The Wilson High School boys varsity tennis team is closing in on its second consecutive Moore League title. The Bruins, coached by Chuck Schafer, have been one of the hottest teams in the greater Long Beach area and boast a 5-0 record in the Moore League. The squad impressed early with a notable pre-season win against Cerritos who reached the semi-finals of the 2011 CIF division three playoffs. The Bruins are currently ranked 7th in the division three CIF coach’s poll.
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Stars Align as Beachers Find the Winning Ways and Words
In the middle of my nap I woke up hearing the words, “a tradition like no other…” That means it must be time for more Notes on My Napkin. So off we go like a bunny rabbit hiding goodies all over the 324 acres.
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LBSU: T.J. Robinson to Join Anderson and Ware at Invitational Tourney
The tournament features the top 64 senior men’s basketball players in the country. They will participate in a four-day, 12-game tournament in front of representatives from every NBA team. Scouts from numerous international leagues also will be in attendance to evaluate the players.
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LBCC Baseball Snaps Losing Streak
Freshman Ryan Dickison (Pacifica HS) delivered a two-out, pinch-hit walk off single to give the Long Beach City College baseball team a 6-5 non-conference win over visiting Irvine Valley College on Thursday at Joe Hicks Memorial Field. The game-winning hit capped a three-run, ninth-inning rally and snapped a five-game LBCC losing streak.
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Those Daring Young Dirtbags Report to the Office This Week
Long Beach State will have 10 players on opening day rosters as the MLB rolls out the start of the 2012 season. Seattle Mariners pitcher Jason Vargas has already began the season, and nine more are expected to follow in the coming days.
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LBCC Men’s Volleyball Loses to Moorpark
The No. 1 state-ranked Long Beach City College men’s volleyball team has just two losses all season, but both have come from Moorpark College. On Wednesday with revenge on their minds, the Vikings suffered a 3-0 Western State Conference loss to the visiting ninth-ranked Raiders at home.
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LBCC Earns Three CCCAA State Scholar Athletes Awards
Long Beach City College athletics is proud to announce that two student athletes and one team will be honored by the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) with scholar athlete awards for the 2010-11 academic year.
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On the Prowl but Is There Life in the BWC After the Growl is Gone?
The seismic realignment that had its’ epicenter in Stockton was about the only sporting drama of last week for the 49er faithful.Most of the home teams waited until last weekend before breaking from their spring break.