The last five years of Moore League softball have been dominated by Millikan, and senior catcher Jocelyn Owen has been behind the plate for the Rams for most of this impressive run. She’s the type of kid who is always striving for more, which fits perfectly with the Rams’ approach. “We never take a team […]
Author: JJ Fiddler
CIF Boys’ Golf: Individual Regional Tournament At Skylinks
The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. Long Beach hosted the CIF Southern Section Individual Regional Tournament at Skylinks Golf Course on Wednesday. The top seven golfers from the Moore League competed but didn’t make the 1-over par cutline of 73 on a very challenging setup at Skylinks. Millikan junior […]
Long Beach Teams Learn CIF Softball Playoff Fate
Four Long Beach high school softball teams learned their playoff fate on Monday morning with the release of the CIF Southern Section playoff brackets. Three of them are in the same division. Division 2 Millikan (19-8) is the five-time Moore League champion but must hit the road for the first round at Moorpark on Thursday. […]
CIF Volleyball: Avalon Going Back To Semifinals
The562’s coverage of Avalon Athletics is sponsored by Curtin Maritime. Avalon boys’ volleyball is just one win away from going back to a CIF Southern Section championship game. The Lancers will host Wildwood on Saturday in the Division 8 semifinals after three dominant playoff wins over Pacifica Christian, Orange Vista and Alta Loma. Last year, Avalon […]
Millikan Honors Student-Athletes Going To Next Level
Millikan athletics have been on a steady rise and more proof of that improvement came during a recent lunch time ceremony highlighting 40 Rams who are taking their academic and athletic careers to the next level. Millikan will also honor these student-athletes at the annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser in Howard Lyon Gym […]
Baseball: Long Beach Poly Fends Off Lakewood
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly watched its 3-run lead disappear in the late innings at Lakewood on Tuesday, […]
Girls’ Swimming: Wilson Wins Fourth Straight Moore League Title
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Just like any quality competitive pool, Wilson girls’ swimming is deep. That depth was on display at the Moore League Finals on Thursday night at Cabrillo where the Bruins won a fourth consecutive league championship despite not winning a […]
VIDEO: Moore League Girls’ Swimming Final
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation.
Baseball: Millikan Attacks Early To Beat Lakewood
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Millikan baseball knows what it wants, and it wants it now. The Rams offense came out swinging early and often Wednesday night on Bohl Diamond at […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson, Baseball
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.