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Long Beach Poly Signing Day

Long Beach Poly Celebrates Early Signing Day for Nine Student-Athletes

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Signing days are always special at Long Beach Poly, even on a Wednesday in November. Poly athletic director Rob Shock calls them his favorite days of the year, and the Jackrabbits […]

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Long Beach Poly Unveils Mural For MLB Legend Tony Gwynn

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Before he became an icon in San Diego, and long before anyone called him “Mr. Padre”, Tony Gwynn was a Long Beach Poly Jackrabbit. And as anyone who’s passed through the halls […]

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Long Beach Poly Volleyball

Long Beach Poly Girls’ Volleyball Win CIF State Division 1 Opener

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The Long Beach Poly girls’ volleyball team hit the road for a 200+ mile trip to open up the CIF State Division 1 playoffs. The Jackrabbits (29-10) are coming home victorious after […]

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Long Beach Poly Volleyball

Long Beach Poly Draws Division 1 Berth in CIF State Volleyball Playoffs

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The Long Beach Poly girls’ volleyball team (28-10) was knocked out of the CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs in the semifinals, but the Jackrabbits’ season isn’t over. Poly moved up a slot and […]

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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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The562 Welcomes a Dozen LBUSD Students for 2025-26 Internship Class

The562.org is happy to announce a class of a dozen new Long Beach Unified School District high school students for the 2025-26 internship class. After last year’s program brought in 12 interns, this year’s dozen ties for the biggest internship class in company history. This year’s selection process was extremely competitive, with close to 100 […]

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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 […]

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CIF Football: Special Teams Miscues Haunt Millikan in Playoff Loss at Aliso Niguel

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 Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. Eight minutes into Friday night’s CIF-SS Division 5 playoff opener, it looked like it would be a […]