The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. Weird things always happen on or near Friday the 13th, and it’s certainly unique that Jordan will play its home opener under its second head coach of the […]
Football: Wilson Wins Big On The Road
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson football program has been bereft of confidence building wins in recent seasons, but the Bruins got a good boost from a 63-10 thumping of California […]
FEATURE: Max Barbee Finds Balance With Wilson Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. “Balance is key. Balance good, karate good. Everything good. Balance bad, better pack up, go home.” – Mr. Miyagi, The Karate Kid Invaluable advice delivered in famous […]
Long Beach Gives: The562’s Biggest Annual Fundraiser
Long Beach Gives is an annual celebration and fundraising effort to support nonprofits in our community, including The562.org. CLICK HERE to visit The562’s page on the Long Beach Gives website As a locally-focused nonprofit news outlet, we rely on the support of our readers and sponsors to stay in business and continue covering sports and […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs Omaha NCAA Volleyball
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VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Flag Football
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial.
Flag Football: Aaya McLyn’s Historic Performance Leads Long Beach Poly Past Lakewood
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Before this sentence is finished, I’m worried Aaya McLyn might intercept it. The Long Beach Poly senior made Moore League history on Wednesday evening, intercepting seven passes on defense–and adding three touchdowns on […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs Lakewood Flag Football
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PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs Wilson Flag Football
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. We’ve got a great photo gallery of Long Beach Poly’s flag football win over Wilson from student photographer Zadie Kuykendall. The Jackrabbits won 50-0 behind four passing touchdowns from Aaya McLyn […]
Long Beach Girls’ Cross Country Preview
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. There’s a budding, yet friendly rivalry brewing in Moore League girls’ cross country, with a pair of talented juniors who have gone back and forth during their high school careers. Junior Avery Peck won the Moore League individual title […]











