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Basketball Long Beach Poly

Basketball: Long Beach Poly’s Peyton Watson Done With High School Ball

Long Beach Poly star basketball player Peyton Watson confirmed over the weekend that he’s done playing high school basketball, although he said he’s not happy about it. The McDonald’s All-American and UCLA signee said the shifted schedule for the high school season overlaps with too many next-level responsibilities for him to keep playing for Poly. […]

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Boys’ Lacrosse: Poly Tops Wilson, Celebrates First Ever Moore League Lacrosse Title

This year’s group of Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits will go down as the first ever Moore League lacrosse champions, and Poly is now one win away from an unbeaten season. The Jackrabbits won their final home game of the year, 10-6, over their rival Wilson Bruins on Monday evening. Poly has gone 6-0 against Wilson […]

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VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson, Boys’ Lacrosse

High School Lacrosse: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson Long Beach Poly won the first ever Moore League lacrosse championship in 2021. The Jackrabbits took on their rival Wilson Bruins on Senior Day in an exciting matchup. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Kenny Barnabee, Long Beach Poly Baseball/Soccer It was a big week for Poly’s Kenny Barnabee, who led the Jackrabbits to wins in two sports. He scored a goal in the school’s first-round CIF soccer playoff win then went ⅔ with […]

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CIF Boys’ Volleyball Brackets Released

Moore League champion and undefeated Wilson (8-0) leads three Long Beach teams into the CIF Southern Section playoffs this week, with Wilson, Poly, and Millikan all playing first-round games on Tuesday, with second round games to follow Thursday. The quarterfinals and semifinals would take place next week for any team advancing. Wilson coach Jeremy Cook […]

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Baseball: Poly Wins Extra-Inning Classic At Millikan

Regardless of how the rest of the Moore League baseball season plays out, Friday’s clash between Long Beach Poly (17-5, 7-1) and Millikan (15-4, 6-3) should be remembered for what it was: an emotional, well-played game of baseball. After a slew of terrific plays and unexpected twists and turns, the visiting Jackrabbits emerged with a […]