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Lakewood Baseball Alum Anthony Eyanson Leads LSU to College World Series

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Moore League will be back in Omaha this season, as Anthony Eyanson and his LSU Tigers defended their home field through the NCAA Regional and Super Regional round, reaching the College World Series for the 20th time in program history. After graduating […]

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Obituary: Long Beach Track and Field Community Mourning Beloved Coach Chucky Hampton

The Long Beach track and field world lost one of its most beloved and respected coaches two weeks ago with the passing of Chucky Hampton following an illness. Hampton, a 1994 alum of Long Beach Poly, was a jumps coach who mentored and coached many of the city’s best and brightest athletes over the last […]

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Long Beach Poly Boys’ Wrestling Wins CIF State Academic Championship

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The Long Beach Poly boys’ wrestling team won a CIF State Academic Championship, as announced by the CIF last week. Forty schools were recognized for having the highest collective grade point averages in each sport, and the Jackrabbits led the state in boys’ wrestling […]

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LB in MLB: Dirtbags Legend Evan Longoria Officially Retires With Tampa Bay Rays

After 16 big league seasons, Evan Longoria called it a career last Saturday in Tampa.  The former Long Beach State Dirtbags third baseman signed a one-day contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing him to retire with the same organization that drafted him 3rd overall back in 2006. Longoria made his MLB debut during the […]

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Long Beach Poly Softball, St. Anthony Baseball End Seasons in CIF State Playoffs

The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The spring season for high school sports came to an end in […]

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Long Beach Century Club Announces 2025 Hall Of Fame Class

The Long Beach Century Club will host its 68th Annual Sports Banquet on June 16 at The Grand in Long Beach, recognizing the city’s top high school athletes along with a host of special award winners including a new class of Hall of Fame inductees. This year, the Century Club is inducting four new members […]

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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 Ki’ele Ho-Ching, Long Beach Poly Softball Long Beach Poly star junior Ki’ele Ho-Ching had a big game in […]

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Baseball: Moore League Athletes End Year with All-Star Game vs. Gateway League

The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The regular season is a grind – teams compete week after week with the goal of bringing their school a championship. On Sunday afternoon, some of the best athletes from the Moore League and Gateway League came together […]