The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. Another season of girls swimming is underway, with each Long Beach team hoping to dethrone Wilson as the queens of the city. Wilson The Bruins have built a powerhouse program, and are on the heels of four straight Moore League […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. With high standards to meet and success to build on, the 2026 boys’ swimming season is bound to be competitive and exciting. Wilson For decades, the Bruins have perched atop the Long Beach boys’ swimming landscape, and this season is […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Redemption was up for grabs for the Long Beach Poly baseball team. Monday, the Jackrabbits faced the Valley Christian Defenders, and it was a chance for them to take back last […]
It’d be hard to script a more exciting beach volleyball season in the 562 last year, with three teams reaching CIF-SS championships. Wilson, Long Beach Poly and Millikan are all looking to get back to the top this season as every team in the Moore League continues to grow in the sport’s fifth year. Check […]
Following legendary coach Spud O’Neil announcing he’ll retire at the end of the year, Lakewood is looking for its next baseball coach. The shoes to fill will be big–O’Neil is second in California in wins all-time in the sport, and has won CIF-SS titles, coached Major Leaguers, and been arguably the most successful coach the […]
It’s a new era of volleyball in Long Beach in 2026, with plenty of fresh faces and new coaches ready to make their mark. Long Beach Poly looks to defend its Moore League crown, Wilson aims to reclaim the top spot, and Millikan returns the most experience with championship aspirations. Check out where every team […]
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 Jayla Cortes, Millikan Girls’ Soccer The Millikan Rams just made history with a CIF-SS DII championship, and Jayla […]
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. Long Beach State dropped a 9-7 decision against Washington State on Sunday afternoon, closing out a busy weekend on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. The visiting Cougars took the lead for good in the eighth inning when Long […]
It was a podium weekend at the CIF State Wrestling Championships for the Moore League as four wrestlers took their spot among California’s best. Lakewood’s Ashley Wafer highlighted the weekend with a personal best third-place finish taking the bronze medal at the CIF State Wrestling Championship in the 235-pound bracket on Saturday. “I was thinking […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The No. 10-ranked Beach battled against No. 5 Hawai’i on Sunday afternoon, but came up short in a 9-7 setback. Lucy Miszewski had […]