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Long Beach Proclaims “Marcedes Lewis Day,” Honors Long Beach Poly Legend

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Photo courtesy Rob Shock The city of Long Beach hosted a ceremony honoring Long Beach Poly football alum and NFL legend Marcedes Lewis on Tuesday, proclaiming May 21 as Marcedes Lewis Day in the city.  Lewis, who recently turned 40, was a star football and […]

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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 Loren Webster, Wilson Track & Field Wilson’s Loren Webster was the top qualifier in the long jump at […]

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Thirty Long Beach Entries Qualify For This Weekend’s CIF State Track Finals

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. As usual, the Long Beach sports calendar is headed for a big finish up in Clovis this weekend as 30 entries from local high schools have qualified for the CIF State Track & Field Finals. […]

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Long Beach Poly Pickleball Club Hosts Local Tournament

Photo courtesy Daniella Eisman In the past year, pickleball emerged as the latest sports craze and has swept across the country. Today in Long Beach, hundreds of people participate in the popular sport at parks and gyms across the city. Pickleball, founded in 1965, gained popularity over the recent COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic limited […]

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Nearly Forty Long Beach Athletes Prepare For CIF-SS Track and Field Masters Meet

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. A full 39 entries from Long Beach schools will compete at Saturday’s CIF Southern Section Masters Meet at Moorpark High. The event serves as the qualifying event for the CIF State Championships which will be […]

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CIF Swimming: Wilson’s Sammie Hamilton Wins State Title In 500 Freestyle

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson senior Sammie Hamilton finished her high school career with a bang over the weekend at the CIF State Swimming & Diving Championships at Clovis […]

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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 Jillene Wetteland, Long Beach Poly Track & Field Long Beach Poly junior Jill Wetteland won her second CIF-SS […]

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CIF Diving: Long Beach Poly’s Lobedecis Sisters Conclude Strong Season at State Meet

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The 2024 CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships took place late last week in Clovis, with a pair of Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits putting on a terrific performance to close out the season. Junior Fiona Lobedecis led the […]