A new season of Moore League Badminton is kicking off, with several teams set to compete in one of the most competitive league races across all Long Beach sports. Long Beach Poly The Jackrabbits were co-Moore League Champions last season with Lakewood, and they’re hungry for more this year as they strive for consistency and […]
Jordan football coach Alfred Rowe generated a lot of buzz and excitement around the Panthers’ program this year in his first season coaching the team. Rowe has informed The 562 that he’s stepping away from the program due to a professional opportunity in his day job. He said that with the travel associated with the […]
Long Beach Poly and Jordan opened the pair’s first Moore League game of the season with a four-set battle, as the Jackrabbits came out on top, 25-15, 25-16, 18-25, 25-16. With the majority of Poly’s team graduating last year, the Jackrabbits relied on their handful of returning players including juniors Nicky Frank and Paul Tsao, […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. It was a walk-off Wednesday on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field as the Jordan Panthers earned an exciting 1-0 win over Pasadena Poly. Freshman Ethan Fragoza delivered a two-out, bases-loaded single in the bottom of the seventh to […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. Another season of girls swimming is underway, with each Long Beach team hoping to dethrone Wilson as the queens of the city. Wilson The Bruins have built a powerhouse program, and are on the heels of four straight Moore League […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. With high standards to meet and success to build on, the 2026 boys’ swimming season is bound to be competitive and exciting. Wilson For decades, the Bruins have perched atop the Long Beach boys’ swimming landscape, and this season is […]
It’d be hard to script a more exciting beach volleyball season in the 562 last year, with three teams reaching CIF-SS championships. Wilson, Long Beach Poly and Millikan are all looking to get back to the top this season as every team in the Moore League continues to grow in the sport’s fifth year. Check […]
It’s a new era of volleyball in Long Beach in 2026, with plenty of fresh faces and new coaches ready to make their mark. Long Beach Poly looks to defend its Moore League crown, Wilson aims to reclaim the top spot, and Millikan returns the most experience with championship aspirations. Check out where every team […]
High school softball in Long Beach is enjoying a modern-day golden era. Championship teams, superstar athletes, and plenty of thrilling games to go around have made this a special time to be a local fan. This year Millikan will look to continue its recent local dominance as they attempt a sixth consecutive Moore League championship, […]
