The Millikan Football program has made a habit of putting together competitive schedules against some of the most talented teams in the area, and this fall will be no exception. With the changes coming to Moore League Football–and Cabrillo and Compton headed to the associated Hub City League–there’s two extra Friday nights for head coach […]
A pair of local pitchers were selected in this year’s Major League Baseball Draft last Sunday afternoon. Recent Millikan alum Daunte Bell II went in the 14th Round to the Milwaukee Brewers, while Lakewood alum Diego Gutierrez was taken in the 17th Round by the Baltimore Orioles out of the University of San Diego. Bell […]
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. A program in search of stability has turned to one of its own to lead the way, as Long Beach Poly has named Davis Towne as its new head baseball coach. Towne […]
Baseball is a common American pastime. As our country developed, so did the sport – and it continues to grow as more time passes. The ceiling continues to rise, and more ballplayers are stepping onto the field. Young women are trailblazers in the sport, and some of those stars are representing local cities on national […]
As residents enjoy a relaxing summer in Long Beach, the scenic shoreline of the city is buzzing with excitement as they prepare for a major athletic event to return to the city. After a record-breaking race in 2025, the Supertri Long Beach, formerly known as the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon, is returning to the city […]
Long Beach sports fans eager to become a part of the LA 2028 Olympics (which will include several events taking place in the city) will soon have a chance to apply to volunteer at the Games. The LA28 Volunteer Crew application window opens Tuesday, July 14 at LA28.org, at which point fans can fill out […]
With the Villa Riviera and the Queen Mary providing a picturesque backdrop at Alamitos Beach, the Association of Volleyball Professionals returned to Long Beach for Week 5 of AVP League action. The Miami Mayhem turned in a dominant weekend, going 4-0 behind two pairs with Olympic aspirations. Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft, along with Taylor […]
A standout debut campaign has continued to pay dividends for Millikan alum and Texas Longhorn Anthony Pack, who was recently selected to USA Baseball’s 2026 Collegiate National Team. Pack is currently competing in the inaugural World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Taiwan, which runs from July 11-15. This year’s National Team features players from […]
Photo via Volleyball World. Wilson senior Simrin Adams recently represented Team USA at the U18 Beach Volleyball World Championships in The Hague, Netherlands, where she and partner Sienna Castillo made an impressive run to the quarterfinals. The pair dominated the qualifying stage, earning straight-set victories over Hong Kong, Poland and Türkiye to secure a spot […]
Long Beach is once again home to professional beach volleyball as the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) kicked off its weekend event at Alamitos Bay on Saturday for Week 5 of the regular season. The last time the AVP stopped in Long Beach was in 2020, when the league played three consecutive weeks without fans […]