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STORY: Moore League, Hub City League usher in new era as 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.
Moore League, Hub City League Usher in New Era
The landscape of high school athletics in Long Beach, Lakewood and Compton will undergo its biggest transformation i...
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STORY: 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 Community Rallies To Find Lacrosse Coach
While Millikan High administrators continue searching for the school's next boys lacrosse coach, parents are joining t...
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PREVIEW: The Long Beach State Women's Soccer team is pairing loads of experience with new energy as they enter the 2026 season. Read about how the team is shaping up before their first official game kicks off next week.
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/03/preview-long-beach-state-showcases-strength-ahead-of-2026-season/
STORY: The Long Beach Coast opened August with its 50th win, becoming the first team to reach the milestone during the 2026 Pioneer League season. The Coast wrapped up its series against the Ogden Raptors yesterday and remains atop the league standings.
Long Beach Coast First to Reach 50 Wins in Pioneer Baseball League
With just a month remaining before the Pioneer Baseball League playoffs, it's the league's newest team that sits c...
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STORY: USA Water Polo Cadet women's team takes fifth at World Cup, their best-ever finish; the USA squad featured a pair of Wilson Bruins
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/03/usa-water-polo-youth-national-team-takes-fifth-at-world-cup/
STORY: The Long Beach Golf Hall of Fame is celebrating 30 years and three new inductees in 2026. The local legends will be celebrated at El Dorado Park Golf Course next Sunday.
https://www.the562.org/2026/08/02/lb-golf-hall-of-fame-adds-three-new-members-in-2026-class/
FEATURE: Wilson alum Joel Bitonio announced his retirement from the NFL earlier this summer, capping off a decorated, 12-year professional career. Read more about the Long Beach native and his life as a lineman below.
https://www.the562.org/2026/07/22/wilson-alum-joel-bitonio-reflects-on-12-years-in-nfl-after-announcing-retirement/
STORY: Long Beach Poly catcher Caleb Safotu spent the weekend in Florida at the Hank Aaron Invitational, where he earned the Rob "Peach" Picciolo Sportsmanship Award and an invitation to the prestigious '44 Game.'
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Long Beach Poly Catcher Caleb Safotu Competes at Hank Aaron Invitational
All photos by Jared Blais/MLB Photos. A busy summer continued for Long Beach Poly catcher Caleb Safotu this past ...
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STORY: The Compton MLB Youth Academy softball team captured the Jennie Finch Classic title during MLB All-Star Week earlier this month in Philadelphia, completing an undefeated run against the nation's top MLB Youth Academy programs.
Compton MLB Youth Academy Softball Team Wins Jennie Finch Classic
Photo via Isaiah Vazquez/MLB Photos. Alongside Major League Baseball's All-Star Week earlier this month, Philadelphia al...
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The USA women's water polo claimed the World Cup gold medal, and the USA Youth team (featuring a pair of Wilson Bruins) just wrapped up their group play undefeated
https://www.the562.org/2026/07/28/usa-womens-water-polo-claims-championships-with-long-beach-athletes/
FEATURE: Zach Voelker 's baseball odyssey has brought him to Long Beach twice
The right-hander has pitched from coast to Coast and has locked down the closer's role this season, currently leading the Pioneer League in saves
https://www.the562.org/2026/07/27/feature-zach-voelkers-winding-road-to-the-closer-role-in-long-beach/
STORY: Lakewood has discontinued its lacrosse programs as multiple schools in the area search for new coaches to lead their programs.
Lakewood Discontinues Lacrosse, Multiple Schools Continue Search For Coaches
Lakewood High has discontinued both its boys and girls lacrosse programs after failing to find qualified head coache...
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STORY + PHOTOS: The Long Beach Coast earned an 8-0 victory on Sunday afternoon behind a terrific start from Matthew O'Brien, who allowed just one hit in 8 innings
The Coast went 10-2 on their latest homestand and are now 47-13 on the year
Long Beach Coast Finish Off 10-2 Homestand With Another Series Sweep
Through the first 60 games in franchise history, the Long Beach Coast already has an impressive nine series sweeps...
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BREAKING: Jordan High has announced that Allen Caveness will be the next boys' basketball coach in J-Town
The veteran coach brings decades of experience to the North Side, and returns to Long Beach after previous stops at St. Anthony and Long Beach State
Jordan Boys’ Basketball Hires Allen Caveness as Next Head Coach
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Fou...
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STORY: After recently retiring from the NFL, Wilson alum and former Cleveland Brown Joel Bitonio reflects on his remarkable 12-year career, which included six Pro Bowl selections.
Read about his career and reflections here:
Wilson Alum Joel Bitonio Reflects On 12 Years in NFL After Announcing Retirement
As he walked onto campus at Wilson High for his first day of Summer football practice in 2005, Joel Bitonio wo...
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