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Basketball Long Beach Poly

PREVIEW: Long Beach Poly Girls’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball team under coach Carl Buggs is one of the great dynasties in Long Beach high school sports history. The Jackrabbits have won CIF State, CIF Southern Section, and Moore League titles in abundance, turned out several All-Americans and […]

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Basketball Lakewood

PREVIEW: Lakewood Girls’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood is entering this season with a strong set of returners and a hungry mindset. After having a successful 25-5 season last year, the Lancers are looking to keep their energy up and continue competing. “We return four of our five starters […]

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Basketball Wilson

PREVIEW: Wilson Girls’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Head coach Erin Carey said the Wilson Bruins are in rebuild mode this season. Last year’s squad saw six of their players graduate. This year’s team only has three seniors, so the group has a lot of younger players. “I […]

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Basketball Millikan

PREVIEW: Millikan Girls’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Legendary Rams’ head coach Lorene Morgan is back for another year, after accomplishing the impressive feat of 600 wins last season. Despite this achievement, Millikan’s squad placed fifth in Moore League, going 4-8 with an overall record of 9-12. However, […]

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Basketball Compton

PREVIEW: Compton Girls’ Basketball

Compton is back for another season with one goal in mind: bouncing back. The Tarbabes had a disappointing season last year, sometimes not having enough players on their team. “It was kind of difficult, we didn’t really have enough players,” senior Ruby Valdivia said. Valdivia and other Compton players went around the school recruiting potential […]

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Moore League Girls’ Wrestling Preview

The562’s wrestling coverage for the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Emigh Dental Care. With the wrestling season upon us, we went around the city to check in with Moore League teams as they prepared for the 2023-2024 season. After a three-way tie last season, half the Moore League is excited to get another shot […]

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Jordan Lakewood Long Beach Poly Millikan Wilson Wrestling

Moore League Boys’ Wrestling Preview 

The562’s wrestling coverage for the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Emigh Dental Care. The Moore League wrestling season has started in Long Beach and once again Millikan is looking to retain their title–this year they’re going for a 14th consecutive league championship, which would be a league record. With a good number of seniors […]