Last year, Long Beach Poly’s offense struggled early in the season before finding its footing behind a strong rushing attack led by an experienced offensive line and a breakout rushing star in Elijah Juarez. This year, you could write virtually the exact same sentence except replace Juarez’s name with Malachi Rice. The senior running back […]
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Scouting Report: Long Beach Poly Offensive Line vs. Wilson Defensive Line
Long Beach Poly went into the season believing that their offensive line was the best unit on the team, with confidence they’d be able to run the ball and assert themselves whenever they wanted to. The rushing attack and pass protection was uneven against powerhouse opponents like Punahou and Serra, but by and large the […]
Scouting Report: Wilson QB/Receivers vs. Long Beach Poly Secondary
The Wilson passing attack can do a little bit of everything, and they’re hoping that’s the secret to success against a hungry Poly secondary. Quarterback Ryan Pettway has developed into a very efficient passer in his third year behind center. The senior has thrown for 1,358 yards and 19 touchdowns while completing 73 percent of […]
Scouting Report: Wilson Running Backs vs. Long Beach Poly Linebackers
The Bruins have a pair of fresh running backs ready to run headlong once more unto the breach that is the Poly front seven. Senior Dillon Harris is the speedy starter, and senior Peter Sio is the interesting newcomer with a specific style. “He has the rugby style running, a little high but they twist […]
Scouting Report: Wilson Offensive Line vs. Long Beach Poly Defensive Line
Wilson’s front five is its strength with seniors Jakob Belton and Adrian Tejada at tackle, seniors Jaylen Ferrera and Justin Navarro at guard, and senior Terren Monette at center. They average 6’3” and 268 pounds as the biggest offensive line the Bruins have had under Ziegenhagen. They’ve been able to stay healthy and helped the […]
ROUNDUP: Long Beach High School Football Week 3
We’ve got coverage from all of the third week of Long Beach football action. CLICK HERE to read about how Poly survived Los Alamitos. WATCH VIDEO. SEE PHOTOS. CLICK HERE to read about how Wilson dismantled Huntington Beach. WATCH VIDEO. SEE PHOTOS. CLICK HERE to read about how Compton smashed West Adams. WATCH VIDEO. CLICK […]
Long Beach High School Football Previews: Week Three
We’ve got previews of all of tonight’s games as we get ready for week three of Long Beach football action. Click here for our preview of Long Beach Poly vs. Los Alamitos Click here for our preview of Wilson vs. Huntington Beach Click here for our preview of Millikan vs. Aquinas Click here for our preview […]
ROUNDUP: Long Beach High School Football Week 2
We’ve got coverage from all of the second week of action. Click here for our preview of tonight’s Long Beach Poly opener against Punahou Click here for our coverage of Wilson’s big win over San Jacinto / VIDEO / PHOTOS Click here for our coverage of Compton’s win over Santa Monica Click here for our […]
Long Beach Football Preview
Photo by William Johnson; Roger McMillan (Cabrillo), Jonathan Fernandez (Compton), Jaylon Morgan (Jordan), Raymond Masoe (Lakewood), Qeanu Campbell-Caldwell (Millikan), Chubba Maae (Long Beach Poly), Ryan Pettway (Wilson), DeVante’ Pollard (St. Anthony), and Zion Bowens (LBCC). The sun is setting earlier, the air is cooling (a little), and everyone’s record is 0-0. That can only mean […]
Long Beach High School Girls’ Volleyball Preview
PHOTO: Aniya Boudreaux, Adonia Faumuina, Rylie McGinest, Laura Williams, Makayla Sorenson, Kelli McCombs photographed by John Napalan and Art O’Neill of All-In Press There aren’t a lot of surprises in the world of Long Beach girls’ volleyball. Because of the nonstop nature of the sport and the connectivity of the club scene, coaches and players […]