Millikan has won back-to-back Moore League boys’ soccer championships, and 12 of the last 17 league titles, by relying on quality in-game adjustments and strong senior leadership. The Rams once again have the pieces in place to be kings of Long Beach once again. Coach Jeff Schofield has shown a deft ability to put his […]
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Lakewood Girls’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood girls’ soccer is ready to turn a positive corner, and there’s no sugarcoating what it’s going to take to compete with the top half of the Moore League. “If we want to keep up with these good teams we need to practice […]
Compton Boys’ Soccer Preview
Compton boys’ soccer is trusting the process and it’s starting to pay off. For the first time in a long time, Compton is fielding all three levels and under coach Juan Reynoso is excited about the dedication he is seeing from his players. “Im always optimistic because I know what they can do,” Reynoso said. […]
Jordan Boys’ Basketball Preview
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. Everyone knows how coach Chris Francis’ Jordan boys’ basketball team plays, but few understand what his program has experienced this year. With continued on-campus construction these Panthers have been forced to practice at multiple locations including Compton College, Lindbergh Middle School and a local park. […]
Wilson Boys’ Basketball Preview
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Last season ended in a most peculiar way for Wilson boys’ basketball. The Bruins played Cabrillo on back-to-back nights to break a Moore League tie, and after winning the second game, coach James Boykin was accosted by one of his own […]
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Can’t Catch Portland
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. Saturday’s shooting woes against Portland proved once […]
PREVIEW: Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Hosts Portland Today
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. It’s hard to imagine the 2024 version […]
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Village Christian, CIF 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.
PODCAST: Free Recruiting Event For High School Football Players
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase has been the official sponsor of football coverage here at The562 and on the podcast we’re talking about how high school football players can take advantage of this opportunity to continue their academic and athletic […]
Q & A With Wilson Football Senior Captain Christian Caesar
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. Christian Caesar is a product of his environment, and for better or worse, he’s proud of that fact. Ceasar is now Wilson’s senior lineman and team captain […]