Lakewood alum and current Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was once again nominated for the MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award by his squad. It’s the second consecutive year Crawford has been nominated for the award, which according to the MLB is “bestowed annually to the player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community […]
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Football: Long Beach Poly Smooth in Win Over Jordan
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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. Long Beach Poly was looking for a win to open their Moore League schedule, and the […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly Football vs Jordan
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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation.
Preview: Jordan vs Long Beach Poly 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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. Jordan (1-2) hosts Long Beach Poly (1-2) tonight in the annual Battle for Atlantic between the […]
Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Sweeps Wilson To Grab First Place
Coming off a five-set match the night before and playing in their sweltering home gym, the challenge for Long Beach Poly was to hit the rest button against fellow Moore League undefeated Wilson. The Jackrabbits passed the test and took sole control of first place in league at the midway point of the season with […]
Long Beach Poly’s Tate Hammond Commits to UCLA
Long Beach Poly star senior infielder Tate Hammond committed to UCLA last week, as he will follow in the footsteps of Jackrabbit legend Chase Utley going from 1600 Atlantic to Westwood. The commitment caps a fast recruitment that saw the Bruins aggressively pursue Hammond, a smooth glove with a powerful bat the last three years […]
Long Beach Poly’s Donte Wright Commits to Georgia
Standout Long Beach Poly defensive back and sprinter Donte Wright announced his college commitment over the Summer–the highly-touted recruit will continue his athletic career at Georgia. A rising junior, Wright has been ranked as a top-level recruit throughout his high school career and his recruitment has only picked up as his times have dropped in […]
Football: Eight Millikan Transfers Denied Eligibility by CIF-SS For Two Years
The CIF Southern Section has declared eight Millikan football transfers to be ineligible, part of increased enforcement by the CIF-SS of its transfer rules in the 2025 season. All eight of the players are now listed in the CIF-SS’ public transfer portal as “Denied,” and have been stripped of eligibility to play not just at […]
Football: Lakewood Reclaims Milk Bucket Trophy From Mayfair
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It’s been a dry decade, but the milk is flowing again at Lakewood High School. Eleven years after the Lancers’ last win over rival Mayfair, Lakewood defeated the Monsoons on Friday to reclaim the city’s iconic Milk Bucket trophy. Lakewood got an […]
VIDEO: Lakewood vs Mayfair Football
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.