{"id":92998,"date":"2025-12-13T06:40:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T06:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/92998\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T06:40:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T06:40:13","slug":"long-beach-jordan-girls-basketball-runs-past-lakewood-in-moore-league-opener-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/92998\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Beach Jordan girls basketball runs past Lakewood in Moore League opener \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lakewood\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Kasey-Rian Henson, center, tries to score after rebounding the...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-03.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lakewood\u2019s Kasey-Rian Henson, center, tries to score after rebounding the ball against Jordan during a Moore League game in Lakewood on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lakewood\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Kasey-Rian Henson, right, scores against Jordan during a Moore...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-09.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-09.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lakewood\u2019s Kasey-Rian Henson, right, scores against Jordan during a Moore League game in Lakewood on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jordan\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Janiah Lorn pushes past Lakewood\u00e2\u0080\u0099s defense during a Moore...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-08.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jordan\u2019s Janiah Lorn pushes past Lakewood\u2019s defense during a Moore League game opener in Lakewood on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lakewood\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Mahlia Simmons passes the ball over Jordan\u00e2\u0080\u0099s defense during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-07.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-07.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lakewood\u2019s Mahlia Simmons passes the ball over Jordan\u2019s defense during a Moore League game in Lakewood on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"From left, Jordan\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Harmony Isaac dribbles past Lakewood\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Isabella Ramsey...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-02.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-02.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From left, Jordan\u2019s Harmony Isaac dribbles past Lakewood\u2019s Isabella Ramsey during a Moore League game opener in Lakewood on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jordan\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Jah\u2019asharee Moore scores two against Lakewood during a Moore...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-04-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-04-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jordan\u2019s Jah\u2019asharee Moore scores two against Lakewood during a Moore League game opener in Lakewood on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lakewood\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Mahlia Simmons scores two against Jordan during a Moore...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-05.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lakewood\u2019s Mahlia Simmons scores two against Jordan during a Moore League game opener in Lakewood on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jordan\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Harmony Isaac scores against Lakewood during a Moore League...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-06.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jordan\u2019s Harmony Isaac scores against Lakewood during a Moore League game opener in Lakewood on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jordan High School huddles up before competing against Lakewood in...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-01.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jordan High School huddles up before competing against Lakewood in a Moore League game opener on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jordan\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Varsity Cheer performs during a Moore League game opener...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-10.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/LPT-L-HSBB-JORDAN-LAKE-1213-DK-10.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jordan\u2019s Varsity Cheer performs during a Moore League game opener against Lakewood on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 10<\/p>\n<p>Lakewood\u2019s Kasey-Rian Henson, center, tries to score after rebounding the ball against Jordan during a Moore League game in Lakewood on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LAKEWOOD \u2014 Senior forward Jah\u2019asharee Moore scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Long Beach Jordan girls basketball team to a 48-40 road win over Lakewood in a Moore League season opener Friday night.<\/p>\n<p>Moore, who scored 10 points in the first quarter, and anchor\u2019s Jordan\u2019s strong defensive effort, also grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonestly, I am a dog,\u201d Moore said. \u201cMy point when I step on that court is to be a dog, be aggressive. Coach wants me to be aggressive and that\u2019s my identity. I know if I\u2019m aggressive, then my team will pick up after me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jordan improved to 6-3 overall and 1-0 in the Moore League. The victory was fifth-year coach Wesley Rosenbaum\u2019s first ever against Lakewood.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m just really proud of the girls,\u201d Rosenbaum said. \u201cIt feels great to pick up a big win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lakewood dropped to 4-6 overall and 0-1 in the Moore League.<\/p>\n<p>Senior center Kasey-Rian Henson led the Lancers with 13 points and a game-high 23 rebounds. Sophomore guard Mahlia Simmons added 10 points and six rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>Lakewood, who is playing this season with four new starters, played tough defense early.<\/p>\n<p>However, so did Jordan, but with the wrinkle of successful half-court traps, which forced several turnovers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe feel like defense wins games,\u201d Moore continued.<\/p>\n<p>The Panthers jumped out to an 11-3 lead midway through the first quarter courtesy of a 3-pointer by junior guard Harmony Isaac, who finished with six points. Moore\u2019s 3-pointer and subsequent jumper made it 16-3.<\/p>\n<p>Moore and Isaac scored the team\u2019s first 16 points.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the game starts, I have to show them who I am,\u201d Moore explained.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan led 17-6 at the end of the first.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom my perspective, the difference in the game was we started the game off very chaotic and not under control,\u201d Lakewood coach Eric Oswell said. \u201cWe didn\u2019t take control of the ball in the first quarter and we ended up digging ourselves a hole we couldn\u2019t dig ourselves back out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Lancers played without their leading scorer, freshman guard Aniyah Lindsey, who is averaging 17 points.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t want to make excuses but we probably handle the pressure earlier in the game if (Lindsey) is there,\u201d Oswell continued. \u201cIf she\u2019s on the court, she\u2019s my third guard and that\u2019s who we\u2019re used to breaking the press with.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lakewood used a 10-4 run to cut it to 21-16 midway through the second quarter.<\/p>\n<p>However, Jordan closed the first half on a 9-2 run and led 30-18 at halftime. Moore had 12 points in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe\u2019s just the ultimate competitor,\u201d Rosenbaum said. \u201cThe way she plays on the court is the example of how I want everybody to play.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Moore\u2019s runner was followed by a layup, making it 34-18 early in the third. The Panthers extended their advantage to 41-26 by the end of the third.<\/p>\n<p>Henson\u2019s three-point play cut it 41-31 with 6:35 to go.<\/p>\n<p>Lakewood switched to a full-court press, which slowed Jordan\u2019s offense.<\/p>\n<p>However, senior guard Janiah Lorn broke down the Lancers\u2019 half court defense with a nice inside pass to freshman forward Mila Hunt for a layup. The Panthers led 47-36.<\/p>\n<p>Lancers sophomore forward Laylah Patterson\u2019s layup cut it to 47-38.<\/p>\n<p>Lorn made 1 of 2 free throws to go up 48-38.<\/p>\n<p>Henson\u2019s putback cut it to 48-40 with less than a minute to go but the Panthers held on to secure the victory.<\/p>\n<p>Lakewood will play a nonleague game at Paramount on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan will play in the championship game of the Mark Keppel tournament on Saturday. The Panthers\u2019 next Moore League game will be at Millikan on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Final: Long Beach Jordan 48, Lakewood 40.<\/p>\n<p>Moore League Girls Basketball Season Opener. <\/p>\n<p>Jordan senior forward Jah\u2019asharee Moore led all scorers with 20 points. <\/p>\n<p>Moore had 10 points in the first quarter. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nC7ogPpl26\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/nC7ogPpl26<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/johnwdavis\/status\/1999699072580804687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Moore League Girls Basketball Season Opener. <\/p>\n<p>Halftime: Long Beach Jordan 30, Lakewood 18.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan senior forward Jah\u2019asharee Moore leads all scorers with 12 points in the first half. Moore had 10 points in the first quarter. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3lKIRGOIry\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/3lKIRGOIry<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/johnwdavis\/status\/1999666450899083641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 13, 2025<\/a><\/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":"Lakewood\u2019s Kasey-Rian Henson, center, tries to score after rebounding the ball against Jordan during a Moore League game&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":92999,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[7,17227,2044,22251,131,133,132,137,127],"class_list":["post-92998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-long-beach","tag-california","tag-high-school-basketball","tag-high-school-sports","tag-lakewood","tag-long-beach","tag-long-beach-headlines","tag-long-beach-news","tag-los-angeles-county","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92998","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=92998"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92998\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92998"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92998"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92998"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}