Steady progression has defined Long Beach City College women’s volleyball over the past few seasons. It started in 2023, when the Vikings made a CCCAA regional appearance. They bowed out in the state quarterfinals the following season before falling to eventual state champion Feather River in the 3C2A semifinals a year ago. Maintaining that trend […]
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 Thales Nguyen, Lakewood Football Lakewood secured their first win of the season with a 12-7 victory over Paramount. […]
More than 3,000 fans were on hand to see a hard-fought battle between Long Beach State and UCLA women’s volleyball in the newly-renamed LBS Financial Credit Union. The Beach battled but fell in four sets 25-27, 25-19, 25-23, 25-20. The Beach (0-1) travel to Westwood for a rematch with the Bruins Saturday evening.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2026-27 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Throughout the offseason, Long Beach State women’s volleyball has focused on one phrase: servant leadership. It’s a phrase that means to serve and develop team members above personal interests, focusing on inspiring others around you and maintaining selfless chemistry. […]
High school girls’ volleyball season is underway in Long Beach, and it promises to be a memorable season. Several teams have returning star players and several are boasting new coaches hoping to kick off new success for their teams. There’s also a big change in volleyball like in all sports, with Compton and Cabrillo leaving […]
The562’s Poly coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Long Beach Poly girls’ volleyball coach Gerald Aquiningoc could be forgiven for resting on his laurels for a few minutes. Since he took over the Jackrabbits, the team has won three straight Moore […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The youth movement is real for Wilson girls’ volleyball this season, with a half-dozen freshmen on the varsity roster in 2026. Those young Bruins will be tasked with preserving a proud tradition, with six consecutive 20-win seasons, including a 24-14 mark […]
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The Millikan girls’ volleyball program is looking to start a new era, and they’re turning to a dynastic volleyball family in the city to do it. The Rams welcome in Gus Tuaniga as their new coach this year, and it’s hard to imagine […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The word around the Lakewood girls’ volleyball program is urgency. That’s what third-year coach Adam Wadley has been preaching to his team ahead of the season, as he wants the Lancers to carry that mindset into a reshaped Moore League in hopes […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. Height can be one of the biggest assets on a volleyball team, but it all comes down to the spirit of the players. For the Jordan Panthers, the team may not have the height but they certainly have […]