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Girls’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Finishes Strong At Compton

STORY BY MATT SIMON The Long Beach Poly girls basketball team came out a little lethargic on Monday at Compton. The Jackrabbits (21-3, 9-0) were coming off a big win on Saturday against Troy and it was clear the team had a slow start as they took a 21-8 lead after the first quarter. “(Compton) […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Kristin Berry, Wilson Soccer Wilson senior captain Kristin Berry has brought the Bruins to the cusp of a Moore League championship. Berry scored a goal in the third minute against Millikan to help the Bruins to a […]

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PODCAST: When Kobe Bryant Came To Long Beach

This week we’re talking about the times we were lucky enough to see Kobe Bryant in Long Beach and at the Summer Olympics in London. We’ll also recap the 64th Long Beach Century Club Awards Banquet (21:00) and talk about the best moments from Monday night at The Grand.

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Moore League Boys’ Soccer: Long Beach Poly, Millikan, Wilson Win

Long Beach Poly, Millikan and Wilson all picked up Moore League wins on Monday. Long Beach Poly 1, Cabrillo 0 The Jackrabbits (13-3-4, 6-1-1) picked up an important win over visiting Cabrillo on Monday. Sophomore Luke Brown scored a header in the 32nd minute on a fantastic long pass into the box from sophomore Christian […]

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Boys’ Basketball: Millikan Beats Compton On Rob Diaz’s Buzzer-Beater

It was one of those moments that can define a season. Down by a point with just seconds on the clock, Millikan sophomore Rob Diaz III willed his team to victory with a game-winning buzzer beater. The Rams remain in sole possession of second place thanks to the thrilling 57-56 victory. “I can’t even talk […]

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Moore League Boys’ Soccer: Millikan, Cabrillo, Jordan Win

Millikan, Cabrillo and Jordan all got wins on Friday to stay in the Moore League title hunt. Jordan 1, Wilson 0 The Panthers grabbed an important win at Wilson thanks to a 48th minute penalty kick converted by captain Ramiro Reyes. Jordan goalkeeper Steven Larios also saved a PK in the first half. VIDEO HIGHLIGHT […]