Long Beach Proclaims “Marcedes Lewis Day,” Honors Long Beach Poly Legend
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Photo courtesy Rob Shock The city of Long Beach hosted a ceremony honoring Long Beach Poly football alum and NFL legend Marcedes Lewis on Tuesday, proclaiming May 21 as Marcedes Lewis Day in the city. Lewis, who recently turned 40, was a star football and […]
FEATURE: Wilson Football’s Ian Bond Going To MIT
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Ian Bond called his shot. As a precocious, active kid growing up in Long Beach with a penchant for mathematics, Bond remembers many adults asking him what he wanted to do after high school. “When people would ask me if I […]
Los Angeles Sparks Get First Season Win in Walter Pyramid
As Long Beach Poly alum Snoop Dogg once said, “Ain’t no party like a West Coast party, ‘cause a West Coast party don’t stop.” Walter Pyramid proved this to be true, as Long Beach hosted the Los Angeles Sparks once again. The Sparks (1-2) secured their first win of the season in a 70-68 score […]
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 Loren Webster, Wilson Track & Field Wilson’s Loren Webster was the top qualifier in the long jump at […]
Wilson Celebrates Senior Athletes Headed To College
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson took time on Monday to celebrate everything Bruins athletics and recognize more than 40 seniors who will be continuing their academic and athletic careers in college. Family, friends, classmates and coaches came to the campus auditorium for a chance to […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach Century Club Middle School Awards Banquet
Once again the Long Beach Century Club honored Long Beach Unified School District middle school championship teams on Monday at Walter Pyramid on the campus of Long Beach State. The 36th annual All-City Middle School Sports banquet presented plaques for each All-City winner while Keller Middle School took home the overall program award.
Lakewood’s Kam Weller Honored As CIF-SS Athletic Trainer of the Year
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Longtime Lakewood High teacher and athletic trainer Kam Weller recently received a major award, as the CIF Southern Section named her their CIF-SS Athletic Trainer of the Year. Weller was honored at a game at Angel Stadium alongside male Athletic Trainer of […]
Thirty Long Beach Entries Qualify For This Weekend’s CIF State Track Finals
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. As usual, the Long Beach sports calendar is headed for a big finish up in Clovis this weekend as 30 entries from local high schools have qualified for the CIF State Track & Field Finals. […]
Long Beach Poly Pickleball Club Hosts Local Tournament
Photo courtesy Daniella Eisman In the past year, pickleball emerged as the latest sports craze and has swept across the country. Today in Long Beach, hundreds of people participate in the popular sport at parks and gyms across the city. Pickleball, founded in 1965, gained popularity over the recent COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic limited […]