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Cross Country Millikan

2023 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 2 Jason Parra Runs His Way Into Record Books

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. A special career featured a historic finish for Millikan’s Jason Parra, who must be considered one of the best distance […]

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Cross Country Millikan

CIF Cross Country: Millikan’s Jason Parra Wins State!

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. There’s an argument to be made that Millikan’s Jason Parra is the best distance runner Long Beach has ever produced. That was true even before this year’s CIF State Cross Country Championships. But after Saturday’s […]

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Athlete of the Week Basketball Cross Country Long Beach State Millikan St. Anthony

The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

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 […]

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Cross Country Long Beach Poly Millikan

Cross Country: Millikan’s Jason Parra Wins Division 1 Gold at CIF-SS Championships

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. As a high school freshman back in February of 2021, Jason Parra won his first ever varsity race. He was running in a dual meet hosted on the Millikan High campus, in Long Beach’s first […]

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Cross Country Long Beach Poly Millikan

PREVIEW: CIF-SS Cross Country Championships

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. All eyes will be on Mt. SAC on Saturday morning as the top distance runners in the CIF-SS will race for championships and hope to earn a spot in the CIF State meet. Long Beach […]

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Athlete of the Week Cross Country Long Beach Poly Long Beach State Millikan Volleyball Water Polo Wilson

The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

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 Kate Eckenrode, Wilson Volleyball Wilson senior libero Kate Eckenrode has been the Bruins’ defensive leader all season, and […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

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 Mario Rivas, Long Beach Poly Football Long Beach Poly senior defensive lineman Mario Rivas helped lead the Jackrabbits’ […]