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Basketball Jordan

Jordan Boys’ Basketball Preview

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. In the two seasons since winning a CIF-SS championship, the Jordan boys’ basketball program has hovered around the .500 mark, but has also secured postseason berths for three years running. As the Panthers look to take a step […]

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Cross Country: Wilson Girls Squad Qualifies for CIF-SS Finals on Saturday

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. Photos courtesy Chris Errecart On a rain-soaked Saturday at Mt. SAC, the Wilson girls’ cross country squad was able to qualify for the CIF-SS championships, finishing second in their prelims heat to rank 5th among all Division 1 teams. […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

FEATURE: Natalie Reagan A Natural Leader for Long Beach State Women’s Volleyball

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Years ago, Natalie Reagan was sitting at a diner with some fellow volleyball coaches. As their server came around with a fresh pot of coffee, he started with one of her male co-workers. “Would you like a refill, boss?” Then […]

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Basketball Long Beach State

Women’s Basketball: Long Beach State Stumbles Against California Baptist in Home Opener

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Long Beach State (0-3) opened its home schedule on Wednesday evening, facing off against future Big West rival California Baptist (3-0) at Walter Pyramid. As has been the case so far in 2025, the Beach got off to a sluggish […]

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Baseball Long Beach Poly

Long Beach Poly Unveils Mural For MLB Legend Tony Gwynn

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. Before he became an icon in San Diego, and long before anyone called him “Mr. Padre”, Tony Gwynn was a Long Beach Poly Jackrabbit. And as anyone who’s passed through the halls […]

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Football Millikan

CIF Football: Special Teams Miscues Haunt Millikan in Playoff Loss at Aliso Niguel

The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums 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. Eight minutes into Friday night’s CIF-SS Division 5 playoff opener, it looked like it would be a […]

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Football Millikan

PREVIEW: Millikan at Aliso Niguel, CIF Football

The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums 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 Millikan Rams (3-7) have new life this week and a chance to rewrite the […]

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Basketball Long Beach State

PREVIEW: Long Beach State Women’s Basketball Relying On Youth

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The Beach saw a modest improvement in year two under head coach Amy Wright, and if that trend is to continue in the 2025-26 campaign, there will need to be a lot of growth exhibited throughout the season. With only […]

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Cross Country: Millikan’s Jack Walsh, Wilson’s Nadia Mejia Lead Teams to Moore League Title

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. The Moore League cross country season came to an exciting end on Wednesday evening at Heartwell Park, as the Millikan boys and the Wilson girls claimed the team championships. The Rams claimed their third consecutive league title on the […]