STORY BY MATT SIMON Compton’s Jabari Steward knew the Tarbabes needed a win in a big way. After a heartbreaking loss to Millikan last Friday at the buzzer, he admitted that the team had hit a string of bad luck in Moore League play. So, after the Tarbabes came away with their biggest win of […]
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) […]
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 […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Cabrillo, Boys’ Soccer
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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.
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 […]
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 […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs Compton Basketball
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PHOTOS: Millikan vs. Compton Boys’ Basketball
We’ve got some great shots of the Rams’ dramatic victory over Compton from photographer Stephen Dachman
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 […]