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Long Beach Football Schedule Week 5

We’ve got a great week of football ahead. Moore League action starts and St. Anthony looks to get their first win. All start times are 7 p.m. unless noted. Thursday, September 18th St. Anthony vs. Valley Christian Friday, September 19th Jordan vs. Long Beach Poly Compton vs. Lakewood (6 p.m.) Cabrillo vs. Millikan  Saturday, September 20th […]

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Standings: Long Beach High School Football, Week 5

Here’s where things stand after a big week of football. Lakewood reclaimed the Milk Bucket trophy with a big win over Mayfair and Jordan picked up their first win of the Alfred Rowe era. TEAM LEAGUE RECORD OVERALL POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST Moore League         Wilson 0-0 3-1 128 76 Compton 0-0 […]

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Football: Wilson Stumbles in Loss to Dana Hills

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Prior to Friday night’s showdown between Wilson (3-1) and Dana Hills (4-0), Bruins head coach Raudric Curtis said his team should be fine if they could just play their game and limit their mistakes. Unfortunately for Curtis and his Bruins, the […]

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Long Beach Gives 2025 Now Underway Supporting Local Nonprofits

The562 is excited to once again participate in Long Beach Gives! This annual effort to support Long Beach’s nonprofit organizations is vital to the success of The562 and many other nonprofit organizations that serve all corners of our community. CLICK HERE to visit The562’s Long Beach Gives page and show your support for our work! […]

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Two Wilson Students Form Organization To Combat Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Two Wilson High School students are working to address an issue that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late: sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes. Alexis Torres and Emmalie Arzate, both student-athletes and members of Wilson’s student athletic training staff, […]

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PHOTOS: Wilson vs. Laguna Beach, Boys’ Water Polo

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. Wilson boys’ water polo got a hard-fought victory against Laguna Beach. The Bruins won in a 12-8 final score at the Belmont Pool.

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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 Deuce Jefferson, Long Beach Poly Football Deuce Jefferson was crucial for Poly’s 28-27 comeback win over Tustin. The […]