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Long Beach Football Schedule Week 5

We’ve got a great week of football ahead. Moore League action starts and St. Anthony looks to get their first win. All start times are 7 p.m. unless noted. Thursday, September 18th St. Anthony vs. Valley Christian Friday, September 19th Jordan vs. Long Beach Poly Compton vs. Lakewood (6 p.m.) Cabrillo vs. Millikan  Saturday, September 20th […]

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Standings: Long Beach High School Football, Week 5

Here’s where things stand after a big week of football. Lakewood reclaimed the Milk Bucket trophy with a big win over Mayfair and Jordan picked up their first win of the Alfred Rowe era. TEAM LEAGUE RECORD OVERALL POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST Moore League         Wilson 0-0 3-1 128 76 Compton 0-0 […]

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Long Beach Poly Finishes Second in CIF-SS Commissioner’s Cup Race

Out of 569 high schools in the CIF Southern Section, Long Beach Poly’s girls’ program finished second by two points in the standings for this year’s CIF-SS Commissioner Cup, awarded annually to the top program in the section. The Jackrabbits girls compiled 25 points in the championship race and finished second to Santa Margarita, which […]

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Long Beach Gives 2025 Now Underway Supporting Local Nonprofits

The562 is excited to once again participate in Long Beach Gives! This annual effort to support Long Beach’s nonprofit organizations is vital to the success of The562 and many other nonprofit organizations that serve all corners of our community. CLICK HERE to visit The562’s Long Beach Gives page and show your support for our work! […]

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Flag Football: Long Beach Poly Shuts Out Lakewood

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Long Beach Poly flag football head coach Rob Shock called his defense the team’s heart and soul, and the heartbeat was strong on Wednesday afternoon at Lakewood High. The Jackrabbits defense had five sacks and an early Pick-6 by sophomore Bailey Holder, leading […]

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Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Sweeps Lakewood, Stays Atop Moore League

The Long Beach Poly girls’ volleyball team has been on the uptick this season. The Jackrabbits, reigning Moore League and CIF Southern Section Division 3 champions, are off to a strong start and when Monday’s inaugural CIF-SS rankings came out they were listed at No. 20. But Poly hadn’t yet faced a tough test in […]

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Long Beach Poly Junior Cedra Talaga Commits to Illinois

Long Beach Poly junior Cedra Talaga recently committed to continue her volleyball career at the University of Illinois. Talaga is one of Southern California’s top players in both the elite club world with Mizuno Long Beach as well as on the high school scene with Long Beach Poly.  Talaga helped lead the Jackrabbits to a […]