The reigning Moore League champion Millikan baseball program hosted a well-attended Opening Day and Alumni Game last weekend on campus. The event also honored Rams baseball legend John Correa, who passed away in July of 2024. Correa was a three-year starter at third base for the Rams and drove in the walkoff extra innings game-winning […]
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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 […]
Football: Quarterback JJ Nielsen Headed To Hawai’i Early
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. It’s been clear for a while that Jarret “JJ” Nielsen would continue his career at the University of Hawai’i and the former Jordan Panthers quarterback and shortstop is […]
Lakewood Alum JP Crawford Named Finalist For Roberto Clemente Award
Lakewood alum JP Crawford has been named the Seattle Mariners’ nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, making him a finalist for one of the most prestigious awards in all of sports. The Roberto Clemente Award is given each year to a MLB player who “best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the […]
Heartwell Headed To PONY World Series
For the first time in 21 years, the Heartwell PONY squad of 14s All Stars is heading to Washington, Pennsylvania for the PONY World Series. The squad out of Long Beach’s Heartwell Park won the West Zone Tournament last week and is now one of 10 teams remaining heading to the World Series, out of […]
Long Beach Baseball Players Compete on Dodgers Dreamteam
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Long Beach Poly Hiring Soloman Williams As New Baseball Coach
Long Beach Poly has hired a new baseball coach, according to multiple sources, with the hire expected to be announced to players and parents this evening. The Jackrabbits new coach will be Soloman Williams, a deeply connected Long Beach native with a long baseball history in the city. Williams played on the 2008 Long Beach […]
Historic Achievement of the Year 2024: Lakewood Baseball’s Spud O’Neil Makes More Coaching History
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s high school baseball coverage is sponsored by Tribe Athletics. Visit TribeAthlete.com for more information on their fitness community. On Opening Night for Moore League baseball, the dean of the league’s head coaches celebrated another terrific milestone on Bohl Diamond at Blair […]