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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After the tragic passing of St. Anthony coach Keli Pula in June, the Saints are rebuilding with a new coach and a new lineup. First-year Saints coach Mary Amado says her team is talented but young, with three freshmen likely to start. Senior Olivia Zawalick and junior Khalise Eloi are back in the middle, with […]
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 […]
Jordan coach Lara Stone has helped to bring the Panthers’ program forward as the indoor and beach volleyball coach. The Panthers finished at .500 with a 15-15 record last year and a fifth-place tie in the Moore League with Cabrillo. Stone wasn’t ready to name starters or key contributors at the start of the season […]
The562’s coverage of Avalon Athletics is sponsored by Curtain Maritime. The Lancers have been slowly improving for the better part of the last decade under coach Carlos Martinez, but this season will be more challenging with a difficult San Joaquin League schedule and a largely rebuilt lineup. “The culture in the volleyball program has always […]
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. Here’s where things stand after the first week of high school football season in Long Beach.
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 Tyree McCowen, Lakewood Football Tyree McCowen is the unquestioned leader of the Lakewood defense this year and one […]
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. We’re fired up for a third week of football action, check out the full schedule below. All games 7 p.m. Friday, September 1 Long Beach Poly vs Mission Viejo (Veterans Memorial Stadium) Lakewood vs. Laguna Hills Jordan vs. George Washington Prep St. Anthony vs. […]