The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins.
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 entering his second year at Long Beach State.
PREVIEW: St. Anthony vs. Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary, Football
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 St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. St. Anthony’s football team finds itself in a tough spot past the midway point of the season, […]
PREVIEW: Wilson vs. Cabrillo, Football
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. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Wilson (5-1, 2-0) will look to remain […]
Long Beach Baseball Club Announces Semifinalists in Team-Naming Contest
The Long Beach Baseball Club announced its six semifinalists after receiving more than 1,300 submissions to its team-naming contest. Public voting is open through Wednesday, October 15, to help narrow down the name for the new independent professional baseball team that plans to debut in Long Beach in 2026. Semifinalists: The Long Beach Coast, Cruisers, […]
Boys’ Water Polo: Long Beach Poly Edges Millikan in Back-and-Forth Battle
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. 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 […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan, Boys’ Water Polo
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. 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 […]
Long Beach Poly’s Ki’ele Ho-Ching Wins Gold With Team USA at U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup
All photos courtesy of Ki’ele Ho-Ching, via USA Softball. Long Beach Poly softball star Ki’ele Ho-Ching won a gold medal last week with the USA Women’s U-18 Softball Team at the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup in Oklahoma City. Ho-Ching drove in a run in the gold medal game with a single during Team USA’s […]
Women’s Soccer: Long Beach State Escapes With a Draw Against UC Irvine
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. It’s hard to know how to feel after a draw, but Long Beach State coach Mauricio Ingrassia was satisfied with the result against UC Irvine on Sunday night. The Beach (4-4-3, 1-0-2) hosted the Anteaters (6-3-5, 3-1-1) at George Allen […]
Football: Millikan Comes Alive in Second Half to Beat Jordan
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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Jordan, Football
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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law.