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 […]
Author: Mike Guardabascio
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 […]
Jordan, Lakewood, Cabrillo Athletes Shine at CIF-SS Track Finals
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. While their athletes didn’t bring home the hardware, it was still a strong day of action for Jordan, Lakewood, and Cabrillo, with epic performances at the CIF-SS Track & Field Finals at Moorpark High. For […]
Millikan’s Jason Parra Sets CIF-SS Division 1 Record on Championship Day
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. Millikan senior Jason Parra has accomplished so many championship and record feats in his four-year career with the Rams, it can be easy to feel like there’s not much left on the list. But the […]
LIVE UPDATES: CIF Southern Section Track Finals
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. Refresh the page to see the latest score updates! We’ll have live updates from trackside at the CIF-SS Track and Field Finals, starting with the running events at 1pm. Click here for a complete list […]
Obituary: Sean Burroughs’ Sudden Passing Shocks Long Beach Baseball World
The Long Beach baseball world and the Long Beach Little League community are in shock and mourning after the sudden passing of local legend Sean Burroughs last night at Stearns Champions Park. Burroughs was a Little League World Series champ, Olympic gold medalist, Wilson Bruin, and MLB player, who passed away at the age of […]
Nearly 60 Long Beach Entries Prepare For CIF-SS Track Championships
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. It’s going to be a memorable day for the Long Beach track and field world Saturday at Moorpark High, with the city once again poised for a championship type of weekend. A full 58 Long […]











