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Football Wilson

PREVIEW: Wilson Kicks Off Season at Portola, Football

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. “I want to make a statement Friday night that Wilson is a force.” First-year head coach Raudric Curtis is gearing up with his squad for the Bruins’ season opener, and they’re ready to make some noise. Wilson is on the […]

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PREVIEW: Lakewood Opens Season at Carlsbad, Football

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood Lancers are hitting the road for their season opener. The Lancers will travel to Carlsbad for their namesake, where they will face off against the Carlsbad Lancers for a 7:15 game time–Carlsbad’s coach is Lakewood coaching legend Thadd MacNeal, which […]

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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. Jude Nelson, Millikan Football Senior tight end/wide receiver Jude Nelson had a huge night for the Rams on both sides of […]

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Football Wilson

Football Preview: Wilson Bruins

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. “We have unfinished business over there on 7th Street.” These were the words from first-year Head Coach Raudric Curtis in regards to this year’s Bruins. The team is playing with something to prove. “Consistently, Wilson is not named in the […]

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All City Football Millikan

Impact Player of the Year: Anthony League

The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. Millikan’s Anthony League put up impressive numbers this season and cemented himself as one of the best running backs in the CIF Southern-Section.  Aside from being a top running back in the area, League’s standout performance also etched himself into […]

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Alumni Performance of the Year: Anthony Eyanson

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Anthony Eyanson represented Long Beach well on the national stage. The Lakewood alum took his baseball talent to LSU for 2024-25 and was a major part of this year’s NCAA Division I Championship team.  “[LSU] is the place to be,” Eyanson said […]

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All City Golf St. Anthony

Career Achievement Award: Victoria Valenzuela Leaves Mark at St. Anthony

The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. Victoria Valenzuela left her mark at St. Anthony and graduated as an extremely accomplished Saint. Valenzuela was one of the top golfers in the Del Rey […]

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Charity

The Long Beach Legacy Triathlon Races for a Cause

Photos courtesy of the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon The Long Beach Legacy Triathlon proved to be more than a race on July 20. The event brought together more than 1,700 participants and raised $706,650 for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to support its Pediatric Cancer Research Program. The event was presented by Supertri, the global leader […]

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All City Long Beach Poly Softball

2025 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 3 Long Beach Poly Softball Wins First Ever CIF title 

Long Beach Poly has a history of athletic championships, and the Jackrabbits’ softball team added their name to that list this year. With a 6-2 win over Warren, Long Beach Poly softball won their first ever CIF title in program history. This historic championship takes the No. 3 spot in our Top 10 High School […]