Author: David Kagurabadza

A junior at Long Beach Poly High School, David Kagurabadza has always had a deep love for the city of Long Beach. Growing up surrounded by sports and having a strong passion for writing, a love of The562 came naturally. David hopes to attend a university where he can further pursue a career in English.
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Basketball Middle Schools

Washington Defeats Lindbergh For Division 2 All-City Title

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The562’s middle school sports coverage is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club The Washington Wolves and Lindbergh Eagles faced off in an overtime thriller for the girls’ basketball Division 2 All-City championship. Led by Chrystelle Ortega Martinez and Elssie Gonzalez-Garcia, the Wolves pulled off an overtime thriller, winning 40-37 to claim the crown. “We […]

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Basketball Middle Schools

Hoover Completes Undefeated Season To Win Middle School Division 1 Title

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The Hoover Highlanders defeated the Stanford Hawks 82–58 on Saturday morning to win the Long Beach Division I Middle School Boys Basketball Championship, capping an emotional title run inside a packed gym. Both teams entered the matchup eager to seize the championship, with Hoover carrying the weight of recent disappointment. The Highlanders had reached the […]