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Long Beach High School Boys’ Basketball Preview

It was a memorable basketball season in Long Beach last year, and this season looks to be even better. Jordan unseated Poly atop the Moore League and broke their league title streak, and the Jackrabbits will be back in the hunt this year looking for revenge. St. Anthony arrived ahead of schedule last year and […]

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PREVIEW: Millikan Boys’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. High school sports is filled with comings and goings, with transfers becoming the rule and not the exception. Unfortunately for the Millikan boys’  basketball team, the transfer bug bit them hard this offseason, with the departure of first-team All-League big man […]

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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 Ryann Bennett, St. Anthony Basketball St. Anthony senior Ryann Bennett led the Saints to a 3-1 start to […]

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Cross Country: Millikan’s Jason Parra Wins Division 1 Gold at CIF-SS Championships

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. As a high school freshman back in February of 2021, Jason Parra won his first ever varsity race. He was running in a dual meet hosted on the Millikan High campus, in Long Beach’s first […]

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PREVIEW: CIF-SS Cross Country Championships

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. All eyes will be on Mt. SAC on Saturday morning as the top distance runners in the CIF-SS will race for championships and hope to earn a spot in the CIF State meet. Long Beach […]

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2023-24 Long Beach Girls’ Basketball Preview

Last year’s Long Beach girls’ basketball season was full of many historic moments. Long Beach Poly won a Moore League-record 17th consecutive league championship. Jordan made the playoffs for the first time since 2015. They made a deep run, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in over a decade. This year, more history is […]

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PREVIEW: Millikan Girls’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Legendary Rams’ head coach Lorene Morgan is back for another year, after accomplishing the impressive feat of 600 wins last season. Despite this achievement, Millikan’s squad placed fifth in Moore League, going 4-8 with an overall record of 9-12. However, […]