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Football: Lakewood Opens Championship Week at Rose Bowl Luncheon

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It was a special morning for the Lakewood football team as they kicked off Championship Week at the Rose Bowl for the 2022 press luncheon in Pasadena. Head coach Justin Utupo along with senior captains Kaleb Foster and Rahkeen Moore represented the team […]

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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 Kaleb Foster, Lakewood Football Lakewood’s rushing attack once again led the way and helped put the Lancers in […]

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Lakewood Football Will Host CIF-SS Championship Saturday Against Northwood

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood Lancers will make history this week as they host the CIF Southern Section Division 8 football championship against Northwood Saturday at 7 p.m. at the newly-renovated John Ford Stadium. The Lancers are playing in their first CIF-SS football championship in 52 […]

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CIF Football: Lakewood Wins Dramatic Semifinal At Rancho Verde

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Of course it came down to the Lakewood defense. Throughout this tumultuous season, the Lakewood defense has been getting better every week and helped carry the Lancers to the CIF Southern Section Division 8 semifinals on Friday at Rancho Verde. The Mustangs needed […]

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Long Beach Girls’ Basketball Preview 2022-23

The562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. We are still in search of a sponsor for our basketball coverage this year. Email Tyler@the562.org if you’re interested. It’s been 14 years since any Moore League team beat the Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball […]

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Girls’ Basketball Preview: Lakewood Lancers

The562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The future is now for the Lakewood Lancers. Lakewood finished fourth in the Moore League last year behind Poly, Wilson, and Millikan, and had […]

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PREVIEW: Lakewood vs. Rancho Verde, CIF Football

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. For the first time in 13 years, Lakewood will play for a chance to win a CIF Southern Section championship on Friday at Rancho Verde. The Division 8 semifinal is scheduled to kickoff at 7 p.m. “I’m excited for these players because they’ve […]

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Moore League Girls’ Water Polo Preview

The562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Across the board last season, Moore League girls’ water polo teams relied heavily on young talent. Looking over the All-League list […]

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Girls’ Water Polo Preview: Lakewood Lancers

he562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Coming off a successful campaign that ended in […]