The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. It will be hard to slow down Cabrillo boys’ soccer this season. With Duane Baker, Nathan Mosqueda, Jesus Torres, Javier Palomares returning starters in attack, longtime coach Pat Noyes has high expectations for his program that is now starting the season in CIF-SS Division 1. […]
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PREVIEW: Wilson Boys’ Soccer
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. A disappointing 2022-23 campaign has Wilson boys’ soccer champing at the bit to get back on the field. The Bruins went 5-4-3 in the Moore League last season, just a year after winning the title for the second time in a […]
PREVIEW: Lakewood Boys’ Soccer
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It’s hard to imagine only losing three games in a season and missing the playoffs. That’s exactly what happened to Lakewood boys’ soccer last year when the Lancers went 7-3-7 to finish fifth in the Moore League. Two of those losses came against […]
PREVIEW: Jordan Boys’ Soccer
Transition is the name of the game for Jordan boys’ soccer this season. The Panthers want to transition into a Moore League contender again by being more dedicated and trusting the system that coach Deyan Doychev is implementing— which relies on quick transitions. “We want our counter attacks to be really harsh on our opponents,” […]
PREVIEW: Compton Boys’ Soccer
It’s addition by subtraction for Compton boys’ soccer this season. Coach Juan Reynoso cleaned house of some undedicated players from last year has almost an entirely new squad that’s shown a more unselfish approach can help build a program. He even has enough players to bring back the junior varsity team this year. “Last year […]
PREVIEW: St. Anthony Boys’ Soccer
There is one very notable difference between last season and this season for St. Anthony boys’ soccer. The Saints actually have home games this season. St. Anthony traveled for all 19 regular season games last season while the renovations for the new Clark Field and turf were completed. The facility looks amazing, and the Saints […]
PREVIEW: Lakewood Boys’ Basketball
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. A slow start and key injuries derailed the Lakewood boy’s basketball season last year, so the Lancers are ready to shake things up with some new faces in a unique rotation in 2023-24. “We’re small, pretty athletic, and we’re going to have about […]
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Upsets Michigan On The Road
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. Las Vegas oddsmakers had Long Beach […]
SEASON PREVIEW: Wilson Girls’ Water Polo
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson girls’ water polo is in the best shape it’s been in for years. When the Bruins won their first CIF Southern Section championship in […]
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short At SDSU
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. There were a couple second-half opportunities […]