Baseball is a common American pastime. As our country developed, so did the sport – and it continues to grow as more time passes. The ceiling continues to rise, and more ballplayers are stepping onto the field. Young women are trailblazers in the sport, and some of those stars are representing local cities on national […]
As residents enjoy a relaxing summer in Long Beach, the scenic shoreline of the city is buzzing with excitement as they prepare for a major athletic event to return to the city. After a record-breaking race in 2025, the Supertri Long Beach, formerly known as the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon, is returning to the city […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. Wesley Rosenbaum has embodied the fighting spirit that the city of Long Beach lives on. After taking over the Jordan Girls’ Basketball program in 2021, Rosenbaum led his team to their first Moore League championship since 1996. Rosenbaum […]
The St. Anthony Boys’ Volleyball team had a historic year in 2026. The Saints’ winning record of 14-8 doesn’t capture the team’s success in its entirety, but there is one big game that stands out as a testament to St. Anthony’s perseverance and tenacity. En route to their first-ever CIF championship, the Saints claimed back-to-back […]
The Long Beach Coast is looking to bounce back from a rough week on the road and gear up for some wins in Week 7 of the Pioneer Baseball League. The Coast faced off with some familiar foes this past week, returning back to Bohl Diamond at Blair Field to host the Oakland Ballers for […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Cabrillo Girls’ Water Polo had a standout season this year full of improvement and grit, earning themselves the All-City Trailblazer of the Year award. Despite being 1-3 in […]
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. In the midst of the World Cup, soccer has been on the forefront of everybody’s mind. For the Cabrillo Jags, the game has been on their mind since long before kickoff for the summer’s professional tournament. Cabrillos’ Drone Soccer team — the Flying Jags […]
The Long Beach Coast are rolling through a dominant start to their inaugural season. The team is currently posting a 24-6 overall record, coasting on a five-game win streak as they head into another week of play. The Coast kicked off the week with a six-game series against the Modesto Roadsters. Long Beach won four […]
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. Millikan softball has proved its dominance on the diamond year after year, but their wins go beyond Snowden Avenue. As the Rams have moved on from high school into their future careers, they carried Millikan’s championship mindset […]
Not all heroes wear capes — some wear scrubs. The Long Beach Unified School District’s Long Beach School Nurses Association hosted their annual end-of-year soiree recently, where they honored the 2026 School Nurse of the Year. This year’s honoree is particularly special to me as my own superhero and mother, Anamaria Fife, was named this year’s […]
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