The562.org’s internship program continues to expand each year. After welcoming 11 high school student-interns last year, the company is bringing on our biggest class ever with 12 high school student-interns for the 2024-25 school year. In April 2024, the LBUSD Board of Education unanimously approved a five-year contract with The 562 to strengthen and extend […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. As Thanksgiving break came to a close, Long Beach State returned to the Walter Pyramid for another women’s basketball match up. After two consecutive […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. In the first round of the Big West Women’s Volleyball Championship, No. 4 Long Beach State took on No. 5 UC San Diego in a hard-fought four set match. The Beach dominated the first set before UCSD responded by winning […]
It’s girls’ basketball season in the city, and it’s sure to be a memorable one. St. Anthony will try to defend their CIF-SS title and Long Beach Poly will try to extend a historically significant Moore League win streak. But with upgraded rosters around the league, it should be a battle for the Moore League […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The Jordan girls’ basketball program has been all about growth under fourth-year Head Coach Wesley Rosenbaum. After finishing third in the Moore League last season, the Panthers are still looking to improve as another year rolls in. “Every single year, our expectations […]
After a fourth place finish in the Moore League last year, the Millikan Rams are looking to improve with a new squad this season. Millikan graduated four of their five starters, so the team will look a little different this winter. “I think that we are new Rams,” senior Ky-lliyah Clardy said. “I think we’re […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. After taking over the program mid-semester last year, Head Coach Hank Waddles is locked in for his first full season in charge of the Wilson girls’ basketball program. After former Head Coach Erin Carey resigned in Jan. due to mistreatment […]
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. There’s a fresh face in charge of the girls’ basketball program on the West Side. Head Coach Harrison Hawkins has taken the reins and is leading the Lady Jags this season. “Expect Cabrillo Ladies Basketball to be different this year,” Hawkins said. “We will […]
Compton girls’ basketball has an entire new look this year. After graduating a strong set of seniors, there is only one returner for the Tarbabes: sophomore guard Nakara Johnson. “She leads more by example than word of mouth,” Head Coach Derrick Anderson said. “I think that’s more valuable than someone who just talks.” Johnson is […]
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 […]