The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Thursday night’s Moore League matchup between Long Beach Poly and Lakewood brought something the league hadn’t seen in […]
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Wrestling: Millikan Boys, Girls Sweep Wilson in Dual Meet
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Millikan wrestling program is still finding itself midway through the season, but Wednesday night’s dual meet against Wilson gave the Rams […]
Boys’ Basketball: Jordan Cruises to Win Over Lakewood in Moore League Opener
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. It was about as smooth a start to Moore League play as a Jordan basketball fan could’ve asked for. The Panthers played classic J-Town basketball on […]
VIDEO: Lakewood vs. Jordan, Boys’ Basketball
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation.
Football: Wilson Quarterback Mack Cooper Signs With Prairie View A&M
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson football program gathered on campus Thursday afternoon in the annex, where senior quarterback Mack Cooper signed […]
FEATURE: Kalin Badgley Excels in Baseball While Defying Gender Norms
Photo via Jared Blais/MLB Photos. For as long as she can remember, Kalin Badgley has always been fascinated by baseball. Her recollection stretches all the way back to being a six-year-old girl playing co-ed tee-ball—one of just a few girls in her very first organized league. An old, low-res picture captures it best: Athletics shirt […]
Men’s Basketball: Long Beach State Drops Big West Home Opener to UC San Diego
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. It’s hard to evaluate the Long Beach State men’s basketball team these days. There’s been a lot of growth this season for second-year head coach Chris Acker, but it’s yet to show up significantly in the win column. The […]
Football: Lakewood’s Tiwan Jones Signs With Idaho State on Early Signing Day
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. It was a special day for the entire Lakewood football program, which gathered in the […]
Boys’ Basketball: St. Anthony Falls to Hesperia at Its Fear the Halo Classic Showcase
The St. Anthony basketball program hosted its annual Fear the Halo Classic showcase on Saturday, bringing 13 teams into Saints’ Errion Gym for a full slate of seven games. The Saints matched up with Hesperia in the third game of the day, and couldn’t hang on with the Scorpions in a 59-47 loss. “It’s a […]
Women’s Volleyball: Long Beach State Sweeps UC Irvine in First Round of Big West Tournament
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. The Beach had stacked up a couple of convincing wins heading into the Big West Tournament, which they’ll have the pleasure of […]











