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Football Millikan

Football: Millikan QB Myles Jackson Commits to Stanford After Reclassifying

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Coming off a historic junior season, Millikan quarterback Myles Jackson is ready for the next level and has solidified his plans for the next stage of his career. The standout QB has reclassified to the Class of 2023 and has […]

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Football Long Beach Poly

Long Beach Poly’s Tyson Ruffins Named to All-American Bowl

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by JuJu Smith-Schuster and the JuJu Foundation. Long Beach Poly senior offensive lineman Tyson Ruffins had a special day at […]

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Column Football

COLUMN: New Football Playoff System Is Gold For Moore League

When CIF Southern Section commissioner Rob Wigod was an assistant football coach at Lakewood High, the playoff format bothered him. He felt like the Lancers were a good football team with good athletes and strong coaching–but because they were in the Moore League with Long Beach Poly, Lakewood was staked to the Division 1 playoffs, […]

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Football Lakewood

CIF Football: Lakewood Falls In CIF Division 8 Championship

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The improbable postseason run for Lakewood football ended in the CIF Southern Section Division 8 championship game on Saturday night at John Ford Stadium. The Lancers couldn’t overcome a slow start and fell to visiting Northwood 35-14. “This game doesn’t define this team,” […]

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Football Long Beach City College

JuCo Football: LBCC Falls to Cerritos In Bowl Game

The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. The Long Beach City College Vikings came up short against the Cerritos College Falcons in the Western State Bowl, 35-28.  “I respect the hell out of the fight,” commented Vikings’ head coach Brett Peabody.  Tensions were high at Falcon Field on Saturday […]

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Football Lakewood

CHAMPIONSHIP CENTRAL: Lakewood Ready To Host Big Game

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood is hosting the CIF Southern Section Division 8 Football Championship tonight at 7, and it’s been a long journey to this point. We’ve been there every step of the way with the Lancers and you can relive the whole season right here. […]