Beach volleyball is back in Long Beach, and Wilson is primed to defend their Moore League title with action beginning this week. With some new and some returning stars, coach Jeremy Cook is excited about this year’s team. The Bruins will send out the pairings of Simrin Adams and Sadie Calderone, Kate VanderWal and Dani […]
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Long Beach Girls’ Swimming Preview 2025
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. 2024 was a historical year for Long Beach swimming. Even with some legendary swimmers leaving the city, there is sure to be more history made this year. Will Wilson get their fourth consecutive Moore League title, or will […]
Long Beach Boys’ Swimming Preview 2025
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Wilson reclaimed the top spot in the Moore League last year after the Jackrabbits made history in 2023. Will someone else challenge the reigning champs, or will the Bruins continue their domination in the water? WILSON The memory […]
2025 Long Beach Boys’ Volleyball Preview
The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The 2025 Long Beach boys’ volleyball scene has talent across the board, with plenty of key returners and rising stars set to take the stage this spring. Teams like Wilson are looking to win their fifth Moore […]
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 Julian Lopez, Jordan Baseball Jordan won their first baseball game of the season last week as Julian Lopez […]
Massive Long Beach Softball Preview
The Long Beach high school softball season has begun as Millikan looks win a fifth consecutive Moore League championship. Get your cleats laced up with our preview for every team Click here for our Millikan preview Click here for our Wilson preview Click here for our Long Beach Poly preview Click here for our Lakewood […]
Jordan Panthers Softball Preview
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. There is a growth mindset permeating throughout the Jordan softball program and the Panthers are embracing the quality underclassman coming in and the competition for spots in the lineup. Fifth-year coach Santiago Morales said he’s seen that make his team better. “All […]
Massive Long Beach Baseball Preview
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters Baseball season is finally here again in Long Beach, with blue skies and beach breezes in the forecast. For the 17th Spring we bring you our comprehensive preview of all the Long Beach teams, as well as our […]
Jordan Panthers Baseball Preview
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters There has been a decent amount of ambiguity surrounding Jordan baseball over the last few years. The Panthers have been navigating on-campus construction that’s forced […]
CIF Girls’ Basketball: Jordan Outmatched By Mark Keppel In First Round Loss
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. While you can’t control who you come across in the playoffs, what you can control is how you respond. Jordan fought back against a tough opponent in Mark Keppel in its Division 3AA playoff opener on Thursday night, but the Panthers were […]