The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Photo by: Luiza Moraes Long Beach State women’s water polo made a defensive statement last week. Sophomore Chiara Amoroso had a team-high of five steals while senior goalie Chelsea Oliver had nine saves in the dominant 16-2 Big West win […]
Long Beach City College softball had its 12-game winning streak snapped last Friday with a 3-0 loss to No. 5 El Camino. The No. 7 Vikings are now 22-3 overall and 15-2 in South Coast Conference play. “A 12-game winning streak is fun, now it’s time to start a new one,” said LBCC coach Megan […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson boys’ lacrosse team picked up another win in the first game of a doubleheader at Millikan on Tuesday afternoon, relying on a hat trick from Ivan Van Divort in a 6-2 win over Compton. The Bruins are now […]
Naples Rib Company co-founder Francis “Fran” Ursini passed away earlier this month at the age of 86. Ursini purchased the former Naples Rib Joint with his son, Dave Ursini, in 1992, relaunching it as Naples Rib Company, which has been a Long Beach staple ever since. “In 1984 he opened up the Newport Rib Company […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. As the Moore League schedule gets underway this month we’re taking time to preview the entire boys’ golf season with interesting stories all over the city. WILSON The Bruins have been the kings of the Moore League for the last 18 years running and […]
Here are the All-Moore League honorees for this year’s boys’ basketball season, as voted on by the league’s head coaches.
The 2025 Moore League boys’ tennis season got rolling earlier this month, with Millikan looking to recapture its success from the previous campaign. Though, the Rams faced notable turnover this offseason. Spencer Pozgay took the head coaching reins at Millikan this offseason. The Rams are also in the process of filling the void left behind […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Here are the All-Moore League honorees for this year’s girls’ water polo season, as voted on by the league’s head coaches.
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 Lauren Cantwell, Millikan Softball Millikan pitcher Lauren Cantwell struck out 13 in her complete game shutout performance last […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. The Long Beach State men’s volleyball team is so good, it’s hard for fans and media to not try and […]