The winter playoffs begin in earnest tonight for a ton of Long Beach teams with opening round contests for boys’ basketball, girls’ soccer, and girls’ water polo. Boys’ Basketball Division 4AA: Jordan vs. Montclair, 7 p.m. Division 1: St. Anthony at Damien, 7 p.m. Division 1: Long Beach Poly at Mater Dei, 7 p.m. Division […]
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LB in MLB: Offseason Update
In just over two weeks, Spring Training will officially be underway for the 2023 Major League Baseball season. Ballplayers from across the country will flock to the warm weather of Arizona or Florida to prepare for another big league campaign. This offseason has been a busy one for Long Beach’s MLB talent, with new teams, […]
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 Xai Ricks, Track & Field Long Beach Poly junior Xai Ricks won the 600 meter championship at the […]
Boys’ Wrestling: Millikan’s Laverde Makes History at Moore League Finals
Millikan continued its wrestling dominance this weekend at Long Beach Poly, which was summited by senior leader Gavin Laverde. Laverde became the second boys’ wrestler in Moore League history to win his weight class—126 lbs.—four consecutive years. “It feels pretty good… I am a little excited. I worked hard for this,” said Laverde. “Winning four […]
Girls’ Soccer: CIF-SS Playoff Brackets Announced
The562’s soccer coverage for the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Beach Futbol Club. The top four Moore League girls’ soccer teams will start the 2023 CIF Southern Section playoffs in three divisions. The wild card games are Monday and the first round is Wednesday. Millikan is in Division 1, Long Beach Poly and Wilson are […]
Boys’ Soccer: CIF-SS Playoff Brackets Announced
The562’s soccer coverage for the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Beach Futbol Club. The top four Moore League boys’ soccer teams will start the 2023 CIF Southern Section playoffs in two divisions. The first round is Thursday. Millikan and Cabrillo are in Division 3 while Long Beach Poly and Wilson will compete in Division 2. […]
Girls’ Water Polo: CIF-SS Playoff Brackets Announced
The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The 2023 CIF-SS girls’ water polo brackets were released on Saturday morning, and as expected the Moore League has a number of teams in position to make deep playoff runs over the next two weeks. Five teams from the Moore […]
PODCAST: Long Beach Sports Update & Uplifting Stories
This week we’re talking about the incredible Long Beach basketball, soccer, water polo and wrestling league seasons that just ended.
Millikan Wins Moore League Boys’ Soccer Championship
The562’s soccer coverage for the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Beach Futbol Club. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. After a tumultuous season tested their mettle and composure, Millikan boys’ soccer beat Jordan 6-1 on […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Jordan, Boys’ Soccer
The562’s soccer coverage for the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Beach Futbol Club. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. CLICK HERE IF VIDEO DOESN’T LOAD