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Football Preview: Lakewood Lancers

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Changing the culture of the Lakewood football program for first-year head coach Mario Morales doesn’t consist of a full blown makeover — instead, it’s about the little things. “It’s about how they conduct themselves on campus and on the field,” Morales said. […]

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Alumni Performance of the Year: Anthony Eyanson

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Anthony Eyanson represented Long Beach well on the national stage. The Lakewood alum took his baseball talent to LSU for 2024-25 and was a major part of this year’s NCAA Division I Championship team.  “[LSU] is the place to be,” Eyanson said […]

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Record-Setters of the Year: Long Beach Poly’s Jovani Ruff, Lakewood’s Nyemah King

Any record in the rich history of Long Beach basketball is worth celebrating—but what Long Beach Poly’s Jovani Ruff and Lakewood’s Nyemah King accomplished in their high school careers is unprecedented. The pair each capped off a standout four-year run as the city’s all-time leading scorer for boys’ and girls’ basketball, respectively. Jovani Ruff joins […]

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LB in MLB: Local Ballplayers Making Headlines

It’s been another eventful year in Major League Baseball and there’s only two months left in the regular season. Local products have been heavily involved this year, with some notable recent highlights on the diamond. Long Beach native Justin Turner just recorded his biggest hit of the season, launching a walk-off home run for the […]

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Football: Moore League Hosts First Ever Media Day

For the first time ever, Long Beach coaches and select players gathered Monday morning at Jordan High School for the inaugural Moore League Media Day. “I thought it was pretty cool, a lot of leagues do it,” said Millikan coach Romeo Pellum to open the media day. Pellum worked alongside Jordan’s Alfred Rowe to make […]

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COLUMN: Eyanson Reminds That Long Beach Baseball Community Second to None

If there’s ever a day where you’re allowed to be a little selfish and wrapped up in yourself, it has to be the day you’re drafted by a Major League Baseball team. A lifetime of work recognized by the recitation of your name; a draft party, just for you, in the middle of your street; […]

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Baseball: Lakewood Beats Wilson, Advances to American Legion State Tournament

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. It was an All-Moore League clash for the final spot in the American Legion Baseball Senior State Tournament, as Wilson High hosted Lakewood on Friday evening. A team representing […]