Lakewood High held a signing day ceremony last week to recognize its senior athletes moving on to the collegiate level, either on scholarship at a four-year university or at a local junior college. It was a strong class for the Lancers including All-American volleyball player Laura Williams (signed with Oregon State) and star pitcher Anthony […]
Author: Mike Guardabascio
Forty-Two Jackrabbits Sign Scholarships at Long Beach Poly Signing Day
At the beginning of last week’s Signing Day Celebration at Long Beach Poly, Jackrabbit boys’ athletic director Rob Shock took a moment to put things into context for the hundreds of parents, family, and friends gathered. “In all the years I’ve been at Poly as athletic director, 42 is the largest class we’ve ever had […]
Long Beach Poly Hires Ish Pluton as Boys’ Swim Coach
Long Beach Poly has hired boys’ water polo coach Ish Pluton to be its next boys’ swimming coach, the school confirmed. Pluton has been the head coach of the school’s boys’ water polo team for the last six years, and won a CIF-SS championship this Fall. Pluton, a 2011 Poly grad, is replacing Eddie Kim […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Rose Cano, St. Anthony Softball St. Anthony’s Rose Cano pitched a complete game for St. Anthony in the […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Gabriel Tyler, Long Beach Poly Track & Field Jackrabbits junior Gabe Tyler made history at the CIF State […]
Twenty-Two Long Beach Athletes Compete at CIF State Track & Field Finals
The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial Saturday’s 102nd CIF State Track & Field meet wasn’t dominated by Long Beach teams and athletes the way it often has been over the last century—but it was a strong return to state competition for four young Long Beach high school programs, all of whom […]
Jordan’s Jordan Washington Shines at CIF State Track & Field Finals
The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013 Jordan High sophomore Jordan Washington just wrapped up one of the most memorable two-sport seasons a Long Beach athlete has had in years, and one of the best years by a Panther in […]
JuJu Smith-Schuster Hosts Free Football Camp at Long Beach Poly
Long Beach Poly alum JuJu Smith-Schuster was back at his alma mater last weekend, hosting a free football camp for Long Beach middle school students. Smith-Schuster, who graduated from Poly a decade ago, has since gone on to a Pro Bowl NFL career with the Steelers, and this offseason signed with the Chiefs. Smith-Schuster has […]
Twenty-Seven Long Beach Entries Qualify For CIF State Track Meet
The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial This weekend in Clovis will see the return of the state’s oldest high school sports tradition: the CIF State Track & Field meet, which is being held for the 102nd time. It hasn’t been held since 2019, the longest interruption in the event’s history, because […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Aujane Luckey, Wilson Track & Field Wilson’s Aujane Luckey won the only gold medal for Long Beach at […]