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 Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
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.
Long Beach High School Track and Field Preview
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. It’s track season in Long Beach! The city once again returns the reigning CIF State girls champion in Wilson along with the CIF champion Long Beach Poly boys team, but there are plenty of new athletes ready to make […]
Beach Volleyball: Wilson Edges Long Beach Poly In 3-2 Victory
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. 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. It felt like a Moore League championship preview Tuesday between the top beach volleyball teams in […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Jordan, Baseball
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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation.
Beach Volleyball: Wilson Sweeps Shorthanded Millikan In CIF-SS Championship Rematch
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. It was a familiar setting Thursday at LBCC, as Millikan and Wilson met at the same site as last year’s CIF-SS Division […]
Long Beach Coast Reveals ‘Regulators’ Alternate Team Branding
The Long Beach Coast revealed the branding for its alternate ‘Regulators’ identity Wednesday night at Legends on 2nd Street during a launch event for invited guests and media. Head coach Troy Percival and several players were on hand as the team unveiled its alternate logos, jerseys and merchandise. The launch comes after the Coast’s name […]
CIF State Girls’ Soccer: Ortiz’s Saves Leads Millikan Past Ayala In PK Shootout
The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. There might not be a moment too big for Millikan goalkeeper Samantha Ortiz, and there certainly wasn’t one […]
CIF State Girls’ Soccer: Millikan Drops Seven Goals on Tulare Western in Dominant First-Round Victory
The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. Had you just checked the score of Tuesday night’s CIF State playoff opener, you might’ve thought it belonged […]
Long Beach High School Beach Volleyball Preview
It’d be hard to script a more exciting beach volleyball season in the 562 last year, with three teams reaching CIF-SS championships. Wilson, Long Beach Poly and Millikan are all looking to get back to the top this season as every team in the Moore League continues to grow in the sport’s fifth year. Check […]
Long Beach Boys’ Volleyball Preview
It’s a new era of volleyball in Long Beach in 2026, with plenty of fresh faces and new coaches ready to make their mark. Long Beach Poly looks to defend its Moore League crown, Wilson aims to reclaim the top spot, and Millikan returns the most experience with championship aspirations. Check out where every team […]