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Middle Schools Track & Field

Middle School Stars Shine at Boys’ All City Track and Field Championship Meet

On Wednesday night, Long Beach’s fastest middle school boys took to the track at Wilson High School to compete with their teams one final time this season and crown the All City Champions in each division.  In the end, Stanford emerged victorious in Division 1 with 70 points, Newcomb edged out Cubberly by one point […]

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Lakewood

Lakewood’s Nyemah King Named Athlete of the Year By Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The City of Lakewood hosted its annual Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Monday evening, honoring the best athletes in the city in each high school sport, while also selecting an overall Athlete of the Year for 2024. Dozens of athletes, […]

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Boys’ Golf: Wilson Wins Dramatic First Match Of Season

The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson boys’ golf team started the season with a thrilling 187-188 win over Fountain Valley at Mile Square Park on Tuesday. Wilson’s Jackson Case hit an incredible shot […]

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Long Beach FC Sponsors The562.Org’s Soccer Coverage For CIF Playoffs

The562.org is pleased to announce our latest sport-specific sponsor is Long Beach FC, a local semi-pro club that has stepped up to sponsor all of The562’s coverage of Long Beach soccer for the CIF playoffs. The sponsorship will support our coverage of soccer at the high school and collegiate level with articles, photos, videos, feature […]

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Column

COLUMN: A Student-Athlete’s Perspective on NIL and Other NCAA Changes

Ding! My phone chimes as I push open the door of the science building, exiting my fifth period chemistry class, my last of the day. I’m headed to the locker room to get changed into my running clothes before practice, and as I walk across campus, I swing my backpack around to grab my phone […]

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2025 Long Beach Boys’ Volleyball Preview

The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The 2025 Long Beach boys’ volleyball scene has talent across the board, with plenty of key returners and rising stars set to take the stage this spring. Teams like Wilson are looking to win their fifth Moore […]

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Long Beach Poly Soccer Track & Field

FEATURE: Long Beach Poly’s Kadence Bain Shines As Multi-Sport Athlete 

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The first time you do anything is a special memory. For Long Beach Poly sophomore Kadence Bain, last weekend was full of firsts that she will never forget. Bain is a dynamic forward on […]