Long Beach City College has allowed two touchdowns directly off turnovers and another on a punt return and trails Golden West 33-0 at halftime at Veterans Stadium.
The Rustlers have scored on a 50-yard fumble return by St. Anthony High graduate John Graves and on a 39-yard interception return by Chris Fiscua. Shortly before halftime, Donny Ruggles took a punt back 46 yards.
LBCC has just 35 first-half yards and three first downs.
From bad to worse for LBCC
About the Bloggers
Prep Sports Editor Dave Werstine has worked in and around the greater Long Beach area covering high school sports since the mid-1980s. Dave sums up his own athletic career as a "Jack of all trades and a master of none." Whether the ball is kicked, hit or thrown, Dave enjoys being part of it. If you have game, e-mail opinions, story ideas or news tips to dave.werstine@dailybreeze.com.
David Felton is a lifelong sports fan who began covering prep athletics in 1990. He's lived and worked in Long Beach since 2000 and has developed a deep respect and appreciation for the athletic history of this community. Email him at dave.felton@dailybreeze.com.
Robert Morales began covering prep sports in the greater Long Beach area in 2007. When a local football coach asked him how he felt about reporting on preps after many years of covering boxing, auto racing and various other sports, he replied, "Hey, if I'm going to cover prep sports anywhere, I'm glad it's this area because of the level of athletics, the intensity displayed by the athletes and coaches and the support of the community." Email him at robert.morales@dailybreeze.com.
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