Long Beach State softball only got two weeks of practice together before opening the regular season on Saturday at Fresno State. “We definitely won’t be 100 percent ready,” LBSU coach Kim Sowder said. “We’re ready enough to at least get some work out of it and see where we’re at. We’re going to use the […]
This week on the show we’re talking to CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod about the latest California Department of Public Health guidelines that clear the way for football, baseball, softball, soccer, water polo, cheerleading, and other outdoor high school sports to return. 01:00 Breaking News 09:30 Interview with Rob Wigod
Long Beach State women’s golf hosted the Gold Rush at Old Ranch Country Club this week and finished in the middle of the pack while USC took the team title by shooing even par. “It was great to be back home hosting, seeing friends, and foes but more importantly our fans,” LBSU coach Joey Cerulle […]
I’m a calendar guy. Being a sportswriter means that nights and weekends are usually pretty full. That’s a problem for a father of two and someone who would like to maintain some semblance of a social life. People don’t usually schedule birthday parties for Tuesday mornings, for example, a time window I’m much more likely […]
For the first time since March 9, 2020, we’re proud to present the562.org’s Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Jason Parra, Millikan Cross Country In his first Moore League race, freshman Jason Parra shined against Wilson last week. The Rams’ rising star won the first dual meet of the season […]
Story by Matt Simon In front of support staff and fan cutouts, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team was able to do something it hasn’t done all season — win back to back games. After pulling out a closely-contested game on Friday night with one of their worst shooting performances of the season, the […]
NCAA Basketball: Long Beach State vs Cal Poly Long Beach State won its second straight game over Cal Poly, 74-69, on Saturday, February 20. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education.
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After a forgettable first half on Friday at Walter Pyramid, Long Beach State junior Michael Carter III took over and scored 23 second-half points in a 64-60 win over visiting Cal Poly. “Today was our best defensive effort of the year, and our worst offensive performance of the year,” Monson said. “But thankfully (Carter III) […]
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