Janisa Johnson: 9/22/1991 – 5/25/2024 Wilson and Long Beach State volleyball player Janisa Johnson passed away in late May of cancer at the age of 32. The Long Beach volleyball community was joined in its mourning by the wider volleyball world this week as Johnson’s family announced her passing on her Instagram page. “In loving […]
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PODCAST: Long Beach State’s Men Basketball Coach Chris Acker Talks About Building His Roster
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. We sat down with Long Beach State […]
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Adds Front Court Depth
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. The Long Beach State men’s basketball program […]
LB in MLB: J.P. Crawford Heating Up As Summer Approaches
Now more than two months into the 2024 Major League Baseball season, storylines are beginning to take shape, and there’s already been a handful of memorable moments for Long Beach’s big league talent. Recently, it’s been former Lakewood Lancer J.P. Crawford, who is back healthy and producing for the Seattle Mariners. On May 29, Crawford […]
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 Junior Loren Webster was the star of the day for the Wilson […]
Long Beach State Dirtbags Open National Search For Next Head Coach
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2024 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. The Long Beach State athletic department announced on Monday it will conduct a full national search for the next permanent head coach for the Dirtbags after a year under interim coach Bryan Peters. This season the Dirtbags finished […]
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 […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach State Dirtbags vs. Hawaii, NCAA Baseball
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2024 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more.
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Adds Familiar Name
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. Another former Top 100 high school recruit […]
Long Beach State Dirtbags Beat Cal Baptist
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2024 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. The final non conference game of the season was a moment to celebrate for the Long Beach State Dirtbags as they beat Cal Baptist 9-7 on Monday night on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. A few singles and […]











