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Basketball

TODAY: Beach City Hoops Hosts SoCal Showdown

Beach City Hoops is a valued media partner of the562.org, and today BCH and founder Alex Carmon are hosting an unsigned senior showcase at St. Pius X/St. Matthias Academy from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. “This event is to provide a good atmosphere for seniors who may have slipped through the cracks, and could use […]

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ROUNDUP: Long Beach Poly, Wilson Swim Meet Highlights Unparalleled Tradition

Ears will be ringing across the Long Beach aquatics community for days to come. Friday afternoon’s Moore League dual meet between host Long Beach Poly and Wilson showcased one of the best athletic traditions in the city over the last century. It was the return of the epic event, which hasn’t been present in its […]

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Swimming: Poly Boys Top Wilson, Set Up League Finals Showdown

The Wilson boys’ swim team has the longest league championship streak in California history in any sport, a streak currently sitting at 48 years. Since that streak began in 1972, the Bruins have lost just one dual meet in the Moore League–but host Long Beach Poly made a statement with an impressive 98-74 win over […]

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Swimming: Wilson Girls Beat Poly, Look to League Finals

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson girls’ swim team is eager to unseat Long Beach Poly from atop the Moore League this year, and if Friday’s dual meet between the teams was any indication, the Bruins have a very legitimate shot. The Jackrabbits are […]

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Softball

LIVE UPDATES: Millikan vs Lakewood Softball

We’ll be at Lisa Fernandez for a huge early showdown in Moore League softball as the Lancers are hosting rivals Millikan at 7 p.m.. Follow along for updates and then check back for full coverage later tonight! Click here if you can’t see the updates. Tweets by 562sports Support The562.org

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Football Long Beach Poly

Long Beach Poly Football Announces 2022 Schedule

The Long Beach Poly football team is fresh off a CIF-SS Division 4 championship and has its eyes set higher in 2022. The Jackrabbits have recently finalized their schedule, according to head coach Stephen Barbee. The final piece of the puzzle is an opening-week game on the road at Clovis, the longest trip the team […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Ryan Skjonsby, Long Beach Poly Baseball It was a Ryan Skjonsby kind of night in Poly’s league opener against Jordan. The senior leader pitched four shutout innings, giving up just two hits, and scored three runs with […]

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Football: Star QB Nico Iamaleava Transfers Home to Long Beach Poly

Photo courtesy: Aaron Plunkett – CLA Sports Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava is back at Long Beach Poly after enrolling today, the Iamaleava family confirmed. Imaleava played for the Jackrabbits as a freshman before transferring to Warren for the last two pandemic-affected seasons. He arrives back at 1600 Atlantic as one of the top football players […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

Long Beach State Volleyball Bounces Back Against UC Irvine

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit naplesislandcarwash.com to learn more. The Big West men’s volleyball schedule features back-to-back matches for all league opponents, with the first match on Thursday, and the second on Friday. The unique configuration has led the coaches of the No. 2-ranked Long […]

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Baseball: Wilson Blanks Jordan With Eckenrode’s No-Hit Effort

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson got a Moore League opening win on Friday behind five innings of no-hit pitching from Bruins starter Jack Eckenrode, who struck out six and didn’t walk any batters. Eckenrode pitched all five innings in a shortened 17-0 Wilson win. […]