The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. High school sports is filled with comings and goings, with transfers becoming the rule and not the exception. Unfortunately for the Millikan boys’ basketball team, the transfer bug bit them hard this offseason, with the departure of first-team All-League big man […]
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. After years on the bottom of the Moore League standings box, Cabrillo took a big step forward under first-year coach Chris Spencer last year. Spencer, a Jordan alum and former St. Anthony assistant, is a popular young coach in his first head job. A lot […]
There’s no way to sugarcoat it–last season was a tough one for the Compton boys’ basketball team. A proud program with a long and storied history–and a current six-time NBA All-Star in DeMar DeRozan–struggled mightily for the entire year. Compton finished 5-23 overall under first-year coach Tony Finley, and went a winless 0-12 in the […]
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Ryann Bennett, St. Anthony Basketball St. Anthony senior Ryann Bennett led the Saints to a 3-1 start to […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. Las Vegas oddsmakers had Long Beach […]
Last year’s Long Beach girls’ basketball season was full of many historic moments. Long Beach Poly won a Moore League-record 17th consecutive league championship. Jordan made the playoffs for the first time since 2015. They made a deep run, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in over a decade. This year, more history is […]
St. Anthony is hoping to bounce back from a disappointing season last year. The Saints finished fourth in the Del Rey league with a 2-6 record, going 11-16 overall. Head Coach Ray Bennett has confidence that his team will be able to overcome last season’s struggles. More than half of the Saints’ roster is made […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball team under coach Carl Buggs is one of the great dynasties in Long Beach high school sports history. The Jackrabbits have won CIF State, CIF Southern Section, and Moore League titles in abundance, turned out several All-Americans and […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood is entering this season with a strong set of returners and a hungry mindset. After having a successful 25-5 season last year, the Lancers are looking to keep their energy up and continue competing. “We return four of our five starters […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Head coach Erin Carey said the Wilson Bruins are in rebuild mode this season. Last year’s squad saw six of their players graduate. This year’s team only has three seniors, so the group has a lot of younger players. “I […]