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Lakewood Alum Anthony Eyanson Preps For MLB Draft

As always, several Long Beach products will have a vested interest in this weekend’s MLB Draft, which begins Sunday with the first three rounds then continues Monday with rounds 4-20. The name at the top of the list is Lakewood alum Anthony Eyanson, who recently wrapped up an NCAA championship season with LSU and who’s […]

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Lakewood Alum Anthony Eyanson Pitches LSU Baseball to National Championship

Former Lakewood standout Anthony Eyanson delivered a masterful pitching performance for No. 6 LSU on Sunday afternoon, earning the Tigers a national-championship victory over No. 13 Coastal Carolina.  “When I dreamed about this place … this is what I dreamed of, literally — starting the game for the final game of the national championship,” Eyanson […]

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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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Lakewood Baseball Alum Anthony Eyanson Leads LSU to College World Series

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Moore League will be back in Omaha this season, as Anthony Eyanson and his LSU Tigers defended their home field through the NCAA Regional and Super Regional round, reaching the College World Series for the 20th time in program history. After graduating […]

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LB in MLB: Dirtbags Legend Evan Longoria Officially Retires With Tampa Bay Rays

After 16 big league seasons, Evan Longoria called it a career last Saturday in Tampa.  The former Long Beach State Dirtbags third baseman signed a one-day contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing him to retire with the same organization that drafted him 3rd overall back in 2006. Longoria made his MLB debut during the […]

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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 […]

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Lakewood Celebrates Signing Day for Over 20 Student-Athletes

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. With the school year winding down, the Lakewood Athletics department honored their seniors committed to playing at the next level on Tuesday in the auditorium.  The event has grown since the first time Athletic Director Mike Wadley hosted the festivities. From three […]