The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The 605 All-Star Game, established in 1967, was a longtime tradition for local high school football players before it fizzled out in 2017. Now, the event is back, and last Saturday at Downey High School, the South All-Stars emerged victorious over […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. In their second home game in three days, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team fell 78-71 to Cal Poly after being down 31-33 […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Thursday night’s girls’ soccer game against Wilson left the Poly Jackrabbits jumping for joy when the final whistle blew. After a nail biter of a first half that ended 0-0, the Jackrabbits tucked four goals away in the second, two of which belonged to midfielder […]
The middle school boys’ basketball All-City Division 3 champion was crowned on Saturday afternoon, with the Tincher Tigers taking the win over the Stephens Jackrabbits in a 53-43 thrilling back and forth battle at Millikan High School. The Tigers, led by coach Mark Chambers, also won the title last season. However, this win in particular […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Moore League title contenders Long Beach Poly looked the part on Tuesday night, as they opened up Moore League play with a statement win at home against Lakewood. The Jackrabbits’ 4-0 shutout was […]
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 city’s top academic magnet programs, a Grammy Award […]