The beer showers started less than seven minutes after kickoff. The several thousand spectators who packed Pine Avenue in downtown Long Beach last Friday collectively erupted after watching the U.S. men’s national team notch its opening goal of the 2026 World Cup. Some flexed the American flags that draped over their backs. Others waved red, […]
Photo courtesy of Jonathan Evans. 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. For years, Long Beach Polytechnic High School’s graduation ceremony has been held at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Long Beach City College. This year, Vets hosted the […]
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. Millikan softball has proved its dominance on the diamond year after year, but their wins go beyond Snowden Avenue. As the Rams have moved on from high school into their future careers, they carried Millikan’s championship mindset […]
After another compelling competition between some of the best young photographers in Long Beach, The562 is thrilled to announce the winning submissions in our 2nd Annual Student Photo Competition. The562 would like to thank Long Beach Transit and Tuttle Cameras for their support of 2025-26 edition of the photo competition, which is open to Long […]
The562’s coverage of Avalon Athletics is sponsored by Curtin Maritime. Erick Madriz is a man of few words. Rather than talk about his accomplishments, the Avalon senior has spent the last four years letting his play speak for itself. A naturally shy kid, Madriz found his place in high school playing three sports, building his […]
The Long Beach Coast wrapped up their house-warming homestand Sunday afternoon, concluding a six-game series against the Modesto Roadsters at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. Fittingly for a franchise still creating its history, the series finale featured another milestone. Locked in a 6-6 tie after nine innings, the Coast played in the organization’s first Knockout […]
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. Long Beach Poly will add a pair of banners to its collection after the California Interscholastic Federation announced its 40 State Academic Team Champions for the 2025-26 school year Thursday. The […]
Not all heroes wear capes — some wear scrubs. The Long Beach Unified School District’s Long Beach School Nurses Association hosted their annual end-of-year soiree recently, where they honored the 2026 School Nurse of the Year. This year’s honoree is particularly special to me as my own superhero and mother, Anamaria Fife, was named this year’s […]
Lakewood just hired a new baseball coach in alum Anthony Razo, and it appears that he won’t be the only new face in the Moore League next year as Long Beach Poly has confirmed they are hiring a new baseball coach as well. The move comes following the departure of coach Soloman Williams after two […]
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. Longtime Long Beach Poly girls’ athletic director Crystal Irving confirmed to the 562 that she has stepped down as AD at the school as of last month, following a historic 24-year run […]