On the one hand, it was a consolation bracket contest in a preseason tournament–a Bosco Winter Classic game that won’t decide a championship or a spot in league standings. But on the other hand, it was deeper than that–St. Anthony facing Long Beach Poly for city supremacy. The Saints prevailed against the Jackrabbits, 53-38. “Yeah […]
We’re giving you a rundown of Long Beach basketball, soccer, water polo and wrestling as a new season starts with new postseason scenarios.
High School Basketball: St. Anthony vs. Fairmont Prep St. Anthony took on Fairmont Prep in the quarterfinals of the 2021 Bosco Winter Classic. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support The562.org
St. Anthony boys’ basketball beat Walnut 73-50 at the St. John Bosco Winter Classic Tournament on Monday.
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Amir Diaz Espinoza, Long Beach Poly Soccer Long Beach Poly goalie Amir Diaz Espinoza helped the Jackrabbits nab a scoreless draw against CIF-SS Division 1 No. 5 Cathedral last week. He had 10 saves in the game […]
This Long Beach girls’ soccer season is starting with a bang as old rivals Wilson and Poly play on the first day of Moore League action in a few weeks. Meanwhile, three-time defending league champions Millikan start the league season against rival Lakewood. Support The562.org Click here for our preview of Millikan Click here for […]
St. Anthony girls’ soccer has 13 returning players with experience and the right approach to a much anticipated full season. The Saints want to play the game with energetic enjoyment and appreciation while using their natural instincts to play as a cohesive unit. “With the amount of stress that high school students are under with […]
Less than six months after taking over the St. Anthony football program, Raul Lara found himself coaching in a CIF Championship game, looking to guide the Saints to a Division 10 championship against Northview High. Despite taking an early lead, things didn’t fall St. Anthony’s way on Friday night, and the host Vikings emerged with […]
CIF Football Championship: St. Anthony vs. Northview St. Anthony took on Northview for the CIF-SS Division 10 championship on Friday night at Covina District Field. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support […]
This is Championship Central where you can relive the entire St. Anthony football season before the Saints play Northview High in the CIF Southern Section Division 10 championship at Covina District Field tonight. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Before kickoff, check out our preview of tonight’s CIF title game. Take a look back at […]