The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. There was no shortage of opportunities for Wilson and Long Beach Poly on Tuesday night, as the pair battled out their rivalry matchup in a 1-1 draw at Wilson. […]
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Girls’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Rolls Past Millikan In League Opener
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. It’s a unique year for the Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball team, but they’re holding themselves to the same high standard. The Jackrabbits had 11 new varsity players make their Moore League debut in their opener against Millikan on Friday night and overcame some […]
Friday Night Lights Youth Flag Football League Comes To Long Beach
For decades, Los Alamitos Friday Night Lights flag football has been home to young athletes from across the local area. But finally, Long Beach is home to its own FNL league. Friday Night Lights is now taking registrations for its new Long Beach league that will host K-8 divisions of both girls and boys flag […]
Girls’ Soccer: Kai Fontenot’s Two First Half Goals Lead Wilson Past Millikan In League Opener
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The difference between Wilson and Millikan in the pair’s Moore League opener on Thursday was simple: Kai Fontenot. The Wilson junior and Miami commit piled on the game’s only two scores within the span of six minutes in the first half […]
Wilson Falls To Highland In CIF-SS Championship
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson Bruins 2024 season was already a success before they even stepped foot on the field of their championship game. It was Wilson’s first ever championship […]
Long Beach Athletes Play In LA Chargers’ Flag Football All-Star Game
The562’s coverage of girls’ flag football is sponsored by the Los Angeles Chargers. The Los Angeles Chargers hosted their second annual girls’ flag football all-star game on Monday morning at Sofi Stadium, where several Long Beach representatives were selected to participate. Lakewood coach Leilani Utupo was nominated as head coach for the Los Angeles team, where […]
St. Anthony Boys’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. Fourth-year St. Anthony boys’ soccer coach Aaron Rodriguez is in charge of a senior heavy team that’s trying to get back to the playoffs for the first time in three years. “This senior class, they were freshmen when we […]
Jordan Boys’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. First year coach Juan Luna and the Jordan boys’ soccer team is keeping its standard high for the 2024-2025 season. “Our goal for the team is to make it to the playoffs,” he said. “The key to achieving one of our goals […]
Cabrillo Girls’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo Girls Soccer team has become accustomed to change – especially when it comes to their head coach. Adriana Santillan is taking over the program this year as the Jags’ third head coach in the last four years as she looks to bring […]
Compton Girls’ Soccer Preview
The Compton girls’ soccer team is looking to elevate their program under head coach Milton Huezo Valencia. “[Our first goal] would be to be able to create a strong program with two levels. The second goal would be to be prepared to compete with the teams within our league at a higher level so we […]