Long Beach Poly’s football home opener on Friday night carried some extra significance. The team honored the memory of fallen Long Beach Fire Department captain David Rosa with the addition of memorial stickers on their helmets. Rosa was killed while on the job in June, and served in Long Beach Fire Station No. 10, which […]
The season opening weekend was a roller coaster for Long Beach State Women’s soccer. On Friday night, LBSU showed glimpses of its potential in 89:58 of scoreless soccer at No. 2 UCLA. However, the Bruins scored the game-winner with two seconds left in regulation. LBSU bounced back from the heartbreaking loss with a 1-0 victory […]
Sometimes college teams struggle incorporating freshmen talent into a team with veteran experience, but that’s not been the case for the 2018 version of Long Beach State women’s soccer. “All of the freshmen have a chance to start,” All-Big West midfielder Katie Pingel said. “We have so much more confidence and better leadership this year.” […]
Football season is back, and starting earlier than ever thanks to a change in the schedule by the CIF State office. For Long Beach football fans, it’s not a moment too soon. Thanks to the new opportunities offered to local teams by the CIF Southern Section competitive equity format, every team feels like they have […]
It’s been a rebuilding process for Compton under head coach Calvin Bryant. The Tarbabes bottomed out with a winless season four years ago and have been steadily improving and getting their program back together the last three seasons under Bryant, who is in his second stint with the team. “It’s my fourth year back so […]
Long Beach State men’s and women’s basketball will be led by familiar faces this season. Dan Monson is in his 12th season as men’s coach, and has six seniors this season. Women’s coach Jeff Cammon is entering his eighth year at LBSU, and the majority of his young roster is back. However, their surroundings will […]
After its annual short summer hiatus, the Long Beach Century Club is back hosting weekly meetings. The local athletic philanthropists usually meet at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Boathouse On The Bay. Tonight, Long Beach Poly football coach Stephen Barbee and Lakewood baseball coach Spud O’Neil are the guest speakers. Next week, the club is […]
Another classic year of competition made it hard to decide, but here are our nominations for the top high school moments of the year. 10. Millikan Diver Makes History Millikan sophomore Jenna Sonnenberg made history this year, claiming the CIF Southern Section Division 2 diving championship at the Riverside Aquatic Complex. Sonnenberg finished with a […]
The last 12 months of Long Beach State athletics have been full of record breaking statistics, memorable individual performances and one historic national championship. 10. Women’s Water Polo Senior Night Win The highlight of the women’s water polo season came during the last game of the year at Ken Lindgren Aquatics Center. Senior captain Virginia […]
Our weekly update on everything Long Beach State athletics includes Big West awards and coaching news. BASEBALL Long Beach State Baseball Gets Big West Awards MEN’S BASKETBALL Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Coaching Changes TRACK & FIELD Long Beach State Track & Field Sending Six To NCAAs TEAM USA Long Beach State Well-Represented On Team […]