{"id":506341,"date":"2026-10-24T08:14:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/506341\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T08:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:14:10","slug":"long-beach-poly-football-pummels-millikan-after-lightning-delay-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/506341\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Beach Poly football pummels Millikan after lightning delay \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Long Beach Poly\u2019s Zion Anderson (5) makes a touchdown catch...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR17-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Poly\u2019s Zion Anderson (5) makes a touchdown catch in between Millikan\u2019s Christian Henson (31) and Josh Miyake (2) in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Long Beach Poly\u2019s Elijah Dawson (6) finds and opening as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Poly\u2019s Elijah Dawson (6) finds and opening as the Jackrabbits take on Millikan in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Long Beach Poly\u2019s Elijah Dawson (6) pushes past Millikan\u2019s Marley...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR07.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Poly\u2019s Elijah Dawson (6) pushes past Millikan\u2019s Marley Luau (13) to score for the Jackrabbits in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Long Beach Poly\u2019s Zion Anderson (5) looks to get around...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR15.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Poly\u2019s Zion Anderson (5) looks to get around Millikan\u2019s Christian Henson (31) in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Long Beach Poly\u2019s Jeron Johnson II (9) scores for the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Poly\u2019s Jeron Johnson II (9) scores for the Jackrabbits as they take on Millikan in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Millikan\u2019s Aden Taufa (4) tries to break free from Long...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR13.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Millikan\u2019s Aden Taufa (4) tries to break free from Long Beach Poly\u2019s Prince White (20) in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Millikan\u2019s Darius Bennett tries to break away from Long Beach...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR14.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Millikan\u2019s Darius Bennett tries to break away from Long Beach Poly\u2019s defense in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Millikan quarterback Garrett McLeod (1) looks for an open man...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR11.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Millikan quarterback Garrett McLeod (1) looks for an open man as they take on Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Long Beach Poly\u2019s Jeron Johnson II (9) tries to break...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR12.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Poly\u2019s Jeron Johnson II (9) tries to break free from Millikan\u2019s Aaden Muasau (55) in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Millikan\u2019s Ryan Carter (7) looks to get past the Jackrabbit...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR10.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Millikan\u2019s Ryan Carter (7) looks to get past the Jackrabbit defense as they take on Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Millikan\u2019s Ryan Carter (7) jumps over Long Beach Poly\u2019s defense...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR02.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Millikan\u2019s Ryan Carter (7) jumps over Long Beach Poly\u2019s defense as the Rams battle the Jackrabbits in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Millikan\u2019s Josh Miyake (2) and Kyle Hart (22) try to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR04.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Millikan\u2019s Josh Miyake (2) and Kyle Hart (22) try to stop Long Beach Poly quarterback Trevor Scott (7) in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Long Beach Poly\u2019s Sammy Timu (56) and Elijah Day (28)...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Poly\u2019s Sammy Timu (56) and Elijah Day (28) try to stop Millikan\u2019s Ryan Carter (7)  in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Long Beach Poly and Millikan player greet each other on...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR18.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Poly and Millikan player greet each other on the field after the game as the Jackrabbits take the win in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Millikan quarterback Garrett McLeod (1) tries to push off Long...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Millikan quarterback Garrett McLeod (1) tries to push off Long Beach Poly\u2019s Sevelino Taliauli (0) in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Millikan head coach Romeo Pellum has a chat with his...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR16.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Millikan head coach Romeo Pellum has a chat with his team before the fourth quarter as they take on Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Long Beach Poly head coach Travon Patterson watches from the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR09.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Poly head coach Travon Patterson watches from the sidelines as his team takes on Millikan in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Millikan Rams take the field as they get ready...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LPT-L-HSFB-POLY-MILL-1024-TR01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Millikan Rams take the field as they get ready to take on Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 18<\/p>\n<p>Long Beach Poly\u2019s Zion Anderson (5) makes a touchdown catch in between Millikan\u2019s Christian Henson (31) and Josh Miyake (2) in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LONG BEACH \u2014 The Long Beach Poly football team was delayed but it would not be denied.<\/p>\n<p>The Jackrabbits\u2019 offense scored six touchdowns and the defense forced six turnovers, including five interceptions, in a 42-0 victory over Millikan in a game for first place in the Moore League on Friday night.<\/p>\n<p>Lightning delayed kickoff by an hour, and Long Beach Poly first-year coach Travon Patterson was impressed with his team\u2019s resolve.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have to appreciate them staying locked in,\u201d Patterson said.<\/p>\n<p>It was the Poly\u2019s third consecutive shutout in league play. The Jackrabbits have won those three games by a combined score of 141-0.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s impressive but we\u2019re not done yet,\u201d Patterson continued.<\/p>\n<p>Poly junior receiver Zion Anderson, a four-star recruit, caught six passes for 108 yards and three touchdowns, including a 27-yard leaping score in double coverage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m happy to help my team out,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cAnything I can do to help us get to the state championship is what I\u2019m going to do by any means possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Poly sophomore quarterback Trevor Scott, a transfer from Mater Dei, completed 15 of 21 passes for 252 yards and four touchdowns, three to Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s a baller, so I know if I throw it up, I know he\u2019s probably going to come down with it,\u201d Scott said of Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>Poly senior running back Jeron Johnson II ran for a team-high 108 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries.<\/p>\n<p>On defense for Poly, senior Kasim Shepherd, senior Dezmen Howard, junior Logan Kirk, senior Toa Cagnolatti and Sammy Timu each had an interception.<\/p>\n<p>Poly senior linebacker Sevelino Taliauli (Colorado State commit) recovered a Millikan fumble in the red zone late in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>The Jackrabbits improved to 5-4 overall and 3-0 in the Moore League. They can secure the league title outright with a win at Jordan (0-9, 0-3) on Friday, Oct. 30.<\/p>\n<p>Millikan sophomore quarterback Jonah Tuaniga completed 8 of 13 passes for 95 yards and three interceptions. Senior quarterback Garett McLeod completed 6 of 10 passes for 46 yards and two interceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Junior running back Ryan Carter ran for 47 yards on 15 carries and fumbled once.<\/p>\n<p>Millikan (2-7, 2-1) will conclude the regular season on the road against Wilson (2-7, 1-2) on Friday, Oct. 30. Millikan must win to avoid a three-way tie for second place in the league standings with Lakewood (4-6, 2-2) and Wilson (2-7, 1-2).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a must-win game,\u201d Millikan coach Romeo Pellum said. \u201cThe kids know that. I just told them that. We control our own destiny. If you want to go to the playoffs, you have to win next week. You have to beat Wilson. You can\u2019t leave a doubt. You can\u2019t leave it to a coin flip. You have to flat-out win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Millikan\u2019s defense, which pressured Poly\u2019s quarterback early, forced a turnover on downs at their own 20 with 3:42 left in the first quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Running back Elijah Dawson\u2019s consecutive 16-yard runs moved Poly into the red zone at the end of the first period. Dawson\u2019s 3-yard touchdown run put the Jackrabbits up 7-0 with 11:29 left in the second quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Shepherd\u2019s interception, off a tipped ball, stopped Millikan in its tracks just outside the red zone.<\/p>\n<p>The Jackrabbits capitalized with an 80-yard scoring drive, finishing with Johnson\u2019s bruising 6-yard touchdown run to make it 14-0 with 5:27 left in the second.<\/p>\n<p>Scott threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Anderson, who pushed his way into the end zone to take a 21-0 lead with 3:04 to go before halftime.<\/p>\n<p>Scott\u2019s 58-yard touchdown pass to junior receiver Landon Perkins made it 28-0 with 10:36 left in the third quarter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m trying to feed the ball to everybody and let my playmakers make plays,\u201d Scott explained.<\/p>\n<p>Scott\u2019s 5-yard touchdown pass to Anderson made it 35-0 with 6:54 left in the third.<\/p>\n<p>Scott\u2019s 27-yard touchdown pass to a leaping Anderson made it 42-0 with less than 10 minutes to go.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019m breaking down Long Beach Poly football\u2019s dominant 42-0 win over Millikan in what was essentially the Moore League championship game. <\/p>\n<p>Poly\u2019s defense was fast and physical as they forced six turnovers, including hauling in five interceptions. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7j1bzfFvpJ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/7j1bzfFvpJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/johnwdavis\/status\/2113889618714386483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">October 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Long Beach Poly coach Travon Patterson on his team\u2019s 42-0 win over Millikan in the Moore League championship game. <\/p>\n<p>Poly\u2019s offense scored six touchdowns, led by three touchdowns catches by junior receiver Zion Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>Poly\u2019s defense hauled in five interceptions. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xM9qzW1gNv\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/xM9qzW1gNv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/johnwdavis\/status\/2113888261487943932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">October 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Millikan football coach Romeo Pellum on his team\u2019s six turnovers, including five interceptions in a 42-0 loss at home against Long Beach Poly in the Moore League championship game Friday night. <\/p>\n<p>The Rams are 2-7 overall and 2-1 in the Moore League and must beat Wilson on Oct. 30\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B1dAtB5xyL\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/B1dAtB5xyL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/johnwdavis\/status\/2113887517011562733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">October 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Long Beach Poly\u2019s Zion Anderson (5) makes a touchdown catch in between Millikan\u2019s Christian Henson (31) and Josh&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":506342,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[7,5479,2043,2044,131,133,132,137,127,136],"class_list":["post-506341","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-california","tag-high-school-all-sports","tag-high-school-football","tag-high-school-sports","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news","tag-los-angeles-county","tag-sports","tag-top-stories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/506341","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=506341"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/506341\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/506342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=506341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=506341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=506341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}