With the NFL season kicking off this week, Long Beach football fans will recognize some familiar names on the field – including three former standouts from Long Beach Poly. The city also has others in supporting roles across the league. Poly Long Beach Poly continues to lead the city and the nation as one of […]
The excitement that started in the offseason is still buzzing in Hub City as Compton is off to a 2-0 start for the second time in three years. With a punishing rushing attack, Compton is coming off back-to-back 300-yard rushing games but will host a Paramount team on Friday night that has beaten them three […]
It was an exciting week of football in Long Beach. St. Anthony, Jordan and Long Beach City College started their 2025 campaigns. Here’s where things stand after Week 2. TEAM LEAGUE RECORD OVERALL POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST Moore League Compton 0-0 2-0 97 7 Wilson 0-0 2-0 72 14 Millikan 0-0 […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team refused to back down Monday night as they forced a fifth set against No. 19 UCLA, but the Beach’s upset bid fell short as they lost 18-25, 25-18, 25-23, 21-25, 15-9 at the […]
We had an action-packed week of football with Wilson and Compton moving to 2-0. We’ve got another slate of big games this week. All start times 7 p.m. unless noted. Friday, September 5 Poly vs TustinWilson vs Sunny HillsCompton vs ParamountJordan at La CanadaMillikan at DowneyCabrillo at BanningLakewood at EdisonSt. Anthony at Torrance Saturday, September […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. With a new system and a new coach, the Long Beach Wilson football team continued to get better Friday night. The Bruins dominated in all phases of the game on their way to a 37-14 win over Marina. “I thought […]
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. After a short week, the Cabrillo football team continued to flex their offensive fire power on Thursday. Freshman Stephen Walker scored two touchdowns as the Jaguars defeated LA Jordan, 34-8. It was the first win under first-year coach Malcolm Manuel and if the first […]
Compton football coach Calvin Bryant’s goal has been for the team to continually get better each week. The Tarbabes got a little bit better Thursday night as they welcomed back Ameer Freeman and Jay’rome Norwood and Compton’s front seven showed a bit of what they can do as they defeated cross-town rival Compton Centennial 56-7. […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The message at Wilson this week is to continue playing disciplined football. The Bruins aren’t patting themselves on the back after a dominating 35-0 over Portola last week but are using that as fuel to continue to get better. “It’s […]