The Long Beach Unified School District hosted its All-City Middle School girls’ volleyball championships at the end of October at Lakewood High, where the underdog took two of the three titles. Division 1 Looking for a little payback, Keller did just that as they defeated Hoover, 45-20 to claim the Division 1 title. Lucas Pepek […]
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VIDEO: Lakewood Vs. La Serna, CIF Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
CIF Football: Lakewood Falls Short In First-Round Loss To La Serna
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. There was some uncertainty around the Lakewood football program following a playoff run last year as they entered the season […]
Obituary: Lakewood Community Mourns Loss Of Malakai Kemp
Editor’s note: This article has been updated with information on Malakai’s memorial service. The Lakewood community is mourning the loss of Malakai Kemp, who passed away this week after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was 17 years old. “With a heart beyond broken, I share the news that my precious son, Malakai Aaron Kemp, […]
PREVIEW: Lakewood Vs La Serna, CIF Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood football program is no stranger to road games. Each of the last two years the Lancers have started […]
VIDEO: Moore League Cross Country Finals
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes.
STORY: Long Beach State Opens Season At San Diego State With Second-Year Coach Acker
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Entering his second season at the helm of the Long Beach State men’s basketball program, coach Chris Acker is in a similar position to when he took over the program. With only one returner in junior Derrick Xzavierro – […]
FINAL STANDINGS: Long Beach High School Football, Regular Season
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. TEAM LEAGUE RECORD OVERALL POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST Moore League Wilson 6-0 9-1 317 137 Long Beach Poly 5-1 5-5 307 213 Lakewood 4-2 6-4 193 148 Millikan 3-3 […]
FEATURE: Raudric Curtis Leads Wilson To Historic Moore League Title, Eyes Playoff Run
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Back in August when Wilson coach Raudric Curtis leaned toward the microphone at the Moore League media day, […]
SCHEDULE: CIF Football Playoffs, Round 1
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. It’s time for playoff football! Wilson is in the CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoffs and will host Paraclete, the second-place finisher out of the Angelus Football League. St. Anthony is also hosting […]











