We’re covering a lot of ground on this episode as we interview Long Beach Poly track and field star Jade McDonald about her college choice and what the recruiting trail (or lack there of) was like. We’ll also discuss how Compton High basketball is trying to help stop recent gun violence, how the CIF schedule […]
It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. Generations of rambunctious youths have heard that cliché from concerned adults, but now’s the time to actually take heed. It goes without saying we’re thrilled at the prospect of seeing Long Beach sports return from the COVID-19 shutdowns. It would be a gift to and from […]
Happy Thanksgiving! This week on the show we’re talking to Jordan High teacher Shar Higa about how the virtual classroom has changed her job and what she’s doing to stay connected with her students. 01:00 Interview With LBUSD Teacher Shar Higa 26:00 Violence & Death Surrounding Compton Basketball 39:30 Thank You Lists
Uncertainty has been prevalent everywhere this year, but the local schools and their sports teams are trying to get ahead of the game and prepare for all possibilities as competition resumes. The athletic directors of the Long Beach Unified School District met with new Superintendent Jill Baker’s staff in January to discuss the upcoming sports […]
This week on the show we talk about what signing day really means this year before we catch up with Wilson High and Long Beach State alum Torey Edwards. He left the game of golf a decade ago but has worked his way back to being the SCGA Amateur Golfer of The Year. 01:00 Long […]
This week on the show JJ, Mike and Tyler talk to Long Beach Poly High School athletic director Rob Shock about the loss of a local legend, how the Jackrabbits are feeling during the COVID-19 shutdown and what needs to happen to get back to competition. 01:00 Long Beach election results 04:00 Interview With Long […]
This week on the show JJ, Mike and Tyler break down the emotional and historic Los Angeles Dodgers World Series win on Tuesday night. They’ll also catch up with Long Beach City College football coach Brett Peabody to discuss why junior college football isn’t coming back quickly and his concerns about his players’ future. 01:00 […]
Once high school athletics is able to safely resume competition, it will undoubtedly be accompanied by a slew of modifications, new requirements, and unique challenges. Now more than ever, the health and safety of students has been at the forefront, but there remains a sizable hole in that effort on many high school campuses across […]
At this time last year, Shannon Vega was running around the Cabrillo High campus five days a week. After arriving 6 a.m. to prepare breakfast, the Nutrition Services Supervisor 3 and her staff made sure students could get food at 21 different points of service. “It was a nonstop day for sure,” Vega said. “We […]
This week on the show JJ, Mike and Tyler tackle the issues with sportsmanship in both amateur and professional sports. They’re also talking to Lakewood High athletic director and girls’ volleyball coach Mike Wadley about how his job has changed, what needs to happen to bring prep sports back, and much more. 01:00 Is Sportsmanship […]