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We’ll have live updates from today’s Moore League cross country meet at El Dorado Park (with varsity starting at 5 p.m.) and the Moore League water polo showcase at Cabrillo.
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STANDINGS: We've got the standings after the first week of Long Beach football. Check out how the local teams are doing before heading into another week of action.
STANDINGS: Long Beach Football, Week 1
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Welcome back to school, Long Beach! LBUSD celebrated its annual First Day of School at Wilson this morning, kicking off the Bruins’ 100th school year!
We are launching a new series highlighting our Photos of the Week! Each season, the562 works hard to capture the emotions and excitement that make our local sports special. Every week, we will showcase the best shots from the past week of our coverage.
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/24/the562-orgs-photos-of-the-week/
SCHEDULE: The 2026 football season is officially underway, and we checked in with all the local teams after the first week. Check in right here to see how things are shaping up as we dive into Week 2.
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/24/schedule-long-beach-football-week-2/
Wrote a column to pay tribute to my 9th grade English teacher, who passed away. I would not be a writer if it hadn't been for her setting me on the path and believing in me. As schools open just wanted to post this as a thank you to all the teachers
COLUMN: The Impact of A Great Teacher
Judy Haenn gave me permission to be the person that I wanted to be. She was my ninth grade English teacher, ...
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COLUMN: With teachers back on campuses today and students back tomorrow, our own Mike Guardabascio reflects on the impact that one great teacher made on his life and career
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/24/column-the-impact-of-a-great-teacher/
Congratulations to our first Athletes of the Week for the year! We checked in with the top athletes around the city as our fall sports get underway.
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/24/the562-orgs-athletes-of-the-week-287/
STORY: The Long Beach Coast have hit their first extended rough patch of the season as the Pioneer Baseball League regular season enters its final stretch.
Long Beach Coast Drop Series To Missoula, Enter Final Week Of Regular Season
The Long Beach Coast have hit their first extended rough patch of the season as the Pioneer Baseball League regu...
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My 5(62) things I noticed in week one on the gridiron. Visit the website for 20+ stories videos and photo galleries from the local teams all for FREE! Happy football season
#Compton High put on a masterclass, beating #LongBeach Jordan 41-13 to keep the 91 Gridiron Game trophy! 🏆 @ComptonUnified @MightyTarbabes
STORY + VIDEO + PHOTOS: Despite a four-touchdown performance from junior receiver Kyle Harris, Wilson found themselves on the wrong end of a back-and-forth thriller in a 41-40 loss to Mayfair to open the season.
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/22/football-wilson-falls-in-high-scoring-back-and-forth-battle-against-mayfair-to-open-season/
PHOTOS: We've got a great gallery from Wilson close loss to Mayfair on Friday.
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/22/photos-wilson-vs-mayfair-football-3/
VIDEO: We've got full highlights from St. Anthony's 20-13 season-opening loss to Canyon Springs on Friday night.
VIDEO: St. Anthony Vs. Canyon Springs, Football
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PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly took down Downey in their season opener. We've got an awesome gallery from our buddies at All-In Press
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/22/photos-long-beach-poly-football-vs-downey/
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly impressed in a season-opening win at Downey. Elijah "Bubba" Dawson delivered this terrific run on 4th & 2 to set up a TD pass from Ace Fa'agata to Jayden Coley for the clinching TD in the second half
https://youtu.be/1zfQs-PX0Mk
