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Long Beach State Volleyball

Long Beach State’s Alex Nikolov Named National Player of the Year

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.comto learn more. At tonight’s American Volleyball Coaches Association banquet, Long Beach State freshman outside hitter Alex Nikolov made history as he was named the National Player of the Year. Nikolov, also the National Freshman of the Year and the Big […]

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Three Long Beach Poly Alums Drafted, Signed With NFL Teams

Three Long Beach Poly alums have been added to the long list of Jackrabbits to make it to the NFL after this weekend’s draft, which saw two Poly alums drafted and another sign as an undrafted free agent after the draft’s conclusion. The trio brings Poly’s NFL total to almost 80, still the most of […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

Long Beach State Headed to UCLA For NCAA Final Four

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.comto learn more. The Long Beach State men’s volleyball team had lunch in the Walter Pyramid Tuesday afternoon after a light practice, then boarded onto charter buses bound for Los Angeles. The Beach hopes that the next time they return to […]

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Football: Jordan Hires Jon Nielsen As Next Coach

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013 Coming off of an historic season, the Jordan High administration has selected its next football coach, as veteran offensive guru Jon Nielsen will take over in North Long Beach. Nielsen had a record-setting stint running his offense at Gahr High, and the Cerritos […]

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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 Ethan Schwichtenberg, St. Anthony Golf St. Anthony’s Schwichtenberg had a huge week, shooting a three-under 68 in prelims […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

Match, Ticket Info For Long Beach State Volleyball NCAA Championship

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. The Long Beach State men’s volleyball team is the No. 1 seed for this week’s NCAA Tournament, taking place at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion. The Beach will play in the Final Four on Thursday at 5 p.m. against […]

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Stars Shine at Moore League Track & Field Finals

The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial  Long Beach’s best athletes put on a show at the Moore League track and field finals at the beginning of what all the city’s coaches are hoping is the first full postseason for the sport since 2019. Last year saw league finals return along with CIF […]

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CIF Volleyball: Millikan Advances, Poly Falls

Two Long Beach volleyball teams opened the playoffs on Thursday, with Millikan advancing and Long Beach Poly falling in four sets. Moore League champion Wilson will host a second-round match Saturday evening after receiving a first-round bye. Millikan def. Cathedral 3-0 The Rams were at home in the Division 4 opener and easily swept Cathedral, […]

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CIF-SS Volleyball Brackets Released, Four Long Beach Schools In

The CIF Southern Section volleyball brackets were released Monday, and there was good news for four Long Beach schools as Wilson, Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood all look to start their playoff journeys this week. Division 2 The draw was fantastic for undefeated Moore League champion Wilson, as the Bruins enter the D2 bracket […]