The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Photo courtesy Rob Shock The city of Long Beach hosted a ceremony honoring Long Beach Poly football alum and NFL legend Marcedes Lewis on Tuesday, proclaiming May 21 as Marcedes Lewis Day in the city. Lewis, who recently turned 40, was a star football and […]
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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Loren Webster, Wilson Track & Field Wilson’s Loren Webster was the top qualifier in the long jump at […]
Lakewood’s Kam Weller Honored As CIF-SS Athletic Trainer of the Year
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Longtime Lakewood High teacher and athletic trainer Kam Weller recently received a major award, as the CIF Southern Section named her their CIF-SS Athletic Trainer of the Year. Weller was honored at a game at Angel Stadium alongside male Athletic Trainer of […]
Thirty Long Beach Entries Qualify For This Weekend’s CIF State Track Finals
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. As usual, the Long Beach sports calendar is headed for a big finish up in Clovis this weekend as 30 entries from local high schools have qualified for the CIF State Track & Field Finals. […]
Nearly Forty Long Beach Athletes Prepare For CIF-SS Track and Field Masters Meet
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. A full 39 entries from Long Beach schools will compete at Saturday’s CIF Southern Section Masters Meet at Moorpark High. The event serves as the qualifying event for the CIF State Championships which will be […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Jillene Wetteland, Long Beach Poly Track & Field Long Beach Poly junior Jill Wetteland won her second CIF-SS […]
LBCC Baseball, Softball’s Run Ends in Super Regional
Two great seasons for the LBCC Spring diamond sports ended in the State Super Regionals last weekend, a few wins shy of the State Tournament. The LBCC baseball team (30-15) won the first game of the Super Regional at Cerritos College, easily taking down Riverside 9-2 in a game that featured a lot of big […]
CIF Track: City of Champions Brings Home Titles as Poly, Wilson Capture Gold
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. Long Beach Poly coach Crystal Irving and Wilson coach Neil Neilson were arguing playfully about who was going to take home their jointly-owned CIF-SS Division 1 boys’ track and field championship plaque. “Ain’t this how […]
CIF Track: Long Beach Poly Wins Historic Double Title
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. It had been 20 years since a team had doubled at the CIF-SS Track & Field Finals, but Long Beach Poly knew they had a good shot at it this year. Every point ended up […]
CIF Track: Wilson Boys Win Gold, Girls Bring Home Silver
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. If you asked any Wilson coach in any sport over the last half century what Bruins group they’d bet their mortgage on, the smart answer would be: the school’s boys’ 4×400. The Wilson quartet has […]