The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The final score couldn’t begin to tell the story of Millikan’s season opener at Foothill High School in Henderson, Nevada, on Friday. At face value, the Rams cruised to a 27-14 victory over the Falcons, but overcame […]
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Football Preview: Lakewood Lancers
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Changing the culture of the Lakewood football program for first-year head coach Mario Morales doesn’t consist of a full blown makeover — instead, it’s about the little things. “It’s about how they conduct themselves on campus and on the field,” Morales said. […]
Football Preview: St. Anthony Saints
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. There’s no time to mourn the past for the St. Anthony football program. After falling in the championship game of a deep CIF-SS Division 10 playoff run last year, second-year coach Jeff Magdaleno retains a core part of his […]
VIDEO: Lakewood Lancers Football Preview
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
VIDEO: St. Anthony Saints Football Preview
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948.
Coaches of the Year: Wilson’s Neil Nelson, Shannon Fisher Continue Track & Field Dominance
Good coaches build good teams—but great coaches build dynasties. That’s exactly what coaches Neil Nelson and Shannon Fisher have built with the Wilson track and field program over the past few decades. This season, the duo added both a CIF-SS championship and a CIF State championship to their impressive resume, continuing their remarkable run at […]
Game of the Year: Millikan, Long Beach Poly Battle in Football Instant Classic
Few games carry the weight that Millikan and Long Beach Poly’s 2024 football showdown did—and even fewer manage to live up to the hype. With tarps and fencing surrounding the field, the bleachers packed with fans, and TV cameras lining the sidelines, the stage was set for the most anticipated Moore League football game in […]
Trailblazers of the Year: Cabrillo Girls’ Soccer Earns First Playoff Win in Program History
The Cabrillo girls’ soccer team’s 30-year path to its first-ever playoff win was anything but ordinary. The Jaguars faced plenty of adversity, especially in recent years, having gone through three different coaches in the past four seasons. This year, Adriana Santillan took over the program and led Cabrillo to that historic victory, defeating Arrowhead Christian […]
Record-Setters of the Year: Long Beach Poly’s Jovani Ruff, Lakewood’s Nyemah King
Any record in the rich history of Long Beach basketball is worth celebrating—but what Long Beach Poly’s Jovani Ruff and Lakewood’s Nyemah King accomplished in their high school careers is unprecedented. The pair each capped off a standout four-year run as the city’s all-time leading scorer for boys’ and girls’ basketball, respectively. Jovani Ruff joins […]
The562 Internship Program Grows in 2024-25 Thanks to Donor Support
The562’s student internship program flourished during the 2024-25 school year, made possible by support from the Long Beach Unified School District and more than half a dozen other sponsors. This marked the fourth year of our internship program since its launch in 2021-22, and the second year under a five-year contract with LBUSD that has […]