The Jordan football program has been champing at the bit to get back on the field after narrowly missing the CIF playoffs last season in the first year under coach Jon Nielsen. Tonight the Panthers will get a chance to start over when they host North Torrance in the season opener. Kickoff is scheduled for […]
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. It’s here! The first week of the high school football season. Click here for our comprehensive season preview with writeups on every team. All games 7 p.m. Thursday, August 17 Lakewood at Orange Vista Friday, August 18 Millikan at Punahou (Hawaii, 3pm) St. Anthony […]
Words by JJ Fiddler, Mike Guardabascio, Tyler Hendrickson; photo by John Napalan It might feel like it’s a little early for high school football season to be starting–and it is. But Long Beach Poly was so excited to get the year started that they’re kicking it off a week before anyone else in the state, […]
There’s plenty to be excited about for Jordan football with expectations higher than they’ve been in more than a decade. Last year, Jordan went 6-4 in the first season under new coach Jon Nielsen. That’s only the second winning season for the Panthers in the last 13 years. They also have about 50 freshmen coming […]
At the end of every school year we look back to reminisce on the accomplishments that defined Long Beach sports over the last 12 months. This year has been extra special because of the variety of schools and sports represented on this list— which is a hallmark of our diverse city and athletic community. No. […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. Jordan alum and current Los Angeles Chargers assistant coach John Timu returned to his alma mater last weekend to host the newly-launched Timu Foundation’s inaugural free football camp for kids in Long Beach. Timu’s camp had more than 500 athletes sign up, with […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013.
The Long Beach Century Club hosted its 66th Annual Sports Night Banquet on Monday night at The Grand, recognizing top athletes from around the city as well as outstanding community members. The banquet also honored Co-Athletes of the Year along with three distinguished Hall of Fame inductees. President Mike Fillipow kicked off the banquet by […]
The562’s coverage of cross country and track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Congrats to the All-Moore League honorees after the 2023 track & field season!