St. Anthony is parting ways with its most successful football coach in half a century, as the school didn’t renew its contract with head coach Mario Morales. “I was called in for a meeting today at noon, it took about a minute and they said they’re going in another direction,” said Morales. “It’s been great, […]
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PODCAST: Interview With CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod
This week we’re talking to CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod about how he navigated the last few busy months and how the plan is “returning to normal” for the upcoming athletic year. Support The562.org
Millikan Football Sets 2021 Schedule
Expectations continue to grow for Millikan Football, and the fall 2021 season could be a big one for the Rams under third-year head coach Romeo Pellum. The Rams have lined up a competitive schedule for the season ahead, and have an intriguing roster looking to take the next step for the program. Millikan will face […]
Long Beach Poly Football Announces 2021 Schedule
Following an undefeated spring season, the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits are reloaded and ready for a challenging fall slate. Head coach Stephen Barbee has announced the team’s 2021 schedule, which includes some marquee non-league games. The Jackrabbits will open the fall season on Aug. 20, hosting Leuzinger High out of the LA City Section. Then […]
Long Beach Poly Celebrates 23 College Signees
After two years of waiting, Long Beach Poly High School was finally able to hold a celebration for its yearly signing class on Monday, honoring the 23 seniors who have inked college scholarships during a celebration inside the school’s auditorium. Safety protocols did not permit on-campus gatherings during the traditional signing period, but Monday’s event […]
Football: Lakewood Hires Alum Justin Utupo As Next Coach
Lakewood has their man. The Lancers confirmed Wednesday morning a move that’s been in the works since before they even had a coaching vacancy: Lakewood alum Justin Utupo is coming home to take over as head football coach of his alma mater. “I’m grateful to be in a position to give back to my alma […]
Football: Wilson Hires Scott Meyer As New Coach
In a move that seemed almost predestined to happen at some point, Wilson High has hired Bruin legacy Scott Meyer as its next head football coach. Meyer had been the head coach at Lakewood for the last two seasons, and will step onto the WIlson campus to replace Mark Ziegenhagen, who had a very successful […]
All-Moore League Football Spring 2021
We’ve got the All-Moore League football list, as voted on by the coaches.
PODCAST: Saying Goodbye To Long Beach Football Spring Season
This week on the show we’re wrapping up the strange but important Long Beach football Spring season, talking to Mark Ziegenhagen about stepping down as Wilson football coach and catching up with the swimmers at the Long Beach Poly and Wilson meet last weekend. 01:00 Farewell to Long Beach football Spring season with player interviews […]
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 Hank Rivers, Wilson Swimming Wilson junior Hank Rivers is one of the top youth swimmers in the country, and he showed it in his first high school meet in 13 months last weekend. Rivers set school records […]