It didn’t take long for Riley Jenkins to influence St. Anthony football, and vice versa. The 6’4” 190-pound wide receiver (#6) already has seven touchdown catches for the Saints in his first seven games of organized tackle football, and his time with the program has helped Jenkins improve the positive aspects of his personality. “Football […]
Long Beach Sports Calendar Oct. 10-13
Here are some of the important Long Beach sporting events scheduled for this weekend. THURSDAY High School Girls’ Volleyball, 4:30 p.m. There are only three Moore League match days left and co-league leaders Long Beach Poly and Lakewood are both in action as the Jackrabbits travel to Cabrillo and Lakewood hosts Compton. Millikan is also […]
LB In MLB: Lakewood Lancers In The Playoffs
A pair of former Lakewood Lancers are trying to keep the Tampa Bay Rays’ season alive in the Major League Baseball playoffs this month. Lakewood High alums Matt Duffy and Travis d’Arnaud have both waited for their opportunities to come up with big plays for the Rays, and they’ve both been part of the exciting […]
PODCAST: Why Are Long Beach Sports Close Again?
This week we’re explaining why the Moore League is getting more competitive and talking to Jason Ruiz about a football weekend he wants to forget. 02:20 Question O’ The Week: Why is the Moore League close again? 06:30 Athletes O’ The Week 18:00 Athlete Of The Month 19:20 Game O’ The Week: Homecoming at Long […]
Long Beach Poly Unveils Jordan Brand Gear For Wilson Game
It was a “Jordan” kind of evening for Long Beach Poly in their sold-out rivalry game against Wilson on Friday night. Quarterback Mekhi Jordan had a big performance with five touchdowns, one of which went to receiver Jordan Riles. It was also the night that the Jackrabbits unveiled their new Jordan Brand uniforms, in a […]
PHOTOS: Lakewood vs. Wilson Volleyball
We’ve got some great shots of the match from photographer Stephen Dachman. Lakewood swept the short-handed Bruins in three sets, led by Laura Williams’ 16 kills and four blocks, Alwen Pila’s three aces and 14 digs, Fatima Hall’s 29 assists and 10 digs, and Samarrah Dacoud’s 10 kills and 10 digs. The win sets up […]
LB in NFL: Jayon Brown Off To Another Hot Start
Photo courtesy Tennessee Titans It’s been another hot start to the season for Long Beach Poly alum and Tennessee Titans linebacker Jayon Brown, one of the more unlikely success stories from the local ranks. Brown only started his senior year at Poly and didn’t start full time at UCLA until his senior year either, but […]
St. Anthony Alum Curtis Weaver Makes History At Boise State
St. Anthony alum Curtis Weaver made history last weekend in Boise State’s win over UNLV. Weaver, a junior with the Broncos, had three sacks in the game, which gives him 29.5 in his two and a half years at Boise State. Although Weaver has a lot of games to go, that makes him the Mountain […]
PHOTOS: Wilson vs. Palos Verdes, Boys’ Water Polo
Here are some great action shots by Stephen Dachman from Wilson’s 13-7 loss to Palos Verdes at Belmont Outdoor Pool on Monday.
Long Beach Poly’s Adonia Faumuina Wins September Athlete Of The Month Award
We are proud to announce that our fourth Athlete Of The Month award brought to you by Johnny B. Hair Care goes to Long Beach Poly girls’ volleyball Sophomore Adonia Faumuina for the month of September. The Jackrabbits needed wins over their other top Moore League foes in the last month to move atop the […]