On Friday afternoon, the Avalon Lancers used a Beto Martinez rushing touchdown to take down Rolling Hills Prep 32-26 in overtime. The victory on the road avenged last year’s lopsided league loss for Avalon, which was the first time Rolling Hills Prep had beaten the Lancers since 2011. Avalon coach Michael Forcella said his quarterback […]
There are only seven local high school football games tonight for the fourth week of the season. Here are links to all of the previews. LISTEN to our weekly podcast What Up, Long Beach?! WATCH VIDEO of Wilson quarterback Ryan Pettway answering Tough Questions Long Beach Poly vs. Serra Wilson vs. St. Anthony Compton vs. […]
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The Avalon Lancers have a difficult challenge at 3 p.m. this afternoon with their first road game of the year at Rolling Hills Prep. Avalon (1-0) stomped Desert Christian 52-7 in the season opener on Catalina. The Lancers defense led by Jose Silva, Diego Rios, Calvin Rios and Cristo Hernandez contributed multiple sacks, turnovers, touchdowns […]
Find out where and when your favorite team’s game is happening this week and be sure to get out and support them! We’ll have previews of every game and live updates on the website on Friday. Avalon @ Rolling Hills Prep Cabrillo vs. Compton Centennial Compton @ Dominguez Jordan @ Norwalk Lakewood vs. Corona del […]
Most of the Long Beach high school football teams had a tough Friday night while two picked up notable wins. Enjoy great coverage by Mike Guardabascio, JJ Fiddler, Tyler Hendrickson, Alex Carmon, Shar Higa, Stephen Dachman, Art O’Neil, John Napalan, Joseph Kling and Bobby Hauck. Long Beach Poly 6, Los Alamitos 20 READ MORE about […]
The Avalon Lancers 8-man football team trounced visiting Desert Christian 52-7 on Friday in their season opener. Avalon quarterbacks Jose Gomez and Ulises Zavala racked up big gains with receivers Beto Martinez and Cristo Hernandez. Running backs Jason Campos and DeAngelo Reyes were also very effective for the Lancers offense. Jose Silva, Diego Rios, Calvin […]
Seven of the eight local high school football teams are playing home games or against opponents within driving distance tonight. Click on each game for a preview. Avalon vs. Desert Christian Cabrillo vs. San Pedro Jordan @ Lynwood Lakewood vs. Mayfair Long Beach Poly vs. Los Alamitos (Cerritos College) Millikan vs. Aquinas St. Anthony vs. […]
This week on What Up, Long Beach!? we discuss the state of high school football and why participation numbers in California have declined. 22:00 Moore League Fall Sports 23:00 High School Football Previews 29:00 Either, Or… Are You Superstitious? 33:00 Long Beach State Women’s Volleyball & Women’s Soccer 35:30 Fam Jam Focus on head injuries […]
Avalon High is starting its 8-man football season at 5 p.m. today on the island against Desert Christian. The Lancers went a combined 30-2 from 2014 to 2016, and won the 2015 CIF 8-man State Championship. Last season, Avalon suffered through a 2-6 rebuilding season while missing the postseason for the first time in eight […]