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LONG BEACH GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Winter sports are officially getting underway with basketball leading the charge. The Moore League girls’ basketball scene is looking a little different this year after some big names graduated in the spring – but there’s still history to be made. After an undefeated 12-0 in-league record won them their 19th consecutive Moore League championship, Long […]

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Wilson Girls’ Basketball Preview

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson will enter their second full year of the Hank Waddles era with something to prove. After a tough fifth place finish in the Moore League last year, the Bruins are sharpening their skills and building their own identity this […]

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Boys’ Basketball: Wilson Holds On For Road Win Against Downey

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson basketball team went on the road and found themselves in a battle Monday night against Downey. The Bruins were up 13 with three minutes remaining when the Vikings started to chip away at their lead. Wilson overcame turnovers […]

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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 Kennah Iamaleava, Long Beach Poly Girls’ Volleyball The Jackrabbits put up a good fight against top-seeded Harvard-Westlake on […]

2025 winter photoshoot
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LONG BEACH BOYS’ BASKETBALL PREVIEW

After the fastest end to a football season in Long Beach in 30 years, it’s a quick turn of the page to basketball season. This year the Moore League and St. Anthony feature plenty of new talent as well as some returning stalwarts, all hoping to raise league and CIF Southern Section championship trophies in […]

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Cross Country: Wilson Girls Squad Qualifies for CIF-SS Finals on Saturday

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. Photos courtesy Chris Errecart On a rain-soaked Saturday at Mt. SAC, the Wilson girls’ cross country squad was able to qualify for the CIF-SS championships, finishing second in their prelims heat to rank 5th among all Division 1 teams. […]

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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 Jack Walsh, Millikan Boys’ Cross Country The Moore League cross country season wrapped up last week at Heartwell […]

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CIF Football: Wilson Edged By Paraclete in High-Scoring Overtime Shootout

The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Amid the flashy wins and social media chatter, the Raudric Curtis era for Wilson football has been built on aggressiveness […]