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Basketball Long Beach Poly Wilson

Basketball: Long Beach Poly Shuts Down Wilson in First-Place Battle

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team’s first goal this year is to reclaim the Moore League title, after their 13-year streak was snapped by Jordan last season. So […]

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Baseball Jordan Millikan

Basketball: Jordan Boys Win Moore League Opener at Millikan on Emotional Night

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Opening night for Moore League basketball was an emotional one at Millikan, with two moments of silence before the game between the host Rams and the visiting […]

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Basketball Long Beach Poly

Basketball: Los Al’s Press Keys Win Over Long Beach Poly

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial Los Alamitos’ boys’ basketball team dances to one song and one song only–a chaos-causing full-court press that pushes the ball to the outside of the court and traps it there. It’s been effective for the Griffins this year, pushing them to a 10-2 record […]

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COLUMN: Long Beach Poly Alum DeSean Jackson Retires

With the recent retirement of Long Beach Poly alum DeSean Jackson at the conclusion of a 15-year NFL career, it’s worth taking a look back at Jackson’s historic career, which certainly puts him among the very best pro products every produced by 1600 Atlantic Ave. The school has produced more than 80 NFL alums, but […]

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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 Alex Valente, Long Beach Poly Soccer Long Beach Poly’s center back defender anchored a Jackrabbit defensive effort that […]

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Athlete of the Week Basketball Cabrillo Long Beach State Soccer St. Anthony

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 Maralyn Marquez/Stephanie Salgado, Cabrillo Soccer Cabrillo defender Maralyn Marquez and goalkeeper Stephanie Salgado were key in putting up […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

Long Beach State Volleyball Swept By Hawaii In Big West Championship 

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. Long Beach State’s magical run through the Big West Tournament came to an end in the championship match on Saturday against Hawaii, as the Beach’s come-from-behind spark faded against the Rainbow Warriors. The Beach trailed early […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

PREVIEW: Long Beach State Volleyball Faces Hawaii in Big West Championship

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. It couldn’t have been any other way. The two Big West historic powers, Long Beach State and Hawaii, will meet in the conference’s first-ever tournament tonight at 5 p.m. in LBSU’s Walter Pyramid.  Long Beach State […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

Long Beach State Beats UC Irvine In Big West Tournament Opener

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. With history on the line, why not take a little extra time to get the job done right? The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team needed five sets to win their Big West Tournament opener, but they got […]