Head coach Jeff Cammon just started his fourth season at the helm of Long Beach State’s women’s basketball program. In many ways, his fourth year represents continuity. Every player on the roster was recruited by his coaching staff, the starting five has combined to make 179 starts in 263 games played among them, and a […]
PODCAST: Which Sports Are “Safe” In California?
This week on the show we’re breaking down what the new tier system of sports safety means for California high school sports. We also catch up with Compton native Crystal Hogan who is one of only a few female referees to have worked NCAA men’s basketball games. 01:30 What do the California sports tiers mean? […]
VIDEO: Millikan’s Ezavier Staples Signs With UCLA Football
Millikan’s Ezavier Staples Signs With UCLA Football Millikan Football’s Ezavier Staples signed his National Letter of Intent to attend UCLA during a Signing Day event. Support The562.org
Obituary: Wilson Golf Coach Kurt Holmes Passes Suddenly
The Wilson High community is mourning the loss of another lifelong Bruin this week after Kurt Holmes passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday. He was 62. Holmes served as music teacher, marching band director, orchestra director, and golf coach while working at Wilson. “All he ever wanted to do was be at Wilson,” […]
PODCAST: Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Hits Pause After Positive COVID-19 Test
We talk to Long Beach State Athletic Director Andy Fee about what happens now that a non student-athlete within the men’s basketball program tested positive for COVID-19 and has shown symptoms. The Beach will have to forfeit games and shut down practice for at least the next two weeks. S4E65 – A Pause For Men’s […]
Long Beach Poly Boys’ Basketball Partners With Jordan Brand
Fans of Long Beach Poly basketball didn’t need another reason to be excited about the upcoming high school hoops season, but they got one anyway. Last week, the program announced an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, which will give the Jackrabbits a new look the next time they take the court. Poly is set to […]
Marcedes Lewis Sets Long Beach Record For Most NFL Games Played
Long Beach Poly alum Marcedes Lewis put his official stamp on the city’s record books last week when he suited up and took the field for the Green Bay Packers. Now playing in his 15th season, it was the tight end’s 213th game in the NFL, officially giving the 36 year-old Lewis the longest pro […]
LBUSD Announces Schools Will Remain Closed Until March 1
The Long Beach Unified School District announced Monday afternoon that its campuses will remain mostly closed until at least March 1, an extension of the previous re-opening date of Jan. 28 by a little more than a month. The campuses will continue to allow Kids Club and other day-care programs that are currently operating–about 1,600 […]
Long Beach State Women’s Hoops Top Westmont In Opener
It was a great start to the season for the Long Beach State women’s basketball team, which defeated Westmont comfortably on Saturday afternoon in the Walter Pyramid, 70-59. The Beach were tied with Westmont after the first quarter but dominated in the second to take a 14-point halftime lead and kept that lead in double […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. Westmont Women’s Basketball
We’ve got some great pictures from the Long Beach State win over Westmont from photographer Joseph Kling.











