What Up, Long Beach?!

2025 Long Beach State Dirtbags Leadoff Dinner Interviews

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:23:05 -0800

We were at the 2025 Dirtbags Leadoff Dinner last Friday at the Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach to celebrate the start of the season and talk to new coach TJ Bruce, his mentor and old coach Mike Weathers, emcee John Rami and PGA Tour golfer John Mallinger who is helping with the Dirtbags Collective.

CIF Football Championship Week With Long Beach Wilson & St. Anthony

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:58:06 -0800

We caught up with Wilson and St. Anthony coaches and players at the CIF Southern Section Championship Luncheon to talk about playing for titles on Saturday.

Free Recruiting Event For High School Football Players

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:21:36 -0800

The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase has been the official sponsor of football coverage here at The562 and on the podcast we’re talking about how high school football players can take advantage of this opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers in college.

Preview For Long Beach High School Football Playoffs

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:19:06 -0800

We’re previewing the five Long Beach high school football games on Friday for Millikan, Long Beach Poly, Lakewood, Wilson and St. Anthony.

PODCAST: NCAA Rule Changes With Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:36:44 -0700

There are many rule changes for the NCAA and its member schools that will impact college athletics for years to come. It’s unclear if that makes life easier or harder for mid-major universities without football programs, and that’s what we sat down and talked to Long Beach State athletic director Bobby Smitheran about last week.

Long Beach Poly, Millikan Football Preview For Moore League Super Bowl

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:03:29 -0700

We’re breaking down the Long Beach Poly and Millikan football game coming up Friday night by talking about the players and matchups we’re excited to see.

Interview With Long Beach State Basketball Family “Rock” Lloyd & Ramel Lloyd Jr.

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:11:51 -0700

We sit down with Long Beach State men’s basketball guard Ramel Lloyd Jr. and his dad Ramel “Rock” Lloyd Sr.

Ramel Lloyd Jr. transferred in from Nebraska where the 6’6” 210-pound guard sat out last season with a serious knee injury. He is also the son of Ramel “Rock” Lloyd Sr. who was All-Big West for LBSU in 2001. Lloyd Sr. is one of only 10 Beach players to score 600 points in a season, and he ranks eighth in career scoring with 1,527 career points.

Interview With Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:37:15 -0700

We sat down with Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran to talk about NIL collectives, fixing the Walter Pyramid roof and much more.

Interview With New Long Beach State Dirtbags Coach TJ Bruce

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:51:13 -0700

We sat down with new Long Beach State Dirtbags baseball coach TJ Bruce to talk about his journey back to the Beach before his introductory press conference on Friday.

Interview With Long Beach State Men's Basketball Coach Chris Acker About Building His Roster

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:53:12 -0700

We sat down with Long Beach State men's basketball coach Chris Acker to talk about building his roster with exciting transfers who have local ties.

Conversation With Long Beach State AD Bobby Smitheran & Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Acker

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:02:44 -0700

We sat down with new Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran and new men’s basketball coach Chris Acker to discuss the basketball program they’re building and everything else going on at the Beach.

Long Beach State Headed To NCAA Tournament With Coach Dan Monson Headed Out

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:42:15 -0700

We’re talking about Long Beach State men’s basketball improbable run to a Big West Conference Tournament championship and trip to the NCAA Tournament just a week after it was announced that coach Dan Monson and LBSU would be “parting ways” after the season.

Parents Behavior Causes Coach To Quit

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:27:27 -0800

We interview former Wilson girls’ basketball coach Erin Carey about stepping down because of bad parents behavior.

Long Beach High School Basketball & Soccer Season Previews

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:09:41 -0800

We're talking about the top Long Beach High school winter sports teams and storylines with boys' basketball ball (1:30), girls' basketball (13:20), boys' soccer (19:45) and girls' soccer (27:30).

Can High School Soccer Be Played Without Referees?

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:49:01 -0800

We’re talking about the high school soccer referee strike and how it will chance everything for the CIF Southern Section and the Moore League.

CIF Football Quarterfinal Previews For Long Beach Poly, St. Anthony

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:12:08 -0800

We’re talking about the CIF Southern Section football quarterfinal games for Long Beach Poly and St. Anthony this week.

Long Beach Football CIF Playoffs Preview

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:43:30 -0700

We’re breaking down the CIF Southern Section playoff openers for the five Long Beach high school football teams to reach the postseason.

Why Are CIF Football Playoffs Different?

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:43:37 -0700

On this episode we're talking about how the CIF Southern Section football brackets are decided and trying to figure out which division your favorite school will be in.

Coaching Behavior In Youth Sports

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:56:32 -0700

This week we’re talking about the behavior of high school and college coaches— from what we’ve seen change to what we think should change.

Should Rules Be Changed For High School Transfers?

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:55:24 -0700

This week on the show we're talking about how and why the amount of transfers in the CIF Southern Section has been increasing.

High School Football Cancelled Due To Crowd Issues

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:32:37 -0700

We're back and talking about how multiple Long Beach high school football games have been canceled at halftime because of crowd control issues in the stands and around the schools. What can be done about it?

Reacting to Long Beach Poly’s Historic Spring

Wed, 10 May 2023 15:28:12 -0700

This week on the show JJ, Mike and Tyler are talking about all the history being made at Long Beach Poly this year including a pair of “Hop-Off” wins for the baseball and softball teams on Tuesday.

Long Beach State Budget Woes, Rains Changing High School Schedules & Much More

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:42:54 -0700

On this episode we're talking about the Long Beach State athletics department budget and what they're doing to fix it, the recent inclement weather that's changed all of the schedules and much more about our beloved Long Beach sports community.

Long Beach History For Basketball, Soccer, Water Polo

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:57:23 -0800

On this episode we’re talking about the CIF playoff history made by Jordan boys’ basketball, Long Beach Poly boys’ soccer and more.

Long Beach Sports Update & Uplifting Stories

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:06:12 -0800

This week we're talking about the incredible Long Beach basketball, soccer, water polo and wrestling league seasons that just ended.

Is This The Year Of The Underdog For Long Beach Sports?

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:06:02 -0800

AND WE’RE BACK! The holiday break is over and we’re returning to Long Beach sports coverage where there’s plenty of underdog teams making some noise.

PODCAST: Should CIF Change Football Playoffs?

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:06:28 -0800

This week we’re talking about the CIF Southern Section playoff equity system and the changes that might be coming for next season with St. John Bosco and Mater Dei pulling away from the chase pack.

CIF Football Championship Preview At Lakewood High

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:23:36 -0800

Lakewood is hosting the CIF Southern Section Division 8 Football Championship on Saturday at 7 p.m. and we stopped by practice this week for interview with head coach Justin Utupo (3:00), offensive coordinator Malik Zaire (5:15), defensive coordinator Vince Hernandez (14:30), team captain and defensive lineman Noah Mallon (19:20) and running back/defensive back Zion Smith (22:45).

Interviews With Lakewood Football Before CIF Semifinal

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:33:18 -0800

This week we're stopping by Lakewood to interview coach Justin Utupo and a handful of players before their CIF semifinal on Friday.

Previewing Long Beach Poly, Millikan, Lakewood CIF Football Quarterfinals

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:03:42 -0800

This week we’re coming to you live via tape delay from Long Beach Poly football practice as we interview players and coaches after previewing the CIF Southern Section quarterfinals this week for the Jackrabbits, Millikan Rams and Lakewood Lancers.

Interviewing Author Don Wallace About ’One Great Game’ High School Football Book

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:55:38 -0800

With Long Beach Poly playing a historic game in Long Beach this week, it’s a perfect time to catch up with our friend Don Wallace who wrote ‘One Great Game’ about the Long Beach Poly and De La Salle game two decades ago.

Previewing Millikan, Lakewood CIF Football Playoff Games

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:42:55 -0700

On Friday, Lakewood is hosting a CIF Football playoff game for the first time in years while Millikan is hitting the road for a postseason opener amidst controversy for its opponent.

Reacting To CIF-SS Football Bracket Release

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:06:50 -0700

Long Beach Poly, Millikan and Lakewood are headed into the CIF Southern Section postseason and we’re breaking down the brackets.

Talking Long Beach Football Playoff Scenarios, CIF Playoff Divisions

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:02:18 -0700

This week we're breaking down what the Moore League playoff picture could look like with a key game between Wilson and Lakewood on Friday. We also debate Long Beach Poly's divisional fate considering the CIF Southern Section CalPreps playoff rankings format.

Interviews With Long Beach Water Polo & Local Cancer Research Foundation

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:18:13 -0700

On this special edition we're talking to Long Beach water polo players and coaches before catching up with the Luke TATSU Johnson Foundation and its fundraising for cancer research.

Long Beach Football Rivalry Week Previews

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:09:44 -0700

This week on the show we’re previewing the rivalry football games coming up and talking to Lakewood girls’ volleyball opposite hitter Lala Hall.

PODCAST: Reacting To Millikan Football Forfeits

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:31:52 -0700

This week we’re talking about all of the loose ends after Millikan football forfeit its wins due to an ineligible player.

Long Beach Gives Day For The562.org

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:22:46 -0700

Here is a recording from our live Instagram question and answer session to promote Long Beach Gives.

Reacting To Cabrillo Football Forfeit News

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:59:25 -0700

This week we’re talking about why Cabrillo football had to forfeit its historic start and what can be done in the future to avoid these mistakes.

Who Is Your Favorite Long Beach Quarterback?

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:28:08 -0700

This week Mike and JJ are talking about what it takes to be a high school quarterback now and their favorite under appreciated signal callers from all of the Long Beach high schools.

Reaction To Long Beach Poly Football Win At Mission Viejo

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 03:18:30 -0700

We're talking about how big the Long Beach Poly win at Mission Viejo is and what it means for the program and the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

2022 Long Beach Football Season Preview

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:37:48 -0700

We’re talking about all of the Long Beach football teams, their expectations and possible surprises in the upcoming 2022 season.

Interview With CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:33:47 -0700

This week we’re talking to CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod about the tough decisions he has to make in his last year on the job. We also catch up with local legend Bobby Hauck about what it’s like working at the 49er Summer Camp.

Media Day With Long Beach State Women’s Soccer

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:09:15 -0700

It's media day with Long Beach State women’s soccer and we're talking to junior Elysia Laramie, striker Lena Silano, coach Mauricio Ingrassia, freshman Cherrie Cox and goalkeeper Morgan Houston-Shepherd about the upcoming season.

Why Should Big West Baseball Recruit Long Beach?

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:37:37 -0700

We’re talking to Lakewood baseball alum Anthony Eyanson about going to UC San Diego, keeping life lessons in perspective and much more. We also discuss The562.org internship program with Long Beach Poly student Heidi Sek.

How Important Is Winning/Losing In High School Sports?

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:29:34 -0700

We interview Jordan High alum and NFL wide receiver John Ross about hosting a youth football camp in Long Beach.

How important is winning and losing in high school sports? What’s it like to go to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas? How are there so many Long Beach guys at MLB All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles?

Relaunching The Oldest Sports Podcast In Long Beach

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:47:25 -0700

It’s time for a new era of ‘What Up, Long Beach?!’ and the local sports community is in charge this time. Find out what that means and spread the word about new sponsorship opportunities at The562.org

Title IX Anniversary, Exclusive Interview With Long Beach Poly Coach Crystal Irving

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:24:29 -0700

Today we’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary for Title IX and talking with Long Beach Poly track and field coach Crystal Irving about a recent award.

PODCAST: Interview With Long Beach Golfer Tyler Schafer

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 13:53:22 -0700

Wilson High and Long Beach State alum Tyler Schafer talks to us about growing up as a golfer in Long Beach, losing his dad at a young age much more.

CIF State Track & Field Road Trip & High School Intern Interview With Nina Fife

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:15:51 -0700

This week we’re joining you from the road as we cover Long Beach high school track and field at the CIF State Meet in Fresno. We also talk to The562.org intern and Long Beach Poly student Nina Fife for her exit interview.

Millikan Softball Interviews Before CIF Championship Game

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:25:57 -0700

We went to the last Millikan softball practice before the Rams play in their first CIF Southern Section championship game since 2005 and talked to coach Michelle Lehr, pitcher Victoria Byrum, pitcher Ava Schaffel, catcher Cami Lara, center fielder Erica Estrada, third baseman Ari Ramirez and first baseman Katie Knarr.

Previews For CIF Baseball, Softball Playoffs & NCAA Men’s Volleyball Final Four

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:40:36 -0700

This week on the show JJ, Mike and Tyler are previewing the CIF Southern Section playoffs for Long Beach high school baseball and softball teams. We'll also interview players and coaches to get you ready for the Long Beach State men's volleyball trip to the NCAA Final Four this week.

Long Beach Baseball Finale Interviews With Millikan, Wilson, Lakewood, Long Beach Poly

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:12:47 -0700

This week we’re taking you on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field after the final Moore League baseball doubleheader of the year to talk with the stars for Millikan, Wilson, Lakewood and Long Beach Poly after the Rams won their fourth league title in the last six seasons.

Long Beach Sports Spring Championships Coming Soon

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:16:11 -0700

This week on the show we’re talking about how pitchers have been dominating the story lines for Long Beach high school baseball and softball. We also catch up with Cabrillo lacrosse coach Danny Katene Marindin to discuss how the sport is growing locally.

2022 Acura Grand Prix Of Long Beach Race Weekend Preview

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 23:47:43 -0700

This week we’re taking pit stops all over the downtown race track to talk about what the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach means to this city and talk to driver Simon Pagenaud (a race winner here) as well as Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Michaelian.

Why Is Long Beach A Volleyball City?

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:36:17 -0700

This week we’re sitting around the table and talking about why Long Beach is a volleyball city.

Behind The Scenes Covering Moore League Baseball On Bohl Diamond At Blair Field

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:16:55 -0700

This week we're coming to you from the press box at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field to show you how we cover Moore League baseball doubleheaders.

What Makes Long Beach High School Baseball Special?

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:32:39 -0700

This week on the show we’re previewing some Long Beach spring sports, ranking local baseball teams and talking about why heckling has gotten so bad.

Can Long Beach State Win The Big West Conference Basketball Tournament?

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:18:38 -0800

We’ve got a huge show to preview the Long Beach State chances of winning the Big West Conference Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas (Henderson) Nevada.

How Would You Fix High School Basketball Championships?

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:30:12 -0800

This week on the show we’re talking about the CIF State basketball bracket and how the current system can be improved.

Our Favorite Long Beach Sports Playoff Moments

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:05:38 -0800

This week on the show we’re looking back on some of the most memorable Long Beach playoff runs we’ve covered over the last 14 years.

Interviews With Millikan Basketball, Wilson Soccer, Long Beach State Dirtbags And More

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:50:01 -0800

00:30 Millikan boys’ basketball
11:00 Wilson boys’ soccer
21:30 Long Beach State Dirtbags
26:30 LBSU men’s basketball
29:10 Super Bowl Security Guard tells his story

CIF Playoffs, Long Beach State Basketball, Interview With Intern Ana Gonzalez

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:54:01 -0800

We’ve got a big show this week with CIF playoff previews, Long Beach State basketball updates, Super Bowl predictions and an interview with our high school intern Ana Gonzalez.

What To Expect From Long Beach CIF Playoffs

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:44:28 -0800

This week we’re talking about the upcoming CIF Southern Section basketball, soccer and water polo playoffs that start next week.

Long Beach Poly Basketball Schedule, Long Beach State Winning Streak, Interview With Student Intern Wiley Haga

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:45:54 -0800

This week on the show we’re talking about the best basketball teams in the city at Long Beach Poly High and Long Beach State. We also talk to one of our high school student interns Wiley Haga about his experience at The562.org.

LBUSD Strike Trouble, Local Elite Soccer, Interview With Student Intern Aidan Currie

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:49:56 -0800

This week on the show we’re talking about the labor disputes within the Long Beach Unified School District and the elite local soccer we’ve been covering. We also catch up with our high school student intern Aidan Currie to talk about his experiences on the job.

What Will 2022 Long Beach Basketball Look Like?

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:07:55 -0800

This week on the show we’re talking about how COVID-19 cancellations will shape the Long Beach high school and college basketball seasons. We also talk about some of the most likely championship teams this year including Long Beach State men’s volleyball, Wilson baseball and more.

Looking Forward To Long Beach Sports 2022

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:09:01 -0800

Our first episode of 2022 is all about what we want to see happen in Long Beach sports this year.

Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments Of 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:50:24 -0800

This week on the show we're counting down the top 10 Long Beach sports moments over the last memorable 12 months.

Long Beach High School Basketball, Soccer, Water Polo & Wrestling Season Previews

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:47:29 -0800

We're giving you a rundown of Long Beach basketball, soccer, water polo and wrestling as a new season starts with new postseason scenarios.

Long Beach Poly Football Win Championship, Prepares For CIF State

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:37:44 -0800

This week we’re talking about Long Beach Poly football winning a CIF championship and taking on Serra in the CIF State game on Saturday.

03:00 Long Beach Poly wins CIF championship
32:00 Mater Dei Hazing Controversy

Long Beach High School Football Championship Preview Interviews

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:28:31 -0800

This week we’re interviewing players and coaches from the four Long Beach football teams who are playing a CIF Southern Section championship game this weekend.

13:30 Long Beach Poly head coach Stephen Barbee
18:10 Long Beach Poly senior Donovan Poe
19:00 Long Beach Poly senior Jalen Johnson
20:45 Jordan head coach Tim Wedlow
23:00 Jordan senior Jeremie McGurn
25:30 Jordan Principal Keisha Irving
27:00 Compton head coach Calvin Bryant
30:30 Compton senior Aava Lilmaiava
32:30 St. Anthony head coach Raul Lara

What Have We Noticed During CIF Playoffs?

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:27:50 -0800

This week we’re talking about the familiar and historic things we’ve noticed this month while covering CIF Southern Section playoffs.

03:00 Long Beach boys’ water polo in CIF semifinals
09:30 CIF crowds smaller than usual
19:00 CIF football previews

Long Beach Football CIF Playoffs Preview

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:43:13 -0700

This week we’re breaking down the favorable draws for five Long Beach high school football teams in the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

Get Ready For CIF Playoff Announcements, Interview With Millikan’s Jordan Sanders & Wilson’s Bobby Hauck

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:12:14 -0700

This week we’re talking about the upcoming CIF football and boys’ water polo bracket that will be released this weekend. We also catch up with Millikan’s Jordan Sanders and Wilson’s Bobby Hauck to talk about their dedication to their football programs before they do the ceremonial coin toss on Friday night.

28:00 Interview with Millikan’s Jordan Sanders and Wilson’s Bobby Hauck

CIF Volleyball Playoffs Coming, Student-Run Organizations Thriving And Much More

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:10:33 -0700

This week we’re talking about the upcoming CIF girls’ volleyball playoffs, the student-run Long Beach Green Schools Campaign, the Millikan student section at football games and more.

Explaining New CIF Football Playoffs

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:58:22 -0700

This week we’re talking about how the CIF and CalPreps are deciding where to rank high school football teams for the playoffs this season.

Long Beach Community Reeling After Shooting Near Millikan High

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:53:31 -0700

02:00 Reaction to shooting near Millikan HS
29:30 Long Beach high school football update

Long Beach Football Midseason Report Cards

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:47:06 -0700

This week we’re checking in with the Long Beach high school football teams and giving them midseason report cards before the Moore League season starts on Friday night.

Is Long Beach Football Going Forward Or Backward?

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 01:10:36 -0700

This week we’re checking on all of the Long Beach high school football teams in relation to their offseason expectations.

05:00 Girls’ volleyball & Boys’ Water Polo seasons start
12:03 LBCC Football
24:00 Are Long Beach football teams going forward or backward?

Long Beach Poly vs. Serra Is Game Of The Week

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 01:48:58 -0700

This week on the show we’re previewing all of the Long Beach high school football games including the big one as Long Beach Poly renews its nonleague rivalry with Serra.

Long Beach High School Football Is Back But Not The Same

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 03:28:38 -0700

This week we’re recording the show late after the return of Long Beach high school football and we're talking about how much this season means to the community. But will it last?

Long Beach High School Football Preview

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:45:56 -0700

Is Long Beach Poly back to its former glory? Can Millikan challenge the Jackrabbits and make a CIF playoff run? Will new but familiar coaches at Wilson and Lakewood be perfect fits? We answer those questions and more this week on the show as we discuss everything about Long Beach high school football as the season approaches.

Long Beach Well Represented In Summer Olympics

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:00:25 -0700

On this episode we're talking about how Long Beach has been a consistent presence at the Summer Olympics. (Pictured: Five-time Olympian Tony Azevedo)

Long Beach All-City Awards Show, Part II

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:54:17 -0700

The second half of our annual All-City awards show for Long Beach high school sports includes superlative honors for teams of the year, games of the year, comeback of the year and much more.

Awards Show For All-City Athletes Of The Year

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:23:12 -0700

This week on the show we’re talking about all of the Long Beach high school student athletes we picked as our Athletes of the Year in each sport.

Interview With Lakewood Football Coach Justin Utupo

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:27:38 -0700

This week on the show we’re talking about the incredible tradition of Long Beach in Major League Baseball and we catch up with Lakewood football coach Justin Utupo (15:00)

Wrapping Up Long Beach Sports 2020-21

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:26:56 -0700

This week on the show we're closing the book and talking about the roller coaster of a Long Beach sports year that has taught us so much.

Interview With CIF-SS Commissioner Rob Wigod

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:03:44 -0700

This week we're talking to CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod about how he navigated the last few busy months and how the plan is "returning to normal" for the upcoming athletic year.

Behind The Scenes Of Long Beach Championships

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:19:23 -0700

This week on the show we’re talking to athletes and coaches from some of the most successful Long Beach teams this month.

02:00 Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball wins CIF
21:00 Wilson and Poly make CIF Track & Field history
38:00 Millikan baseball hosting CIF Championship at Bohl Dimond at Blair Field

Long Beach Hosting CIF Championships

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:34:55 -0700

This week on the show we’re talking about how different it is to see Long Beach teams hosting CIF Southern Section championships at home.

02:00 Covering CIF Championships At Home
16:30 Wilson boy’s volleyball wins CIF Championship
24:00 Millikan wrestling hosts CIF Championship
29:00 Millikan baseball winning more playoff games
31:45 Signing Day celebrations

Long Beach Picking Up Big Playoff Wins

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 01:07:28 -0700

This week on the show we’re talking about a bunch of CIF playoff wins for Long Beach high school teams.

02:00 The best things we’ve seen this week (Rose Cano strikes out 18, picturesque Fromhold Field, Little League walk off)
12:30 Track & Field league championships
17:00 Wilson boys’ volleyball hosting CIF Championship
21:30 Lakewood baseball playoff win
23:00 Millikan baseball playoff win
26:00 Millikan wrestling
30:00 Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball

It’s Championship Season In Long Beach

Fri, 28 May 2021 15:19:57 -0700

This week on the show we’re talking about championships all over the city from the swimming pool to the baseball diamond and beyond.

02:00 The best things we’ve seen this week
14:00 Long Beach Poly baseball wins back-to-back league titles
25:00 Moore League swimming making history
36:30 Millikan boys’ tennis hosting CIF championship
39:15 St. Anthony boys’ basketball back in “The Pit”

We Love Dramatic Long Beach High School Baseball

Fri, 21 May 2021 16:18:52 -0700

This week on the show we’re talking about how incredibly amazing Long Beach high school baseball has been this season before catching up with stars and coaches from around the city.

02:00 The best things we’ve seen this week
07:00 Wilson football hires new/old coach Scott Meyer
18:00 Millikan baseball pitcher Myles Patton
20:30 LB Poly baseball closing in on league title
25:00 Wilson boys’ volleyball is undefeated
29:30 Millikan softball wins Moore League
33:00 Long Beach State softball wins Big West Conference title
36:50 LBSU Dirtbags are getting hot

Millikan Riding High, Track & Field Controversial Disqualification And Much More

Thu, 13 May 2021 13:42:51 -0700

This week on the show we’re talking about how Millikan makes the Moore League better, what happened to St. Anthony track stars Asjah Atkinson and London Lee after their Arcadia Invitational performances were disqualified due to a rules violation and much more.

02:00 The best thing we’ve seen this week
07:00 St. Anthony track & field stars controversial disqualification
25:00 Millikan girls’ soccer gets playoff revenge
32:00 Millikan boys’ tennis champion Andy Nguyen
38:00 St. Anthony boys’ basketball best in the LBC
41:30 Millikan softball catcher Lily Romero

Long Beach Basketball Upset, Baseball Shakeup, Soccer Finale & More

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:41:01 -0700

This week on the show we’re talking about all of the crazy results in local high school baseball, soccer and basketball that have us counting unanswerable questions as CIF playoffs approach.

02:00 Moore League soccer dramatic finale
07:20 Local baseball standings shakeup
09:00 High School basketball upset
17:00 Wilson third baseman DJ Erkman
18:40 Wilson baseball coach Andy Hall
22:00 Lakewood shortstop Diego Gutierrez
24:15 Wilson tennis champion Maddie Tadd

Long Beach High School Baseball Surprises

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:06:53 -0700

This week on the show we’re updating news about Bohl Diamond at Blair Field, talking about all of the surprises coming from Long Beach high school baseball and finding out why the Millikan girls’ teams had a fantastic week.

13:00 Surprises of Moore League baseball
20:00 Long Beach Poly baseball interview
22:15 Millikan girls’ soccer interview
31:00 Millikan softball interview

Saying Goodbye To Long Beach Football Spring Season

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:32:50 -0700

This week on the show we’re wrapping up the strange but important Long Beach football Spring season, talking to Mark Ziegenhagen about stepping down as Wilson football coach and catching up with the swimmers at the Long Beach Poly and Wilson meet last weekend.

01:00 Farewell to Long Beach football Spring season with player interviews
17:00 Interview with Mark Ziegenhagen
32:30 Moore League swimming

Lakewood baseball coach Spud O’Neil celebrates 900 wins

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:01:09 -0700

This week on the show we’re running around town to give you the wide world of Long Beach sports.

02:00 CIF playoffs are coming back!
17:45 Lakewood baseball coach Spud O’Neil gets 900 wins
24:45 Long Beach Poly girls’ soccer beats Wilson with top skill
30:45 Lakewood softball and pitcher Laci Berecochea gets revenge
33:20 Long Beach Poly basketball star and McDonald’s All-American Peyton Watson talks about playing again
40:00 Long Beach Wilson girls’ basketball gets lift from senior and CIF champion Ashley Hawkins

Going Off-Book With Everything Long Beach Sports

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:39:22 -0700

This week on the show we answer some important questions in an “off the book” episode like which high school sports previews are we working on, whether or not track and field is a team sport, why amateur athletes should be encouraged to celebrate and much more.