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Cabrillo Football

PREVIEW: Cabrillo vs. Verbum Dei, Football

The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo Jaguars (1-1) are looking to rebound after last week’s home opening loss to Carpinteria. Looking to stay in the positive and as far away from Murphy’s Law as possible, Cabrillo faces Verbum Dei, Los Angeles (0-1). Self-inflicted wounds hurt the Jaguars last […]

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Long Beach High School Girls’ Volleyball Preview

The Long Beach prep volleyball world is in for an exciting season with new players, new coaches, and a lot of talent taking the floor for a wide-open league championship race. Wilson and Lakewood both debuted in the top 20 State rankings released by the CIF State office, and both pack some big hitters coming […]

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Long Beach Poly Alums Eric Riehl, Mandy Wainfan Hired as Cross Country Head Coaches

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial.      Long Beach Poly’s cross country program will have new leadership for the 2023-24 school year, with a couple of familiar faces taking over the program this season. Jackrabbit alums Eric Riehl and Mandy Wainfan have been named head coaches of the boys’ and girls’ program, […]

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Lakewood Volleyball

Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Lakewood Lancers

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored byJ.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. This is the end of the old Moore League after Mike Wadley announced this will be his last year as Lakewood girls’ volleyball coach. In 19 years under Wadley, the Lancers have won eight league titles and a CIF State championship in 2007. […]

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Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Wilson Bruins

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The plan is business as usual for the Wilson Bruins this season. Even with an offseason coaching change that saw previous head coach Gerald Aquiningoc take the head job at rival Long Beach Poly, the Bruins remain in capable hands with […]

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Millikan Volleyball

Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Millikan Rams

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Ashleigh Atsaros has been helping to propel the Millikan girls’ volleyball program forward since she took over as head coach, and last year was another jump, with the Rams finishing 13-6 and in third place in the Moore League thanks to […]

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Long Beach Poly Volleyball

Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial.      It’s a new day at Long Beach Poly under first-year coach Gerald Aquiningoc, who made waves in the city when he left Wilson for Poly. The Jackrabbits last year went 11-17 and finished in fourth place in the Moore League, both their lowest marks in […]

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Cabrillo Volleyball

Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Cabrillo Jaguars

The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo Jaguars have continued to progress under fourth-year coach James Moanapukeahi Kainoa Jr. and his staff. The Jags are in rebuilding mode this season and Kainoa said that numbers on the Westside continue to be a struggle. “We have built a culture here where […]