The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. After recording their highest league win total since 2021 and only graduating one senior last year, the time is now for the Jordan boys’ water polo […]
The Long Beach Baseball Club launched its team-naming contest today for the new independent professional baseball team coming to Long Beach in 2026. The contest will remain open through Sept. 12, 2025. Click here to enter the contest or learn more. “We want the community to help us find the right name and have some […]
The562 is proud to announce Watersafe Swim School as its newest sport-specific sponsor. Watersafe Swim School will sponsor all coverage of water polo and swimming throughout the 2025–26 school year. Founded in Long Beach in 1977, Watersafe Swim School provides swim lessons and specializes in drowning prevention for infants/toddlers. Watersafe recently moved its location of […]
It was an exciting week of football in Long Beach. St. Anthony, Jordan and Long Beach City College started their 2025 campaigns. Here’s where things stand after Week 2. TEAM LEAGUE RECORD OVERALL POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST Moore League Compton 0-0 2-0 97 7 Wilson 0-0 2-0 72 14 Millikan 0-0 […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team refused to back down Monday night as they forced a fifth set against No. 19 UCLA, but the Beach’s upset bid fell short as they lost 18-25, 25-18, 25-23, 21-25, 15-9 at the […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl.
Randy Moffitt: 10/13/1948 – 08/28/2025 The city lost a baseball legend last week with the passing of Long Beach Poly and Long Beach State MLB product Randy Moffitt, who died at home after an illness at the age of 76. Moffitt is a member of several local Halls of Fame and was an MLB pitcher […]
We had an action-packed week of football with Wilson and Compton moving to 2-0. We’ve got another slate of big games this week. All start times 7 p.m. unless noted. Friday, September 5 Poly vs TustinWilson vs Sunny HillsCompton vs ParamountJordan at La CanadaMillikan at DowneyCabrillo at BanningLakewood at EdisonSt. Anthony at Torrance Saturday, September […]
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 Brooklyn Richardson, Long Beach Poly Flag Football Richardson had a big game on both sides of the ball […]