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Lakewood Soccer

PREVIEW: Lakewood Boys’ Soccer

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It’s hard to imagine only losing three games in a season and missing the playoffs. That’s exactly what happened to Lakewood boys’ soccer last year when the Lancers went 7-3-7 to finish fifth in the Moore League. Two of those losses came against […]

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Long Beach High School Boys’ Basketball Preview

It was a memorable basketball season in Long Beach last year, and this season looks to be even better. Jordan unseated Poly atop the Moore League and broke their league title streak, and the Jackrabbits will be back in the hunt this year looking for revenge. St. Anthony arrived ahead of schedule last year and […]

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Basketball Lakewood

PREVIEW: Lakewood Boys’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. A slow start and key injuries derailed the Lakewood boy’s basketball season last year, so the Lancers are ready to shake things up with some new faces in a unique rotation in 2023-24. “We’re small, pretty athletic, and we’re going to have about […]

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2023-24 Long Beach Girls’ Basketball Preview

Last year’s Long Beach girls’ basketball season was full of many historic moments. Long Beach Poly won a Moore League-record 17th consecutive league championship. Jordan made the playoffs for the first time since 2015. They made a deep run, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in over a decade. This year, more history is […]

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Basketball Lakewood

PREVIEW: Lakewood Girls’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood is entering this season with a strong set of returners and a hungry mindset. After having a successful 25-5 season last year, the Lancers are looking to keep their energy up and continue competing. “We return four of our five starters […]

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Moore League Girls’ Wrestling Preview

The562’s wrestling coverage for the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Emigh Dental Care. With the wrestling season upon us, we went around the city to check in with Moore League teams as they prepared for the 2023-2024 season. After a three-way tie last season, half the Moore League is excited to get another shot […]

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Moore League Boys’ Wrestling Preview 

The562’s wrestling coverage for the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Emigh Dental Care. The Moore League wrestling season has started in Long Beach and once again Millikan is looking to retain their title–this year they’re going for a 14th consecutive league championship, which would be a league record. With a good number of seniors […]

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2023-24 Long Beach Girls’ Water Polo Preview

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Last season was another historically successful one for multiple Moore League teams, and there’s a lot of new faces around the city who will try to keep that positive momentum going. Wilson is the obvious frontrunner, having won 16 […]