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Lakewood’s Nyemah King Named Athlete of the Year By Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The City of Lakewood hosted its annual Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Monday evening, honoring the best athletes in the city in each high school sport, while also selecting an overall Athlete of the Year for 2024. Dozens of athletes, […]

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2025 Long Beach Boys’ Volleyball Preview

The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The 2025 Long Beach boys’ volleyball scene has talent across the board, with plenty of key returners and rising stars set to take the stage this spring. Teams like Wilson are looking to win their fifth Moore […]

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Lakewood, Long Beach Poly Girls Win CIF-SS Individual Wrestling Titles

It’s been a historic season for girls’ wrestling season throughout the Moore League. With fierce competition within league play, the Moore League had a solid performance at last weekend’s CIF Southern Section Individuals with three grapplers coming away with CIF titles. Long Beach Poly’s Dalila Preciado followed up her individual and team league title with […]

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Massive Long Beach Softball Preview

The Long Beach high school softball season has begun as Millikan looks win a fifth consecutive Moore League championship. Get your cleats laced up with our preview for every team Click here for our Millikan preview Click here for our Wilson preview Click here for our Long Beach Poly preview Click here for our Lakewood […]

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Lakewood Softball

Lakewood Lancers Softball Preview

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. After once again failing to dethrone Moore League champions and rivals Millikan last year, the key to success for Lakewood softball this season will be the ability to adjust. Lakewood won 11 of 13 league titles from 2007 to 2019 before having to […]

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Massive Long Beach Baseball Preview

The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters Baseball season is finally here again in Long Beach, with blue skies and beach breezes in the forecast. For the 17th Spring we bring you our comprehensive preview of all the Long Beach teams, as well as our […]

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Lakewood Lancers Baseball Preview

The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. With over 40 years of experience coaching Lakewood baseball, long-time Lancers coach Walter “Spud” O’Neil likes to switch things up each year and create a […]

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CIF Basketball: Lakewood Falls to Lynwood in Second Round

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Looking to keep their season alive, the Lakewood girls basketball team was unable to overcome a slow start during a 67-53 loss to Lynwood in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2AA playoffs Saturday night. With some tenacious defense […]