The Lakewood football team is back at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday to face LA City Section powerhouse, San Pedro. The Lancers (2-4, 2-1) are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Millikan last week while San Pedro (4-1) is also coming off a close loss to Banning. For Lakewood, coach Justin Utupo […]
The562 is thrilled to welcome eight talented LBUSD high school students into our inaugural class of interns for the 2021-22 school year. The interns were selected after a competitive application and interview process, which brought in applications from high schools across the city. The eight interns will be divided evenly into two groups: one for […]
As we head into the eighth week of high school football games in Long Beach, here’s a look at where everyone stands. Support The562.org
Here’s a look at this week’s high school football schedule in Long Beach and the Moore League this week. Long Beach Poly and Cabrillo’s game has been canceled due to a positive test in Cabrillo’s program; the Jackrabbits are looking for a replacement game. Millikan vs. Compton at Compton College, 7:30 p.m. Jordan at Wilson […]
High School Football: Long Beach Millikan vs. Lakewood Visit The562.org for more Long Beach sports coverage
Check out our photo galley from the Lakew00d-Millikan rivalry game for the Hamilton Trophy, taken by photographer Stephen Dachman. Support The562.org
Going back to the spring football season earlier this year, the Millikan Rams (3-4, 2-1) have had October 1 circled on their calendars. The mission was to defeat Lakewood (2-4, 2-1) and reclaim the Hamilton Trophy that symbolizes the longtime rivalry between the schools. The Rams accomplished that goal on Friday night at DeHaven Stadium […]
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a simple story from the Bible about forgiveness and acceptance. A son leaves his family and quickly squanders his fortune, but when he returns home his father welcomes him back without judgment or punishment. Peako “Rocky” Tautai is Lakewood football’s version of the Prodigal Son this season. After […]
There’s a little extra juice added to the Donice Hamilton Trophy rivalry game tonight between Lakewood and Millikan. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Millikan. Lakewood decided not to play Millikan for the Hamilton Trophy during the rescheduled season earlier this year. That didn’t go over well with the Rams. “We’re fired up and […]
All of The562’s cross-country coverage for the 2021-22 school year is sponsored by Bryson. Visit BrysonFinancial.com to learn more. Two course records fell during the season-opening Moore League cross country meet on Wednesday evening at El Dorado Park. Long Beach Poly took the team victory in both boys’ and girls’ races, with Millikan’s Jason Parra […]