With this week’s scheduled CIF Southern Section championships canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will officially be a blank line across the record books. Before we close the book on 2019-20, we wanted to take a look at a few of the league and CIF-SS/State championships we expected to be covering this May–just because […]
Softball
Youth Baseball & Softball Leagues Preparing For Return
The world of recreational sports won’t get back to normal in one fell swoop because COVID-19 closures will likely end piecemeal. Events that are amenable to social distancing will have an advantage, and those activities could include youth baseball and softball. Some local leagues are already getting prepared for an adjusted return to the diamonds. […]
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 Nico Iamaleava, Long Beach Poly Volleyball It’s not often that a freshman can make a Moore League debut in dominant fashion, but Long Beach Poly frosh Nico Iamaleava did just that in Poly’s four-set win over Lakewood. […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. UCF, NCAA Softball
Photos By Stephen Dachman from the Long Beach State softball loss to visiting UCF on Saturday.
Wilson Softball Wins Big At Lakewood In Moore League Opener
Despite being without its starting middle infield, Wilson went to Lakewood on Tuesday and dominated in a 9-3 victory to open the Moore League softball season. Wilson (5-2, 1-0) was led by the battery of junior pitcher Hailey Houston and freshman catcher Juliana “JJ” Babore. Houston pitched a complete game with 11 strikeouts, while Babore […]
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Lakewood, Softball
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PHOTOS: Millikan vs. Poly Softball
We’ve got photos of the Rams’ extra innings win over the Jackrabbits from Art O’Neill of All-In Press. Millikan’s Emily Hanniff drove in two runs with a double in the top of the eighth inning. Rams senior pitcher Olivia Ramirez tossed a complete game.
Cabrillo Looking For Football, Softball Coaches
Cabrillo is looking for a head football coach and softball coach for next year. Candidates interested in the Varsity football job must send a resume and letter of interest to Donald Williams at DDWilliams@lbschools.net or Drew Holt at DHolt@lbschools.net by March 13. Candidates should also be available for an interview between March 19-25th. Cabrillo is […]
2020 Long Beach Softball Season Preview
Moore League softball is going to be unpredictable and look a little different in 2020, with the top teams incorporating strong freshman classes full of talent. Lakewood Millikan Wilson Long Beach Poly Cabrillo Jordan Compton St. Anthony 2019 Long Beach softball VIDEOS Support The562.org Long Beach State Softball Season Preview 2020
Softball Preview: Lakewood Loaded With More Talent
The Lakewood Lancers got redemption and retook the Moore League championship last season after losing its five-year title streak in 2018. Lakewood has now won 10 of the last 12 league championships, and it’s looking to repeat with a confident class of seniors leading the way. “Not only is it just Lakewood, and we’re known […]