The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. The St. Anthony Saints will be on the road again as they seek out their first win of the 2025-26 season. After suffering a tough local loss at Lakewood last week, the Saints will travel to Torrance for this […]
LB in NFL: Five Long Beach Products Make NFL This Season, Three From Long Beach Poly
With the NFL season kicking off this week, Long Beach football fans will recognize some familiar names on the field – including three former standouts from Long Beach Poly. The city also has others in supporting roles across the league. Poly Long Beach Poly continues to lead the city and the nation as one of […]
PREVIEW: Lakewood vs. Edison, Football
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood will travel to Edison in hopes to stay in the win column on Friday night. The Lancers are coming off a home-opening win against St. Anthony last year and will now be the visitors when they face off with the Chargers. […]
Long Beach Girls’ Cross Country Preview
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. For the last three seasons, Moore League girls’ cross country has been largely defined by the friendly rivalry between Avery Peck and Nadia Mejia. That talented duo will be going head-to-head once again this season, setting up a compelling […]
Long Beach Boys’ Cross Country Preview
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. Not since the late 1970s has the Millikan boys’ cross country team won three Moore League championships in a row, but the Rams are hoping to rewrite the record books again this fall. Their depth has helped elevate the […]
PREVIEW: Cabrillo vs. Banning, Football
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Cabrillo got a dominating 34-8 win over LA Jordan last week and will try to carry that momentum over into their next match up against Banning. Even with a 1-1 record, Cabrillo has proved that their fast-paced offense will be a problem for any […]
PREVIEW: Jordan Football vs. La Cañada
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. Jordan is looking to get their first win of the season this Friday. The Panthers will hit the road to face off against La Canada for a 7pm start time. After a disappointing 32-24 loss against Crenshaw last week, Jordan will try […]
PREVIEW: Long Beach Poly Football vs Tustin
The Long Beach Poly football team plays its third game of the year Friday night at home at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 7pm, as the 0-2 Jackrabbits are desperate to get their first win. It won’t be easy and they won’t be favored: Poly hosts undefeated Tustin, and the Cal Preps algorithm projects that the […]
PREVIEW: Wilson vs. Sunny Hills, Football
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. It’s been a dominant start to the season for the Wilson football team, and the Bruins are looking to improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2021. They’ll put their undefeated record on the line in their home opener […]
PREVIEW: Compton vs Paramount, Football
The excitement that started in the offseason is still buzzing in Hub City as Compton is off to a 2-0 start for the second time in three years. With a punishing rushing attack, Compton is coming off back-to-back 300-yard rushing games but will host a Paramount team on Friday night that has beaten them three […]