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Long Beach Poly Softball

CIF Softball: Long Beach Poly Makes History with First CIF Softball Win in Program History

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly. 1600 Atlantic. Home of Scholars and Champions — with an emphasis on champions. The historic school was the first high school in the city, founded in 1895. Since CIF’s founding in 1914, the Jackrabbits have won 133 titles. That was until today. […]

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Long Beach Poly Track & Field Wilson

PREVIEW: Long Beach Athletes Set To Run In CIF State Finals Today

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. The 2025 track and field season will conclude tonight at the CIF State Finals, with 19 Long Beach entries set to compete. The meet begins with field events at 4:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium on the campus of […]

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All City Century Club Middle Schools

Long Beach Century Club Honors Middle School Sports with 37th Awards Banquet

The Long Beach Century Club returned to the Walter Pyramid on Monday to honor the All-City champion middle school sports teams from the Long Beach Unified School District. This year’s banquet was the 37th annual celebration for the city’s young athletes, awarding teams and players for their on-field success, as well as naming the best […]

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Long Beach Poly Softball

PREVIEW: Long Beach Poly Softball ‘Family’ Hoping For History in CIF-SS Championship

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. After practice earlier this week, Long Beach Poly softball coach Elizabeth Sanches was getting her steps in on the campus’ tennis courts. As she walked, she stopped occasionally to bend down and pick up softballs. This is part of her daily routine–patrolling the tennis […]

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Lakewood Signing Day

Lakewood Celebrates Signing Day for Over 20 Student-Athletes

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. With the school year winding down, the Lakewood Athletics department honored their seniors committed to playing at the next level on Tuesday in the auditorium.  The event has grown since the first time Athletic Director Mike Wadley hosted the festivities. From three […]

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Baseball St. Anthony

CIF Baseball: St. Anthony Stays Composed To Beat Northwood, Advances To Championship Game

The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. Plastered on the back of the St. Anthony baseball dugout is a sign that reads: “BREATHE. SLOW THE GAME DOWN = PLAYING […]