Anyone who watched Wilson senior Sammie Hamilton swim this year has witnessed history, and that’s certainly saying something considering she’s a swimmer from the Aquatic Capital of the World. Hamilton added her name to the incredible aquatic history at Wilson by winning the 500-meter Freestyle at the CIF State Swimming & Diving Championships at Clovis […]
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Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 5 Lakewood’s Historic CIF Runs
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood boys’ soccer and girls’ basketball teams made school history with deep CIF playoffs runs, but that success didn’t just start this year. Both programs have dedicated coaches who prioritized effort. That helped develop strong groups of upperclassmen who used their […]
2024 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 7 Wilson Boys’ Swimming Gets Big Payback
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Wilson boys’ swimming has a pre-meet tradition of coming together to chant lyrics from Black Flag’s song Rise Above. Part of it is, […]
Volleyball: USA Women Sweep Netherlands , Win USA VB Cup
After surviving at thrilling five-set match in the USA Volleyball Cup opener this week at The Walter Pyramid, the Americans swept the Netherlands 25-21, 25-20, 25-13 to take the USA Volleyball Cup. “It wasn’t a perfect game which I think is good,” said USA middle blocker Haleigh Washington. “We don’t want to be playing perfect […]
Millikan Coach Tino Nunez Takes Over LBCC Women’s Soccer
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College Don’t get nervous yet, Millikan girls’ soccer fans, Tino Nunez isn’t leaving his job as Rams head coach. However, he’s now also the Long Beach City College women’s soccer coach after being hired last week. “In coaching and playing you want to […]
Community Support Strong At New Dirtbags Coach TJ Bruce’s Introductory Press Conference
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2024 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. Before Friday’s introductory press conference on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field new Long Beach State Dirtbags coach TJ Bruce said he wanted it to feel like, “A backyard BBQ.” “That’s what I remember Long Beach being,” he added. […]
PODCAST: New Long Beach State Dirtbags Coach TJ Bruce Talks About Coming Home
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2024 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. We sat down with new Long Beach State Dirtbags baseball coach TJ Bruce to talk about his journey back to the Beach before his introductory press conference on Friday.
Swimming: Long Beach’s Hank Rivers, Colin Geer At USA Swimming Olympic Trials
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach will be well represented at the USA Olympic Swimming Trials this month as […]
PODCAST: Long Beach State’s Men Basketball Coach Chris Acker Talks About Building His Roster
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. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. We sat down with Long Beach State […]
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Adds Front Court Depth
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. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. The Long Beach State men’s basketball program […]