Long Beach State has won three national titles in women's volleyball, in 1989, 1993 and 1998. The teams play their home games at the Walter Pyramid. [37], Beach Athletics has several rival schools in the sports in which it competes. Hopkins signed with the Boston Red Sox organization and played professional baseball for five years after graduating from Wilson High School. After he won his last World Title with the Nitehawks in 1971, Lucky went on to manage the Burbank Comets to an ISC World Title in 1972, beating the Nitehawks in the championship game. Cardinal Gibbons football team gets state championship rings (Apr. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Magadan, Carly [8] The baseball team will continue to be the Dirtbags.[9]. She ranks fourth in career victories as a member of the Big West all-time, and is one of just 60 active coaches to have recorded 500 career wins. $5K Birthday Fundraiser, organized by Mike Guardabascio, Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits Softball Preview, PHOTOS: LBCC vs. MiraCosta Womens Volleyball, CIF State Softball: St. Anthony Wins Semifinal At Granite Hills, CIF Girls Water Polo: Millikan Wins State Opener vs. Alta Loma, Boys Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Sweeps Millikan in Moore League Opener, PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan, Boys Volleyball Intern Gallery, International City Plumbers Becomes The562s Latest Sponsor, PHOTOS: Jordan vs. Venice, CIF State Basketball, CIF State Basketball: Jordan Holds Off Venice in First Round Tussle. [8][9], Long Beach State has had an athlete participate in every Summer Olympic Games since the first Olympiad after the school's founding. The team overall would later place 9th in small boats at ACRA and became the 2nd best small boats program on the west coast. As a local kid herself, Martinez knows the importance of bringing in the local kids. Associate Head Coach. The junior first baseman has been the unanimous choice among the major media outlets as the Preseason Big West Player of the Year and was recently ranked as the number 25 first baseman in D1Baseballs rankings. Head Softball Coach Ohio Christian University Circleville, Ohio Featured! [38] Since 2006, Long Beach State and the UC Irvine Anteaters have participated in the annual "Black and Blue Rivalry Series." Junior Calvin Estrada had [], Get ready: Long Beachs best sports coverage is coming back to a screen near you. [24] The team was co-founded by Bill Lockyer, a local businessman of Long Beach, and Dr. Ludwig Spolyar, a campus activities adviser. The catcher was a member of the 1964 Downey Impalas team that rose through the loser's bracket to win the International Softball Congress title, scoring the run in the win that led to the title game. This Long Beach State Dirtbags season will start with a lot of question marks and coach Eric Valenzuela likes that for his program that has 34 new players on the roster. The Long Beach State Beach men's volleyball team have an NCAA Division I Tournament record of 219 (.654) through eleven appearances.[20]. Novikoff's five years in the major leagues included a .300 batting average with 64 RBI for the 1942 Cubs. Website. Its going to be something special, for sure.. The same could be said for his wife Connie, who put in countless hours in the concession stand in order to financially support the team until the Nitehawks stopped playing in 1988. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. alumnus Brian Gimmillaro has coached the team since 1985 and his tenure is the second-longest of any Long Beach State coach with one team. Defensively, she holds three out of the top four 49er single season assist marks. We have to go out and prove it.. [19] The tennis center is named after 49er alumnus Terry Rhodes following his $1.25 million gift to the women's tennis program. Hometown/Last School: Long Beach, . [26] The boathouse, The Pete Archer Rowing Center, was established in 1932. Burns said hes worked hard to get to know his new battery mates on the mound. During that time the team went 32571. Hes packed on 25 pounds already and has increased his velocity. Keep The562 Free to Read! During his career, Stan was named All-American an unprecedented 15 times. Stacy is the career leader at Long Beach State in at bats and ranks second in doubles with 31 and second in runs batted in with 105. Chuck Medick died in 1976 at the age of 54. The Vikings roster this year features four Moore League or LBUSD products, as well as another six players from nearby Cerritos, Norwalk, and Paramount. Click here if you cant see the updates, UCLA mens volleyball coach John Speraw, also the current USA national team coach, didnt mince words in describing this years Long Beach State national champion. In her 16 seasons at the helm of the Long Beach State softball program, four-time Big West Coach of the Year Kim Sowder has continued a Beach tradition of winning and advancing to the NCAA Tournament. I think hes the best catcher in college baseball, Patton said of Burns. She is one of the few International Softball Federation certified umpires who are qualified to work the highest levels of the game. Martinez, Makayla Titans Softball. A mainstay at Long Beach State for more than two decades, Masner was an infielder and the second four-year player in school softball history from 1982 to 1985. Long Beach, Calif. (LBSU Softball Cpx.) The562s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education MemberMegan Kerr After scoring late in the first round an early lead held up for St. Anthony softball in the CIF SoCal Softball Championships Division III semifinal at Granite Hills on Tuesday. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Last year we had big outside expectations and we were too focused on the results part of it, Valenzuela said This year theres no expectations. Stacy has also thrown two no-hitters. Head Coach, Track and Field/Cross County Guilford College She finished the year with a school record .493 average, while banging out an all-time City College best 71 hits. After starting the Big West Conference schedule with a handful of close losses, and a season-ending injury for star guard Joel Murray, the Beach [], The Long Beach State Dirtbags mustered only four hits in their 4-1 loss to No. He once handled 125 chances without making an error. Upon Weather's retirement, he was succeeded by assistant Troy Buckley in 2010. As of the end of the 201819 season, the team has won thirteen Big West tennis titles since 2002 and qualified for thirteen NCAA tournament championships since 2002; advancing to the Round of 32 three times. Read More. Most softball teams last a few years and then just drift apart from lack of interest. Feb 26, 2023. CAL STATE FULLERTON DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PO BOX 6810, FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA 92834 . Shes our shining star, and a real brick wall at third baseand she opened up with a leadoff homerun on opening day, said Martinez. Softball stadium: LBSU Softball Complex: Soccer stadium: George Allen Field: Other venues: Jack Rose Track . [11] The Dirtbags nickname referred to a gritty, team first style of play taught by Coach Snow and subsequent coaches. The sound the bat made, the sound of the ball coming off the bat and the direction it traveled, the movement of the players' feet allowed Chuck to share "his" game with us. Clint, a shortstop until this time was moved by Joe to third base and held that Nitehawk position until he was 51 years old! (); : Bickar, Samantha Thanks to John Martin for the video, visit the562.org to find out how you can support publicly-funded sports coverage. Below are six national championships that were not bestowed by the NCAA. Thats why Division 1 bouncebacks like Lakewoods Alejandra Mota (UC Davis) have picked LBCC. Under Joe Rodgers' direction, the Nitehawks won seven ISC World Titles. Join NRPA this September and host a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz to engage your community in nature, learn about pollinators and collect valuable data to help manage your parks. By participating, you could win one of three $1,000 prizes or a Scotts Miracle-Gro gift pack. Assistant Athletics Director, Chief Financial Officer, SWA. [18], The women's tennis team plays at the Terry L. Rhodes Tennis Center, which opened on campus Fall 2008. He was also named series MVP and was selected to the All-World team. Kostrencich, Shelby [5][6][7], In the realm of sports the school is referred to as "Long Beach State." He has also tossed six no-hitters in World Tournament play. This new facility is beautiful. Describing his abilities, Red Meairs said it best, "Anyone who doesn't know that Stan was far and away the greatest catcher to play the game, just hasn't followed softball.". Allyson Kelly. [26] Marine Stadium was built for the 1932 Olympics and is listed as a historic landmark by the State of California. Arizona State transfer Alex Champagne will play second base and lead off for the Dirtbags. Linda, a four-year letter winner (1991-94) at Long Beach State, played on three College World Series teams (1991, 1992, 1993). His professional days were short lived and he returned home to play with the Long Beach Rockets. longbeachstate.com Long Beach State Picked Second In Big West Preseason Poll - Long Beach State University Athletics LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Big West announced the preseason coaches poll for softball on Friday and Long Beach State was picked to finish second behind Cal State Fullerton, as the rivals were the. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. As founder, owner, manager and shortstop of the Long Beach Nitehawks, Joe Rodgers is soley responsible for putting Long Beach on the map in the fastpitch softball scene. Salazar, Selena Izzy has been honored by the Long Beach Poly Elks Club supporters, for his contributions to the Kids Baseball Association and also by the Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine for the Mary Dell Butler award, given to outstanding City volunteers. Along the way, the team has won 9 Big West conference championships, hosted 4 NCAA regionals (plus 1 super regional), and appeared in 4 College World Series (1989, 1991, 1993 and 1998). Below are five national club team championships won at the highest collegiate level. The Snappers ended up qualifying for the 60 & over World Championships in 1986 and went on to win the title. You clarify people as winners and thats just him. Fernandez, Mo The Beach is also returning six offensive starters highlighted by junior outfielder Sara Olson and sophomore infielder Jacquelyn Bickar. She also ranks second with 251 hits and 12 triples. Introduced to softball on the recreational fields of Long Beach and Lakewood, Lisa is without question softball's most famous, and successful, representative. Softball vs San Diego State March 9, 2023 5:30 p.m. Fri Mar 10. Beach Crew rows in Alamitos Bay and Marine Stadium in Long Beach. [26] In 2020 it was announced that Marine Stadium will once again host Olympic Rowing in 2028. Recruiting Questionnaire. So thats my life mission: give back and make these kids feel like they matter. All that talent doesnt mean anything if you dont play as a team. He was inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame in 1991 and continued his career as a coach, holding clinics throughout the world, running his own school for young pitchers, and serving as pitching coach at Cal State Dominguez Hills. Walter was one of the original members of the Sunday 55+ Senior Softball players that began playing at Joe Rodgers Field in 1981. In 2002, McCall won her 300th game at LBCC and closed the season with a 47-6 record. In spring 2018, the school's previous mascot, "Prospector Pete", was retired. 23 TCU, Long Beach State Softball Season Preview 2023, PREVIEW: Wilson vs. St. Bonaventure, CIF Boys Basketball, Boys Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Sweeps Millikan in Moore League Opener, PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan, Boys Volleyball Intern Gallery, International City Plumbers Becomes The562s Latest Sponsor, PHOTOS: Jordan vs. Venice, CIF State Basketball, CIF State Basketball: Jordan Holds Off Venice in First Round Tussle. Despite the new players who arrived via the transfer portal, the Dirtbags were picked to finish third in the Big West Conference preseason poll behind UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine. Graham Osman will take the ball Friday, Nico Zeglin will go Saturday and Myles Patton will start on Sunday. LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Head Coach Kim Sowderrecorded her 500th career victory at Long Beach State during Sunday's 2-1 victory over Louisiana-Monroe. Kevin Castillo enters his seventh season at the Beach, and returns for his fourth as an assistant coach following a promotion in 2018. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The official box score of Softball vs Long Beach State on 2/24/2023. He played on nine ISC World Championship teams and was named ISC World Tournament "Outstanding Pitcher" five times. She earned second team All-West Region honors in 1991, 1992 and 1993. The 1998 squad led the nation in fielding with a school record .978 fielding percentage. Sowder is the school's all-time leader in stolen bases with 50 and her 19 thefts in 1991 is still the single season high at Long Beach State. [31], At the NCAA Division II level, Long Beach State garnered 29 individual championships.[31]. He returned to softball after his baseball career and helped the Nitehawks to several more titles and was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame. 23 TCU on Friday night on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. The team's. She tossed 80 complete games, which is also second all-time at the Beach. Softball @ SDSU On Feb. 16, the softball team lost their weekend opener against San Diego State 3-2. Many more ex-Dirtbags have participated in the prestigious MLB All-Star Futures game, such as rookie phenomenons Jered Weaver, Troy Tulowitzki and Danny Espinosa. This pitcher was a two-time CIF player of the year at Millikan in 1983 and 1984 and led the Rams to the 1983 CIF title. 10 AM. But Debbi Lauderback deserves notice for her long service to the sport of fast-pitch softball. We call the misfits, in a positive way. Nine Long Beach State baseball alumni were playing in the big leagues during 2013. Coming out of the service in 1946, Clint resumed his pre-war softball career by joining up with Joe Rodgers and the newly formed Long Beach Nitehawks. The 1998 women's team was the first team in NCAA Division I history to have an undefeated season. / Olivia Ramirez, So. Devotion to the team was Red's strongest attribute. Weve got some excellent shots of the Vikings win over MiraCosta taken by photographer Stephen Dachman. 2023 Softball Roster - Long Island University Sport Navigation Menu Softball 2023 Softball Roster Print Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Footer Ad Blocker Detected ! [36], The school colors have been black and gold since 2000, when they were changed by a student referendum (after George Allen changed the football uniform colors) from the original brown and gold. LBSU trailed the entire game, and finally put runners on second and third base with two outs in the ninth. Rhodes' gift is the largest single sport donation in university history. She finished her career at Long Beach City in 1993 and still holds nine school records and ranks among the top three in 12 categories. In her third Olympics, in 2004, Lisa was 4-0 and batted .545. He led the Nitehawks as one of their front line pitchers during their glory years. Her Earned Run Average of 0.46 was second lowest in Long Beach State University history. Thats been helpful for every situation where theres someone who has been through the same thing or something similar., I can see now why he had so many wins in high school, Valenzuela said. 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