The landscape of high school athletics in Long Beach, Lakewood and Compton will undergo its biggest transformation in more than half a century beginning with the 2026-27 school year. After 55 years as a member of the Moore League, Compton High will depart to join the newly formed Hub City League, a four-school league made […]
While Millikan High administrators continue searching for the school’s next boys lacrosse coach, parents are joining the effort to help ensure the reigning Moore League co-champions take the field next spring. Millikan boys lacrosse booster club president Todd Dyer said parents have begun using personal contacts, social media and Southern California’s lacrosse community to identify […]
With just a month remaining before the Pioneer Baseball League playoffs, it’s the league’s newest team that sits comfortably atop the standings. The Long Beach Coast has continued to roll in its inaugural season, opening August with its 50th victory to become the first team in the league to reach the milestone in 2026. The […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. Photo courtesy World Aquatics The USA Cadet Women’s water polo team is made up of the best youth players in the country, and the American women went on an impressive run in Croatia at the World Aquatics U16 World Cup. […]
The ocean’s tide rises and falls each day. At some points, the water is calm and recovering. At others, the sea is fierce, fighting with all its strength. Just like the waves, the Long Beach State Women’s Soccer team has gone through their own phases of rising and falling. After a tough year in 2025 […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. For the past 30 years, the Long Beach Golf Hall of Fame has served as the city’s permanent scorecard, honoring the names of those who shaped the game on local fairways. Three more names are etching themselves […]
All photos by Jared Blais/MLB Photos. A busy summer continued for Long Beach Poly catcher Caleb Safotu this past weekend as he attended and competed at Major League Baseball’s Hank Aaron Invitational at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. The annual event brings together 250 high school players from across the country for […]
Photo via Isaiah Vazquez/MLB Photos. Alongside Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week earlier this month, Philadelphia also played host to the Jennie Finch Classic, where the Compton Youth Academy softball team captured the championship with a 12-0 victory over the Houston Academy. The annual U17 round-robin tournament is held during MLB All-Star Week, bringing together nine […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. Photo by Zac Hudson, World Aquatics It’s been a golden summer for the red, white, and blue. The USA women’s water polo team has claimed the gold medal at the 2026 World Aquatics World Cup Tournament thanks to a 13-9 […]
Lakewood High has discontinued both its boys and girls lacrosse programs after failing to find qualified head coaches, a decision that reflects broader challenges facing a sport that was once one of California’s fastest-growing competitions. The move comes as reigning Moore League boys co-champion Millikan and defending girls champion Wilson continue searching for head coaches, […]