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Boys’ Volleyball: Wilson Alleges Racist Taunts From St. Francis Players During Match

A number of Wilson High School coaches, administrators, and parents have asserted that a member of the Wilson boys’ volleyball team was the victim of racially-motivated heckling during a recent match against St. Francis High School. Shortly after the Bruins’ 3-1 victory over the Golden Knights on Apr. 19, Wilson High principal Suzanne Caverly lodged […]

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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 Xcaret Tirado, Wilson Track & Field Wilson’s Xcaret Tirado wins a thrilling 800 at the Moore League Finals, […]

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Boys’ Tennis: Poly’s Matiauda & Wong Claim Moore League Doubles Championship

The562’s coverage of Long Beach tennis is sponsored by the Long Beach State Tennis Boosters. After a long week of tennis at the El Dorado Park tennis courts, Long Beach Poly’s Markus Matiauda and Elijiah Wong brought home the doubles title on Friday afternoon. The Jackrabbit duo withstood a tough challenge in the final, ultimately […]

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CIF Boys’ Volleyball: Wilson Falls to Orange Lutheran in Five-Set Thriller

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson went into the playoffs ranked first in Division 2 after an undefeated Moore League season, but Long Beach’s top team fell just short to Orange Lutheran on Saturday in a five-set thriller, 25-19, 29-31, 21-25, 25-19, 16-14.  The Bruins […]

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Boys’ Lacrosse: Wilson Claims Moore League Title With Thrilling Victories

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Thanks to a pair of exciting one-goal victories in the final stretch of the regular season, the Wilson Bruins claimed the program’s first ever Moore League championship in 2023.  The Bruins won a thrilling 10-9 game over Millikan on the […]

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Local Stars Showcased at Moore League Track & Field Finals 

Mike Guardabascio The562’s coverage of cross country and track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial. We’ve known all year that this could be a special season for the Long Beach track and field community, which has seen more than its fair share of special seasons. The Moore League Finals confirmed the feeling on Thursday afternoon […]

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Softball: CIF Southern Section Brackets Released

The562’s high school softball coverage for the 2023 season is sponsored by Long Beach City Councilwoman Megan Kerr. There are five Long Beach teams preparing for the CIF Southern Section softball playoffs after the brackets were released today. The first round is Thursday and all games are scheduled for 3:15 p.m. In Division 2, Millikan (20-7) […]