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.
Lakewood Honors Student-Athletes at 2026 Senior Signing Day
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood hosted its 2026 Senior Signing Day on Thursday, where 30 student-athletes were celebrated for their commitments to continue both their academic and athletic careers at the next level. Most of the athletes were present in the auditorium and received recognition along […]
Long Beach Century Club Hosts 38th Annual Middle School Sports Awards Banquet
The Long Beach Century Club hosted its 38th annual middle school sports awards banquet last Thursday at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid, honoring young athletes from across the Long Beach Unified School District. The club welcomed around 1,500 athletes, coaches, faculty and family members while presenting a variety of awards recognizing student-athletes, teams and […]
CIF Baseball: Lakewood Pulls Away From Crossroads in Second-Round Win
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood couldn’t have picked a better time to start playing some of its best baseball of the season. The Lancers repeated the offensive success from their four-run playoff opener last week, doing so at home against Crossroads in the second round after […]
VIDEO: CIF-SS Track & Field Championships 2026
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes.
VIDEO: Millikan vs. South Torrance, CIF Baseball
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law.
CIF Baseball: Wilson Claims First Playoff Win Since 2022 in Shutout of Montebello
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. It’s been a couple years since the Wilson baseball team was able to enjoy the feeling of a playoff win, but the Bruins cruised to that excitement in Friday’s postseason opener. Wilson hosted Montebello in the first round of the […]
CIF Softball: Long Beach Poly Falls to Moorpark in First Round
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 was the end of the road for a special group at Long Beach Poly, as the Jackrabbits had their hands full against Moorpark at Long Beach City College on Thursday […]
St. Anthony Boys’ Volleyball Gears Up For CIF Championship Against Bishop Diego
The end of an incredible playoff run for the St. Anthony boys’ volleyball team is nearing as the Saints prepare to appear in their first-ever CIF championship on Friday. St. Anthony (14-7) will travel to face Bishop Diego (27-8) for the CIF-SS Division 5 title at 6 pm. “The nerves are obviously there but I just […]
Long Beach State Falls To Hawai’i In NCAA Men’s Volleyball Final Four
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. It was a bitter ending to an otherwise sweet season for Long Beach State men’s volleyball. The Beach appeared in the NCAA Final Four at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, a stage it has become familiar with over the last […]