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Cross Country Long Beach Poly Millikan

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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Basketball Millikan

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, […]

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Moore League Girls’ Wrestling Preview

The562’s wrestling coverage for the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Emigh Dental Care. With the wrestling season upon us, we went around the city to check in with Moore League teams as they prepared for the 2023-2024 season. After a three-way tie last season, half the Moore League is excited to get another shot […]

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Jordan Lakewood Long Beach Poly Millikan Wilson Wrestling

Moore League Boys’ Wrestling Preview 

The562’s wrestling coverage for the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Emigh Dental Care. The Moore League wrestling season has started in Long Beach and once again Millikan is looking to retain their title–this year they’re going for a 14th consecutive league championship, which would be a league record. With a good number of seniors […]

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2023-24 Long Beach Girls’ Water Polo Preview

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Last season was another historically successful one for multiple Moore League teams, and there’s a lot of new faces around the city who will try to keep that positive momentum going. Wilson is the obvious frontrunner, having won 16 […]

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Millikan Water Polo

SEASON PREVIEW: Millikan Girls’ Water Polo

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Millikan girls’ water polo is hitting the reset button ahead of their 2023-24 season after making an impressive run last year in the CIF Southern […]

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Athlete of the Week Cross Country Long Beach Poly Long Beach State Millikan Volleyball Water Polo Wilson

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 Kate Eckenrode, Wilson Volleyball Wilson senior libero Kate Eckenrode has been the Bruins’ defensive leader all season, and […]

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Football Interns Millikan

Football: Millikan’s Greg McClendon Discusses San Jose State Commitment

The562’s coverage of football in 2023-24 is sponsored in part by the MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Foundation and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Foundation The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Long Beach Millikan senior Gregory McClendon III recently committed to San Jose State, as the […]