The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. Photo gallery by Jim Cayer.
Football
CIF Football: Running Game, Defensive Backfield Carries Wilson To Win
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Friday night at Wilson High School wasn’t about returning to former glory. It was about setting the standard for a brighter future. Wilson football is back in […]
Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Football Playoff Schedule
Five Long Beach football teams start the playoffs tonight with four of them at home. Here’s the games and links to get tickets. The562 will be live with updates from every game. Click on the games below to buy tickets. Football Division 3: Millikan vs. Crean Lutheran, 7pm Division 4: Long Beach Poly vs. Northview, […]
Feature: Wilson’s Jalen Nelson, Cole Smullen Share Inspiring Comebacks
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Story by The562 high school intern Eddie Becker “It ain’t about how hard you get hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving […]
Preview: Lakewood vs. Valencia, CIF Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood starts the 2024 postseason with a 60-mile road trip to Valencia for the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 5 playoffs Friday night. Kickoff is scheduled […]
Preview: Millikan vs. Crean Lutheran, CIF Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. After weathering some early bumps in the road, it has been smooth sailing for the Millikan Rams as they head into the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs. Winners of seven straight games, the 8-2 Rams are rested and ready to make a […]
Preview: Long Beach Poly vs Northview CIF Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. It’s now or never for a young, talented Long Beach Poly football team. The Jackrabbits enter the Division 4 playoffs with a 5-5 overall record and a lot to […]
PODCAST: Preview For Long Beach High School Football Playoffs
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. We’re previewing the five Long Beach high school football games on Friday for Millikan, Long Beach Poly, Lakewood, Wilson and St. Anthony. Photo graphic produced by intern Eddie Becker
PREVIEW: St. Anthony vs. South Hills, CIF Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. A whole new season and a path to a championship start tomorrow for the St. Anthony football team, which is the first seed in […]
PREVIEW: Wilson vs. Victor Valley, CIF Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The last time Wilson football hosted a CIF Southern Section playoff game the world had never heard of COVID-19. Wilson is back in the postseason for the […]