He would play in ten more ISC World tournaments, nine of them as the catcher of the Long Beach Nitehawks, where his battery mates included fellow Long Beach Baseball/Softball Hall of Famers Don Sarno and Bob Todd. LBSU 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. Because we're not just parents anymore. The rugby team moved up from playing as a Division I-AA member of the Golden Coast Conference of Intercollegiate Rugby and became a Division I-A member of the California Collegiate Conference in 2022, which also means moving from American College Rugby to the College Rugby Association of America, the top level of college rugby recognized by USA Rugby. written on many CSULB products around campus and on the large water tower near the entrance to the campus. He worked with 11 and 12 year olds teaching them the rules, fundamentals and sportsmanship. The 1998 squad led the nation in fielding with a school record .978 fielding percentage. The school has also produced a number of prominent professional players over the years, including former American League MVP Jason Giambi, former American League Rookie of the Year Bobby Crosby, and all-star and 2008 American League Rookie of the Year Evan Longoria. He scored 17 runs in 24 starts for the Sun Devils last year as a true freshman. She is number one with 131 games pitched, number one with 92 complete games and is number one with nine saves. Help celebrate the 5 Year Anniversary of The562.org by making a tax-deductible donation to our nonprofit! By participating, you could win one of three $1,000 prizes or a Scotts Miracle-Gro gift pack. LBCC features Ashley Hester and Millikan alum Olivia Ramirez pitching, and Lakewoods Mota, who Martinez said is a real standout. Tucson, AZ. [26] The boathouse, The Pete Archer Rowing Center, was established in 1932. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. : 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. She also ranks second with 251 hits and 12 triples. [12], The baseball team plays off campus at 3,238-seat Blair Field in Recreation Park (center of city; 1.7 miles off campus). Help celebrate the 5 Year Anniversary of The562.org by making a tax-deductible donation to our nonprofit! We have one goal and thats to be at the state tournament in May. Softball Coaching Staff. Joe Rodgers called him "one of the greatest" players he had associated with and "one of the finest persons he has ever known." Long Beach State competed in Division I football for a number of years (196991), producing a number of professional players, including Terrell Davis and Mike Horan, among others. Stacy lettered at Long Beach State from 1991-1994 and was a member of three College World Series teams. Shellie McCall and winning have become synonymous when it comes to Long Beach City College softball. [18], The women's tennis team plays at the Terry L. Rhodes Tennis Center, which opened on campus Fall 2008. Long Beach/Fullerton Tournament. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. Marinconz will have the experienced sophomore Eddie Saldivar next to him at third base. Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience A relationship coach can help you set relationship goals, understand your current partnership, thrive inside your marriage, grieve a lost loved-one, or take your long-term romance to the next level. During his fifteen-year career he participated in 14 International Softball League and International Softball Congress (ISC) world club championship tournaments. The difference between pitching to him and anyone else Ive ever thrown to in my entire life is night and day. In a career that spanned over 30 years, Red Meairs and the Long Beach Nitehawks were linked as one. A 1991 third-team All-American, she helped the 49ers to three trips to the NCAA College World Series. The older guys are very experienced and they all have a lot of information, Patton said of his new teammates. Keep The562 Free to Read! She immediately became a starter on the 1990 team and went to four straight College World Series (1990-93) with the 49ers and won all-Big West honors three times. 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. / Olivia Ramirez, So. [19] The tennis center is named after 49er alumnus Terry Rhodes following his $1.25 million gift to the women's tennis program. Salazar, Selena He led Mary Star to the 1952 world title and was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame in 1976. http://the562.org. Burns is the reigning Big West Defensive Player of the Year at catcher, and is expected to be an early round draft pick this coming summer. He has been named Big West Coach of the Year in 1986, 1997, 1999 and 2003 and has made Long Beach State one of the nation's most respected and prominent softball programs. There is no additional information to display. Thanks to John Martin for the video, visit the562.org to find out how you can support publicly-funded sports coverage. Arizona State transfer Alex Champagne will play second base and lead off for the Dirtbags. Weve got some excellent shots of the Vikings win over MiraCosta taken by photographer Stephen Dachman. Its a lot of unknowns and I like that feeling. [13] Opened in 1956 and remodeled in 1992, Blair Field has been the full-time Long Beach State home field since 1993.[13]. He was also named series MVP and was selected to the All-World team. Long Beach State head coaches are paid an average of about $12,000 more per year than their Big West Conference colleagues. P- Ashley Hester, So. Hes a special talent.. Starts: 2021-06-28 00:00:00.0 Ends: 2021-07-01 00:00:00.0 Location: Capelli Sport The Long Beach Poly softball team announced itself as a Moore League title contender last year with a win over Lakewood and a second-place tie in the final league standings. Assistant Athletics Director, Broadcast and Video. Gasso's teams won four South Coast Conference titles and twice captured the Southern California Regional. [30], The Beach of Long Beach State earned 6 NCAA championships at the Division I level. Softball stadium: LBSU Softball Complex: Soccer stadium: George Allen Field: Other venues: Jack Rose Track . The Vikings roster this year features four Moore League or LBUSD products, as well as another six players from nearby Cerritos, Norwalk, and Paramount. Clint was the consummate team player who went on to coach and teach the game he loved for many years. Help celebrate the 5 Year Anniversary of The562.org by making a tax-deductible donation to our nonprofit! He has also been named an ASA All-American and All-World Team three times. She earned second team All-West Region honors in 1991, 1992 and 1993. NEW! "We needed some new blood and they've gelled well together" Valenzuela said. He played for 1971 Long Beach Nitehawks, where the infielder was named All-World, hit .455 and drove in a tourney-high five runs; the 1972 team representing Burbank; and the 1973 Lakewood Jets, where he again led the tourney in RBI. He was named to the All-World teams in 1956 and 1959 and was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame in 1976. $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. We hosted Oklahoma to practice when they were in town, its got great locker rooms and sound, its a real facility, its gorgeous.. Her 2000 team won the NCAA National Championship in its 1st NCAA Women's College World Series appearance. In 1992, she was named a 3rd team All-American, 1st Team All-West Region and 1st Team All-Big West. [8] The baseball team will continue to be the Dirtbags.[9]. Twitter Basketball: Instagram Basketball: Schedule Basketball: Roster Basketball: News Beach Volleyball Beach Volleyball: Facebook Beach Volleyball: Twitter Beach Volleyball: . Thanks to John Martin for the video, visit the562.org to find out how you can support publicly-funded sports coverage. 2023 Softball Schedule. Opening night is Friday at 6 p.m. and the game on Saturday will be the same time. Its really disciplined but they allow us to play loose.. Mr. Manarino has also received the Long Beach Century Club's "Brian Michael Warren Award for his contributions to furthering women's athletics. 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. [11] The Dirtbags nickname referred to a gritty, team first style of play taught by Coach Snow and subsequent coaches. Recruiting Questionnaire. The Beach hadnt done that since 2014. Long Beach State has appeared in the NCAA tournament 25 consecutive times under Gimmillaro from . (); : Its going to be something special, for sure.. He also was named a Western Softball Congress All-Star four times and named to the ISC World team six times. 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. Mr. Goyette joined the Nitehawks in the mid 1950's and went on to win six International Softball Congress World Titles. But Debbi Lauderback deserves notice for her long service to the sport of fast-pitch softball. The Long Beach Nitehawks lasted 40 years because of the dedication of Red Meairs to the game and the unfailing support of his wife Connie. He brought Friday night softball to Long Beach and saw his teams play to standing room only crowds. . Baseball lore says that the greatest umpires are never noticed. She has been a successful high school and private coach since her playing career ended. Hes a freshman but he goes about his business like an upperclassman.. The players and the fans are at the game for about two and a half hours. Mr. Sarno is still active with the USA Olympic effort, serving as treasurer of Southern California Olympic teams. The most comprehensive coverage of LSU Softball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 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. Durazo, Corissa Haddad, Lilyanna His professional days were short lived and he returned home to play with the Long Beach Rockets. 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Kim Sowder. Softball Head Coach. Olson, Addison Thanks to John Martin for the video, visit the562.org to find out how you can support publicly-funded sports coverage. So thats my life mission: give back and make these kids feel like they matter. LBSU was picked to finish second in the conference preseason poll. Mary was a pitcher on four Women's College World Series teams, the 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993 Long Beach State softball squads. . The562s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. JJ Fiddler is an award-winning sportswriter and videographer who has been covering Southern California sports for multiple newspapers and websites since 2004. Bickar was named Big West Freshman Player of the Week twice last year, and finished third on the team in batting at .303 in league play while hitting three doubles, a pair of triples and a home run. Chemistry will take us a long way. As always, we are committed to providing high-quality summer enrichment programs for your family. She played four seasons at Long Beach State, posting 36 career wins, throwing nine shutouts in 1988, and a 0.50 ERA in 1986. The end to that caregiving role isn't after high school or college or . JT 2026 Fall 2022-Fielding.Triple Crown Sports has a long-standing history of putting on premier camp and showcase events throughout the United States. The Long Beach City College softball team is fresh off a 29-13 season (its best record in 20 years) and a SoCal Regionals berth. New Coach jobs added daily. For parents of children with disabilities this transformationis on a whole other level. The Long Beach State Beach men's cross country team appeared in the NCAA tournament six times, with their highest finish being 10th place in the 197172 school year. Assistant Athletic Director- Marketing & Fan Experience Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia NEW! Beach Crew rows in Alamitos Bay and Marine Stadium in Long Beach. We talk about that before and after every practice. Long Beach State had 16 athletes win NCAA individual championships at the Division I level. After attending Long Beach State and creating the first full sports page at the Union Weekly Newspaper, he has been exclusively covering Long Beach prep sports since 2007. on Long Beach State Softball Season Preview 2023, Keep The562 Free to Read! Below are five national club team championships won at the highest collegiate level. Chuck once wrote,"I don't feel I have accomplished anything special. The Long Beach State Beach men's volleyball team have an NCAA Division I Tournament record of 219 (.654) through eleven appearances.[20]. Quinlan, Shannon . That season she set school records with 280 innings pitched, a 0.35 ERA, 234 strikeouts, 22 shutouts, seven one-hitters and three no-hitters. Joe Rodgers was inducted to the ISC Hall of Fame in 1970 and he has also been inducted into the Helms Hall of Fame. 10 AM. According to documents obtained by the Daily 49er, head coaches at LBSU earned an average base salary of $109,507 in the most recent year of their contracts. Ramirez played collegiately for four years at Utah and served as a SAAC Council Member during her time with the Utes. The562's coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Sowder is currently in her ninth year as associate head coach at the Beach and works the hitters and defense. Im so blessed every single day to go to work.. After falling behind 3-0, LBSU (1-11) got on the board in the bottom of the fifth inning when Tanner Carlson scored on Santino Rivera groundout. [17], Head Coach Jenny Hilt-Costello has won a league record eight Big West Conference Coach of the Year awards (2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014) and was named the ITA West Region Coach of the Year and a finalist for the national award in 2004. We have to go out and prove it.. LBSU pitchers Fowler, Sophia Fernandez, Shelby Frutoz, Mo Quinlan and Addison Kostrencich also led the Big West with a .211 opponents batting average last season. She is one of the few International Softball Federation certified umpires who are qualified to work the highest levels of the game. It was frowned upon when I went to LBCCit was the best decision I could have made. Allyson Kelly. A 1994 graduate, she is the Associate Director of Long Beach State's much-lauded Bickerstaff Student-Athlete Academic Center, which works closely with student-athletes in making a career connection before they graduate. He also served as Vice President of the ISC from 1952 to 1967. She ranks third at Long Beach State with a .304 career average, fifth with 75 RBI, fourth in doubles (28) and third in at bats (852). History . No coach in the history of Long Beach State Athletics has won more games with the 49ers than softball coach Pete Manarino. Kevin Castillo. Fowler, Emily Martinez, Makayla In 1986, he pitched all six games while leading the Long Beach Snappers 60+ team to a World Series title. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. In the 2022 spring season Long Beach States double sculls placed first in WIRA. Long Beach, Calif. (LBSU Softball Cpx.) Weather Sunny and Clear Umpires Home Plate: Sean Wells First: Fred Barker Third Base: Dennis Wren Box Score Play-By-Play Composite Stats Box Score Menu Box Score Batting SH: Chavez, Alexis (1); Selman, Campbell (1) Baserunning SB: Bacon, Lourdes (1) HBP: Fletcher, Madelyn (1) Batting 3B: Olson (1) SH: Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. After attending Long Beach State and creating the first full sports page at the Union Weekly Newspaper, he has been exclusively covering Long Beach prep sports since 2007. on Long Beach State Dirtbags Season Preview 2023, Keep The562 Free to Read! St. Anthonys Nata Leomiti and [], Get ready: Long Beachs best sports coverage is coming back to a screen near you. This first-baseman was a mainstay on the Nitehawks teams that dominated titles in the '50s before being named to the all-time International Softball Congress (ISC) team. The official 2023 Softball schedule for the Weber State University Wildcats. 0 Days. Despite its status as a club sport Beach Crew continues to uphold a storied legacy and remains a highly competitive program on the West Coast. Leroy is also remembered for never wearing a fielder's glove while amassing 32 victories in World Tournament play. Hometown/Last School: Long Beach, . Cal State Fullerton is aiming for a fifth-straight Big West title, but other programs might have something to say in 2021. Senior Sydney McKinney upped her hitting average to .810 this season after recording three of Wichita State's five hits. She is currently, In his long fast-pitch softball career, Don Frazier was a member of five International Softball Congress World Champions, including a unique run in which he played for a different winning ISC World Series teams three straight years. Director of Athletic Academic Services. 2020 Top 50 College Softball Programs Countdown: 46-50 We kick off our ranking of the nation's Top 50 College Softball Programs with an in-depth look at teams ranked in the 46-50 range. [38] Since 2006, Long Beach State and the UC Irvine Anteaters have participated in the annual "Black and Blue Rivalry Series." Lisa Fernandez may be the alpha star of softball in Lakewood history, but she was hardly the most notable. Lauderback has been a perennial at NCAA championship events, including several College World Series. In 1995 Chris Rohrbach received the Woodley Award (Rugby Heisman) as the Collegiate player of the year. Today nobody writes about the game of softball. As a player, Red was a part of 7 ISC World Championship teams. In addition to being league commissioner from 1990 to 1995, Izzy was an active player and ambassador for the league. CHUCK MEDICK Long Beach Nitehawk number one fan, the play by play announcer for the team, a sixteen year sports reporter for the Long Beach Press Telegram, a certified international table tennis referee, Chuck Medick was sightless since infancy, but hardly blind. [14], The Long Beach State Beach women's cross country team has never made the NCAA tournament. Castillo serves as the programs pitching coach and assists Kim Sowder and Panita Thanatharn with recruiting and the day-to-day operations of the program. by Utah Athletics. 985-8565 Kevin Castillo enters his seventh season at the Beach, and returns for his fourth as an assistant coach following a promotion in 2018. He currently has 763 career victories and a career winning percentage of .620, all at Long Beach State. TicketSmarter: Official Ticket Resale Partner, Video Platform Powered by CBS Sports Digital. In her third Olympics, in 2004, Lisa was 4-0 and batted .545. New England's Finest Summer Showcase 2023 . The Beach won 10 Big West Conference titles, made 10 straight NCAA appearances, had 12 consecutive winning seasons, and never won fewer than 24 games in a season. The facility serves as Long Beach State softballs rainy day home batting cages. Parks, Recreation and Marine Strategic Plan. Hes packed on 25 pounds already and has increased his velocity. 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. Read More. All that talent doesnt mean anything if you dont play as a team. Shadie will long be remembered as one of the best hitters to play softball at Long Beach City College. 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. Long Beach State Rowing, also known as Beach Crew, was initially a varsity sport but has since become a club sport following nationwide changes to the organization of collegiate rowing following the introduction of Title IX. Thanatharn, Kevin Introduced to softball on the recreational fields of Long Beach and Lakewood, Lisa is without question softball's most famous, and successful, representative. I chose to live." As a pitcher, he was named to the International Softball Congress All-World Team 10 times while playing for the Fresno Hoak Packers and the Long Beach Nitehawks. It was pretty bad before, honestly, said Martinez. 6:00 PM - (2) J.H. A graduate from Wilson in 1941, Meairs also played baseball at Long Beach City College. Those kids wont be a number with us, were going to set them to a high standard. She tossed 80 complete games, which is also second all-time at the Beach. 2/21/2023 9:23:00 AM His work as the Nitehawks play-by-play announcer astonished everyone he came in contact with. Long Beach State men's and women's basketball teams compete in the Big West Conference. 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. Novikoff's five years in the major leagues included a .300 batting average with 64 RBI for the 1942 Cubs. The totals are added up at the end of the season and a winner is declared. We call the misfits, in a positive way. An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 13 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. She ranks in the top five in career at bats, runs, walks, hits and sacrifices. Softball vs San Diego State March 9, 2023 5:30 p.m. Fri Mar 10. The first game of the weekend for LBSU is against Cal on Friday at 6 p.m. and it will be 17th-year coach Kim Sowder's first shot at reaching 500 career wins at The Beach. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. He played for one year with the Long Beach Fire Fighters in the Western Softball Congress before joining the Nitehawks in 1959 where he played shortstop for 18 years (1959-1977). 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. Unlike all other Long Beach State sports teams, the baseball team unofficially goes under the moniker "The Dirtbags." 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