Eli Aquino began working with the562 in the inaugural intern class before continuing to work throughout high school as a freelancer. Eli has since been hired as a new Assistant Editor and he’s currently entering his first semester at Long Beach State.
A unique season for the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team came to an end in the semifinals of the Big West Tournament in Hawaii on Friday night. The third-seeded Beach won the first set against No. 2 UCSB handily, but couldn’t maintain their momentum in a four-set defeat, 16-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-15. “It really […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson boys’ volleyball team continued its perfect tear through the Moore League Thursday evening at LBCC, wrapping up a perfect 12-0 league slate with a sweep of Lakewood, 25-9, 25-17, 25-23. The Bruins (27-2, 12-0) repeat as undefeated league champs, […]
A certain level of toughness and grit is required to play any sports, but every year an athlete or two catch our eyes and distinguish themselves as having found another gear. That’s true of both of this year’s honorees, who played through injury and led their teams both emotionally and in terms of production. Sone […]
