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CIF Baseball: Millikan Breezes Past Mary Star in Playoff Opener

The Millikan Rams opened the CIF-SS Division 3 baseball playoffs along the coast, facing Mary Star of the Sea in first round action at picturesque Fromhold Field. The Moore League’s number three seed continued their fine play, earning a comfortable 6-1 win over the Stars to advance to the second round. Millikan was once again […]

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Millikan Wrestling

CIF Wrestling: Millikan Girls Fall In Quarterfinals

The improbable postseason run for Millikan girls’ wrestling came to an end on Wednesday when the Rams lost to visiting Canyon Springs 54-27 in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals. Canyon Springs took an early lead thanks to a few forfeits and pins. Millikan made a run to get close after pins from Sophia […]

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Millikan Wrestling

CIF Wrestling: Millikan Beats Arroyo, Will Host CIF-SS Final

The Millikan Rams boys’ wrestling team will try to complete a special season this Saturday, as the Rams host South Torrance in the CIF Southern Section Division 4 championship match at 1 p.m. It’s the second CIF-SS title tilt to happen at Ram Hi in as many weeks, with the Millikan boys’ tennis team winning […]

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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. Nala Williams, Long Beach Poly Basketball Long Beach Poly junior Nala Williams scored an unheard-of 28 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in the Jackrabbits’ second-round Division 1 playoff win over Peninsula last week. Trevor Thompson, Millikan Wrestling Rams […]

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CIF-SS Baseball Brackets Released

The CIF-SS released its baseball brackets on Sunday morning, revealing who Long Beach’s four playoff baseball teams would be playing next week. Moore League champions Long Beach Poly and Santa Fe League champions St. Anthony each earned their home games in the first round by winning league titles, and Lakewood will also be at home […]

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CIF-SS Softball Playoff Brackets Released

The CIF Southern Section softball playoff brackets were released on Sunday. Moore League champion Millikan is the only Long Beach team with a home game in the first round. The Rams host Chino on Thursday. In Division 2, Lakewood visits South Hills on Thursday. Wilson is also in Division 2 but has to travel to […]

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Millikan Wrestling

CIF Wrestling: Millikan Boys Roll On To Semifinals

Millikan boys’ wrestling looked like a legitimate title contender on Saturday when they dispatched of visiting Cypress 60-15 in the quarterfinals of the CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoffs. The Rams won 11 of the 14 matches, and seven of those victories came via pin. “I’m not surprised because we have a lot of great […]

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Millikan Wrestling

CIF Wrestling: Millikan Girls Come Back To Advance

A smart lineup and a strong finish carried Millikan girls’ wrestling to a 39-30 victory over visiting Montclair on Saturday in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs. After Montclair took the first five matches, four of them via pin, they were up 30-0 on the Rams. However, Millikan coach Blake […]

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Moore League Track & Field Stars Shine At League Finals

With just a few weeks left to go in what has been a turbulent and emotional school year for everyone in Long Beach, Friday’s Moore League track and field championships at Wilson High felt like a celebration for the entire city. Athletes from all over Long Beach and Compton came together for a huge gathering […]