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Long Beach Girls’ Cross Country Preview

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. For the last three seasons, Moore League girls’ cross country has been largely defined by the friendly rivalry between Avery Peck and Nadia Mejia. That talented duo will be going head-to-head once again this season, setting up a compelling […]

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Long Beach Boys’ Cross Country Preview

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. Not since the late 1970s has the Millikan boys’ cross country team won three Moore League championships in a row, but the Rams are hoping to rewrite the record books again this fall. Their depth has helped elevate the […]

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Long Beach High School Boys’ Water Polo Preview

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. With first-year coaches, returning champions, and brand-new aquatic facilities in Long Beach, there’s plenty to look forward to in the high school boys’ water polo season. We checked in with every team ahead of the season as they prepare […]

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Lakewood Boys’ Water Polo Preview

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. First-year coach Ian Schubert has inherited a water polo program on the rise. With a veteran-led team and the debut of Lakewood’s new state-of-the-art aquatic facility, […]

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STANDINGS: Long Beach High School Football, Week 3

It was an exciting week of football in Long Beach. St. Anthony, Jordan and Long Beach City College started their 2025 campaigns. Here’s where things stand after Week 2. TEAM LEAGUE RECORD OVERALL POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST Moore League         Compton 0-0 2-0 97 7 Wilson 0-0 2-0 72 14 Millikan 0-0 […]

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Long Beach Football Schedule, Week 3

We had an action-packed week of football with Wilson and Compton moving to 2-0. We’ve got another slate of big games this week. All start times 7 p.m. unless noted. Friday, September 5 Poly vs TustinWilson vs Sunny HillsCompton vs ParamountJordan at La CanadaMillikan at DowneyCabrillo at BanningLakewood at EdisonSt. Anthony at Torrance Saturday, September […]

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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 Brooklyn Richardson, Long Beach Poly Flag Football Richardson had a big game on both sides of the ball […]

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Football: Lakewood Overcomes Miscues in Dominant Win Over St. Anthony

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It’s nice when your mistakes are hidden in a win—especially the way Lakewood won its home opener against St. Anthony on Friday night. Despite a string of miscues and nearly 200 yards in penalties, the Lancers still managed to dominate the Saints […]