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VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson, Boys’ Basketball

High School Basketball: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson Long Beach Poly hosted Wilson on Friday evening, wrapping up the first round of Moore League play. 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 […]

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Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Tops Lakewood, Wilson Beats Millikan

Long Beach Poly got the same result they’ve been anticipating this entire Moore League season against  Lakewood on Wednesday night, but they also got something more–a test. The high-powered Jackrabbits (5-0) have been dispatching opponents with ease since their opening half against Compton, but Lakewood (3-3, 3-2) gave the Jackrabbits a run in the third […]

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VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Boys’ Basketball

High School Basketball: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood Long Beach Poly picked up a road win over a feisty Lakewood squad on Wednesday night. 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

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Girls’ Basketball: Wilson Beats Millikan, Sets Up Friday Showdown

Before the season, Wilson girls’ basketball coach Erin Carey said one of her team’s big goals was to knock off Millikan for the second seed in the Moore League. The Bruins did just that on Wednesday evening in a game they controlled almost from the tip–but as a sign of how far the Wilson program […]

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Basketball: Compton Tops Wilson, Keeps Second Spot

Compton went into Monday night’s road game at Wilson determined to prove that they’re still worthy of a shot at the Moore League title when they face Long Beach Poly later this season. Compton certainly proved themselves with an impressive win over the Bruins in a battle of top-four teams, winning 73-60. Compton led by […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship! HIGH SCHOOL Lily Buggs, Long Beach Poly Basketball Long Beach Poly senior Lily Buggs has emerged as the Jackrabbits’ premier scorer this year. Last week Buggs dropped 30 points in a win over Downey and then 20 points in […]