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Wilson Hires Shannon Fisher as Boys Track and Field Coach

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. In a move that was a long time coming, Wilson announced earlier this season that longtime assistant Shannon Fisher has been hired as head coach of the Wilson boys’ track and field program. “He’s been the man, and it’s time for […]

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Long Beach Poly Wins First Moore League Beach Volleyball Title

The Long Beach Poly beach volleyball team claimed the first Moore League championship in the sport thanks to a one-loss run through the four-team league this season. The Jackrabbits dropped two matches but were atop the league at 10-2 in the best-of-five format, which featured much of the league’s young indoor talent. First-year coach Meaghan […]

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Football: Jordan Fires Tim Wedlow After Historic Season

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013 Following Jordan High’s historic run to the CIF Southern Section Division 11 championship game last Fall, Jordan administration has fired coach Tim Wedlow. The Panthers had never made a CIF-SS football championship game prior to this season. “They just told me they’re going […]

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Marilyn Bohl Sponsors The562.org’s Long Beach State Coverage 

The562.org is pleased to announce our latest sponsor. Marilyn Bohl has stepped up to sponsor The562’s Long Beach State coverage from now through the end of the 2022-23 school year. Marilyn Bohl is a founding sponsor of the562.org, and this website would not exist without her support and encouragement. A member of the562’s Board of […]

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STANDINGS: Long Beach High School Baseball

The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr. Here’s a look at the Moore League and Long Beach baseball standings, with this week’s schedule below. Tuesday Long Beach Poly vs. Cerritos (3:30 p.m.) St. Anthony vs. St. Bernard (3:15 p.m.) Wednesday Cabrillo vs. […]

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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 Taylor Johnson, Long Beach Poly Track Long Beach Poly sophomore Taylor Johnson had a big weekend at the […]

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NCAA Volleyball: Long Beach State Blocks Hawaii For Big West Sweep

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit naplesislandcarwash.com to learn more. College sports fans were treated to a nationally televised installment of an epic, historic rivalry Saturday night with an electric crowd on hand. UNC and Duke? Sure. This was the volleyball equivalent: No. 2 Long Beach State hosting […]

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PREVIEW: No. 2 Long Beach State Hosts No. 4 Hawaii in NCCA Volleyball Clash

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit naplesislandcarwash.com to learn more. Two titans of the NCAA men’s volleyball world will meet tonight and tomorrow in the Walter Pyramid, as No. 2 Long Beach State hosts No. 4 Hawaii for a pair of Big West matches tonight at 7 p.m. […]