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Basketball Long Beach State

COLUMN: Big West Robs Long Beach State of Conference Championship

The Long Beach State women’s basketball team won more conference games than any team in the Big West this year, with a final record of 17-3. In the last 33 years, only four other Big West teams have won 17 games. There’s one major difference between this year’s Beach team and those four other programs: […]

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Softball

LIVE UPDATES: Lakewood vs Wilson Softball

The562’s high school softball coverage for the 2023 season is sponsored by Long Beach City Councilwoman Megan Kerr. Refresh the page to see the latest score updates! Lakewood hosts Wilson today in the Moore League softball opener at 3:15pm. Click here for our comprehensive season preview. CLICK HERE if you can’t see the updates

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Baseball Long Beach Poly

Baseball: Long Beach Poly Coach Brent Lavoie Placed on Administrative Leave

Long Beach Poly baseball coach Brent Lavoie has been placed on administrative leave by the Long Beach Unified School District as of Thursday afternoon, according to the district. Lavoie and Poly administrators declined to comment, directing inquiries to the LBUSD. The district confirmed that Lavoie has been placed on leave from teaching and coaching “pending […]

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Basketball Jordan

CIF State Basketball: Jordan Blows Out Beaumont, Advances to Regional Semis

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. Jordan boys’ basketball coach Chris Francis got exactly what he wished for on Thursday night. After an emotional CIF Southern Section championship win on Saturday, his Panthers are looking to take a state title–to do so, the scrappy Jordan kids will have […]

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Basketball

LIVE UPDATES: Jordan vs Beaumont, CIF State Basketball

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. Refresh the page to see the latest score updates! Long Beach Jordan is hosting a second-round game in the CIF State Division 4 boys’ basketball playoffs, welcoming in Beaumont High for a 7 p.m. tip-off. CLICK HERE if you can’t see the updates

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STANDINGS: Long Beach Baseball, Week Two

After two weeks of action here’s where things stand in the Long Beach baseball world with a list of this week’s games below the standings box. Note: Standings based on reported results. Coaches can report scores/weekly results as well as schedule listings to Mike@The562.org. — — This week’s games TUESDAY Wilson at Mayfair, 3pm Lakewood […]

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Athlete of the Week Baseball Basketball Jordan Long Beach State

The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Dennis Redmond, Jr., Jordan Basketball Dennis Redmond, Jr. helped lead the Jordan basketball team to its first CIF […]

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Soccer Youth Sports

For the Fridge: Long Beach AYSO Region 114 U10 All-Stars

The Long Beach AYSO Region 114 U10 All-Stars have been on a memorable run, winning the Region 114, Area 112, and Section 11 championships with an 8-0 start. The Heartwell Park kids are heading to the Western States Final Four Tournament on March 12, two wins away from being crowned the best AYSO squad in […]

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Long Beach Poly Soccer

Long Beach Poly Boys Soccer Falls to San Clemente in CIF-SS Championship

The562’s soccer coverage for the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Beach Futbol Club. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by JuJu Smith-Schuster and […]