It was a magical season for the LBCC men’s volleyball team, as the Vikings made it all the way to Saturday’s CCCAA state championship match against perennial rivals Orange Coast. The Vikings were the reigning state champs after winning in 2019, the last time a season was held prior to two years of COVID-19 shutdowns. […]
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STANDINGS: Long Beach High School Baseball
The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr With one week left in the regular season, here’s a look at the Moore League and Long Beach baseball standings, with this week’s schedule below. Monday Wilson vs. Compton (3 p.m.) Jordan vs. Lakewood (3:15 […]
Long Beach State Draws Top Seed For NCAA Volleyball Tournament
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 has been No. 1 in the NCAA’s RPI rankings for the last month-plus, and on Sunday morning the Beach drew the top seed into this year’s NCAA Tournament, which will […]
Wilson’s Annual Dodgeball Championship Returns Post-Pandemic
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson High saw the return of perhaps the city’s most underrated sports tradition last week, as school gatherings continue to return to the calendar after years of disruption from COVID-19. Wilson’s gym was filled to bursting on Monday at lunchtime, with […]
Long Beach Poly’s Faumuina, McGinest Claim Beach Volleyball Title
More history was made on the sand at LBCC’s beach volleyball courts this week as the Moore League held its first-ever pairs tournament to decide who the best team in the city is. Finals day featured four exciting matches that demonstrated how far the sport has come in Long Beach this year at the youth […]
VIDEO: Moore League Beach Volleyball Championship
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
VIDEO: Wilson Dodgeball Championship
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
PHOTOS: Moore League Beach Volleyball Championship
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
Boys’ Volleyball: Wilson Wraps Up Undefeated Moore League Title
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson boys’ volleyball team continued its perfect tear through the Moore League Thursday evening at LBCC, wrapping up a perfect 12-0 league slate with a sweep of Lakewood, 25-9, 25-17, 25-23. The Bruins (27-2, 12-0) repeat as undefeated league champs, […]
Cabrillo Hires Chris Spencer As New Basketball Coach
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Cabrillo has announced its next boys’ basketball coach, as the Jaguars have hired Jordan/LBCC alum and recent St. Anthony assistant Chris Spencer to take over the Westside program. Spencer, 27, is a young coach but already well-regarded and respected in the Long Beach hoops […]