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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Shayna Martinez, Lakewood Volleyball Lakewood’s Shayna Martinez led the Lancers to a championship performance in the Dave Mohs Tournament last weekend, and earned tourney MVP honors for her excellent play. She had 37 kills and 21 digs in four matches  to […]

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Football St. Anthony Wilson

Football: St. Anthony Defense Dominates In Win At Wilson

After suffering their third straight loss to start the season against Millikan last Friday, the St. Anthony Saints met for their usual Saturday practice. Every player showed up and first-year coach Raul Lara said the staff challenged the kids to focus in the weight room and pay attention to details. Following their best week of […]

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Football St. Anthony Wilson

High School Football Preview: St. Anthony at Wilson

There’s a lot at stake when St. Anthony and Wilson duel it out tonight at Wilson.  Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The two schools, separated by less than three miles, will take part in another edition of the “Battle for 7th St.” Both the Bruins (0-2) and Saints (0-3) enter the game looking for […]

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LB in NFL: Nine Long Beach Products Make NFL Rosters For 2021

Nine Long Beach products representing six local schools have made final 53-man rosters for the upcoming NFL season, set to kick off this Thursday evening. Long Beach Poly leads the way with five players, plus a pair on practice squads. Support The562.org Poly The retirement of Jurrell Casey leaves a big hole. Casey was one […]

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Football: Millikan Picks Up First Win Over St. Anthony

The St. Anthony at Millikan football game on Friday night wasn’t close on the scoreboard late in the game but there were plenty of antics by both sides in what could become a new rivalry. Referees didn’t eject any coaches or players but issued two unsportsmanlike penalties to the Rams after an exchange between a […]