The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. Height can be one of the biggest assets on a volleyball team, but it all comes down to the spirit of the players. For the Jordan Panthers, the team may not have the height but they certainly have […]
The Compton girls volleyball team has reason to be excited about the upcoming 2026 season. When the SoCal Legacy Association was created the goal was to build on the Moore League and the newly-formed Hub City League’s commitment to competitiveness, strengthening athletic programs and expanding opportunities for student-athletes. Girls volleyball will be a direct reflection […]
It’s a new day for the St. Anthony girls’ volleyball team. Fresh off of a 13-10 overall performance last year that also saw the Saints finish 2-6 in the Del Rey League to take fourth place, the school is turning to a new coach to lead them in a fresh start. They couldn’t have picked […]
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. TEAM LEAGUE RECORD POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST OVERALL POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST MOORE LEAGUE Long Beach Poly 1-0 24 7 0-0 24 7 Wilson 0-1 40 41 0-0 40 41 Millikan 0-1 14 42 […]
Each season, the city produces some of local stars in each sport. From behind the scenes shots to game-winning moments, Long Beach sports are packed with action worth capturing. We are starting a new segment called Photos of the Week, where we highlight the best shots from the past week of our coverage. Our photographers […]
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The 2026 football season is officially underway. All of our teams have already hit the gridiron and are looking for a successful Week 2. Compton will start the week on the road against […]
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. HIGH SCHOOL Sammy Timu, Long Beach Poly Football Long Beach Poly picked up a season-opening 24-7 win over Downey, and Sammy Timu played a huge role in the victory. Timu dominated on both sides of the line with a pair of sacks […]
Judy Haenn gave me permission to be the person that I wanted to be. She was my ninth grade English teacher, and also my first period teacher–which meant that her kind face was the first one I encountered as a nervous, overwhelmed freshman. I knew at that point that I loved writing and reading more […]
The Long Beach Coast have hit their first extended rough patch of the season as the Pioneer Baseball League regular season enters its final stretch. After dropping a series for the first time in franchise history against Oakland, Long Beach returned to Blair Field looking to get back on track against the Missoula PaddleHeads. Instead, […]
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 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. It was a matchup destined for fireworks at Ron Yary Stadium between Wilson and Mayfair on Friday night. […]