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We are at Wilson tonight for the Moore League girls’ volleyball matchup with Lakewood. First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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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
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Mo...
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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
STORY: Long Beach Poly football started the Patterson era with a convincing road win over Downey, which saw the Jackrabbits impress on offense, defense, and special teams
Long Beach Poly Football Opens Patterson Era With Convincing Win Over Downey
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Lucasz Shriver is aphenomenal player and must see for college coaches. 6’2 195 2028. Down 6 late in the 4th he says give me the ball and gets it done.
STORY: Lakewood couldn't keep up with Corona Del Mar on Friday night as the Sea Kings took an early lead and didn't look back at John Ford Stadium.
Football: Lakewood Can't Keep Up In Lopsided Loss to Corona Del Mar
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