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Long Beach Poly Track & Field

Long Beach Poly’s Leila Holland, Jillene Wetteland Commit to Harvard

Story/photo by The562 high school intern Avery Peck Long Beach Poly has long been known as the “Home of Scholars and Champions,” and for good reason. Since its founding in 1895, the institution has produced over 60 NFL players, many Olympians, and dozens of professional athletes in various sports, while also boasting two of the […]

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Basketball Long Beach State

PREVIEW: Long Beach State Women’s Basketball Begins Second Season Under Coach Amy Wright

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 Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. Year one of the Amy Wright era for Long Beach State women’s basketball had its share of ups and downs. The Beach experienced some growing pains […]

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Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Playoff Schedule

It’s going to be a busy day in Long Beach as two water polo teams try to advance to next Tuesday’s semifinals, and the girls’ tennis playoffs begin. Boys’ Water Polo Division 1: Wilson at Huntington Beach, 5pm (Westminster High) Division 2: Long Beach Poly vs. Brea Olinda, 5pm (LBCC) Girls’ Tennis Division 3: Wilson […]

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Preview: Moore League Cross Country Finals

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. The dramatic conclusion to the Moore League cross country season is set for Wednesday evening at Heartwell Park. Lower level races begin at 2 p.m. with varsity closing the show. The boys’ varsity race is set to begin at […]

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PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. La Verne, NCAA Men’s Basketball

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 Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter.

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Basketball Long Beach State

Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Wins Season Opener

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 Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. It was a wire-to-wire win for Long […]

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Football Long Beach Poly

CIF Flag Football: Long Beach Poly Unable To Overcome Northwood In Semifinals

The562’s coverage of girls’ flag football is sponsored by the Los Angeles Chargers. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. It wasn’t how they wanted to end it, but the Long Beach Poly flag football team sure left behind a season to remember. The Jackrabbits took the trip South bound on the 405 […]

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Basketball Long Beach State

PREVIEW: Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Opens Season Tonight

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 Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. The first game of the Chris Acker […]