The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. No matter what happens during Chris Acker’s […]
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Massive Long Beach Softball Preview
The Long Beach high school softball season has begun as Millikan looks win a fifth consecutive Moore League championship. Get your cleats laced up with our preview for every team Click here for our Millikan preview Click here for our Wilson preview Click here for our Long Beach Poly preview Click here for our Lakewood […]
Lakewood Lancers Softball Preview
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. After once again failing to dethrone Moore League champions and rivals Millikan last year, the key to success for Lakewood softball this season will be the ability to adjust. Lakewood won 11 of 13 league titles from 2007 to 2019 before having to […]
Wilson Bruins Softball Preview
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. There is plenty of experience and quality leadership on the Wilson softball roster for the Bruins to break through and get back to the top of the Moore League ladder. The nine seniors is the most that coach George Molina has […]
Jordan Panthers Softball Preview
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. There is a growth mindset permeating throughout the Jordan softball program and the Panthers are embracing the quality underclassman coming in and the competition for spots in the lineup. Fifth-year coach Santiago Morales said he’s seen that make his team better. “All […]
Compton Softball Preview
The Compton softball team is embracing the underdog role in the Moore League this season. They are practicing at nearby Roosevelt Middle School because of the on-campus construction and they’re roster is full of players who are learning the game on the fly. Third baseman and catcher Erickq Soto is one of the team leaders […]
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Dominguez, CIF Boys’ Soccer
The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
CIF Boys’ Soccer: Wilson Falls Short In Quarterfinals At Dominguez
The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. This game deserved overtime, but sometimes the beautiful game is cruel. Wilson and Dominguez both dominated one half of their CIF Southern Section Division 5 quarterfinal match on Wednesday evening […]
Wilson Bruins Baseball Preview
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. Every team wants to be playing their best at the end of the season, and Wilson did that last year by finishing on an […]
St. Anthony Saints Baseball Preview
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters This may become a tale of two seasons for St. Anthony baseball. The Saints have a quality core group of returners who […]