This week, all of The562’s coverage is sponsored by Long Beach Gives. VisitLongBeachGives.org to find your cause and support local nonprofits! Donations will be accepted through Sept. 21. 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 […]
STORY BY MATT SIMON With the sun blazing for a 5 p.m. start on Friday the Compton Tarbabes shook off a shaky start to roll past crosstown rival Compton Centennial 40-0 in the season opener. “It’s our first game, so I knew we’d make some mistakes,” coach Calvin Bryant said. “We had a few players […]
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Thomas Jones doesn’t stop. Last week during special teams practice, Wilson football coach Travis Clark shook his head and chuckled as Jones kicked the ball off and […]
