It’s going to be an interesting year for the Moore League in boys’ soccer, with all but one team entering the start of league play with a winning record. The Wilson Bruins drew the first big result of the year on opening day, defeating Millikan at DeHaven Stadium, 1-0. The Bruins showed great poise in […]
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PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Cerritos Boys’ Soccer
We’ve got photos of the Jackrabbits’ 6-1 win over Cerritos thanks to photographer Art O’Neill.
PHOTOS: Wilson vs. Los Osos, Girls’ Soccer
Photos By Stephen Dachman
SEASON PREVIEW: Long Beach High School Boys’ Soccer
Postseason success has been feast or famine for Moore League boys’ soccer in recent years, and the local boys look ready to chow down with new field turf serving as their plate this season. Some Long Beach coaches even said they’re more concerned with the playoffs than a league title. “Obviously winning league is important,” […]
The562.org’s Athletes Of The Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Erin Anderson, St. Anthony Soccer The Saints won two games last week to improve to 5-1 on the season, and Arizona State signee Erin Anderson is a big reason why. Anderson had the game-winner in a 2-1 win early […]
PREVIEW: Millikan Boys’ Soccer
Rod Petkovic is entering his 37th year as head coach of the Millikan boys’ soccer program. He’s the coach who founded the team, and has guided them to one of the best runs of any program in league history, including 10 of the last 11 Moore League championships. In other words, Petkovic has heard it […]
PREVIEW: Lakewood Boys’ Soccer
Lakewood (3-2-1) is coming off of a surprisingly successful season despite some coaching turmoil. Alex Diaz is now officially the head coach, and he thinks his Lancers can improve on their impressive second-place finish. “I told the kids to just go out and compete to show everyone that last year was not a fluke,” Diaz […]
PREVIEW: Wilson Boys’ Soccer
Wilson (3-2-1) is the fastest growing program in the league. The Bruins have moved up to Division 1 after consecutive 12-plus win seasons, and second-year coach C.J. Brewer said his team is extra motivated for two reasons. “Obviously the players want to make the program look good, and the goal is to play the best,” […]
PREVIEW: Cabrillo Boys’ Soccer
Cabrillo (9-0-2) has the experience and playing surface to really makes some noise this season. The Jaguars have eight starting seniors who are coming off of a disappointing fourth-place finish last year, and they’re playing the first full season on the new field turf on campus. “I don’t want to say too much and jinx […]
PREVIEW: Compton Boys’ Soccer
Compton (2-1-1) is starting a new era with a familiar face as first-year coach Sammy Flores takes over the program. Flores has been coaching the lower levels at Compton since 2014, and knows what kind of system he wants to run with senior Carlos Rivera leading the way. “We want to be touching the ball […]