The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. It’ll be a thin roster for the Wilson Bruins this season with plenty of new faces, as 12 newcomers are set to take the field. Among them, however, is a small core group of returners who are about as solid […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood softball team enters the new season with a familiar identity and coach Andy Miramontes believes this year’s group has the right blend of returning experience and positional flexibility to better their fourth-place finish from a year ago. One of the […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. In his first season at the helm, Alexander Alo has brought fresh energy and high expectations to the Jordan High softball program. Alo, a South Bay native and longtime travel ball coach, wasn’t necessarily looking to return to […]
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Cabrillo softball begins a new chapter this Spring under first-year head coach Natalie Afoa, who brings local ties, competitive experience and a renewed focus on fundamentals to a program eager to rebuild. Afoa’s connection to Cabrillo runs deeper than the dugout. Her son Micah […]
Compton softball enters the 2026 season in a moment of transition and opportunity under first-year head coach Danira Iolama. With a brand-new campus and one of the most impressive softball facilities in the area, the Tarbabes are looking to turn attention into progress and pride into results. “This field is amazing,” Iolama said. “It’s one […]
It was about as tough a transition year as it gets for the St. Anthony softball program last season. With players transferring out, a large group of inexperienced freshmen, and injured returners, the odds were stacked against the Saints in what ultimately ended as a winless campaign. Now, after moving to the Camino Real League […]
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 Gissel Fang, Millikan Girls’ Soccer Millikan senior defender Gigi Fang was the star of the Rams’ quarterfinals matchup against […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Opening day has arrived for Long Beach State softball. With the new season comes a new coach, a retooled roster and a fresh sense of purpose that has been building since summer workouts and fall practices. When the Beach […]
Long Beach saw it all in 2025—from the 50th anniversary of the Long Beach Grand Prix to high school state championships and NCAA national champions. Take a look at the Top 12 moments that defined Long Beach sports over the past year: No. 12: The Long Beach Grand Prix Turns 50 No. 11: Long Beach […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Long Beach Poly softball star Ki’ele Ho-Ching capped off an impressive 2025 campaign winning a gold medal with the USA Women’s U-18 Softball Team at the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup […]