Julian A. Lopez
Julian A. Lopez has been covering sports for five years. A Long Beach native, he graduated from Arizona State in 2016 with a BA in Journalism and spent the last three years as the sports reporter for the Modesto Bee.

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Wilson High Launches Centennial Celebration With Epic Night at Marni’s

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The 2026-27 school year will mark the 100th anniversary of Wilson High School—but in typical Bruin fashion, they’re not waiting to get the party started. The school put on a Centennial Kick-Off party at Marni’s in Seal Beach last weekend with hundreds […]

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PHOTOS: Lakewood vs. Wilson, Softball

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We’ve got photos from Moore League Opening Day, taken by photographer Spencer Frank.   Support The562.org

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The562org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Gabe Cummings, Long Beach Poly Basketball Long Beach Poly senior Gabe Cummings had the game of his life in the semifinals last week. Cummings went 4/4 from beyond the arc in the second half as part of […]