With so many CIF Southern Section and State titles coming to Long Beach year in and year out, it’s rare to see regular season wins land this high on our year-end lists. But high school football commands a different level of attention, and perhaps no win sent shock waves through the Long Beach sports community […]
Author: Tyler Hendrickson
Top 12 Moments of 2025: No. 6 The Moore League Takes Over CIF-SS Beach Volleyball Championships
The Moore League made itself at home at the LBCC Sand Courts, with three of the league’s teams competing for a CIF-SS title last May. First up, it was Long Beach Poly taking on Canyon for the Division 3 title, and the Jackrabbits trailed 2-1, putting their backs against the wall in the remaining two […]
Top 12 Moments of 2025: No. 12 The Long Beach Grand Prix Turns 50
Long Beach’s historic street race ran for the 50th time back in April, reaching a major milestone for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Kyle Kirkwood took the checkered flag, earning his second career win in Long Beach after taking the top spot in 2023. He joined a group of 11 drivers who’ve won […]
Boys’ Soccer: Nine-Man Long Beach Poly Secures Late Equalizer in Thriller With Cabrillo
The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. If Opening Night of […]
Girls’ Soccer: Long Beach Poly, Wilson Battle to Scoreless Draw
The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009 […]
Boys’ Basketball: Wilson Finishes Strong, Beats Cabrillo in League Opener
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009 The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Wilson Bruins went into Friday’s Moore League opener at Cabrillo ready for a battle. The two programs have played a number of close games in recent seasons, and this was […]
Girls’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Earns First Win in League Opener vs. Millikan
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball team faced the convergence of two realities as they […]
Women’s Basketball: Long Beach State Falls to Portland After Rough Third Quarter
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. It was another tough night at the office for Long Beach State women’s basketball, as the Beach allowed 63 points in the second half to fall 94-58 against Portland (5-5) on Thursday night at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid. […]
Boys’ Soccer: Millikan Reaches Championship Game of Huntington Beach Tourney
The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The reigning Moore League champions are off to a strong start to the 2025-26 boys’ soccer season, as the Millikan […]
Girls’ Soccer: Millikan Holds On For Key Win Over Wilson in League Opener
The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. On Opening Night for Moore League […]











