This week on the podcast we’re talking about the upcoming CIF girls’ volleyball playoffs, the student-run Long Beach Green Schools Campaign, the Millikan student section at football games and more. Support The562.org
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High School Football Preview: Long Beach Poly vs Jordan
Long Beach Poly visits Jordan for a Thursday evening game, thanks to the official shortage that has affected all of Southern California this year. The Jackrabbits (5-3, 3-0) and Panthers (5-4, 3-2) will meet for a full game for just the second time in the last four seasons. The two teams didn’t play in the Spring […]
Long Beach Poly’s Moe, Turner Commit to HBCU Morgan State
Over the last century, Long Beach Poly’s football program has produced hundreds of scholarships for local football players. Many have gone to the Pac-12 (and USC in particular), others have starred in the SEC or in other power-five conferences. Two seniors this year are hoping to blaze a trail for the next generation of Jackrabbits […]
Lakewood’s Williams, Poly’s Faumuina Named Under-Armour All-Americans
There was no doubt that this year was going to be a special one for the Moore League in girls’ volleyball, and sure enough, a pair of honors for local players last week clinched it. Lakewood senior Laura Williams and Poly senior Adonia Faumuina were both named Under-Armour All-Americans, and will play in the UA […]
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 Jordan Washington, Jordan Football Jordan sophomore Jordan Washington had two rushing touchdowns, a kickoff return for a score, and an interception in the Panthers’ 74-6 win over Cabrillo. Rocky Tautai, Lakewood Football Rocky Tautai had two touchdowns, […]
STANDINGS: Long Beach Football, Week Ten
As we head into the tenth week of high school football games in Long Beach, here’s a look at where everyone stands. There are two weeks of games left until the playoffs–the top three teams from the Moore League make the playoffs automatically. Support The562.org
Long Beach High School Football Schedule, Week Ten
With just two weeks left until the playoffs start, here’s a look at this week’s high school football schedule in Long Beach and the Moore League. All games start at 7 p.m. Thursday Jordan vs. Long Beach Poly Friday Compton vs. Lakewood @ Compton College Millikan vs. Cabrillo Support The562.org
Youth Climate Rally Calls For Renewable Energy in Schools
For decades, Long Beach’s Martin Luther King Park has played host to countless kids from the East Side and elsewhere across the city. Whether they were headed to the pool or out playing football, on any given Saturday one would expect to see dozens of local kids enjoying a day at the park. But on […]
CIFSS Volleyball Brackets Provide Playoff Path For Lakewood, Wilson, Poly, MIllikan
The release of the CIF Southern Section girls’ volleyball playoff brackets reveal a difficult path for Long Beach’s five playoff teams, with no one in the Moore League getting a home match in their opening round. Lakewood The Lancers are the undefeated Moore League champions, having not dropped a set the entire way through league […]
