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Soccer Wilson

CIF Boys’ Soccer: Wilson Wins In Overtime At Huntington Beach

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. After receiving an at-large bid into the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs the Wilson Bruins made it count with a 2-1 overtime win at Huntington Beach in the first round on Wednesday. With just a minute left in the overtime […]

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Lakewood Soccer

CIF Boys’ Soccer: Michael Gutierrez Scores Overtime Win For Lakewood

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood had to take a long road trip for its CIF Southern Section Division 4 opener at Rubidoux on Wednesday, but the Lancers got to celebrate on the long road home. Lakewood’s Michael Gutierrez scored in the second half as the teams went […]

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Millikan Soccer

LIVE UPDATES: Millikan vs. El Dorado, CIF Boys’ Soccer Playoffs

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Refresh the page to see the latest updates! Moore League champions Millikan start the CIF Southern Section Division 1 boys’ soccer playoffs at home today against El Dorado. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. READ MORE about Rams goalkeeper Diego Ramirez […]

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Millikan Soccer

FEATURE: Goalkeeper Diego Ramirez Has His Head On Straight For Millikan

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Serious sports injuries can change lives, but they’re typically localized. A broken bone can be cast and isolated while healing. Millikan goalkeeper Diego Ramirez’ serious sports injury wasn’t so simple. First, he had to stand up without falling. “I had to […]

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Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Playoff Schedule

Here’s a look at today’s CIF-SS playoff schedule for Long Beach teams, with boys’ basketball, boys’ soccer, and girls’ water polo starting; Thursday will see girls’ basketball, soccer, and water polo. Wednesday, February 7 Boys’ Basketball Division 2AA: St. Anthony vs Sonora, 7pm Boys’ Basketball Division 2A: Long Beach Poly vs La Canada, 7pm Boys’ […]

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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 Jovani Ruff, Long Beach Poly Basketball Jovani Ruff dropped 33 points in a critical win over Lakewood last […]

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Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Playoff Schedule

Here’s a look at today’s CIF-SS playoff schedule for Long Beach teams, with two teams getting the action started in the wild card round. Wednesday will see boys’ basketball, boys’ soccer, and girls’ water polo start with Thursday seeing girls’ basketball, soccer, and water polo. Tuesday, February 6 Girls’ Water Polo Division 2 Wild Card: […]

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CIF-SS Boys’ Soccer Brackets Released

The quality of Moore League boys’ soccer was revealed when the CIF Southern Section playoff brackets were released on Saturday as five local teams prepare for the postseason in elite divisions. Millikan (13-3-6) is coming off its second consecutive Moore League title and will start the Division 1 playoffs by hosting El Dorado on Wednesday. […]