The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. “Come on, you can’t score on me. Come on, shoot it!” That’s how Alberto Gutierrez taught his four children to play soccer— standing in front of a small backyard goal with the ball at the boys’ feet. And Alberto didn’t just let them […]
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Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Wins Fifth Straight Game
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. After a week of sustaining key injuries […]
LIVE UPDATES: Long Beach State vs. CSU Bakersfield, Men’s Basketball
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. Refresh the page to see the latest […]
Long Beach Softball Season Preview 2024
The562’s high school softball coverage is sponsored by Playmakers. Visit LetsBePlaymakers.org for more information on their adaptive sports programs. With the Long Beach softball season getting underway this month it’s clear to see that most teams have reasons to be excited about this year with experienced returners leading the way for exciting young talent. Get your cleats […]
Lakewood Lancers Softball Season Preview
The562’s high school softball coverage is sponsored by Playmakers. Visit LetsBePlaymakers.org for more information on their adaptive sports programs. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. A cruel joke or a blessing in disguise? A year after losing a pair of Moore League deciding games to rival Millikan at Lisa Fernandez Field, […]
Wilson Bruins Softball Season Preview
The562’s high school softball coverage is sponsored by Playmakers. Visit LetsBePlaymakers.org for more information on their adaptive sports programs. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson softball program has relied a lot on pitcher Emily Castano over the past three years. The senior has been the Bruins ace […]
St. Anthony Saints Softball Season Preview
The562’s high school softball coverage is sponsored by Playmakers. Visit LetsBePlaymakers.org for more information on their adaptive sports programs. In an era of high school softball when transfers have become more normalized, St. Anthony softball has been able to produce consistent success while retaining its players and families along the way. St. Anthony coach Joseph Younger thinks […]
Cabrillo Jaguars Softball Season Preview
The562’s high school softball coverage is sponsored by Playmakers. Visit LetsBePlaymakers.org for more information on their adaptive sports programs. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. There have been marked improvements for Cabrillo softball since coach Gabe Tablada came back last year. This season it’s the Jaguars’ talent level coming from all four grades […]
Jordan Panthers Softball Season Preview
The562’s high school softball coverage is sponsored by Playmakers. Visit LetsBePlaymakers.org for more information on their adaptive sports programs. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. After years of not knowing who their coaches would be from year to year, Jordan softball is finally leaning on strong leadership from an experienced […]
Compton Softball Season Preview
The562’s high school softball coverage is sponsored by Playmakers. Visit LetsBePlaymakers.org for more information on their adaptive sports programs. Their campus is under construction, and so is Compton softball after the graduation of almost the entire starting lineup. The only returning starters are the battery of pitcher Kora Paredes and catcher Damaris Calixtro. Coach DeShawn Kelly hopes […]