Wilson coach Erin Carey was doing everything she could with her team during the shutdown–daily workouts outside, running, and other drills outside of the gym. Once she stepped back in the gym in preparation for the season, she was reminded of the difference. “There’s something different about being in the gym, so we’re working really […]
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, […]
Perhaps no team in the city was poised for a bigger 2020-21 season when the COVID-19 shutdown came than the Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team. The Jackrabbits feature elite talent across the board and have legitimate CIF-SS and CIF State championship hopes. The talented roster is headlined by McDonald’s All-American and UCLA signee Peyton […]
The Curtis Boyer era has started at Millikan. The new Rams coach is a longtime local AAU coach who has been keeping his new players active, and they’re responding to how he’s coaching as well as what he’s coaching. “Boyer and the other coaches are very supportive,” junior guard Eric Bonales said. “Even if we […]
The Wilson Bruins are trying to get some solid footing before starting this spring season, and fifth-year coach James Boykin thinks this group can embrace his philosophy. “These kids are awesome and there was a lot of energy when we got back into the gym,” Boykin said. “They were just thrilled to not have to […]
After completing one of the most successful seasons in program history, the St. Anthony boys’ basketball team waited over 13 months to return to the court. Their encore has been delayed, but it’s here at last for head coach Allen Caveness and his squad. The Saints were the best team in the city during the […]
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 […]
It’s been a difficult year for all teams, but perhaps none more so than Compton. Tony Thomas’ Tarbabes program saw the shooting deaths of three future, current, or former members of the team during the pandemic. “It was a tough year, tough year for everybody,” said Thomas. His program is preparing to embark on what […]
The COVID-19 shutdown and its subsequent challenges have hit the Moore League’s youngest high school the hardest this school year. Declining numbers have been a major issue at Cabrillo, forcing a number of programs out of competition. But third-year boys’ basketball coach Kyles Hawkins has been able to assemble a varsity roster for the Moore […]
After a sixth-place Moore League finish in 2019-20, the Jordan boys’ basketball team is building for the future under head coach James McDonald. “It’s been a crazy year,” said McDonald. “We’re going to be really young, we’ve only got three seniors on the team. This team will be better next year, but hopefully we can […]