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Dodgeball Wilson

Wilson’s Annual Dodgeball Championship Returns Post-Pandemic

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson High saw the return of perhaps the city’s most underrated sports tradition last week, as school gatherings continue to return to the calendar after years of disruption from COVID-19. Wilson’s gym was filled to bursting on Monday at lunchtime, with […]

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Long Beach Poly’s Faumuina, McGinest Claim Beach Volleyball Title

More history was made on the sand at LBCC’s beach volleyball courts this week as the Moore League held its first-ever pairs tournament to decide who the best team in the city is. Finals day featured four exciting matches that demonstrated how far the sport has come in Long Beach this year at the youth […]

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Volleyball Wilson

Boys’ Volleyball: Wilson Wraps Up Undefeated Moore League Title

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson boys’ volleyball team continued its perfect tear through the Moore League Thursday evening at LBCC, wrapping up a perfect 12-0 league slate with a sweep of Lakewood, 25-9, 25-17, 25-23.  The Bruins (27-2, 12-0) repeat as undefeated league champs, […]

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Baseball Lakewood Long Beach Poly

Baseball: Lakewood Wins Again, Eyanson Keeps Scoreless Streak Alive

The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr Lakewood baseball is putting it all together at the perfect time. “We’re playing such better baseball the second half (of the league season) and now we’ve won nine of our last ten,” Lakewood coach […]