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Wilson’s Joel Bitonio Earns Historic Pro Bowl Nod, Named Browns’ Man of the Year

Wilson alum and Cleveland Brown offensive lineman Joel Bitonio received a historic honor recently, as he was named to his fifth consecutive NFL Pro Bowl. Bitonio, now in his ninth year in the NFL, joins rarified air from his hometown–he is now tied with the recently-retired Jurrell Casey for most Pro Bowl honors in Long […]

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LB in NFL: Long Beach Poly Still Producing New NFL Talent as 2022 Season Kicks Off

The 2022 NFL season kicks off this weekend and once again Long Beach will have several representatives on NFL rosters. Some veteran stalwarts like Joel Bitonio and Marcedes Lewis are still with the same organizations while other big names were on the move this offseason. Long Beach Poly Perhaps the biggest name in a new […]

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JuJu Smith-Schuster Hosts Free Football Camp at Long Beach Poly

Long Beach Poly alum JuJu Smith-Schuster was back at his alma mater last weekend, hosting a free football camp for Long Beach middle school students. Smith-Schuster, who graduated from Poly a decade ago, has since gone on to a Pro Bowl NFL career with the Steelers, and this offseason signed with the Chiefs. Smith-Schuster has […]

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Wilson Alum Joel Bitonio Named To Fourth Pro Bowl With Browns

Wilson alum and eighth-year Cleveland Brown star offensive lineman Joel Bitonio was recently named to the NFL’s Pro Bowl, his fourth time earning the honor. Bitonio is the longest-tenured Browns player and is the first player for the team to make four consecutive Pro Bowls since 1971. “It’s pretty cool,” said Bitonio. “It’s the fourth […]

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Iman Marshall Gives Back To Community With Holiday Toy Giveaway

A week before Christmas Day, Iman “Biggie” Marshall brought some holiday cheer to the communities that raised him. The former Long Beach Poly Jackrabbit, who is in his third NFL season with the Baltimore Ravens, spent his Saturday dressed in a Santa Claus suit, handing out toys to kids in Compton and Long Beach. “It’s […]

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LB in NFL: Nine Long Beach Products Make NFL Rosters For 2021

Nine Long Beach products representing six local schools have made final 53-man rosters for the upcoming NFL season, set to kick off this Thursday evening. Long Beach Poly leads the way with five players, plus a pair on practice squads. Support The562.org Poly The retirement of Jurrell Casey leaves a big hole. Casey was one […]

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PODCAST: Interview With Jordan Alum, NFL Receiver John Ross

This week on the show we’re updating the high school football schedule after a positive COVID-19 test at Long Beach Poly before we talk to Jordan High alum and New York Giants wide receiver John Ross about getting healthy, being a dad and much more. 02:00 High School football update 16:00 Interview with John Ross

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Wilson’s Joel Bitonio Makes History With Third Pro Bowl Honor

Wilson alum Joel Bitonio has had a historic season this year with the Cleveland Browns. Bitonio, who has spent all seven years of his NFL career in Cleveland, was announced as a Pro Bowl honoree this week, marking his third consecutive Pro Bowl recognition. That’s significant because he becomes the first-ever Wilson alum to make […]

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PODCAST: Long Beach Stories In National Football League

This week on the show we’re talking about Long Beach interests in professional sports. First we breakdown the most important story lines for Long Beach representatives in the NFL, and then we give some NBA predictions for local teams. 01:00 LB In NFL 26:00 What do you expect from this NBA season?