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PODCAST: Preview For Long Beach High School Football Playoffs

The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. We’re previewing the five Long Beach high school football games on Friday for Millikan, Long Beach Poly, Lakewood, Wilson and St. Anthony. Photo graphic produced by intern Eddie Becker

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Cross Country: Millikan Boys, Poly Girls Defend Team Championships at Heartwell

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. On a windy evening at Heartwell Park, the Moore League’s top distance runners faced off with cross country championships up for grabs. When the dust settled and the sun set, the trophies stayed with the teams that brought them, […]

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Preview: Moore League Cross Country Finals

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. The dramatic conclusion to the Moore League cross country season is set for Wednesday evening at Heartwell Park. Lower level races begin at 2 p.m. with varsity closing the show. The boys’ varsity race is set to begin at […]

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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 Sydney Mercado, Long Beach Poly Volleyball Long Beach Poly libero Sydney Mercado was an assassin from the back […]

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CIF Football: Lakewood Hits Road to Valencia in Division 5 Opener

The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood football was in a bad way when Justin Utupo took over in 2021 as the sixth head coach in a decade, but the Lancers alum got […]

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CIF Volleyball: Lakewood Falls To Corona In Semifinals

The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2024-2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood was unable to keep their playoff streak going on Saturday in the CIF-SS Division 5 playoffs, falling in a tough semi finals matchup to […]