It was an ugly finish for the 49ers in the ‘Myd last night, but our photographer Stacy Starr makes it look prettier.

The 49ers extended their win streak to nine against Longwood in the morning before having it broken by FIU in the nightcap.

Pitching woes cued a painful loss for the Dirtbags in South Carolina.

The Beach fell 11-5 on the road against USC.

Seven of their eight wins are three-set sweeps, including last night’s.

Full story, pics, and video coming later, but here’s the update.

Driving directions, and final thoughts from coach Buggs before tonight’s title tilt.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a prep player who’s undergone a more drastic transformation from last season to this one than Monique Oliver.

Water polo legend and longtime Moore League coach Rick Jones died of leukemia on Tuesday.

Long Beach State faced a must-win situation on Thursday night and escaped with a 63-60 win behind 17 from Donovan Morris.