The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. Millikan’s trip to host its postseason opener at Long Beach City College on Tuesday was short but sweet. The Rams left no doubt in just over 30 minutes of volleyball against Chaminade, earning sweeps across the board […]
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. For the second straight season, two teams will share the Moore League boys’ lacrosse crown. With their Moore League title hopes in […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Moore League girls lacrosse crown is staying with Wilson after the Bruins defeated Millikan 15-1 last Thursday to cap an undefeated run and their third consecutive title. The Bruins (14-1, 12-0) had an impressive season and have been led […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson girls’ soccer coach Brian Irvin has stepped down after five seasons leading the Bruins. Irvin had an overall record of 59-32-10 in five seasons including the 2022 Moore League championship. “I want to thank the players, their families, my coaching […]
There’s no place like home. That’s what Wilson junior Simrin Adams thinks of Long Beach — the city she was born and raised in. In the future, Adams will be leaving the 562 soon to move to the 650 and pursue a collegiate career in beach volleyball at Stanford University. Despite making the jump from […]
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 Persjah Lam Sam, Long Beach Poly Softball Persjah Lam Sam led the Jackrabbits en route to an 18-hit […]
The Long Beach sports scene is filled with big personalities and big egos–superstar athletes, boisterous coaches, and attention seekers of all types. It’s also filled with a very different personality, that of the quiet helper who isn’t looking for big showy recognition. These are the people who keep things running, who make sure gyms get […]
Alex Palou has been a force on the streets of Long Beach in his IndyCar career. All he was missing was a win–until now. After recording a Top 5 finish in all five of his starts in Long Beach, the 29-year-old Spaniard was undeniable on Sunday afternoon, taking the checkered flag for the 51st running […]
Photo courtesy League One Volleyball With their backs against the wall, trailing two sets to one, LOVB Austin showed its championship mettle on Saturday night in front of a packed house at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid. The defending League One Volleyball Champions had to win the fourth and fifth sets against LOVB Salt […]