Shortly after Long Beach Poly football coach Justin Utupo informed the562 that he was stepping down after one season coaching the Jackrabbits, the Long Beach Unified School District announced that it has completed an internal review, which confirmed that three Poly coaches violated CIF-SS Bylaw 202 B5, relating to school personnel falsifying documents The district […]
The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. It was an exciting season for local girls’ soccer a year ago, with Long Beach Poly winning a Moore League title in dramatic fashion before making a run to the CIF-SS title game. In another part […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The Long Beach Poly girls’ soccer team is coming off a season to […]
Long Beach Poly football coach Justin Utupo is out after just one year with the Jackrabbits, Utupo confirmed. The Poly football families have been informed of his resignation after a disappointing first year that saw the Jackrabbits go 5-5 with a forfeit loss, and saw them miss the playoffs for just the second time since […]
As The562 turns its attention to the winter sports season, we are excited to announce our newest sponsor of local sports coverage in Long Beach. All of The562’s coverage from the 2025-26 boys’ and girls’ soccer season has been sponsored by former Long Beach Poly goalkeeper Kennedy Justin, Class of 2023. “As a proud Long […]
A frustrated Long Beach Poly football community is asking for more answers after what they feel is insufficient communication about why their team was removed from the playoffs. Two weeks ago, the Jackrabbits’ admin pulled them out of CIF Southern Section playoff consideration the day after their final game of the season and two days […]
Winter sports are officially getting underway with basketball leading the charge. The Moore League girls’ basketball scene is looking a little different this year after some big names graduated in the spring – but there’s still history to be made. After an undefeated 12-0 in-league record won them their 19th consecutive Moore League championship, Long […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. This year, the Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball team is trying to do something no other team in California history has ever done. The Jackrabbits enter the year with 211 consecutive […]
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 Kennah Iamaleava, Long Beach Poly Girls’ Volleyball The Jackrabbits put up a good fight against top-seeded Harvard-Westlake on […]
After the fastest end to a football season in Long Beach in 30 years, it’s a quick turn of the page to basketball season. This year the Moore League and St. Anthony feature plenty of new talent as well as some returning stalwarts, all hoping to raise league and CIF Southern Section championship trophies in […]