The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. It’s a new day at Long Beach Poly under first-year coach Gerald Aquiningoc, who made waves in the city when he left Wilson for Poly. The Jackrabbits last year went 11-17 and finished in fourth place in the Moore League, both their lowest marks in […]
After the tragic passing of St. Anthony coach Keli Pula in June, the Saints are rebuilding with a new coach and a new lineup. First-year Saints coach Mary Amado says her team is talented but young, with three freshmen likely to start. Senior Olivia Zawalick and junior Khalise Eloi are back in the middle, with […]
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo Jaguars have continued to progress under fourth-year coach James Moanapukeahi Kainoa Jr. and his staff. The Jags are in rebuilding mode this season and Kainoa said that numbers on the Westside continue to be a struggle. “We have built a culture here where […]
Jordan coach Lara Stone has helped to bring the Panthers’ program forward as the indoor and beach volleyball coach. The Panthers finished at .500 with a 15-15 record last year and a fifth-place tie in the Moore League with Cabrillo. Stone wasn’t ready to name starters or key contributors at the start of the season […]
The562’s coverage of Avalon Athletics is sponsored by Curtain Maritime. The Lancers have been slowly improving for the better part of the last decade under coach Carlos Martinez, but this season will be more challenging with a difficult San Joaquin League schedule and a largely rebuilt lineup. “The culture in the volleyball program has always […]
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 Tyree McCowen, Lakewood Football Tyree McCowen is the unquestioned leader of the Lakewood defense this year and one […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. The Beach dropped their second match of the season on Sunday afternoon against LMU, falling in three sets 26-24, 25-17, 25-19. LBSU is now 1-1 on the young season after their thrilling upset of No. 1 […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. Photo courtesy of Long Beach State athletics In the first match of head coach Tyler Hildebrand’s second season coaching his alma mater, the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team got its signature victory. The Beach hosted […]
In head coach Tyler Hildebrand’s first year back at his alma mater coaching the Long Beach State women’s volleyball program, the Beach took a step forward. They finished 19-9 and third place in the Big West Conference. This year, returning talent plus a few new talented transfers have Hildebrand and his player optimistic the Beach […]
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 Josiah “JoJo” Apisala, St. Anthony Football Josiah “JoJo” Apisala arrived at St. Anthony from Valley Christian this offseason, […]