Here are today’s CIF-SS playoff games involving Long Beach sports teams in boys’ water polo and girls’ tennis. The Moore League is also hosting its cross country finals at Heartwell Park with lower levels beginning at 2 p.m. and the varsity races at 4 p.m., with awards to follow. WATER POLO (Games at 5 p.m.) […]
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CIF Tennis: Millikan, Long Beach Poly Win Playoff Openers
Millikan and Long Beach Poly’s girls’ tennis teams both won their playoff openers on Tuesday, as they hosted CIF-SS Wild Card matches. The Rams defeated Fullerton 10-8 in Division 3 and will advance to face Whitney in the first round on Wednesday. Long Beach Poly took down St. Joseph 15-3 in Division 4 to advance […]
Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Playoff Schedule: Water Polo, Tennis
Here are today’s CIF-SS playoff games involving Long Beach sports teams in boys’ water polo and girls’ tennis. WATER POLO (Games at 5 p.m.) (In Division 1, Wilson will host Damien tomorrow evening) Division 3: Millikan vs Arcadia Division 4: Long Beach Poly vs Ayala (@ Cabrillo) Division 6: Lakewood @ Tahquitz Division 6: Cabrillo […]
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 Kensley Flynn, Avalon Volleyball Junior Kensley Flynn had 12 kills and 7 blocks in Avalon’s quarterfinal win over California Lutheran. Flynn’s leadership at the net has powered the Lancers to the CIF-SS semifinals once again. Maya Alvarez, […]
Girls’ Tennis: CIF-SS Brackets Released
Brackets for the 2021 CIF-SS girls’ tennis playoffs were released on Monday morning, and four Moore League teams now know where they’ll begin their postseason journeys. Two-time defending Moore League champions Wilson are the only team that was sent through to Wednesday’s first round of competition, meanwhile Millikan, Poly and Lakewood will all be playing […]
PHOTOS: Moore League Girls’ Tennis Championships
We’ve got action shots from the Moore League girls’ tennis championships, taken by photographer Stephen Dachman. Support The562.org
Girls’ Tennis: Millikan’s Maya Alvarez Claims Moore League Singles Title
Maya Alvarez woke up nervous on Friday. With her high school tennis getting close to the finish line, the Millikan senior had finally advanced to the finals of Moore League Tennis Finals at the Billie Jean King Center. “It was on my mind since the minute I woke up,” Alvarez said. “I couldn’t stop thinking […]
VIDEO: Moore League Girls’ Tennis Championships
2021 Moore League Girls’ Tennis Championships Millikan Senior Maya Alvarez won the 2021 Moore League singles championship while CAMS pair Jodi Chang and Emma Lim took home the doubles title. 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 […]
Girls’ Tennis: Wilson Holds Off Millikan to Complete Unbeaten League Season
Wilson girls’ tennis earned another outright Moore League championship last week with a grinding win, 10-8, over Millikan. The Bruins were led by star performances from freshman Vanessa Holden and sophomore Vivian Hall, both having dominant victories, with Holden not dropping a match. The victory marked the Bruins second consecutive Moore League championship and continued […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our high school Athletes of the Week and thanks as always to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Sone Aupiu, St. Anthony Football St. Anthony senior Sone Aupiu turned in the best performance of any Long Beach football player so far this year in a Saints win over St. Pius X/St. Matthias. Aupiu’s […]