The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family.
Author: Mike Guardabascio
Football: Long Beach Poly Dominated by Mission Viejo
Long Beach Poly took a trip down to Mission Viejo looking for a win, or at least some momentum. The Jackrabbits went 1-2 in their other nonleague games, then found out several transfers were denied by the CIF Southern Section; after wins over Jordan and Lakewood to start Moore League, the ship seemed to be […]
Obituary: Former Long Beach State President Bob Maxson Passes
Photo courtesy CSULB Legendary Long Beach State president Bob Maxson passed away this week at the age of 89, leaving behind an unparallelled impact on the city’s university. Maxson was president of Cal State Long Beach from 1994 through 2006, 12 years that founded much of the modern identity of the university. He took over […]
Long Beach State’s Iconic Nugget Grill & Pub Closes Due to “Failing Infrastructure”
Students at Long Beach State received heartbreaking news yesterday, as the CSULB Beach Shops social media accounts posted that the campus’ iconic Nugget Grill and Pub is closing due to “failing infrastructure.” The Nugget has been a beloved hangout on campus for more than 40 years, since it opened in 1975 as one of the […]
LBCC Women’s Water Polo Best in California Thus Far
The Long Beach City College women’s water polo team is off to a 14-0 start, and currently ranked the unanimous No. 1 team in California according to the CCCAA rankings this week. The Vikings are the reigning California state champions and looking like the heavy favorites to bring home the trophy again after last season’s […]
Football: Long Beach Poly Wins Ugly Against Lakewood
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Friday night’s football game between Long Beach Poly and Lakewood began with fireworks and ended with sirens. The Jackrabbits and […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs Lakewood Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
Preview: Lakewood vs Long Beach Poly Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It’s sure to be an emotional night at John Ford Stadium–in one way or another–when Lakewood hosts Long Beach Poly […]
Football: Long Beach Poly Transfers Listed As ‘Under Review’ by CIF-SS
A third Moore League football program is coming under the scrutiny of the CIF Southern Section office, as six Long Beach Poly football transfers are now listed on the CIF-SS’ transfer page as “Under Review.” That’s the designation that had been listed for Millikan and Compton players in recent weeks before they were ultimately denied […]











