The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. With the school year winding down, the Lakewood Athletics department honored their seniors committed to playing at the next level on Tuesday in the auditorium. The event has grown since the first time Athletic Director Mike Wadley hosted the festivities. From three […]
CIF Baseball: St. Anthony Stays Composed To Beat Northwood, Advances To Championship Game
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. Plastered on the back of the St. Anthony baseball dugout is a sign that reads: “BREATHE. SLOW THE GAME DOWN = PLAYING […]
PHOTOS: St. Anthony vs. Northwood, CIF Baseball
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949.
PHOTOS: Long Beach State Volleyball Celebrates National Title
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Photos by 562 staff including Stephen Dachman and Jake Cammarata
PREVIEW: St. Anthony vs. Northwood, CIF Baseball Semifinals
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. St. Anthony baseball is in the CIF Southern Section semifinals for the second time in the last five seasons. The Saints host […]
Long Beach Poly Scholarship Signing Day Honors 34 Student-Athletes
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Longtime Long Beach Poly boys’ athletic director Rob Shock has lots of fun days on his calendar–this year, for example, the Jackrabbits have already claimed three CIF Southern Section team championships, with a fourth championship up for grabs this Saturday for the school’s softball […]
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 Ki’ele Ho-Ching, Long Beach Poly Softball Oklahoma commit and Long Beach Poly junior Ki’ele Ho-Ching had a pair […]
More Than 30 Long Beach Entries Headed to CIF State Track Finals
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. More than 30 Long Beach entries are headed north at the end of the week for the CIF State Track and Field Finals, as 15 Wilson Bruins, 14 Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits and a pair of Lakewood Lancer entrants […]
Q & A With St. Anthony Baseball Star Benny Lane
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. It’s so easy to root for Benny Lane. The St. Anthony senior is the type of kid any coach or player would […]
Wilson Football Hosts College Showcase
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson football program took steps to getting better last week as they hosted their showcase with Cerritos, Dominguez and Irvine in attendance. “It was a fantastic day to show our organization,” Wilson coach Raudric Curtis said. “To show our […]











