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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 Ryann Bennett, St. Anthony Basketball St. Anthony senior Ryann Bennett led the Saints to a 3-1 start to […]

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Cross Country: Millikan’s Jason Parra Wins Division 1 Gold at CIF-SS Championships

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. As a high school freshman back in February of 2021, Jason Parra won his first ever varsity race. He was running in a dual meet hosted on the Millikan High campus, in Long Beach’s first […]

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Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Upsets Michigan On The Road

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. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. Las Vegas oddsmakers had Long Beach […]

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PREVIEW: CIF-SS Cross Country Championships

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. All eyes will be on Mt. SAC on Saturday morning as the top distance runners in the CIF-SS will race for championships and hope to earn a spot in the CIF State meet. Long Beach […]

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2023-24 Long Beach Girls’ Basketball Preview

Last year’s Long Beach girls’ basketball season was full of many historic moments. Long Beach Poly won a Moore League-record 17th consecutive league championship. Jordan made the playoffs for the first time since 2015. They made a deep run, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in over a decade. This year, more history is […]

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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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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 […]