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Basketball Long Beach State

PREVIEW: Long Beach State Women’s Basketball Begins Second Season Under Coach Amy Wright

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. Year one of the Amy Wright era for Long Beach State women’s basketball had its share of ups and downs. The Beach experienced some growing pains […]

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Cross Country Lakewood Long Beach Poly Millikan Wilson

Preview: Moore League Cross Country Finals

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. The dramatic conclusion to the Moore League cross country season is set for Wednesday evening at Heartwell Park. Lower level races begin at 2 p.m. with varsity closing the show. The boys’ varsity race is set to begin at […]

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Football Millikan

Football: Millikan Gets Home Game, Faces Crean Lutheran in Division 3

The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. For the first time in the Romeo Pellum era, the Millikan Rams will begin their playoff journey at home. The Moore League champions are in an intriguing Division 3 bracket, hosting Crean Lutheran on Friday night at DeHaven Stadium. “That’s huge. […]

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Football Long Beach City College

JUCO Football: LBCC Falls to Golden West After Crucial Fourth Quarter Decision

The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. After shaking off a sluggish start, Long Beach City College had found its offensive rhythm, and was driving in enemy territory with a chance to tie the game in the closing minutes of Saturday’s game against Golden West.  On 1st and 10 […]

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Football St. Anthony

PREVIEW: St. Anthony vs. Crespi, Football

The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. Second place in the Del Rey League will be up for grabs tonight at Clark Field as St. Anthony welcomes in the Crespi Celts for […]

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Football Long Beach Poly

Flag Football: Long Beach Poly Stuns Esperanza With Thrilling Quarterfinal Comeback

The562’s coverage of girls’ flag football is sponsored by the Los Angeles Chargers. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. In every sport, the winning team is usually decided by talent, strategy, and execution. But sometimes, winning takes heart. That’s how Long Beach Poly head coach Rob Shock made the most important decision […]

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Compton Football Millikan

Football: Millikan Secures Historic Moore League Title With Win Over Compton

The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The last time the Millikan Rams stood alone atop the Moore League football standings, Richard Nixon was in the White House and U.S. troops were still fighting in Vietnam. After Friday night’s 51-0 win over Compton on Homecoming, it’s time to […]