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Jordan Water Polo

Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Jordan Panthers

The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The Jordan Panthers return some seasoned players but will also see some younger faces in the pool. “Those guys that are kind of less experienced with water polo are embracing the challenge of improving our program from the top […]

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Lakewood Water Polo

Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Lakewood Lancers

The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood Lancers are under the new leadership of Head Coach Khaled Bouali, who will be assisted by Lakewood alumnus Mitchell Bowman. Bowman was with the team […]

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Millikan Volleyball

Millikan Volleyball Preview

The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2024-2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. Millikan is looking toward their upperclassmen experience this year. Head coach Antoinette De La Espriella is only in her first official year as head coach for the girls’ team. De La Espriella is a familiar face on […]

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St. Anthony Volleyball Preview

The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2023 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. St. Anthony is no stranger to change – especially when it comes to their head coach. Alicia Lemau’u stepped down as […]

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Cabrillo Football

Football Preview: Cabrillo Jaguars

The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Jags are gearing up for another football season on the Westside. Head coach Shane Gonzales is in his fourth year leading Cabrillo. Gonzales said his team is young this […]

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Long Beach Baseball Players Compete on Dodgers Dreamteam

The562’s high school baseball coverage is sponsored by Tribe Athletics. Visit TribeAthlete.com for more information on their fitness community. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by […]

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Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments 2024

Every year we look back to reminisce on the games, players, coaches and accomplishments that defined Long Beach sports over the last 12 months. No. 10 Avalon Volleyball Makes School History No. 9 Poly and Millikan Open Football Season in Hawaii No. 8 A Banner Year for Flag Football No. 7 Wilson Boys’ Swimming Gets […]

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2024 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 10 Avalon Volleyball Makes School History

Whether it was on or off Catalina island, the boys’ volleyball team from Avalon looked comfortable in the CIF playoffs while reaching the Division 7 championship game.  “The rise of the Avalon boys’ volleyball playoffs embodies what is best loved in high school athletics: heart, dedication and to never give up,” Avalon coach Carlos Martinez […]

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For The Fridge: Los Altos 10s Win Cal Ripken SoCal State Tournament

The Los Altos 10U All Stars won last weekend’s Cal Ripken SoCal State Tournament with a wild walk-off to win three straight and punch their ticket to next week’s regional tournament in Kingsburg. Los Altos defeated Frontier 17-0 and Uptown LB 12-2 to open the tournament, then fell to Simi Valley 10-7 to drop into […]