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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, […]

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Lakewood Volleyball

CIF Volleyball: Lakewood Falls to Vista Murrieta in Division 1 Quarters

The Lakewood girls’ volleyball team rode down to Vista Murrieta with a 20-match winning streak, having lost only one set over that run. But the Lancers’ team, their win streak, and their state No. 4 ranking weren’t enough to overcome the host Broncos and star player Claire Little, an All-American junior committed to BYU. Lakewood […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

Long Beach State Fires Women’s Volleyball Coach Midseason

Long Beach State athletic director Andy Fee took the rare step Monday afternoon of firing women’s volleyball coach Joy McKienzie-Fuerbringer and top assistant coach Matt Fuerbringer, five weeks before the end of the season. The move is effective immediately, and Fee said Monday it was made because of performance issues–the first time he’s made a […]

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Millikan Volleyball

CIF Volleyball: Millikan Swept By O Lu In Second Round

Long Beach Millikan made its first appearace in the second round of the playoffs in several years on Saturday, traveling to face Orange Lutheran in a Division 3 matchup. Unfortunately their playoff journey would end there after losing in three sets, 25-16, 25-23, 25-20.  The Rams came out strong in the first set but ended […]

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Avalon Millikan Volleyball

CIF Volleyball: Millikan, Avalon Move On To Second Round

While Poly and Wilson were knocked out of opening round matches on Tuesday, Millikan (Division 3) and Avalon (Division 9) both advanced to the second round with wins. Lakewood is in Division 1 and is still awaiting their opening match of the bracket, a quarterfinal on the road next Wednesday. Millikan defeated St. Margarets Episcopal […]