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Water Polo

Long Beach’s Claire Billish Earns Gold Medal in U15 PanAm Games

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. Long Beach’s own Claire Billish represented Team USA at the U15 PanAmerican games in Brazil – and brought home some hardware.  The United States was in the gold bracket set to face Canada, Argentina and Brazil. The team ended […]

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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 Cika Talaga, Long Beach Poly Girls’ Volleyball Talaga was dominant in Poly’s sweep over Lakewood this week. The […]

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Long Beach Football Schedule Week 5

We’ve got a great week of football ahead. Moore League action starts and St. Anthony looks to get their first win. All start times are 7 p.m. unless noted. Thursday, September 18th St. Anthony vs. Valley Christian Friday, September 19th Jordan vs. Long Beach Poly Compton vs. Lakewood (6 p.m.) Cabrillo vs. Millikan  Saturday, September 20th […]

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Standings: Long Beach High School Football, Week 5

Here’s where things stand after a big week of football. Lakewood reclaimed the Milk Bucket trophy with a big win over Mayfair and Jordan picked up their first win of the Alfred Rowe era. TEAM LEAGUE RECORD OVERALL POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST Moore League         Wilson 0-0 3-1 128 76 Compton 0-0 […]

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Long Beach State Soccer

Soccer: Long Beach State Grinds Out Win vs. New Mexico State

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. After playing a majority of their match down one player, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team picked up a 2-1 win against New Mexico State to wrap up nonconference action on Sunday.  “We always talk about you can’t […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

Long Beach State Women’s Volleyball Battles Back To Beat San Diego State

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Coming off a three-set loss to Oregon the night before, Long Beach State found itself in another hole after dropping the first set to San Diego State on Saturday night. Needing a response, the Beach found its rhythm in the […]

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JuCo Football: Long Beach City Can’t Overcome Miscues In Loss To Southwestern

The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. The Long Beach City College football team’s search for their first win will have to wait after they couldn’t overcome three turnovers in a 38-7 loss to Southwestern Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium. “That’s honestly the killer,” Cooper said. “We […]