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Long Beach Poly

Long Beach Poly Finishes Second in CIF-SS Commissioner’s Cup Race

Out of 569 high schools in the CIF Southern Section, Long Beach Poly’s girls’ program finished second by two points in the standings for this year’s CIF-SS Commissioner Cup, awarded annually to the top program in the section. The Jackrabbits girls compiled 25 points in the championship race and finished second to Santa Margarita, which […]

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Long Beach State Soccer

Women’s Soccer: Long Beach Women’s Settles For Tie Vs. San Diego

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. There were plenty of bright spots for the Long Beach State women’s soccer team Thursday night, but the Beach will be left wanting more after a 1-1 tie against San Diego.  “I thought we did an excellent job of […]

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Obituary Soccer Youth Sports

Long Beach’s Andrey Okunev Killed in Army Rifle Range Incident

A well-liked Long Beach high school graduate passed away last week after an accident on the rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood on Sept. 5, where he was undergoing basic training as part of the United States Army’s 48th Infantry Regiment. Andrey Okunev was 18 years old and a recent graduate of Sato High School […]

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Long Beach Gives 2025 Now Underway Supporting Local Nonprofits

The562 is excited to once again participate in Long Beach Gives! This annual effort to support Long Beach’s nonprofit organizations is vital to the success of The562 and many other nonprofit organizations that serve all corners of our community. CLICK HERE to visit The562’s Long Beach Gives page and show your support for our work! […]