It’s finally hoops season in Long Beach. With increased talent and new faces at a number of schools, it’s looking to be a fun winter in the city, as St. Anthony looks to defend a CIF-SS title and Long Beach Poly looks to win the Moore League and get a CIF-SS ring of their own. […]
It’s girls’ basketball season in the city, and it’s sure to be a memorable one. St. Anthony will try to defend their CIF-SS title and Long Beach Poly will try to extend a historically significant Moore League win streak. But with upgraded rosters around the league, it should be a battle for the Moore League […]
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. Since the start of the millennium, the St. Anthony girls’ basketball program has been one of the most successful programs in Southern California. The Saints claimed their first CIF-SS plaque in 2000, then won consecutive titles in 2010 and […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball comes into the 2024-25 season with a full trophy case, but plenty of question marks. The Jackrabbits have won six CIF-SS and six CIF State championships under legendary Century Club Hall of Fame coach Carl Buggs, and carry a […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood Girls Basketball team is primed for another successful season. The Lancers are coming off of a season where they appeared in their first ever CIF-SS championship and are retaining the Moore League Player of the Year Nyemah King. Lakewood is looking […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The Jordan girls’ basketball program has been all about growth under fourth-year Head Coach Wesley Rosenbaum. After finishing third in the Moore League last season, the Panthers are still looking to improve as another year rolls in. “Every single year, our expectations […]
After a fourth place finish in the Moore League last year, the Millikan Rams are looking to improve with a new squad this season. Millikan graduated four of their five starters, so the team will look a little different this winter. “I think that we are new Rams,” senior Ky-lliyah Clardy said. “I think we’re […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. After taking over the program mid-semester last year, Head Coach Hank Waddles is locked in for his first full season in charge of the Wilson girls’ basketball program. After former Head Coach Erin Carey resigned in Jan. due to mistreatment […]
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. There’s a fresh face in charge of the girls’ basketball program on the West Side. Head Coach Harrison Hawkins has taken the reins and is leading the Lady Jags this season. “Expect Cabrillo Ladies Basketball to be different this year,” Hawkins said. “We will […]
Compton girls’ basketball has an entire new look this year. After graduating a strong set of seniors, there is only one returner for the Tarbabes: sophomore guard Nakara Johnson. “She leads more by example than word of mouth,” Head Coach Derrick Anderson said. “I think that’s more valuable than someone who just talks.” Johnson is […]