beach?! WATCH VIDEO of Wilson quarterback Ryan Pettway answering Tough Questions Long Beach Poly vs. Serra Wilson vs. St. Anthony Compton vs. […]
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A winning streak is on the line for the Jordan Panthers tonight at 7 when they visit Norwalk at the Excelsior School. Last week, Jordan won its second consecutive game for the first time since 2015. “We’re very excited for this game,” Jordan coach Tim Wedlow said. “Norwalk has some good athletes, and they run […]