Lakewood just hired a new baseball coach in alum Anthony Razo, and it appears that he won’t be the only new face in the Moore League next year as Long Beach Poly has confirmed they are hiring a new baseball coach as well. The move comes following the departure of coach Soloman Williams after two […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Longtime Long Beach Poly girls’ athletic director Crystal Irving confirmed to the 562 that she has stepped down as AD at the school as of last month, following a historic 24-year run […]
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The Millikan baseball team capped a historic season on Tuesday on the road in San Diego against Point Loma. The Moore League champion Rams (23-9) were a surprise entrant into the CIF State Division II playoffs despite a […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It’s hard to imagine a much harder act to follow than Spud O’Neil at Lakewood. The legendary baseball coach retired as the second-winningest coach in California history with 984 victories including two CIF-SS championships. O’Neil’s tenure spanned 43 years at the school and […]
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. Twenty-five Long Beach entries will compete at this weekend’s CIF State Track and Field Championships, with prelims Friday night and Finals on Saturday. Wilson leads the way with 14 entries, almost entirely on the girls’ side. The Bruins will […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Long Beach Poly freshman Brayden Ogawa won the CIF Southern Section Division 1 diving championship earlier in […]
By Daniel C. DeCarlo Note: Dan DeCarlo is a boardmember of the562’s non-profit and a Long Beach baseball dad. I have always said I hate ends. My son plays baseball for the University of Washington and Saturday was senior day. Sam has been playing baseball since he was four: he played youth ball at Long […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Long Beach Poly senior Lucas Jue won the CIF State championship in the 500 yard freestyle last […]
Tuesday, May 26 Baseball Division 3: Millikan at Agoura, 315pm Division 5: Wilson at Culver City, 315pm Division 6: Lakewood vs. Covina, 4pm
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson Bruins’ baseball season rolls on. The Bruins (18-12) went on the road for a second-round CIF Southern Section Division 5 playoff game, and defeated Jurupa Hills 2-1 in a thriller. Wilson will now host Temescal Canyon on Friday in […]