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Track & Field: Long Beach Poly Boys and Wilson Girls Win At Dual Meet

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. 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. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. With CIF […]

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Long Beach Poly Volleyball

CIF Beach Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Earns Dominant 4-1 Win Over Rosary Academy to Open 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. After winning a CIF championship last year, Long Beach Poly is focused on writing a new story this season, and Tuesday’s playoff opener was a perfect start. The Jackrabbits hosted Rosary […]

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Millikan Volleyball

CIF Beach Volleyball: Millikan Sweeps Its Way Past Chaminade in First-Round Win

The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. Millikan’s trip to host its postseason opener at Long Beach City College on Tuesday was short but sweet. The Rams left no doubt in just over 30 minutes of volleyball against Chaminade, earning sweeps across the board […]

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Boys’ Lacrosse: Millikan Wins Finale, Will Be Co-Champs With Wilson

The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. For the second straight season, two teams will share the Moore League boys’ lacrosse crown. With their Moore League title hopes in […]

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Lacrosse Wilson

Girls’ Lacrosse: Wilson Three Peats As Moore League Champion

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Moore League girls lacrosse crown is staying with Wilson after the Bruins defeated Millikan 15-1 last Thursday to cap an undefeated run and their third consecutive title.  The Bruins (14-1, 12-0) had an impressive season and have been led […]

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Soccer Wilson

Wilson Girls’ Soccer Coach Brian Irvin Steps Down After Five Seasons

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson girls’ soccer coach Brian Irvin has stepped down after five seasons leading the Bruins. Irvin had an overall record of 59-32-10 in five seasons including the 2022 Moore League championship. “I want to thank the players, their families, my coaching […]

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Volleyball Wilson

FEATURE: Wilson’s Simrin Adams Shines on the Sand, Gains National Recognition

There’s no place like home. That’s what Wilson junior Simrin Adams thinks of Long Beach — the city she was born and raised in. In the future, Adams will be leaving the 562 soon to move to the 650 and pursue a collegiate career in beach volleyball at Stanford University. Despite making the jump from […]

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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 Persjah Lam Sam, Long Beach Poly Softball Persjah Lam Sam led the Jackrabbits en route to an 18-hit […]