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Long Beach Boys Tennis Preview 2026

The562’s coverage of Long Beach tennis for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by the Cain Family A star-studded class of players will soon hit the court for the 2025 Moore League boys’ tennis season. Here’s an overview of each team to keep an eye on this spring.  Millikan  Fresh off their second CIF-SS Division […]

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Long Beach Boys’ Golf Season Preview

The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. Wilson has traditionally been Long Beach’s dominant boys’ golf program. The Bruins won 18 consecutive Moore League titles ahead of the 2025 season — a stretch that, more remarkably, never included a league loss.  That streak ended […]

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Long Beach Badminton Preview 2026

A new season of Moore League Badminton is kicking off, with several teams set to compete in one of the most competitive league races across all Long Beach sports. Long Beach Poly The Jackrabbits were co-Moore League Champions last season with Lakewood, and they’re hungry for more this year as they strive for consistency and […]

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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 Tate Hammond, Long Beach Poly Baseball Long Beach Poly avenged last year’s loss to Valley Christian by defeating […]

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Boys’ Lacrosse: Three Bruins Score Hat Tricks As Wilson Beats Long Beach Poly

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 Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson boys’ lacrosse team has made it a point to keep up their intensity high […]

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Wilson High Track & Field Announces New Balance Partnership, Receives State Championship Rings

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The high school track & field community always has an eye on California’s athletes, and the fastest ones often come from Long Beach. So it’s […]

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Girls’ Lacrosse: Tanioco’s Game-Winner Leads Wilson Past Downey in League Clash

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. An argument could be made that the Moore League girls’ lacrosse season doesn’t really start until Wilson plays Downey. Since the sport’s inception in 2022, the two programs have alternated (and even shared) winning the league title, and their bi-annual meetings […]

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Long Beach Girls’ Swimming Preview 2026

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. Another season of girls swimming is underway, with each Long Beach team hoping to dethrone Wilson as the queens of the city.  Wilson The Bruins have built a powerhouse program, and are on the heels of four straight Moore League […]