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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 Gabriel Tyler, Long Beach Poly Track & Field Jackrabbits junior Gabe Tyler made history at the CIF State […]

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LB in MLB: Memorial Day Check-In With Long Beach’s Ballplayers

The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr. The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2022 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. As the Major League Baseball season rolled through Memorial Day Weekend, there are a number of young Long […]

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Twenty-Two Long Beach Athletes Compete at CIF State Track & Field Finals

The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial Saturday’s 102nd CIF State Track & Field meet wasn’t dominated by Long Beach teams and athletes the way it often has been over the last century—but it was a strong return to state competition for four young Long Beach high school programs, all of whom […]

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Jordan’s Jordan Washington Shines at CIF State Track & Field Finals

The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013 Jordan High sophomore Jordan Washington just wrapped up one of the most memorable two-sport seasons a Long Beach athlete has had in years, and one of the best years by a Panther in […]

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PODCAST: CIF State Track & Field Road Trip & High School Intern Interview With Nina Fife

The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial This week we’re joining you from the road as we cover Long Beach high school track and field at the CIF State Meet in Fresno. We also talk to The562.org intern and Long Beach Poly student Nina Fife for her exit interview.

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JuJu Smith-Schuster Hosts Free Football Camp at Long Beach Poly

Long Beach Poly alum JuJu Smith-Schuster was back at his alma mater last weekend, hosting a free football camp for Long Beach middle school students. Smith-Schuster, who graduated from Poly a decade ago, has since gone on to a Pro Bowl NFL career with the Steelers, and this offseason signed with the Chiefs. Smith-Schuster has […]

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Twenty-Seven Long Beach Entries Qualify For CIF State Track Meet

The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial This weekend in Clovis will see the return of the state’s oldest high school sports tradition: the CIF State Track & Field meet, which is being held for the 102nd time. It hasn’t been held since 2019, the longest interruption in the event’s history, because […]