The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson Bruins 2024 season was already a success before they even stepped foot on the field of their championship game. It was Wilson’s first ever championship […]
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Long Beach Athletes Play In LA Chargers’ Flag Football All-Star Game
The562’s coverage of girls’ flag football is sponsored by the Los Angeles Chargers. The Los Angeles Chargers hosted their second annual girls’ flag football all-star game on Monday morning at Sofi Stadium, where several Long Beach representatives were selected to participate. Lakewood coach Leilani Utupo was nominated as head coach for the Los Angeles team, where […]
St. Anthony Boys’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. Fourth-year St. Anthony boys’ soccer coach Aaron Rodriguez is in charge of a senior heavy team that’s trying to get back to the playoffs for the first time in three years. “This senior class, they were freshmen when we […]
Jordan Boys’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. First year coach Juan Luna and the Jordan boys’ soccer team is keeping its standard high for the 2024-2025 season. “Our goal for the team is to make it to the playoffs,” he said. “The key to achieving one of our goals […]
Cabrillo Girls’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo Girls Soccer team has become accustomed to change – especially when it comes to their head coach. Adriana Santillan is taking over the program this year as the Jags’ third head coach in the last four years as she looks to bring […]
Compton Girls’ Soccer Preview
The Compton girls’ soccer team is looking to elevate their program under head coach Milton Huezo Valencia. “[Our first goal] would be to be able to create a strong program with two levels. The second goal would be to be prepared to compete with the teams within our league at a higher level so we […]
Lakewood Girls’ Basketball Preview
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood Girls Basketball team is primed for another successful season. The Lancers are coming off of a season where they appeared in their first ever CIF-SS championship and are retaining the Moore League Player of the Year Nyemah King. Lakewood is looking […]
Lakewood Boys’ Basketball Preview
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood basketball team has been left with a bitter taste in their mouths following a disappointing end to last season. After starting 10-0 with a direct path to a Moore League championship, the Lancers dropped their final two games of the […]
Millikan Boys’ Basketball Preview
If it wasn’t for their navy blue and gold uniforms, you might not have recognized the 2024-25 Millikan basketball team. The Rams are welcoming an influx of transfers this season under first-year head coach Stephon Price, who’s aiming to change the culture of basketball at Spring and Palo Verde. “We’re looking to change the whole […]
CIF Football: Wilson Pulls Off Fourth Quarter Comeback Against Village Christian
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. There were a handful of times that the Wilson football team’s season should’ve ended on Friday night while visiting Village Christian in the second round of the […]