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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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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 Cailey Christen, Long Beach Poly Water Polo Cailey Christen helped lead a team effort that put Long Beach […]

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Long Beach State Dirtbags Open Season With Blowout Win

The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2025 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. First-year coach TJ Bruce called his shot and his Long Beach State Dirtbags made sure every button he pushed worked during the season opener against Northwestern Friday night on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. Bruce is a Long […]

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PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs Vanguard NCAA Volleyball

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. The Beach swept Vanguard to improve to 11-0 on the season, still ranked No. 1 in the nation.

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Long Beach State Women’s Basketball Falls To Hawai’i

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. A late run from Big West Conference leader Hawai’i handed Long Beach State women’s basketball a 72-65 loss on Thursday night. The game was played at the […]

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SEASON PREVIEW: 2025 Long Beach State Dirtbags

The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2025 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.comj to learn more. It’s been a roller coaster of results for Long Beach State Dirtbags baseball since coach Mike Weathers retired. Troy Buckley got the historic program back into the NCAA postseason, but also had losing seasons before he was unceremoniously […]

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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 Jacob Castillo, Cabrillo Wrestling Cabrillo’s Jacob Castillo made history at last weekend’s Moore League Finals, becoming the first […]

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Long Beach State Softball

NCAA Softball: No. 2 Oklahoma Escapes Long Beach State After 11th Inning Rally

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Sunday’s home opener for Long Beach State Softball began with a show of respect for the head coach in the opposing dugout. LBSU softball alum Patty Gasso threw out the ceremonial first pitch in her return to her alma mater, […]