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LB in NFL: Long Beach Speedsters Leading NFL After Week One

Two of the best big-play receivers in the NFL this year hail from Long Beach, as Jordan’s John Ross and Long Beach Poly’s DeSean Jackson are at the top of the leaderboard after one week.  Ross had his breakout game for the Bengals after two years of waiting, posting seven catches for 158 yards and […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Ryan Pettway, Wilson Football Senior Ryan Pettway has been by far the best quarterback in the city this year, and he led Wilson to its third win of the year in a blowout of Huntington Beach last week. He was 17/21 for […]

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The562.org’s College Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Zion Bowens, LBCC Football Long Beach Poly alum and LBCC wide receiver Zion Bowens opened the season with a bang for the Vikings, who won 55-24 on the road against Grossmont. Bowens caught a 35-yard touchdown for LBCC’s first score of the […]

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Girls’ Volleyball: Millikan Puts Five-Set Scare Into Long Beach Poly

It looked like the 2019 Moore League girls’ volleyball season might be a two-month coronation for Long Beach Poly. The Jackrabbits are No. 4 in the first CIF-Southern Section Division 1 rankings of the year and have been competitive with nationally-ranked Marymount and Redondo Union. But any fears about a thrill-free volleyball season were put […]

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Football: Long Beach Poly Defense Drives Close Win Over Los Al

Long Beach Poly’s football team needed a win in the worst way after a tough season-opening loss to Punahou. The Jackrabbits’ performance against Los Alamitos in a televised game at Veterans Memorial Stadium wasn’t always pretty, but the end result was beautiful for Poly as they bounced back with a 20-14 victory. “We have to […]