After an exciting week of football where Millikan, Compton and Wilson picked up wins. We’ve got another great week of football ahead with a full slate of games on Thursday and Friday. Long Beach City College also begins their season with first-year coach Marques Cooper. All start times 7 p.m. unless noted. Thursday, August 28th […]
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Flag Football Preview: Long Beach Jordan Panthers
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The Long Beach Jordan flag football team will be one of the youngest teams in the Moore League this season, and the Panthers are embracing that as their advantage. With fresh faces and lots of energy, they are aiming to elevate the […]
Flag Football Preview: Compton Tarbabes
After making history as the first team in Compton flag football history, the Tarbabes are back and ready to show how they’ve improved. “Last year we were fortunate enough to have nine wins with players who have never played the sport before,” Compton coach Jason Carreras said. “I have 14 girls who have game experience. […]
Football: Cabrillo Can’t Come Back Against Artesia
The first game of the Malcolm Manuel era at Cabrillo was a mixed bag Friday night as the Jaguars went on the road to take on Artesia. With flashes of what could be on offense, the Jaguars couldn’t get enough stops as they lost 56-26. “You could see the birds there,” Cabrillo coach Malcolm Manuel […]
PREVIEW: Cabrillo Starts Manuel Era At Artesia
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo football program is ready to kick-off their season under first-year coach Malcolm Manuel. The Jaguars hit the road Friday night against Artesia, a team they lost to 29-26 in the final moments of last season’s season opener. The Jaguars welcome back junior […]
Long Beach Football Schedule, Week 1
After Millikan opened the football season with a 27-14 win over Foothill in Henderson, Nevada. The rest of the Moore League is ready to start their 2025 seasons. We’ve got some great matchups across Long Beach. All games 7 p.m. unless noted. Friday, August 22 Millikan vs Newbury Park Long Beach Poly vs Leuzinger (Veterans […]
Long Beach State Soccer Falls To Texas
It’s been a long time coming for Long Beach State’s Cherrie Cox. After being away from the Beach last season, Cox scored her first goal of the season to give the Beach a 1-0 lead over No. 19 Texas. But, LBSU (1-1) couldn’t convert on multiple opportunities and the Longhorns scored twice in the second […]
Jordan Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For New Stadium
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. It was a special morning on the North Side as Long Beach Jordan hosted their ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil their brand-new, long-awaited stadium on Saturday. After years of planning and coordinating practices and home sites for the Jordan teams, the Panthers have […]
Football Preview: Compton Tarbabes
Compton is buzzing. After years of anticipation, students will finally step onto the brand-new Compton High campus this fall – a fresh start for the community. That buzz has turned into a sense of excitement throughout the community and on the football field as the team as the Tarbabes are ready to bounce back from […]
Football Preview: Cabrillo Jaguars
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Cabrillo coach Malcolm Manuel has been preparing since January to get the Jaguars ready for the season. With some key departures to the program the Jaguars are starting to pick up what the coaching staff wants to do as they look to improve on […]











