Second-year Jaguars coach James Kainoa faced the same challenge that many coaches hired during the pandemic did–including Cabrillo football coach Shane Gonzales. How to buil da program when school wasn’t in session, and when no games could be scheduled. “Dealing with COVID in my first two years here at Cabrillo has been challenging to say […]
Avalon volleyball coach Carlos Martinez Jr. had perhaps the team in Southern California that was most ready to get back on the court this season after the full year off due to COVID-19. His Lancers have been the best team on Catalina Island the last few years, and were the CIF Southern Section championship runner-ups […]
Congratulations to this week’s Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Erick Barrios, Compton Football Compton’s Erick Barrios had a memorable game in a 60-0 season-opening win for his team. Barrios had three total touchdowns with an interception returned for a score and two rushing scores. Antonio Elam, Cabrillo Football Cabrillo […]
Every time Long Beach Poly and Serra get their football teams together, something special happens. That was the case Friday night at Serra as the two teams once again played to a classic finish, the sixth consecutive time they met in a one-score game. This time it was Poly that came up a play short, […]
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It turned out the only thing that was able to slow down Compton High’s running attack on Friday evening at Centennial High School was Compton’s own defense. The visiting Tarbabes started with a flurry on the defensive side of the ball, returning three interceptions for touchdowns within the first 4:25 of game time. That sparked […]
High School Football: Compton vs. Centennial Compton High opened its 2021 season against crosstown rivals Compton Centennial with a blowout win. 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 primarily sports and education. Support The562.org
St. Anthony football coach Raul Lara said his team is going to “reap” the hard work they put in practice when it comes to executing in games. Despite falling to Mayfair, 37-20, on Friday at Bellflower HS, the team showed drastic improvements after being shutout by San Pedro just a week prior. “We are getting […]