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Lakewood Softball

Lakewood Lancers Softball Preview

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood softball team enters the new season with a familiar identity and coach Andy Miramontes believes this year’s group has the right blend of returning experience and positional flexibility to better their fourth-place finish from a year ago. One of the […]

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Jordan Softball

Jordan Panthers Softball Preview

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. In his first season at the helm, Alexander Alo has brought fresh energy and high expectations to the Jordan High softball program. Alo, a South Bay native and longtime travel ball coach, wasn’t necessarily looking to return to […]

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Cabrillo Softball

Cabrillo Jaguars Softball Preview

The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Cabrillo softball begins a new chapter this Spring under first-year head coach Natalie Afoa, who brings local ties, competitive experience and a renewed focus on fundamentals to a program eager to rebuild. Afoa’s connection to Cabrillo runs deeper than the dugout. Her son Micah […]

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Compton Softball

Compton Tarbabes Softball Preview

Compton softball enters the 2026 season in a moment of transition and opportunity under first-year head coach Danira Iolama. With a brand-new campus and one of the most impressive softball facilities in the area, the Tarbabes are looking to turn attention into progress and pride into results. “This field is amazing,” Iolama said. “It’s one […]

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Millikan Soccer

CIF-SS Championship Info For Millikan Girls’ Soccer

The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The Millikan girls’ soccer team is making program history by competing in their first-ever CIF-SS championship game, and they won’t […]

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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 Gissel Fang, Millikan Girls’ Soccer Millikan senior defender Gigi Fang was the star of the Rams’ quarterfinals matchup against […]

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CIF Wrestling: Lakewood’s Ashley Wafer Wins Gold Medal at Masters, Headlines Three Grapplers Heading To State

Lakewood’s Ashley Wafer already had the taste of sweet redemption before she stepped onto the mat for her heavyweight championship bout at the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet.  In the semifinals, the senior punched her ticket to state and the championship bout with a 5-0 decision over Downey’s Katherine Luna – who defeated her in […]