The Long Beach prep volleyball world is in for an exciting season with new players, new coaches, and a lot of talent taking the floor for a wide-open league championship race. Wilson and Lakewood both debuted in the top 20 State rankings released by the CIF State office, and both pack some big hitters coming […]
Author: Mike Guardabascio
Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Millikan Rams
The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Ashleigh Atsaros has been helping to propel the Millikan girls’ volleyball program forward since she took over as head coach, and last year was another jump, with the Rams finishing 13-6 and in third place in the Moore League thanks to […]
Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. It’s a new day at Long Beach Poly under first-year coach Gerald Aquiningoc, who made waves in the city when he left Wilson for Poly. The Jackrabbits last year went 11-17 and finished in fourth place in the Moore League, both their lowest marks in […]
Girls’ Volleyball Preview: St. Anthony Saints
After the tragic passing of St. Anthony coach Keli Pula in June, the Saints are rebuilding with a new coach and a new lineup. First-year Saints coach Mary Amado says her team is talented but young, with three freshmen likely to start. Senior Olivia Zawalick and junior Khalise Eloi are back in the middle, with […]
Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Cabrillo Jaguars
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo Jaguars have continued to progress under fourth-year coach James Moanapukeahi Kainoa Jr. and his staff. The Jags are in rebuilding mode this season and Kainoa said that numbers on the Westside continue to be a struggle. “We have built a culture here where […]
Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Jordan Panthers
Jordan coach Lara Stone has helped to bring the Panthers’ program forward as the indoor and beach volleyball coach. The Panthers finished at .500 with a 15-15 record last year and a fifth-place tie in the Moore League with Cabrillo. Stone wasn’t ready to name starters or key contributors at the start of the season […]
STANDINGS: Long Beach High School Football, Week Two
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. Here’s where things stand after the first week of high school football season in Long Beach.
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 Tyree McCowen, Lakewood Football Tyree McCowen is the unquestioned leader of the Lakewood defense this year and one […]
Long Beach Football Schedule, Week Three
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. We’re fired up for a third week of football action, check out the full schedule below. All games 7 p.m. Friday, September 1 Long Beach Poly vs Mission Viejo (Veterans Memorial Stadium) Lakewood vs. Laguna Hills Jordan vs. George Washington Prep St. Anthony vs. […]
Long Beach State Volleyball Stuns No. 1 Texas
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. Photo courtesy of Long Beach State athletics In the first match of head coach Tyler Hildebrand’s second season coaching his alma mater, the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team got its signature victory. The Beach hosted […]











