Lakewood is building a program under coach Max Taylor, and is looking to win games this year with a defensive identity. With offensive firepower at the other Moore League playoff teams, Taylor said he’s glad that his team’s best player is sitting in the cage every day, with senior goalie Calla Torres able to keep […]
Author: Mike Guardabascio
PREVIEW: Jordan Girls’ Water Polo
The Jordan Panthers are off to a 3-1 start under head coach Kelsey Schafer, and are hoping to build some experience with a young roster. The senior trio of Jazmin Bush, Desiree Ruiz, and America Calvario are helping the Panthers along. “They’ve been working hard in the pool and are leaders on the team,” said […]
PREVIEW: Cabrillo Girls’ Water Polo
The Cabrillo Jaguars’ water polo program is going through a renaissance, with the boys’ program making the CIF-SS semifinals in the Fall. Head coach Emily View is building the girls’ program as well, after the Jaguars got off to a 2-2 start. The team has only two seniors, but a host of young talent including […]
Boys’ Basketball Roundup: Compton, Millikan Win
Compton def. Wilson 73-57 Compton (9-4, 2-0) didn’t have much trouble with Wilson as the Tarbabes continue to look like this year’s top challenger to Long Beach Poly for the Moore League throne. Compton will host the Jackrabbits Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Jabari Steward helped pace Compton with 13 points. Millikan def. Jordan 56-25 […]
Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Compton, Millikan Win
Compton def. Wilson 62-52 Compton’s goal this year was to grab a top four spot in the Moore League and they took a big step in that direction with a win over Wilson on Monday night. Compton was led by Makaia Smith’s 12 points and Janae Owens’ 11 points. Compton (10-6, 1-2) will host Cabrillo […]
The562.org’s Athletes Of The Week
Congratulations to this week’s Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Justin Rene, Long Beach Poly Basketball Long Beach Poly went 3-2 last week, losing to St. John Bosco in the third-place game of the Bosco Ghar Winter Classic. Senior Justin Rene had a great week, averaging […]
Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Falls to St. John Bosco
Long Beach Poly and St. John Bosco’s boys’ basketball teams likely expected to be playing each other on Saturday evening in the Bosco Gahr Winter Classic. The Jackrabbits and Braves were supposed to be playing in the championship game, however, and after surprising semifinal losses they ended up meeting in the third-place game. The Jackrabbits […]
Boys’ Soccer: Millikan Wins Adidas Showcase
It wasn’t the start to the Moore League season that Millikan was hoping for, but the Rams showed Saturday that they’re ready to bounce back. Millikan won the Adidas Showcase championship with a 2-0 win over Downey. Millikan will travel to Lakewood on Monday as they continue league play.
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. St. John Bosco Basketball
YouTube We’ve got highlights of the Jackrabbits’ close loss to the Braves in Saturday’s Bosco/Gahr Classic Finale.
PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. St. John Bosco Basketball
We’ve got some great photos from the Jackrabbits’ and Braves’ game thanks to photographer Joseph Kling.