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’ […]
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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. […]
Football: Millikan To Hire Romeo Pellum As New Coach
Millikan is expected to announce the hire of Romeo Pellum as the school’s next head football coach sometime this week. Pellum has been offered the job and has accepted, but no formal announcement can be made until the hire has gone through official Long Beach Unified School District channels. The move could be seen as […]
LB In NFL: Smith-Schuster, Bitonio Receive Hometown Recognition In Pro Bowl
For the first time ever, three Long Beach athletes received Pro Bowl honors this year, as Poly alums JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jurrell Casey were joined by Wilson alum Joel Bitonio. It was the first Pro Bowl appearances for Smith-Schuster and Bitonio, both of whom have a strong chance of becoming mainstays. Casey was unable to […]
PODCAST: Offseason Reset Interview With Justin Utupo
This week on the show we’re talking to Justin Utupo about Moore League football and breaking down the new CIF Southern Section transfer rules committee. 04:00 Offseason Reset With Justin Utupo 26:00 Athletes Of The Week 32:00 CIF-SS Transfer Rules Transformation 46:00 Fam Jam
Long Beach City College Notebook
The No. 6 Long Beach City College men’s basketball team had its winning streak snapped last weekend. LBCC Basketball Falls In Overtime To ELAC Women’s Basketball LBCC team opened conference play on Wednesday against Cerritos, and the Vikings (7-11) play two more home games before the end of the month. LBCC has relied on balanced […]