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Top 10 For 2020: Girls’ Volleyball Rivalry Renewed

Aug. 15, 2020, seems like a long ways away, but it’s not that far off — and it’s an important date. That’s when the high school girls’ volleyball season begins, and it promises to be a special one in Long Beach. Poly has a national sophomore of the year finalist in Adonia Faumuina, who was […]

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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 Iyanna Lamb, Long Beach Poly Basketball Long Beach Poly took sixth place at the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona, with a win over the No. 12 team in the nation. Senior guard Iyanna Lamb led […]

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Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Tops Jordan

After a 4-4 start to the season, the Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team was looking to make a statement in its Moore League opener against Jordan on the road Wednesday evening. The Jackrabbits looked sharp in an 88-45 victory that showed Poly coach Shelton Diggs his team could execute a gameplan. “That’s what the […]

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Boys’ Soccer: Wilson, Millikan Battle to Scoreless Tie

STORY AND VIDEO BY MATT SIMON In a physical Moore League opener the Millikan and Wilson boys soccer teams finished in a hard-fought 0-0 tie Wednesday afternoon at Stephens Field. Wilson (3-3-2, 0-0-1) played tenacious defense led by senior Andres Mota who led the Bruins’ backline in containing Millikan’s speedy attack. For Millikan (4-0-2), their […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to this week’s winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Jadon Jones, St. Anthony Basketball St. Anthony senior Jadon Jones had a special week for the Saints at the Bosco Winter Classic. He led them in scoring in all four games, including 38 points against Long Beach Poly. Jones […]

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Boys’ Basketball: St. Anthony Arrives With Bosco Winter Classic Title

The St. Anthony boys’ basketball team has arrived. After a five-year march under head coach Allen Caveness to reach the heights of Division 1, the Saints officially planted their flag as an Open Division contender on Saturday afternoon, defeating St. John Bosco on the road to claim the Bosco Winter Classic Title. The Saints hung […]