The Lakewood Lancers (1-3, 1-0) opened Moore League play with an emphatic 67-0 win over Cabrillo (1-4, 0-1) on Friday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The win was also the first for head coach Justin Utupo back at his alma mater. Lakewood got out to a quick start, leading 29-0 after the opening quarter and […]
Author: Tyler Hendrickson
Referee Shortage A ‘Dire Situation’, Forcing Football Games to Thursday Nights
Friday night football is a quintessential component of the local sports scene. Every fall, communities across the country start their weekends on the gridiron, cheering on their team while enjoying performances from the marching bands and cheer squads. This fall in particular, many of those Friday Night Lights have come a day early. Through the […]
Moore League Girls’ Tennis Preview
Moore League girls’ tennis will return to its regular schedule this fall, after sharing the spotlight with boys’ tennis earlier this spring. There will be a new individual champion this year after Wilson senior Maddie Tadd brought home the title back in May, and the Bruins will be looking to replace her at the top […]
JUCO Football: LBCC Stifled By Riverside, 24-6
The Long Beach City College football team has waited a long time to play underneath the lights at Veterans Memorial Stadium. After 657 days of patiently waiting, the Vikings were back on their home turf facing off against Riverside City College, the reigning CCCAA state champion. The Tigers (2-0) went on to spoil LBCC’s homecoming […]
VIDEO: LBCC vs. Riverside, Football
JUCO Football: Long Beach City College vs. Riverside LBCC played its long-awaited 2021 home opener, welcoming in the No. 6-ranked team in the country, Riverside College.For more coverage of all Long Beach sport… Support The562.org
JUCO Football Preview: Long Beach City College vs. Riverside
Two of the best junior college football programs in the country are set to square off tonight in Long Beach, as LBCC hosts Riverside College at Veterans Memorial Stadium for a 6 p.m. kickoff. Riverside enters the game ranked No. 2 in California and No. 6 in the nation, while the Vikings are ranked 12th […]
Football: Millikan Drops Thriller To La Mirada, 27-26
Millikan’s preseason schedule presented them with a healthy variety of opponents and challenges. After a one-possession game in the season opener, the Rams suffered a lopsided loss to high-powered Carlsbad before earning a blowout against St. Anthony last week. With La Mirada (3-1) visiting a lively DeHaven Stadium on Friday night, Millikan (1-3) once again […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. La Mirada, Football
High School Football: Millikan vs. La Mirada Millikan and La Mirada played an exciting game on Friday night that came down to the final minute.For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The… Support The562.org
High School Football Preview: Millikan vs. La Mirada
Millikan (1-2) is looking to close out its non-league schedule with back-to-back home wins as the Rams host La Mirada (2-1) tonight at 7 p.m. Last week, the Rams took down St. Anthony with a 47-8 win, and will look to build on that momentum against a solid Matadores program. This could be a strength […]
Football: Dominguez Wins Hub City Championship Over Compton
The Dominguez Dons improved to 4-0 with an impressive 44-0 win over rivals Compton on Thursday night, claiming the 2021 Hub City Championship on their home field. The Dons were in control early, scoring within the first two minutes of the game on their way to a convincing win. Compton (1-2) has now dropped two […]