For years Moore League softball was one of the most predictable local sports. Lakewood was the top team with elite talent competing in the upper divisions while Millikan, Wilson and Long Beach Poly took turns leading the chase pack behind the Lancers. However, things have been shifting locally. This year it’s the Rams who are […]
The Millikan softball team is coming off a historic 2021 campaign, and the Rams are looking to maintain the program’s upward trajectory after an offseason coaching change. The Rams went 11-1 in Moore League play last season, sweeping rivals Lakewood and claiming an outright league title for the first time since 2004. In steps new […]
The Long Beach Poly softball team announced itself as a Moore League title contender last year with a win over Lakewood and a second-place tie in the final league standings. The Jackrabbits return the Moore League Pitcher of the Year in CSUN signee Bella Alonso, as part of a returning class of four 1st team […]
There’s something a little different about the Lakewood softball practices lately, and the Lancers think it’s going to be the key to their success as they try to retake the top spot in the Moore League. “We have amazing chemistry and all of the girls get along,” Lakewood senior Bri Weeks said. “There’s no drama. […]
Wilson softball is in full rebuild mode after the graduation of first team All-League stars Hailey Houston, Sydney Freijanes and Ava Trachta who were cornerstones in the Bruins lineup for years. “You’re not replacing those three girls,” Wilson coach George Molina said of Houston, Freijanes and Trachta. “But if the entire group puts it all […]
Overall health was the key factor last year for St. Anthony softball, and it looks like this year will be the same story. The Saints have top talent and great pitching with returns like Rose Cano and Jayla Cadena, but they’re both coming off injuries. “We have to take care and listen to our bodies,” […]
Cabrillo softball is starting another new era under new coach Dale Lopes, and after having a handful of coaches come and go over the last few years, the Jaguars who have been part of the program are excited to play under Lopes. “We’ve made a lot of progress with our new coach,” Cabrillo senior Rosaleen […]
There’s some new faces around Jordan softball, and the Panthers who have been with the program know what it’s going to take if they want to take a step up in the Moore League. “We’ve got to score some runs,” Jordan senior Jazmin Morales said. “We need to see some confidence in our girls and […]
There is so much working against the Compton softball program this season. They don’t have a home field to practice on because the campus is still under construction, and last month they had their first practice since last year. All of those extenuating circumstances have changed the approach and expectations for coach DeShawn Kelly and […]
Three Long Beach boys’ basketball teams will be playing in the CIF Southern Section semifinals tonight, with a trip to the championship on the line. All three games start at 7 p.m. and we’ll have live updates and full coverage from all three. Division 1 St. Anthony is hosting league rival St. Bernard tonight in […]