One of the most encouraging trends of 2025 was the continued parade of ribbons being cut around sparkling new sports facilities. The Long Beach Unified School District’s two construction bonds, approved by Long Beach voters, yielded new aquatic centers at Wilson and Lakewood as well as a new football stadium at Jordan, with more improvements […]
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Top 12 Moments of 2025: No. 8 Long Beach Poly’s Jovani Ruff, Lakewood’s Nyemah King Set Records
Any record in the rich history of Long Beach basketball is worth celebrating—but what Long Beach Poly’s Jovani Ruff and Lakewood’s Nyemah King accomplished in their high school careers is unprecedented. The pair each capped off a standout four-year run as the city’s all-time leading scorer for boys’ and girls’ basketball, respectively. Jovani Ruff joins […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Alexandra Rios, Millikan Girls’ Soccer In a dominant 7-0 win over Lakewood, junior Alexandra Rios was working all […]
Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Cruises to a Win Over Lakewood to Open Moore League
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It was all excitement in the Ron Palmer Pavilion on Thursday night as the Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Boys’ Basketball
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
Girls’ Basketball: Lakewood Snaps Long Beach Poly’s 17-Year Moore League Winning Streak
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Thursday night’s Moore League matchup between Long Beach Poly and Lakewood brought something the league hadn’t seen in […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Girls’ Basketball
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
Girls’ Water Polo: Cabrillo Beats Lakewood in Thriller
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Cabrillo girls’ water polo’s biggest strength entering the year was its experience. The Jaguars boast a veteran-heavy squad, […]
PHOTOS: Cabrillo vs Lakewood Water Polo
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
Girls’ Soccer: Millikan Dominates Lakewood in Big Moore League Win
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. Christmas came early for the […]











