2017 LBCC Football News

Season
LBCC Football’s Valera Signs to Division 1 Team
LBCC Football’s Valera Signs to Division 1 Team

Sophomore defensive left Gilbert “Bubba” Valera signed a National Letter of Intent to finish his academic and athletic career at St. Francis University.

From left to right: Malik Welch, Cedric Byrd, Nehemiah Shelton
LBCC Football's Byrd, Shelton, Welch Sign D1 National Letters of Intent

After finishing the season with a solid 8-3 record and a bowl win, three Long Beach City College athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to compete at the NCAA Division-I level Wednesday morning.

Football Brings in All-Conference Selections
Football Brings in All-Conference Selections

At the conclusion of the season, the Vikings saw 16 athletes receive Southern California Football Association (SCFA) National Division All-Central postseason honors.

Photo by John Fajardo.
Long Beach Wins 2017 Patriotic Bowl Over Bakersfield, 37-10

The No. 13 Long Beach City College football team defeated the No. 15 Bakersfield College Renegades 37-10.

Long Beach will host Bakersfield College in the 2017 Patriotic Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m.
Long Beach to Host Patriotic Bowl Against Bakersfield

The No. 13 Long Beach City College football team is set to host one more game this season by hosting the 2017 Patriotic Bowl against No. 15 Bakersfield College on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 4 p.m.

Photo by Rafael Guerrero.
Football Wins Third-Consecutive Conference Title with Victory over El Camino

The Long Beach City College Football team defeated the El Camino Warriors 55-48 in their final conference game on Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Photo by Jerome Thomas.
Vikings Charge Past LA Harbor 26-19

The Vikings took down the LA Harbor Seahawks 26-19.

Photo by John Fajardo.
Football Opens Conference with Big Win Over Mt. San Antonio

The Long Beach City College football team upset the No. 5/6 Mount San Antonio College Mounties 27-20.

Passing of Current Viking Student Athlete, Tim Johnson
Passing of Current Viking Student Athlete

It is with heavy heart that the Long Beach City College Athletics Department announces the passing of current football student-athlete, Tim Johnson.

Photo by Jerome Thomas.
Football Dominates Moorpark in 62-3 Victory

The Long Beach City College football team defeated the Moorpark College Raiders 62-3.

Long Beach Falls to Saddleback in Second Half
Long Beach Falls to Saddleback in Second Half

The Long Beach City College Viking football team fell to the Saddleback Gauchos 45-35.