Wilson is returning 14 of 22 starters this year and head coach Mark Ziegenhagen is as confident in his squad as he’s been in years. “This team reminds me a lot of the team that made a run to the semifinals,” he said, referring to the historic 2016 Bruins season. “There are a lot of […]
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Millikan Finalizes 2019 Football Schedule
The Rams lost the Moore League’s largest senior class and will feature a first-year head coach in Romeo Pellum. Rams fans who are eager to see if Millikan can keep up their position as second-best in the Moore League will have plenty of good opportunities to do so with a challenging schedule. Millikan opens against […]
Lakewood Football Finalizes 2019 Schedule
There’s no doubt that there’s a ton of interest around Lakewood football and first-year head coach Scott Meyer this year. A proud Lancers program has fallen on hard times the last several seasons, even missing the playoffs, which was once impossible to imagine at John Ford Stadium. Whether Meyer and an experienced group of assistants […]
Wilson Alum Kyle Lanterman Surprised With Utah Football Scholarship
Wilson High alum Kyle Lanterman is the latest Long Beach athlete to have a memorable video clip go viral. The Utah senior offensive lineman got a surprise last month when his mom, Roberta, called Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham during a post-practice team huddle. The video shows Whittingham stop his instructions to answer the phone, […]
Long Beach Poly Football Adds Punahou, Finalizes 2019 Schedule
The Long Beach Poly football team has announced its final schedule, which include a big change. The Jackrabbits had Narbonne on the schedule, but the Gauchos had an offer for an ESPN game. “They had a big opportunity with a nationally televised game and so we let them out of the contract,” said Poly boys’ […]
PODCAST: Long Beach Playoffs, Signing Day & The Grand Prix
Our latest episode of What Up, Long Beach?! is the perfect thing to listen to on your drive home from work! This week we’re talking about CIF Southern Section playoffs, National Letter Of Intent Day events and new sponsorship for the Long Beach Grand Prix. SUBSCRIBE 00:00 CIF-SS Winter Playoff Previews 05:00 Recapping National Letter […]
Jordan Retires John Ross’ Jersey
Last week at halftime of Jordan’s home basketball game against Long Beach Poly, the Panthers program retired John Ross’ jersey. The Jordan legend starred there for three years after transferring in, and has already gone on to become one of the most successful Panthers alums in history. Ross earned All-American honors at Washington, then broke […]
Five Long Beach Football Players Named All-CIF
Congratulations to the five Long Beach football players who received All-CIF honors on Monday, as announced by the CIF Southern Section. The recognees are: Division 1: Alex Austin, Long Beach Poly Division 6: Zecheriah Dolphin, Wilson Christian Conrad, Wilson Soloman Bowie, Wilson 8-Man Division 1: Jose Gomez, Avalon
PODCAST: Offseason Reset Interview With Bobby Hauck
This week on the show we’re talking to No. 1 Long Beach sports fan Bobby Hauck about taking over the Lakewood football equipment manager job. We’re also looking forward to the CIF-SS winter playoffs and previewing the Super Bowl. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Interview with No. 1 Long Beach sports fan Bobby Hauck 15:00 Athletes Of […]
Long Beach Puppy Will Compete In Puppy Bowl This Weekend
The city of Long Beach had a historically good football season, with a record three players being named to the NFL’s Pro Bowl. Unfortunately, no human football players from the city will be competing in this weekend’s Super Bowl, although Poly alum and Patriots legend Willie McGinest will be all over television covering the game. […]