On this special episode we’re checking in with the Long Beach high school football teams and giving them midseason report cards before the Moore League season starts on Friday night. Support The562.org
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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Shayna Martinez, Lakewood Volleyball Lakewood’s Shayna Martinez led the Lancers to a championship performance in the Dave Mohs Tournament last weekend, and earned tourney MVP honors for her excellent play. She had 37 kills and 21 digs in four matches to […]
Moore League Girls’ Tennis Preview
Moore League girls’ tennis will return to its regular schedule this fall, after sharing the spotlight with boys’ tennis earlier this spring. There will be a new individual champion this year after Wilson senior Maddie Tadd brought home the title back in May, and the Bruins will be looking to replace her at the top […]
Football: Millikan Drops Thriller To La Mirada, 27-26
Millikan’s preseason schedule presented them with a healthy variety of opponents and challenges. After a one-possession game in the season opener, the Rams suffered a lopsided loss to high-powered Carlsbad before earning a blowout against St. Anthony last week. With La Mirada (3-1) visiting a lively DeHaven Stadium on Friday night, Millikan (1-3) once again […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. La Mirada, Football
High School Football: Millikan vs. La Mirada Millikan and La Mirada played an exciting game on Friday night that came down to the final minute. 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. Support […]
Football: Lakewood Beat By Mayfair In Rivalry Game
Another slow start full of mistakes doomed Lakewood in its 55-21 loss to crosstown rival Mayfair on Friday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Monsoons scored on the first play of the night and never looked back. “I say the same thing every week, I love the way we keep fighting but we start slow,” […]
High School Football Preview: Millikan vs. La Mirada
Millikan (1-2) is looking to close out its non-league schedule with back-to-back home wins as the Rams host La Mirada (2-1) tonight at 7 p.m. Last week, the Rams took down St. Anthony with a 47-8 win, and will look to build on that momentum against a solid Matadores program. This could be a strength […]
VIDEO: Lakewood vs. Millikan, Girls’ Volleyball
We’ve got full highlights from the Lakewood-Millikan girls’ volleyball match, sent in by Dante Williams. High School Girls’ Volleyball: Lakewood vs. Millikan Lakewood remained unbeaten in Moore League play with a road win over Millikan on Thursday. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet […]
Girls’ Volleyball: Lakewood Sweeps Millikan On the Road
Heading into Thursday’s battle for first place in the Moore League, the Lakewood and Millikan girls’ volleyball teams had different emotions after both went to five sets in their most recent contests. The Rams had a come-from-behind victory against Poly on Tuesday while the Lancers were coming off a close loss to Mater Dei— a […]