First-year Long Beach Poly football coach Stephen Barbee presents himself as the calm after the storm. He’s confident but soft-spoken, a stark contrast to Poly’s coach the last four years. Antonio Pierce’s tenure brought excitement around every turn, but also heavy turmoil. From 2014-2017 the Jackrabbits brought in a number of five-star recruits, had multiple […]
In the most significant meeting of the two teams in a decade, Long Beach Poly proved it’s still a cut above its Moore League competition in a Homecoming clash with Compton on Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Jackrabbits quieted what had been a very effective Compton offensive attack and dominated in a 35-0 victory. […]
Elijah Juarez has played at basically every position for Long Beach Poly the last two years: he’s been a receiver, a tight end, a linebacker, a fullback, and a punter. After Friday night’s breakout performance at running back, he may have found a permanent home. The senior helped break open a tight game against Millikan […]