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Basketball Lakewood

Lakewood Girls’ Basketball Preview

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood Girls Basketball team is primed for another successful season. The Lancers are coming off of a season where they appeared in their first ever CIF-SS championship and are retaining the Moore League Player of the Year Nyemah King. Lakewood is looking […]

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Basketball Jordan

Jordan Girls’ Basketball Preview

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The Jordan girls’ basketball program has been all about growth under fourth-year Head Coach Wesley Rosenbaum.  After finishing third in the Moore League last season, the Panthers are still looking to improve as another year rolls in. “Every single year, our expectations […]

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Basketball Wilson

Wilson Girls’ Basketball Preview

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. After taking over the program mid-semester last year, Head Coach Hank Waddles is locked in for his first full season in charge of the Wilson girls’ basketball program. After former Head Coach Erin Carey resigned in Jan. due to mistreatment […]

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Basketball Cabrillo

Cabrillo Girls’ Basketball Preview

The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. There’s a fresh face in charge of the girls’ basketball program on the West Side. Head Coach Harrison Hawkins has taken the reins and is leading the Lady Jags this season.  “Expect Cabrillo Ladies Basketball to be different this year,” Hawkins said. “We will […]

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Basketball Compton

Compton Girls’ Basketball Preview

Compton girls’ basketball has an entire new look this year. After graduating a strong set of seniors, there is only one returner for the Tarbabes: sophomore guard Nakara Johnson. “She leads more by example than word of mouth,” Head Coach Derrick Anderson said. “I think that’s more valuable than someone who just talks.” Johnson is […]

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Basketball St. Anthony

St. Anthony Boys’ Basketball Preview

The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. The 2023-24 version of the St. Anthony Saints accomplished a major goal back in February, winning a CIF-SS championship along with the girls’ basketball team in an unforgettable doubleheader at Azusa Pacific. That day will live forever in the […]

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Basketball Long Beach Poly

Long Beach Poly Boys’ Basketball Preview

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. As always, there’s history in the air for the Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team as they prepare for the 2024-25 basketball season. The Jackrabbits enter the year with 2,164 wins (300+ more than the next best team in California) and 65 league championships–also a […]

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Basketball Lakewood

Lakewood Boys’ Basketball Preview

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood basketball team has been left with a bitter taste in their mouths following a disappointing end to last season. After starting 10-0 with a direct path to a Moore League championship, the Lancers dropped their final two games of the […]

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Basketball Jordan

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. […]