The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The community of local educators has always been a strong one, and Lakewood High School teacher Rachel Thron has felt that love this year. In June, Thron was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had to stop teaching for the first time in 11 […]
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VIDEO: Cabrillo vs. Kennedy, CIF Boys’ Water Polo
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family.
CIF Boys’ Water Polo: Cabrillo Holds Off Kennedy For Win
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. It wasn’t long ago when simply winning a CIF Southern Section playoff game was a big deal for Cabrillo boys’ water polo. That time has certainly passed, and after […]
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Cruises To Exhibition Win
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. Even the most diehard Long Beach State […]
Girls’ Golf: St. Anthony’s Victoria Valenzuela Wins League Title Again
The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948 Victoria Valenzuela has won the last three Del Rey League individual championship tournaments she has entered. The St. Anthony senior held off an illness and a late […]
PODCAST: NCAA Rule Changes With Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. There are many rule changes for the NCAA and its member schools that will impact college athletics for years to come. It’s unclear if that makes life easier or harder for mid-major universities without football programs, and that’s what we […]
CIF Girls’ Volleyball: Wilson Falls To Dana Hills
The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2024-2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson picked a great time to play one of its best matches of the season, but it wasn’t enough to advance in the […]
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Jordan, Football
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. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser.
Football: Fourth Down Conversions Carry Wilson Past Jordan
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. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The two most important touchdowns on Friday night at Compton College came from Wilson […]
CIF Boys’ Water Polo: Four Long Beach Teams Headed To Playoffs
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Wilson, Long Beach Poly, Millikan and Cabrillo are officially preparing for the CIF Southern Section boys’ water polo playoffs after the brackets were released today. The lower divisions start with the first round on Tuesday and the top divisions […]