This story has been updated with quotes from CIF-SS Commissioner Rob Wigod during Monday’s press conference. The CIF-Southern Section has just announced that there will be postseason play in the 2020-21 school year. With recent changes to California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines permitting schools to travel across multiple county lines for competition, the […]
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Long Beach High School Softball Season Preview 2021
This 2021 high school softball season will try to pick up where it left off, and local fans won’t have to wait long to get a good look at the best teams. Moore League play starts Tuesday, April 13, with Lakewood hosting Wilson and Long Beach Poly taking on Millikan at Joe Rodgers. Wilson and […]
Football: Millikan Stops Wilson Late For Win
The Millikan and Wilson clash on Thursday night proved once again that football is a game of inches. The Bruins had the ball on the Rams 1-yard line in the final minute but a game-winning tackle at the pylon by senior Matthew Garcia clinched the Senior Night victory for Millikan 28-21. “It was a win […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Wilson, Football
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High School Football Preview: Wilson vs. Millikan
This could be the most evenly matched Moore League football game of the Spring season. Both Wilson and Millikan have picked up wins against local rivals while showcasing where they need improvement. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Millikan’s DeHaven Stadium. “We’re just trying to find that identity with a lot of young guys […]
Long Beach High School Golf Season Preview 2021
Golf was predictably the first outdoor sports activity to return after the COVID-19 shutdowns because of its inherent social distancing, and patrons flocked back to the local courses to play with new rules like having the pins drilled into the cup. That’s great news for the weekend warriors but it’s made life more difficult for […]
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 Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Long Beach Poly Football Long Beach Poly junior Wendell “WoWo” Moe might be the best player on the field this year. The 6’4” 340 pound junior lineman has been playing both ways, powering Poly’s […]
Football: Wilson Wins Big On Senior Night
After a slow start Friday night, Wilson came alive and scored 42 unanswered points on Senior Night in a 48-7 win over visiting Jordan in Moore League action. Wilson coach Mark Ziegenhagen said he played as many seniors as he could in this second game in a week against Jordan, and four-year varsity player Tyrie […]
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Jordan, Football
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