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Author: Eli Aquino
Eli Aquino began working with The562 as part of its inaugural intern class in 2021 and continued throughout high school as a freelancer. He joined The562’s staff in 2024 and was later promoted to Editorial Associate & Staff Writer. He is currently in his second year at Long Beach State.
Baseball: Wilson Puts Together Last-Chance Rally in Seventh Inning for Comeback Win Over Lakewood
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wednesday afternoon couldn’t have been more of the opposite of Wilson’s first matchup with Lakewood, when the Lancers delivered a game-winning hit in the top of the seventh inning […]
VIDEO: Lakewood vs. Wilson, Baseball
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
CIF Girls’ Lacrosse: Wilson Takes Down Compton in First-Round Moore League Crossover
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The end of the league schedule typically marks the start of playoff action, when it’s Moore League versus everyone. That wasn’t the case for Wilson and Compton, who crossed paths in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 3 girls’ […]
Long Beach State Draws No. 3 Seed in NCAA Men’s Volleyball Tournament, Will Host Regional Final
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. There wasn’t an ounce of sweat for the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team at its live watch party for the NCAA bracket release on Selection Sunday. The Beach (24-4) earned an automatic bid less than 24 hours earlier […]
Long Beach State Wins Big West Men’s Volleyball Championship in Five-Set Thriller Over Hawai’i
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. No moment was too big for Long Beach State on Saturday. You couldn’t have scripted a more perfect scene for the Big West men’s volleyball championship than the battle the Beach ensued against longtime rival Hawai’i at the Bren […]
Men’s Volleyball: No. 3 Long Beach State Sweeps No. 5 UC Irvine in Big West Semifinals
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. It doesn’t always have to be close to be considered a rivalry. The No. 2-seeded Long Beach State men’s volleyball team took on No. 3 UC Irvine in the third installment of the Black and Blue rivalry after last […]
Baseball: Millikan Walks Off Wilson in First-Place Battle
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. Right when you think you’ve figured out the Moore League baseball scene, it becomes that much more unpredictable. Through half of Millikan […]
CIF Beach Volleyball: Millikan Cruises to 4-1 Win Over San Juan Hills in Second Round
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The Millikan Rams have yet to find something that fazes them two rounds into the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs. Just two days after sweeping Chaminade in the first round, the Rams stood the test once again against […]
Boys’ Volleyball: Millikan Clinches Outright Moore League Title with Sweep Over Long Beach Poly
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 Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. When asked about Millikan’s hopes of winning a Moore League championship earlier this […]