The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. After a pair of Moore League championships in 2020 and 2021, it’s been a few frustrating years of falling short for the Long Beach Poly boys’ soccer team. The Jackrabbits were 13-4-3 overall last year but finished second in the league to Millikan. This year […]
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Long Beach Poly Girls’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. It’s been nine seasons since the Long Beach Poly girls’ soccer team has won the Moore League title–after a run that saw them win four in five years–and the Jackrabbits are hoping that the 24-25 season will belong to them. Led by first-year coach and […]
Cabrillo Boys’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. In the Moore League, no sport can boast more parity than boys’ soccer. From top to bottom, every team is a threat on any given day, and the Top 4 playoff teams often have little to separate them. Last season, five teams won six or […]
Jordan Girls’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The Jordan girls’ soccer program is in search of stability, and hopes the 2024-25 season will help get them one step closer. Now in his second full season as head coach, Matthew Shawver is looking to lead another young team through adversity, […]
St. Anthony Girls’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. Thanks to an influx of freshman talent and a new attack-minded formation, the St. Anthony Saints will have a different look in the 2024 season. As the Saints look to take a step forward under third-year head coach Rina […]
St. Anthony Boys’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. Fourth-year St. Anthony boys’ soccer coach Aaron Rodriguez is in charge of a senior heavy team that’s trying to get back to the playoffs for the first time in three years. “This senior class, they were freshmen when we […]
Jordan Boys’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. First year coach Juan Luna and the Jordan boys’ soccer team is keeping its standard high for the 2024-2025 season. “Our goal for the team is to make it to the playoffs,” he said. “The key to achieving one of our goals […]
Cabrillo Girls’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo Girls Soccer team has become accustomed to change – especially when it comes to their head coach. Adriana Santillan is taking over the program this year as the Jags’ third head coach in the last four years as she looks to bring […]
Compton Girls’ Soccer Preview
The Compton girls’ soccer team is looking to elevate their program under head coach Milton Huezo Valencia. “[Our first goal] would be to be able to create a strong program with two levels. The second goal would be to be prepared to compete with the teams within our league at a higher level so we […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach City College Women’s Soccer Advances In Southern California Regional
Long Beach City College women’s soccer won its Southern California Regional opener in a penalty kick shootout at home on Wednesday night. The Vikings played Orange Coast to a 2-2 draw and then won on PKs 6-3. Laila Alfadhiel and Lorena Moreno scored the goals for LBCC before Alfadhiel, Bryanna Duarte, Charlotte Grace and Camila […]