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Jordan Soccer

Jordan Girls’ Soccer Preview

The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. In his first year at Jordan, coach Andrew Nishimoto has a clear goal for the Panthers – get better […]

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Lakewood Soccer

Lakewood Girls’ Soccer Preview

The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood enters the new season with renewed energy under first-year head coach Angel Ayala, whose experience and tactical approach have already made a […]

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Long Beach State Soccer

Women’s Soccer: Long Beach State Can’t Score In Draw Against UC San Diego

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Throughout many of their matches this season the Long Beach State women’s soccer team has had a lot of really good chances to score.  However, converting those chances has been the Achilles heel for the Beach and that was […]

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Long Beach State Soccer

Women’s Soccer: Long Beach State’s Banks Scores Equalizer In Tie To UCSB

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Long Beach State junior Radisson Banks admitted the last month and half hasn’t been easy for her. She wants to impact the game the best way she can, and that’s when she’s able to score and put opponents on […]

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Long Beach State Soccer

Women’s Soccer: Long Beach State Can’t Rally In Loss To Cal Poly

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. With the regular season inching closer to its conclusion, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team headed into its contest against Cal Poly looking for a win that would push the Beach just ahead of the Mustangs in the […]

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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 Ki’ele Ho-Ching, Long Beach Poly Flag Football Ki’ele Ho-Ching had a huge game against Cabrillo, helping her team […]

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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 Ariel Willard, Compton Flag Football Ariel Willard was crucial on both sides of the ball in Compton’s huge […]

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Long Beach State Soccer

Women’s Soccer: Long Beach State Escapes With a Draw Against UC Irvine

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. It’s hard to know how to feel after a draw, but Long Beach State coach Mauricio Ingrassia was satisfied with the result against UC Irvine on Sunday night. The Beach (4-4-3, 1-0-2) hosted the Anteaters (6-3-5, 3-1-1) at George Allen […]