Words by JJ Fiddler, Mike Guardabascio, Tyler Hendrickson; photo by John Napalan It might feel like it’s a little early for high school football season to be starting–and it is. But Long Beach Poly was so excited to get the year started that they’re kicking it off a week before anyone else in the state, […]
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Football Preview: LBCC Vikings
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. Last year was death by a thousand papercuts for the LBCC football program, as the Vikings lost four games by a touchdown or less. This year, the Vikings have a loaded roster as always, but head coach Brett Peabody said the […]
Obituary: Long Beach City College Track & Field Coach John McFadyen
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. The Long Beach City College athletics community is still trying to overcome the loss of assistant Track & Field Throwing Coach John McFadyen, who passed away this month. “I am deeply saddened by the loss of a friend and close colleague these […]
Long Beach’s Best Celebrated at 66th Annual Century Club Sports Banquet
The Long Beach Century Club hosted its 66th Annual Sports Night Banquet on Monday night at The Grand, recognizing top athletes from around the city as well as outstanding community members. The banquet also honored Co-Athletes of the Year along with three distinguished Hall of Fame inductees. President Mike Fillipow kicked off the banquet by […]
LBCC Volleyball Drops Heartbreaker State Championship To Orange Coast
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. It was a case of heartbreak repeating for the Long Beach City College men’s volleyball team. The Vikings entered the CCCAA state championship match Saturday evening against Orange Coast as the No. 1 ranked team in California, having won 16 straight […]
STANDINGS: Long Beach Baseball, Final Week
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. With just one week of play left until the playoffs, here’s where things stand in the Long Beach baseball world with a list of this week’s games below the standings box. Note: Standings based on reported results. Coaches can report scores/weekly results as […]
No. 1 LBCC Volleyball Sweeps Into State Final Four This Week
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. The Long Beach City College men’s volleyball team qualified for the state championships for the fourth consecutive year last weekend with a sweep of Santa Monica City College, 25-23, 26-16, 25-18. The Vikings are the No. 1 team in the state and […]
PHOTOS: LBCC vs Santa Monica, JuCo Volleyball
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College.
STANDINGS: Long Beach Baseball
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. With just two weeks of play left until the playoffs, here’s where things stand in the Long Beach baseball world with a list of this week’s games below the standings box. Note: Standings based on reported results. Coaches can report scores/weekly results as well […]
Long Beach City College Notebook: Men’s Volleyball No. 1 In California
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. The Long Beach City College men’s volleyball team is ranked No. 1 headed into the California Community College Athletic Association championship tournament this week. The Vikings (17-1) open by hosting Santa Monica in the quarterfinals on Friday at 6 p.m. Semifinals are […]