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Wrestling: Moore League Has Solid Showing at CIF-SS Individual Championships

The562’s wrestling coverage for the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Emigh Dental Care. It was a thrilling weekend for Long Beach wrestling at the CIF individuals as 29 grapplers placed and 14 advanced to the CIF State Masters tournament.  Along with the 14 that are moving on to state, five athletes will be alternates if […]

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CIF Girls’ Basketball: Jordan Drops Quarterfinal to St. Monica Prep

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. For the second year in a row, the Jordan Panthers made a postseason run to the CIF-SS quarterfinals. This time, they were in Division 3A, jumping up in competition from the year prior. Unfortunately for J-Town, that’s where their playoff journey ended, […]

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Long Beach State Athletics Enshrines Star-Studded Hall of Fame Class

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Photos courtesy Long Beach State Athletics A loaded class of Long Beach State legends were added to the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame last Thursday night at the Long Beach Marriott. Two memorable teams along with 11 individuals were […]

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Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Playoff Schedule

Here’s a look at today’s CIF-SS playoff schedule for Long Beach teams, with three girls’ basketball teams trying to punch their ticket to Saturday’s semifinals.  Wednesday, February 14 Girls’ BBall Division 2AA: St. Anthony at Ventura, 7pm Girls’ BBall Division 2A: Lakewood vs. Beckman, 7pm Girls BBall Division 3A: Jordan vs. St. Monica Prep, 7pm […]

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CIF Basketball: Long Beach Poly Outlasts Murrieta Valley in Quarterfinal Thriller

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial There are no style points in the playoffs. The only thing that matters is surviving, and advancing. On Friday night in the Ron Palmer Pavilion, the Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team did both–just barely. Poly didn’t score a field goal in the final […]

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CIF Boys’ Basketball: Cabrillo Loses Overtime Heartbreaker to Temecula Valley

The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. As the Cabrillo Jaguars walked off their home court for the final time this season, they were showered with applause from their home fans on the West Side. Everyone who showed up to support the Jags during their CIF-SS Division 4A quarterfinal against Temecula Valley […]