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Basketball Lakewood

CIF Girls’ Basketball: Lakewood Cruises Past Northview In Playoff Opener

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Whatever the Lakewood girls’ basketball team talked about at halftime, it worked. The Lancers used a huge third quarter to beat visiting Northview 58-31 on Thursday in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2A playoffs. Lakewood (24-5) was up by […]

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Millikan Soccer

CIF Boys’ Soccer: Juan Vasquez Scores Hat Trick In Millikan Win

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Juan Vasquez picked a great time to bust out of his slump. The Millikan junior hadn’t scored for weeks but netted a hat trick on Wednesday in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 1 boys’ soccer playoffs and […]

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Soccer Wilson

CIF Boys’ Soccer: Wilson Wins In Overtime At Huntington Beach

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. After receiving an at-large bid into the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs the Wilson Bruins made it count with a 2-1 overtime win at Huntington Beach in the first round on Wednesday. With just a minute left in the overtime […]

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Lakewood Soccer

CIF Boys’ Soccer: Michael Gutierrez Scores Overtime Win For Lakewood

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood had to take a long road trip for its CIF Southern Section Division 4 opener at Rubidoux on Wednesday, but the Lancers got to celebrate on the long road home. Lakewood’s Michael Gutierrez scored in the second half as the teams went […]

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Millikan Soccer

LIVE UPDATES: Millikan vs. El Dorado, CIF Boys’ Soccer Playoffs

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Refresh the page to see the latest updates! Moore League champions Millikan start the CIF Southern Section Division 1 boys’ soccer playoffs at home today against El Dorado. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. READ MORE about Rams goalkeeper Diego Ramirez […]

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Football Jordan

SIGNING DAY: Jordan Sending Pair To Graceland University

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. It’s hard going to a new place with new people, but it makes it easier if you have a buddy. Jake Bautista and Aidan Diaz came to Jordan High from Cerritos last year, and after solid performances in the classroom and on […]

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Millikan Soccer

FEATURE: Goalkeeper Diego Ramirez Has His Head On Straight For Millikan

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Serious sports injuries can change lives, but they’re typically localized. A broken bone can be cast and isolated while healing. Millikan goalkeeper Diego Ramirez’ serious sports injury wasn’t so simple. First, he had to stand up without falling. “I had to […]