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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 Nadia Mejia, Wilson Girls’ Cross Country The Wilson Bruins advanced to the CIF State meet for the first […]

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Long Beach Girls’ Water Polo Preview

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. A new season of girls’ water polo kicked off last week. Here’s an overview of another stacked class of Moore League teams as the league continues gaining ground in the CIF Southern Section rankings.  Wilson Defending Moore League Champion Wilson […]

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Long Beach Girls’ Wrestling Preview

It’s time for wrestling in the Moore League as we head into the Winter season. The Long Beach Poly girls wrestling team has had a dominant run over the last few years, but the rest of the Moore League is looking to knock them from the top spot. PolyThe Jackrabbits had a historic season last […]

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LONG BEACH BOYS’ SOCCER PREVIEW

The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. Last year’s Moore League boys’ soccer season was a toss-up behind Millikan, who dominated the league while the rest of the standings became a scramble for playoff survival. Now, several teams believe they’re ready to contend, raising […]

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Jordan Boys’ Soccer Preview

The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. After years of practicing wherever space could be found, Jordan finally has a true home. The Panthers began training […]

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LONG BEACH GIRLS’ SOCCER PREVIEW

The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. It was an exciting season for local girls’ soccer a year ago, with Long Beach Poly winning a Moore League title in dramatic fashion before making a run to the CIF-SS title game. In another part […]

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Long Beach Poly Alum Kennedy Justin Sponsors The562’s High School Soccer Coverage

As The562 turns its attention to the winter sports season, we are excited to announce our newest sponsor of local sports coverage in Long Beach. All of The562’s coverage from the 2025-26 boys’ and girls’ soccer season has been sponsored by former Long Beach Poly goalkeeper Kennedy Justin, Class of 2023. “As a proud Long […]

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Jordan Girls’ Soccer Preview

The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. In his first year at Jordan, coach Andrew Nishimoto has a clear goal for the Panthers – get better […]

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LONG BEACH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Winter sports are officially getting underway with basketball leading the charge. The Moore League girls’ basketball scene is looking a little different this year after some big names graduated in the spring – but there’s still history to be made. After an undefeated 12-0 in-league record won them their 19th consecutive Moore League championship, Long […]