For the first time in 12 years, Long Beach will host an NCAA championship as Long Beach State’s Walter Pyramid will welcome the best men’s volleyball teams in the nation this week for five matches. The action begins on Tuesday with USC facing Lewis at 5 p.m. and Pepperdine facing Princeton after. The winners will […]
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PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan Boys’ Lacrosse
We’ve got some great shots of the Jackrabbits’ 14-6 win over the Rams from photographer John Napalan of All-In Press.
PHOTOS: St. Anthony vs. California CIF Boys’ Volleyball
We’ve got some great shots of the Saints’ sweep of California thanks to photographer Art O’Neill of All-In Press.
JuJu Smith-Schuster Launches Foundation With Trojan Legends Banquet
Last Saturday evening at the glitzy Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach Poly and USC alum JuJu Smith-Schuster launched his charitable foundation with a well-produced gala entitled Trojan Legends. The banquet honored Anthony Munoz and longtime broadcaster Pete Arbogast, and featured that pair on conversation on the stage with Smith-Schuster, Sam “Bam” Cunningham, […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
We’ve got a special college Athletes of the Week–congrats to all the winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship! Joseph Rocha, LBCC Volleyball LBCC won a state championship last weekend and it was thanks in part to freshman setter Joseph Rocha, who was lights out down the stretch. Rocha set LBCC to […]
Long Beach Poly’s Iman Marshall Taken By Ravens In NFL Draft
Photo by Stephen Carr Long Beach Poly and USC alum Iman “Biggie” Marshall has been known for big moments his entire football career. Whether it was a game-winning pass-breakup against Corona Centennial or a huge hit against Crespi in the playoffs, Marshall has always shown up in the biggest moments. That’s why it’s so ironic […]
Long Beach State Tennis Wins Big West Championship
The most underrated sports dynasty in Long Beach is bringing home another trophy, after Long Beach State’s women’s tennis team won a thrilling Big West championship over Hawaii, 4-3. It’s the 12th conference title in 15 years for Long Beach State, who trailed 3-1 but rallied to win the final three matches of the day, […]
Century Club Golf Tournament Gets Title Sponsor
The Long Beach Century Club announced that the Molina/Rudy Family Fund will be the title sponsor of the club’s 13th Annual Long Beach Mayor’s Trophy Charity Golf Tournament, set to be held May 2 at Skylinks Golf Course. The Molina/Rudy Family Fund, led by Heather Rudy and Josephine Molina, will have name branding at the […]
LBCC Men’s Volleyball Wins State Championship!
It’s been an up and down year for the Long Beach City College men’s volleyball team, but the season is ending on the highest of high notes: the Vikings won a dominant state championship match against Irvine Valley College on Saturday night to claim the CCCAA title, 25-22, 25-12, 25-12. “If you followed us at […]
VIDEO: LBCC Men’s Volleyball Wins State Title
LBCC Men’s Volleyball Wins State Championship Over Irvine Valley The Vikings dominated Irvine Valley to win their record 10th state championship. Visit the562.org and click SUBSCRIBE to support Long Beach sports coverage.