Last year was a highwater mark for Long Beach girls’ basketball, with Poly, Millikan, and Wilson all notching 25 wins or more. The Jackrabbits once again holding onto the Moore League title, but the Rams and Bruins both had great seasons, including Wilson winning its first CIF-SS title in the sport in 20 years. This […]
No sport was caught more off guard by this Spring’s “Green light” from the state authorities than basketball. Most coaches expressed pessimism about a potential season in the weeks leading up to that surprise change in policy–that means that basketball practice around the city were among the most joyous places in the last few weeks, […]
The coming months will bring plenty of change for Lakewood High Athletics. The new field and track complex is already underway, with planned renovations in the weight room and gymnasium to follow. The Lancers will look to pair those facility upgrades with improvements on the court, and sixth-year boys’ basketball head coach Duane Cooper is […]
Revenge is best served in familiar fashion. Last year before the Moore League softball season was cancelled due to COVID-19, Wilson went to Lakewood and upset the Lancers 9-3 thanks to a fantastic pitching performance from Hailey Houston and an important home run from catcher Juliana “JJ” Babore. On Tuesday in the first league game […]
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Spud O’Neil (far right) and his Lakewood team after Tuesday’s historic win Coaching on the field that bears his name, Lakewood baseball coach Walter “Spud” O’Neil made California history on Tuesday afternoon, as his Lancers defeated El Dorado 4-3. The one-run thriller was good for O’Neil’s 900th victory, making him just the fourth high school […]
The Long Beach high school boys’ volleyball scene is looking forward to its first full season since 2019 after the COVID-19 pandemic cut 2020 short. St. Anthony is looking to win another league championship in the Del Rey while the Moore League should be an entertaining battle between the top teams once again. Wilson coach […]
After having their season cut short last year, Long Beach high school baseball players are back on the field once again. The COVID-19 pandemic ended the 2020 season at its midway point, setting up what should be a memorable and emotional 2021 campaign. The Moore League won’t be using Bohl Diamond at Blair Field for […]