The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The Jackrabbits got a head start on the flag football phenomenon, as they had a sponsored club team last year, coached by longtime boys’ athletic director Rob Shock and football coach Stephen Barbee. Shock is leading the Jackrabbits again this year, with Barbee helping as […]
The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Don’t be surprised if the girls’ football season goes the way the boys’ football season has the last few years, with Poly and Millikan squaring off for the Moore League title. The Rams had a huge, talented group come out to […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lancers have the unique honor of being coached by Leilani Utupo, head football coach Justin Utupo’s wife. Leilani becomes the first woman to be the head coach of a Moore League football team, and she’s looking to get the Lancers on top […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Moore League coaching vet Duane Haldeman is coaching the Bruins’ inaugural team, and he’s got the youngest roster in the league. Sixteen of the 22 players in the Bruins’ program to start the year are freshman, and many of them are […]
Jordan is blessed with experienced coaches as well, with AJ Luke at the helm at Sharaud Moore assisting. Luke was a longtime assistant football coach at Poly (where he was also a standout athlete) and the head football coach at Cabrillo as well. Moore is the school’s award-winning track and field coach, who recently led […]
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Jags are getting their program going and will play host to the season-opening Moore League showcase this week. “I’m grateful to be a part of history here at Cabrillo,” said coach Garrett Young, also the school’s baseball coach. “My players are just starting to […]
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 Kamarie Smith, Long Beach Poly Football The Jackrabbits’ super sophomore had a breakout performance in a televised win […]
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. We’re entering the third year of the new CIF-SS playoff format, and Long Beach teams made five CIF-SS championship appearances over the last two years under the competitive equity system. Clearly it’s been a big benefit to local schools with several teams making […]
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. Here’s where things stand after three weeks of high school football season in Long Beach. Subscribe to the562 on GiveButter to make a recurring donation and keep Long Beach sports coverage free!
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. We’re fired up for a four week of football action, check out the full schedule below. All games 7 p.m. Thursday, September 7 Compton at Bernstein Friday, September 8 Millikan vs. Upland Long Beach Poly at Serra Lakewood vs. Mayfair Wilson vs. California […]