The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. They say that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, but a good start doesn’t hurt either. Millikan junior Vonnae Ocegueda was in the right place at the right time to score in the first minutes of the first and second […]
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Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Loses In Gold Mine
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 2024-25 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. The location changed but the struggles remained […]
Boys’ Soccer: Millikan Holds Off Wilson For Win
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The first-place Moore League boys’ soccer fixture between Millikan and Wilson on Wednesday night was yet another example of how the final score rarely reflects the beautiful game played. A plethora of gilt-edged opportunities and a breakneck pace throughout made it feel […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Wilson, Girls’ Soccer
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
Long Beach State Dirtbags Gearing Up For First Season Under TJ Bruce
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2025 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. With the full support of the Long Beach State administration, alumni and fans, new Dirtbags coach TJ Bruce is ready to put his mark on the historic program where he started his career as an assistant. All of […]
Jordan Football Coach Alfred Rowe Has Proud Message For New Team
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. This month, there will be a handful of very different first meetings for Long Beach high school football teams and their new coaches. The message was a clear one on Monday in the Jordan Auditorium as new Panthers coach Alfred Rowe […]
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Winning Streak Snapped
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 2024-25 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. Attention to little details helped Long Beach […]
BREAKING: Long Beach Poly Football Hires Lakewood Coach Justin Utupo
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. Long Beach Poly football has a new head coach. Lakewood head man Justin Utupo confirmed he has accepted the position as the new head coach of the Jackrabbits. He makes history as the first Polynesian head coach in Long Beach Poly […]
2024 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 9 Lakewood Boys’ Soccer Makes History
There was something so fitting about how the Lakewood boys’ soccer program made history last season. The Lancers were underdogs in a very good Moore League, and so they played like tenacious underdogs during their postseason run. In February, Lakewood used its exciting high-pressure style of play to reach its first CIF Southern Section playoff […]
2024 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 10 Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Reaches NCAA Tournament
Coach Dan Monson’s final days with Long Beach State men’s basketball made national headlines in March. After 17 years at the helm, Monson was told just before the Big West Conference Tournament that he wouldn’t be brought back for next season. Less than a week later, LBSU won the Big West title and automatic spot […]