The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The final Moore League team makes its season debut this evening as Jordan hosts Crenshaw at 7pm. It’ll also be the Panthers’ brand-new stadium opener and the first game under new head coach Alfred Rowe. “We’ve been preparing so long that we’re […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The message at Wilson this week is to continue playing disciplined football. The Bruins aren’t patting themselves on the back after a dominating 35-0 over Portola last week but are using that as fuel to continue to get better. “It’s […]
After a dominant season-opening win the Compton football team is back home on Thursday as they renew their oldest rivalry against cross-town foe Centennial. The Tarbabes (1-0) have dominated the matchup over the last 10 years, but both teams are coming off big wins. Compton rushed for over 300 yards as they defeated Rancho Dominguez […]
Long Beach City College lost a tough four-set match to Mira Costa on Wednesday. The Vikings started strong with a 25-16 first set win but lost the next three sets 24-26, 25-27 and 23-25 to ultimately drop the match 1-3.
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. On the heels of an impressive win over Newbury Park in last week’s home opener, the Millikan Rams have their eyes set on a 3-0 start to the season. This Friday’s opponent will be the Loyola Cubs, […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. One paper it’s Jaylah Fuailetolo’s first season with the Lakewood flag football team. On the field Fauiletolo looked like a seasoned veteran on defense coming up with […]
Girls’ volleyball has quickly become one of the top sports in the Long Beach high school sports scene, and last year was a recent highwater mark for the local squads. Long Beach Poly won the CIF Southern Section Division 3 championship and made a deep state run, while Wilson won a first-round playoff match in […]
Long Beach Poly girls’ is one of the city’s best program-builders, and the job he’s done with the Jackrabbits over the last two seasons has been remarkable. In his first season in 2023 Poly was co-Moore League champs with Wilson, snapping a three-year title drought. Then last year, with his team’s culture fully formed, the […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. After a co-Moore League championship in 2023, Wilson finished second in league last year behind Poly with a 9-3 league record. The Bruins made it to the second round of the playoffs and are back hoping for their first non-shared league […]