It’s four weeks into the season and Moore League play is getting started this Friday. The standings look a little topsy-turvy, with Compton undefeated, Jordan at 3-1, and Millikan the highest-ranked team in CIF for Long Beach. We take a look at the midseason report cards for all the local teams. Long Beach Poly: B […]
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VIDEO: Long Beach Football Midseason Report Cards
Watch video highlights from all of the Long Beach football teams as we talk about the season before Moore League play begins. Long Beach Football Midseason Report Card Visit The562.org for more Long Beach sports coverage. Midseason Report Cards For Long Beach Football Teams It’s four weeks into the season and Moore League play is […]
PODCAST: What Up, Long Beach?! Mascot Mayhem
This week we’re talking about local college rebranding (1:00) before handing out midseason grades to all of the Long Beach high school football teams (5:00) and discussing cheating in sports (20:00).
PREVIEW: Wilson vs. Cabrillo, Moore League Football
The Moore League opener tonight at Wilson between the Bruins and visiting Cabrillo Jaguars features two teams coming off of important blowout victories. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wilson (2-2) is riding a two-game winning streak after finding its offense in a 52-14 win over St. Anthony last week. The Bruins were hampered by […]
PREVIEW: Jordan vs. Lakewood, Moore League Football
The Moore League opener at Jordan tonight at 7 between the Panthers and Lakewood Lancers will be a battle of very different offensive rushing attacks that have played very different competition. Jordan (3-1) is having its best start in a decade thanks to victories over lower division opponents Rancho Dominguez, Lynwood and Norwalk. Lakewood (0-3) […]
PREVIEW: Compton Football vs. Gardena
Compton (3-0) is at home tonight at 7 for its final nonleague game of the season against Gardena. The Tarbabes are ranked No. 10 in CIF-SS Division 10, and won the Hub City Championship last week. “Our guys are just excited about football,” Compton coach Calvin Bryant said. “With many returners, and a tough offseason […]
PREVIEW: St. Anthony Football vs. Gahr
St. Anthony (0-4) is back at Clark Field at 7 p.m. tonight for another nonleague matchup with Gahr. The Saints are still two weeks away from getting healthy, and staring the new Del Rey League schedule. Gahr (1-2) lost to Millikan and North Torrance after opening the year with a win over Jefferson. Senior Micah […]
PREVIEW: Avalon Football vs. Brethren Christian
Avalon (2-0) is back on the road this week to face Brethren Christian (Huntington Beach) at 12 p.m. Saturday. Last week, the Lancers won a massive game at Rolling Hills Prep in overtime. “This offseason was built around beating Rolling Hills,” Avalon coach Michael Forcella said. “There was definitely a chip on our players shoulders, […]
LBCC Football Hungry For Saturday After Classic With Mt. SAC
It was the kind of game that someone was going to feel sick to their stomach about all week. Long Beach City College and Mt. San Antonio College battled it out in triple-digit heat on Saturday afternoon at the Covina District Field, and in the end, it was the team that made the fewest mistakes […]
Long Beach Football Schedule, Week Five
Here’s a look at when and where all the local football teams are playing as Moore League play opens this week. WEEK 5 SEPTEMBER 14 Avalon @ Brethren Christian (Sat. 12 p.m.) Cabrillo @ Wilson* Compton vs. Gardena Lakewood @ Jordan* Millikan @ Long Beach Poly* St. Anthony vs. Gahr LBCC vs. LA Valley (Sat. […]