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Compton Football Wilson

High School Football Preview: Compton at Wilson

It’s a blank slate.  After three non-league games, the Moore League season begins tonight at Wilson as the host Bruins (0-3) welcome the Tarbabes (1-2) from Compton. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Both teams are looking for good fortune after struggling in the last few weeks. It was a great start to the year […]

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Long Beach State Photos Soccer

PHOTOS: Long Beach State Women’s Soccer Season Opener

Long Beach State women’s soccer was dominant in its home opener on Thursday night at George Allen Field but suffered a 1-0 loss to Montana after an 86th minute goal. The Beach outshot the Grizzlies 26-4 and took six corner kicks in each half while the visitors were held without a corner. LBSU (3-3-1) is […]

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Football

Referee Shortage A ‘Dire Situation’, Forcing Football Games to Thursday Nights

Friday night football is a quintessential component of the local sports scene. Every fall, communities across the country start their weekends on the gridiron, cheering on their team while enjoying performances from the marching bands and cheer squads. This fall in particular, many of those Friday Night Lights have come a day early. Through the […]

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Long Beach Poly Water Polo

Water Polo: No. 3 Long Beach Poly Tops No. 7 Marina

All of The562’s water polo coverage for the 2021-22 school year is sponsored by Aqualand. Visit AqualandOfTheFree.com to learn more. The Long Beach Poly boys water polo team sent a message to the rest of the CIF-SS Division 4 field on Wednesday as they defeated No. 7 Marina, 16-11. Reece Hammond led the way for […]

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Long Beach Poly Tennis Video Wilson

VIDEO: Wilson vs. Poly, Girls’ Tennis

High School Girls’ Tennis: Wilson vs. Poly Wilson visited Long Beach Poly to start the 2021 Moore League girls’ tennis season. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support The562.org

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Lakewood Volleyball Wilson

Volleyball: Lakewood Sweeps Wilson On The Road

A balanced attack helped Lakewood girls’ volleyball win its eighth straight match in a 25-12, 25-17, 25-19 Moore League victory on Tuesday at Wilson. The Lancers (14-3, 4-0) are currently ranked No. 4 in CIF Southern Section Division 1 after winning the Dave Mohs Tournament over the weekend. Lakewood coach Mike Wadley said his team […]