With just a single tap on a screen, Long Beach State head baseball coach Eric Valenzuela illuminated Bohl Diamond at Blair Field, showcasing the latest upgrade to the city’s historic ballpark. The new LED lights surrounding Blair Field are noticeably brighter than the old set, and will now meet the NCAA standard for hosting regionals […]
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LIVE UPDATES: Wilson vs. Long Beach Poly, Girls’ Soccer
There’s a big Moore League girls’ soccer showdown tonight as Wilson hosts rivals Long Beach Poly at 6:30 p.m. Follow along for live updates from the match, and check back tonight for full coverage! Click here if you can’t see the updates. Tweets by 562sports Support The562.org
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Jordan, Boys’ Soccer
No Title Poly visited Jordan for an early-season Moore League boys’ soccer showdown. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support The562.org
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Long Beach Poly, Girls’ Water Polo
All of The562’s water polo coverage for the 2021-22 school year is sponsored by Aqualand. Visit AqualandOfTheFree.com to learn more. Girls’ Water Polo: Millikan vs. Long Beach Poly Millikan took on Long Beach Poly in the first game of the Moore League girls’ water polo season. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. […]
Football: Standout WR Jordan Anderson Transfers to Millikan
The Millikan Rams already boast one of the most talented and productive passing offenses in the area, but they’re already looking more dangerous headed into the 2022 season. The Rams have added to their terrific receiving corps with the arrival of Jordan Anderson, who recently enrolled at Millikan after transferring in from nearby Warren High […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Girls’ Soccer
High School Girls’ Soccer: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood Long Beach Poly took on Lakewood in a Moore League girls’ soccer clash at Vets Stadium. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support […]
LIVE UPDATES: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Girls’ Soccer
We’re picking up coverage of the winter sports season with Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood girls’ soccer. Follow along from live updates from LBCC, where kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Click here if you can’t see the updates. Tweets by 562sports Support The562.org
Century Club Provides Funds for CIF Championship Rings
High school coaches spend countless hours over the course of a season trying to prepare their teams for success. If they’re lucky, they’ll start their offseason designing and ordering championship rings for their players. Here in Long Beach, a number of coaches got the chance to discuss jewelry in 2021, as nine different programs won […]
Long Beach Sports Top 10 Moments Of 2021: Wilson Volleyball, Poly Basketball Win Titles At Home
CIF championship games usually carry the added lore of a large, neutral site venue. High school athletes get the rare opportunity to share locker rooms that would otherwise house college or professional teams. Unique settings like Angel Stadium, Honda Center, or even Long Beach’s Walter Pyramid add a different level of grandeur to these important […]
Long Beach Sports Top 10 Moments Of 2021: Millikan, Poly Tennis Programs Make History
This year brought some school history for a pair of tennis programs, as the Millikan boys and Poly girls teams each won the first CIF titles in program history. Their accomplishments are No. 7 on our list of the top Long Beach sports moments of the year. Millikan’s boys claimed the first of several CIF […]











