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The562.org’s Athletes Of The Week

The top performers from the local high schools this week–congrats to the winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Elijah Juarez, Long Beach Poly Football It was Elijah Juarez’s night to shine at Veterans Memorial Stadium last Friday as Long Beach Poly beat Millikan. Juarez was expected to get reps at fullback […]

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Athlete of the Week Long Beach City College Long Beach State

The562.org’s College Athletes Of The Week

The top performers from Long Beach State and LBCC this week–congrats to the winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Hailey Harward, Long Beach State Volleyball It was an impressive week for the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team, as they took UCLA to four sets and then beat Lamar and Fresno […]

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Football Long Beach City College

Football: LBCC Wins Big In LA Valley Grudge Match

LA Valley football coach Matt White had plenty to say about LBCC on Twitter before the season started, stoking excitement about the Monarchs’ visit to Veterans Memorial Stadium. As it turned out, the Vikings were the ones doing all the talking on the scoreboard as they easily beat LA Valley, 54-24. LBCC coach Brett Peabody […]

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Football: St. Anthony’s First Win Is Wild One

St. Anthony football coach Mario Morales was prepared for his team to get its first win any way that it could–and it ended up being one of the crazier finishes imaginable, with St. Anthony prevailing 31-28 over Gahr. The Saints (1-3) were trailing 28-23 with the ball and a little over three minutes on the […]