The Long Beach State men’s volleyball program lives by the slogan “expect greatness.” So when they took the court against UCLA in the NCAA Men’s Volleyball National Championship, they expected nothing less. Featuring two of the top teams in the nation in a rematch of last year’s national championship, the match was expected to be […]
The Moore League made itself at home at the LBCC Sand Courts, with three of the league’s teams competing for a CIF-SS title last May. First up, it was Long Beach Poly taking on Canyon for the Division 3 title, and the Jackrabbits trailed 2-1, putting their backs against the wall in the remaining two […]
Long Beach State athletic director Bobby Smitheran made the easiest hire anywhere in the NCAA last week. After legendary men’s volleyball coach Alan Knipe announced his retirement with four national titles to his name at LBSU (three as a coach, one as a player), Smitheran got to look one spot down the bench and hire […]
After making the 420-mile bus ride to Folsom, the Long Beach City College women’s volleyball team made a statement Friday night as they knocked out San Joaquin Delta 26-24, 16-25, 25-20, 26-24 to advance to the CCCAA State Volleyball semifinals for the first time in over 25 years. The Vikings will now be in a […]
A legend of the Beach is riding off into the sunset–and he’s going out on top. Longtime Long Beach State men’s volleyball coach Alan Knipe will announce his retirement later today, he’s confirmed to the562. Knipe is a four-time NCAA men’s volleyball champion with Long Beach State, having won as a player in 1991 and […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team has made it a habit of protecting their homecourt throughout Big West action this season. So, when the No.3-seed Beach headed into their rubber match against the No.2-seed Cal Poly – LBSU […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. The Beach had stacked up a couple of convincing wins heading into the Big West Tournament, which they’ll have the pleasure of […]
The LBCC women’s volleyball team went on the road and defeated Orange Coast College 17-25, 25-21, 26-24, 25-14 on Tuesday night. The Vikings advance to face Palomar on Saturday as they try to advance to state for the second straight year. We’ve got a great gallery from tonight’s action.