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COLUMN: Thanks to Jim Michaelian For Sunny Days in Long Beach

Jim Michaelian loved a sunny day. He loved them so much, in fact, that it became a running joke between myself, JJ Fiddler, Tyler Hendrickson, and anyone else who ever covered the Grand Prix of Long Beach for us over the last two decades. There are many fun and revered traditions associated with the race, […]

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Badminton: Long Beach Poly’s Lam and Laure Win Arcadia Consolation Bracket

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. It was a great weekend for Long Beach Poly badminton as the Jackrabbits’ doubles team of senior Danny Lim and junior Joshua Laure. The duo won the consolation bracket at the […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Alex Beverly and Charlie Ginsberg, Wilson Girls’ Beach Volleyball The defending CIF-SS Division II champion Wilson Girls’ Beach […]

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Swimming: Wilson Sweeps Dual Meet Against Long Beach Poly

It was an eventful afternoon at Long Beach Poly on Friday, as the Jackrabbits hosted their annual swimming meet against rivals Wilson, offering a strong preview of some of the top athletes ahead of the Moore League finals. The meet had everything we’ve come to expect between the two, with a loud, packed natatorium and […]

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Men’s Volleyball: No. 2 Long Beach State Thumped by No. 3 Hawai’i in Night-Two Sweep

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. After a thrilling five-set loss to No. 3 Hawai’i (19-3, 2-0) in Friday’s Big West opener, Saturday served as a reality check for No. 2 Long Beach State (14-4, 0-2). The Beach had an opportunity to respond in the […]

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Baseball: George’s Gem Propels Wilson to Early Win Over Millikan

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. Wilson ace Cooper George wanted to put his stamp on the Moore League season from the jump, and the junior TCU commit […]

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Men’s Volleyball: No. 2 Long Beach State Falls to No. 3 Hawai’i in Five to Open Big West Play

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Friday night’s Big West opener may ultimately be remembered as either a sign of Long Beach State’s season-long struggles or a turning point in its trajectory. The No. 2 Beach (14-3, 0-1) had their hands full in front of […]