Compton beat Millikan on the Moore League’s opening night. High School Basketball: Compton vs. Millikan Compton won the Moore League opener against Millikan on Wednesday evening behind 22 and 15 from Jabari Steward.
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An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 13 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous awards for his writing as well as the CIF Southern Section’s Champion For Character Award, and is the author of three books about Long Beach history.
Football: Raul Lara Resigns From Warren
Legendary Long Beach Poly football coach Raul Lara confirmed Wednesday evening that he is stepping down from Warren, where he’s had a successful five-year tenure. Lara is known locally for winning five CIF Southern Section championships with the Jackrabbits, more than any other coach in history. A Poly alum, Lara resigned the Poly job following […]
LB In NFL: Pro Bowl Voting Closes Thursday
Six Long Beach products in the NFL are hoping for your votes as the fan voting concludes on Thursday night, so if you haven’t already, visit nfl.com and vote for Poly alums JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jayon Brown, Jurrell Casey, DeSean Jackson, and Jamize Olawale, and Wilson alum Joel Bitonio. Fan voting makes up one third of […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Cabrillo Boys’ Basketball
We’ve got great shots of the Jackrabbits’ league-opening win from photographer Art O’Neill.
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Palisades Basketball
We’ve got footage of Poly’s big win to open the Bosco Classic. High School Basketball: Long Beach Poly vs. Palisades We’ve got video of Long Beach Poly’s blowout win over Palisades to start the Bosco Classic.
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Millikan Boys’ Soccer
We’ve got the highlights from the Bruins’ season-opening win over Millikan. High School Soccer: Wilson vs. Millikan The Bruins defeated the Rams on opening day to start what promises to be an exciting Moore League season.
Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Opens Bosco Classic With Blowout Win
Long Beach Poly didn’t face much trouble in the opening game of the Bosco/Gahr Classic. The Jackrabbits relied on great defense and great team offense in an 80-41 blowout of Palisades. “Defense, that’s what we’re built on always,” said Poly coach Shelton Diggs. The Jackrabbits fell behind 8-3 and then proceeded to absolutely shut down […]
Boys’ Soccer: Wilson Tops Millikan
It’s going to be an interesting year for the Moore League in boys’ soccer, with all but one team entering the start of league play with a winning record. The Wilson Bruins drew the first big result of the year on opening day, defeating Millikan at DeHaven Stadium, 1-0. The Bruins showed great poise in […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Cerritos Boys’ Soccer
We’ve got photos of the Jackrabbits’ 6-1 win over Cerritos thanks to photographer Art O’Neill.
The562.org’s Athletes Of The Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Erin Anderson, St. Anthony Soccer The Saints won two games last week to improve to 5-1 on the season, and Arizona State signee Erin Anderson is a big reason why. Anderson had the game-winner in a 2-1 win early […]