The Long Beach State Dirtbags opened the Big West Conference schedule with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to UC Irvine on Friday at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. It is the first Friday night loss at home this season. The Dirtbags (11-19, 0-1) took an early lead but couldn’t hold off the Anteaters (16-12, 2-2) who […]
From the Dirtclods to the Dirtbags, Jacob Hughey is a Long Beach baseball player through and through. The Millikan High alum has made a name for himself with a live arm and a lethal bat, while always playing like the Long Beach native he is. “Long beach baseball to me is just grittiness,” Hughey said. […]
I never thought I’d hear, “We’ve had some crazy road trips” or “Dan (Monson) may have made a few decisions bringing a few guys in that didn’t fit him, or the program” from a Long Beach State Athletics Director. That’s what happened Monday when Mike and I sat down with Andy Fee for The LB […]
FROM LBSU REPORTS The Long Beach State men’s golf, women’s water polo and beach volleyball were honored on Thursday after softball and men’s volleyball won awards earlier this week. Men’s Golf Junior Joe Fryer was named the Big West Men’s Golfer of the Month for March after two top ten finishes, including winning the Sacramento […]
Sports are about more than the final score, and both Long Beach State and Long Beach City College softball programs have proved that this season by getting involved in charitable events. LBCC worked with Team IMPACT to host a special Draft Day celebration in February for 11-year-old Elyse Pineda, who was diagnosed with Gastrointestinal Disorder […]
Most of the local teams are taking spring break, but here is what’s going on around the city in the next few days. FRIDAY Long Beach State Dirtbags vs. UC Irvine, 6 p.m. The Big West Conference schedule starts Friday at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field with a Black & Blue rivalry game. The Dirtbags […]
The Long Beach State Dirtbags have been both Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this season. They’ve played one of the toughest nonconference schedules in the nation while dealing with a rash of injuries, and the results have been mixed. The Dirtbags (11-18) have quality wins over No. 3 Ole Miss and No. 15 Vanderbilt, but […]
The Millikan Dance department is presenting its spring show, For Your Entertainment, next month from May 24-25. The concert showcases pieces choreographed by students and professionals. “From the beginning of the school year, our dance teams have been working hard toward this performance,” Dance Team co-captain Winona Adams said. “Our technique classes and dances have […]
Every week JJ Fiddler and Mike Guardabascio sit down with Long Beach State athletics director Andy Fee for The LB Fee Show to talk about everything LBSU athletics and interview a special guest. This week features men’s volleyball coach Alan Knipe and a long discussion with Fee about bringing back coach Dan Monson. Episode 5 […]
We were downtown on Tuesday for the annual Toyota Grand Prix Of Long Beach Media Day. Pace cars, two-seated IndyCars, sports cars and drifting drivers gave members of the media and VIPs and ride around the track. Local residence were also aloud to bike, skate or walk around the track in the afternoon. Stay tuned […]