This Long Beach girls’ soccer season is starting with a bang as old rivals Wilson and Poly play on the first day of Moore League action in a few weeks. Meanwhile, three-time defending league champions Millikan start the league season against rival Lakewood. Support The562.org Click here for our preview of Millikan Click here for […]
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Girls’ Soccer Preview: Millikan Rams
The strong leadership of coach Tino Nunez and a dedication to playing a cohesive style has moved Millikan girls’ soccer into the role of favorites in the Moore League. The Rams have won three consecutive league titles for the only time in program history, and are trying to win a fourth for the first time […]
Girls’ Soccer Preview: Lakewood Lancers
After years of chasing the top three teams in the Moore League, Lakewood is comfortable with the underdog role. An experienced group of senior leaders are hoping to get the Lancers in the title chase once again. Lakewood hasn’t won a league title since sharing it with Poly in 2001. “The seniors play a big […]
Girls’ Soccer Preview: Cabrillo Jaguars
Allowing underclassman to play during the shortened spring season created a well-balanced roster full of developing talent has Cabrillo girls’ soccer looking to make a run at breaking into the top four of the Moore League. “It helped that we went from spring directly into an offseason that led into this current season,” Cabrillo third-year […]
Girls’ Soccer Preview: Jordan Panthers
It’s going to take a lot of personal sacrifice and a team-first attitude for Jordan girls’ soccer to be successful this season. Fourth-year coach Sergio Villasenor has had to move players around in order to fill team needs. “We just need to put girls in the right position to help us because if they’re not […]
Girls’ Soccer Preview: Compton
New coach Joseph Gaerttner is building from the ground up with Compton girls’ soccer. His training sessions have been focusing on the fundamentals while his team prepares for the start of the Moore League at Jordan on Dec. 7. “I’ve been having them do dribbling, trapping and we haven’t really even shot much yet,” Gaerttner […]
Girls’ Soccer Preview: St. Anthony Saints
St. Anthony girls’ soccer has 13 returning players with experience and the right approach to a much anticipated full season. The Saints want to play the game with energetic enjoyment and appreciation while using their natural instincts to play as a cohesive unit. “With the amount of stress that high school students are under with […]
CIF Football: Compton Falls Short In Championship Game
With a capacity crowd behind them and all of the positive momentum on their side, Compton looked poised to lift its first CIF Southern Section football championship plaque for the first time since 1979 on Saturday night at Compton College. Unfortunately, everything that could go wrong did go wrong for Compton in a 43-8 lost […]
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CHAMPIONSHIP CENTRAL: Compton Ready To Host Historic Final
This is Championship Central where you can relive the entire Compton football season before their game against Quartz Hill in the CIF Southern Section Division 12 championship at Compton College tonight. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Before kickoff, check out our preview of tonight’s CIF title game. Take a look back at all of […]