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, […]
Traores Lead Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Past Fullerton In Big West Opener
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. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. The duo from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire were […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. Cal State Fullerton, Women’s Basketball
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.
Women’s Basketball: Long Beach State Drops Big West Opener to Fullerton
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. A week after pushing No. 6 USC into the closing minutes, a different Long Beach State team showed up on Thursday in their BIg West […]
Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments Of 2023
Every year we look back to reminisce on the games, players, coaches and accomplishments that defined Long Beach sports over the last 12 months. No. 10 Water Polo Making Historic Waves No. 9 St. Anthony Winning At Clark Field Again No. 8 Long Beach Poly Baseball Wins Historic League Title No. 7 Wilson Boys’ Tennis […]
2023 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 1 Wilson Girls’ Track Wins State Title
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009 The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. It was a year for Wilson to put the “gold” in cardinal and gold. It ended the only way that would’ve […]
2023 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 2 Jason Parra Runs His Way Into Record Books
The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. A special career featured a historic finish for Millikan’s Jason Parra, who must be considered one of the best distance […]
2023 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 3 Geer, Hamilton Make Swimming History
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009 The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial Long Beach has been known for producing great swimmers and aquatic athletes for more than a century, which makes the 2023 that Long Beach Poly’s Colin Geer and Wilson’s Sammie Hamilton […]
2023 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 4 Jordan Boys’ Basketball Wins CIF
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. Led by second-year head coach Chris Francis and a strong core of senior leaders, the Jordan Panthers delivered a significant championship for a proud basketball program. With a 68-57 victory over Sage Hill in the Division 4A title game, the Panthers won […]
2023 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 5 Long Beach Poly Boys’ Track Wins CIF-SS Title
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. It was a green and golden day for Long Beach Poly at the CIF-SS Track and Field championships at Moorpark in 2023, as the Jackrabbits […]











