The Moore League girls’ soccer season is already at the halfway point after a bunch of games in December. Here is how the local teams stand headed into the latter half of the season.
STANDINGS: Long Beach Boys’ Soccer
We’re days away from the Moore League boys’ soccer schedule starting up again, so here’s how the local teams stand headed into 2024.
Wilson Basketball Coach Erin Carey Resigns Midseason, Citing Parent Mistreatment
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson girls’ basketball coach Erin Carey announced her resignation recently, taking the rare step of resigning midseason due to what she said was overwhelming negative criticism from parents in the team. “It wasn’t an easy decision,” she said. “It was […]
Long Beach State Women Fall to Cal Poly, Slip Under .500
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Nelson Farris. The Long Beach State women’s basketball team dropped a hard-fought Big West game against visiting Cal Poly, sending the Beach a game under […]
Long Beach Poly Basketball Wins St. Francis Tournament
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial The Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team (10-7, 2-0) is riding a six-game winning streak and claimed last week’s St. Francis Holiday Hoopfest Tournament championship after a pair of thrilling wins over St. Francis and Westlake. Poly’s star junior Jovani Ruff was named Tournament MVP […]
PHOTOS: St. Anthony vs. St. Pius Basketball
St. Anthony lost a narrow game with nationally-ranked St. Pius, and we’ve got a great photo gallery from Joseph Kling.
LBUSD Schools Mourning Unexpected Loss of Ryan Temple (1977-2023)
Long Beach Poly and Millikan’s school communities are both mourning the unexpected passing of longtime high school counselor Ryan Temple, who passed in November at the age of 46. An LBUSD counselor for more than 20 years, Temple was known as a bright presence at both schools–after a long stint at Poly, he had recently […]
Men’s Basketball: Long Beach State Loses Conference Home Opener to Strong Cal State Northridge
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. Long Beach State’s conference home opener did not go as hoped. The Beach (1-1, 9-5) hosted Cal State Northridge (2-0, 11-4) in the Walter […]
PHOTOS: Cal State Northridge at Long Beach State, Men’s Basketball
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris.
For The Fridge: Under-8 Tornadoes From LBYSO
The U8 Tornadoes from Long Beach Youth Soccer Organization (LBYSO) went undefeated in a recent tournament to win the premier championship. Xabi Cervantes scored the only goal in the semifinals win. A hat trick from Samson Walker and another goal from Enzo Gaitan in the championship game clinched the title. TEAM: Enzo Gaitan, Giovanni Figueroa, […]