Taylor Rowland’s college softball career hasn’t been typical, but last week it turned historic when the Long Beach State sophomore became the fifth 49er to be named an All-American. Rowland earned second-team honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. “I couldn’t have done anything this season without the support of my family and my coaches,” […]
The reconfiguration of the Long Beach State men’s basketball program under 12th year coach Dan Monson continued on Wednesday when the university announced that Bobby Braswell will return as an assistant coach and Myke Scholl has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. Former graduate manager Jerry Woods has also been hired as the new Director […]
The Long Beach State Dirtbags got four players on the All-Big West teams announced Wednesday. Junior Clayton Andrews made the first team as a starting pitcher while junior second baseman Jarren Duran, junior closer Chris Rivera and sophomore pitcher Zak Baayoun. Andrews was one of the best starting pitchers and centerfielders in the conference this […]
The high school golf career of Wilson senior Tyler Schafer has been full of steady play and historic moments. His last round at the CIF State Championship on Wednesday was no different. Schafer finished tied for fourth with an even-par round at San Gabriel Country Club. He is the first Moore League golfer to reach […]
More than 15 Major League Baseball players have ties to Long Beach, so there have been plenty of headlines this season that have featured local boys. Making History Long Beach State Dirtbags and St. John Bosco High product Evan Longoria collected his 1,500th career hit earlier this month. The San Fransisco Giants third baseman was […]
JJ Fiddler and Mike Guardabascio sit down with Long Beach State athletics director Andy Fee every Monday for The LB Fee Show to talk about everything LBSU athletics and interview a special guest. This week is a special Team USA edition with guests LBSU water polo coach Gavin Arroyo and women’s soccer coach Mauricio Ingrassia. […]
CIF Baseball Semifinals: Long Beach Wilson vs. La Salle Please visit The562.org to subscribe and support Long Beach sports coverage.
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CIF Southern Section Baseball Division 3 Semifinals, 3:15 p.m. Long Beach Wilson (21-11-1) vs. La Salle (17-10) Arcadia County Park (405 S. Santa Anita Ave.) Wilson is having a memorable playoff run after six postseasons full of disappointment for the Moore League. The Bruins are playing in their first semifinal since 2011 when they lost […]
The six Long Beach State track and field members headed to Eugene, Ore., for the NCAA Championship on June 6-9 is the most the university has sent since 2015. The 49ers will compete in two events — the 4×100 women’s relay team and two long jumpers qualified last weekend at the NCAA West Prelims in […]