The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 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.
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.
VIDEO: Jordan vs. Compton, Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 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.
PREVIEW: Wilson at Mayfair, Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 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 2025 season had plenty in store for the Wilson football team during head coach Raudric Curtis’ first […]
LBCC Reveals New Vets Stadium Plans
For years, Long Beach could only imagine what a new Veterans Memorial Stadium might look like—now, that vision is finally becoming a reality. Long Beach City College Dean of Athletics Randy Totorp gave The562 exclusive access to the details and renderings of the college’s $250 million plan to reconstruct the historic stadium that has stood […]
Lakewood Flag Football Preview
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. There’ll be plenty of new faces on the field for Lakewood flag football this season, but the Lancers have some stability at the top under second-year coach Fern Viramontes. Viramontes is tasked with replacing a group of 12 seniors, leaving plenty of […]
Cabrillo Flag Football Preview
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The 2026 season is a breath of fresh air for the Cabrillo flag football team. After an injury-riddled 2025 campaign, the Jaguars are now part of the new Hub City League featuring schools from the Compton Unified School District, giving Cabrillo a new landscape […]
SCHEDULE: Long Beach Football Week 1
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Every Long Beach football team’s 2026 journey begins this week. After months of offseason preparation and anticipation, the new storylines, up-and-coming players and teams to watch will finally begin to take shape as […]
Wilson Bruins Football Preview
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Without a shadow of a doubt, there’s a new standard for the Wilson football program—but with it comes an entirely new team. The first year of the Raudric Curtis era brought the Bruins their first win over rival Long Beach […]
Lakewood Lancers Football Preview
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood coach Mario Morales has never been one to offer the viral answer when asked about his team’s expectations entering a new season. His goal each year has remained simple, and it hasn’t changed throughout his more than 30-year coaching career. “It […]
VIDEO: Wilson Bruins Football Preview
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
