It was the fifth Friday of this strange COVID-19 spring football season, and both Compton and Lakewood were looking for their first win. After a back-and-forth game filled with lots of emotion, it was Compton that came out with that all-important milestone, and they celebrated it with an ice bath for longtime coach Calvin Bryant, […]
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Football: St. Anthony Holds Own in Loss vs. Orange
The challenge was clear for St. Anthony (2-2) on Friday night, with unbeaten Orange High coming to Clark Field for the Saints’ Senior NIght. Even without a few key starters, the Saints competed well against the Panthers’ vaunted offense in a 42-12 defeat. Orange (5-0) was averaging over 49 points per game entering the game, […]
VIDEO: St. Anthony vs. Orange, Football
High School Football: St. Anthony vs. Orange St. Anthony had a tough test on Senior Night, hosting the unbeaten Orange Panthers in a non-league showdown. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support […]
PHOTOS: St. Anthony vs. Orange, Football
Check out our photo gallery from St. Anthony’s game on Friday night, taken by photographer Joseph Kling. Support The562.org
VIDEO: Compton vs. Lakewood Football
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High School Football Preview: Lakewood vs. Compton
Lakewood and Compton’s football teams will meet tonight at Wilson at 7 p.m., in a contest between a pair of programs both awaiting a home. The Lancers’ stadium just broke ground and is hopefully going to be ready for next season, while Compton’s entire campus is being rebuilt and they’ll likely be playing in other […]
High School Football Preview: St. Anthony vs. Orange
Coming off its first loss of the campaign, St. Anthony (2-1) faces a huge test tonight at Clark Field, welcoming in unbeaten Orange High for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Clark Field. The Saints suffered a 24-0 defeat at Harvard Westlake on Saturday and will now have to contend with a prolific Orange offense. The […]
Football: Millikan Stops Wilson Late For Win
The Millikan and Wilson clash on Thursday night proved once again that football is a game of inches. The Bruins had the ball on the Rams 1-yard line in the final minute but a game-winning tackle at the pylon by senior Matthew Garcia clinched the Senior Night victory for Millikan 28-21. “It was a win […]