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Basketball Lakewood

PREVIEW: Lakewood Girls’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood is entering this season with a strong set of returners and a hungry mindset. After having a successful 25-5 season last year, the Lancers are looking to keep their energy up and continue competing. “We return four of our five starters […]

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Basketball Wilson

PREVIEW: Wilson Girls’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Head coach Erin Carey said the Wilson Bruins are in rebuild mode this season. Last year’s squad saw six of their players graduate. This year’s team only has three seniors, so the group has a lot of younger players. “I […]

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Basketball Millikan

PREVIEW: Millikan Girls’ Basketball

The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Legendary Rams’ head coach Lorene Morgan is back for another year, after accomplishing the impressive feat of 600 wins last season. Despite this achievement, Millikan’s squad placed fifth in Moore League, going 4-8 with an overall record of 9-12. However, […]

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Basketball Compton

PREVIEW: Compton Girls’ Basketball

Compton is back for another season with one goal in mind: bouncing back. The Tarbabes had a disappointing season last year, sometimes not having enough players on their team. “It was kind of difficult, we didn’t really have enough players,” senior Ruby Valdivia said. Valdivia and other Compton players went around the school recruiting potential […]

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Basketball Long Beach Poly St. Anthony

Basketball: St. Anthony Takes Down Long Beach Poly in Opener

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial Los Angeles’ Westchester High on a rainy Wednesday was the site of the Battle For Long Beach, as St. Anthony and Long Beach Poly kicked off their seasons in the Westchester Tipoff Classic. The Saints used early hot shooting to jump out to a lead […]

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Basketball Long Beach State

Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short At SDSU

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 for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. There were a couple second-half opportunities […]

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Basketball Long Beach State

Women’s Basketball: Strong Second Half Surges Long Beach State Past Nevada

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 for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Nelson Farris. The Long Beach State women’s basketball team continued the positive start to their season with a 79-57 win over Nevada on Sunday afternoon at Walter […]