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Jordan High Alum John Timu Hosts 3rd Annual Youth Football Camp

Time and time again, local athletes have shown that the journey from Long Beach to the NFL is a round-trip, not a one-way voyage.  Jordan High School alum John Timu is the latest example of a former NFL player returning to his hometown to offer a football camp to aspiring young athletes. This year’s edition, […]

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Football: Jordan Releases 2025 Schedule as New Stadium Nears Completion

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. All signs point to positive change for the Jordan football program in 2025. The Panthers will take the field under the leadership of first-year head coach Alfred Rowe, debuting Jordan’s brand-new, state-of-the-art stadium. A Long Beach Poly alum, Rowe has made several […]

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Long Beach Century Club Hosts 68th Annual Sports Night Banquet

The Long Beach Century Club hosted its 68th Annual Sports Night Banquet this week recognizing the city’s top high school athletes along with a host of special award winners. The562’s Mike Guardabascio and Tyler Hendrickson hosted the awards and started by naming Long Beach State coaches LaTanya Sheffield and Gavin Arroyo as the Century Club’s […]

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The562 Announces Winners of Inaugural Student Photo Competition

The562 is thrilled to announce the winners of our Inaugural Student Photo Competition, which was open to Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) students in grades 7-12. The competition was intended to spotlight the talented young photographers in Long Beach, giving them an opportunity to have their work judged by professional photographers, along with The562’s […]

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Baseball: Moore League Athletes End Year with All-Star Game vs. Gateway League

The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The regular season is a grind – teams compete week after week with the goal of bringing their school a championship. On Sunday afternoon, some of the best athletes from the Moore League and Gateway League came together […]