Softball: Lakewood Holds Off Long Beach Poly For Win

The562’s high school softball coverage is sponsored by Playmakers. Visit LetsBePlaymakers.org for more information on their adaptive sports programs. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It looks like the Lakewood Lancers are playing their best softball at the best time. On Monday at Joe Rodgers Stadium, Lakewood secured its second place spot in the Moore League standings with an impressive 6-3 win over Long Beach Poly. Lakewood pitcher Star Tapia went the distance while scattering seven hits and striking out four after...