It’s girls’ basketball season in the city, and it’s sure to be a memorable one. St. Anthony will try to defend their CIF-SS title and Long Beach Poly will try to extend a historically significant Moore League win streak. But with upgraded rosters around the league, it should be a battle for the Moore League […]
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Wilson Girls’ Basketball Preview
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. After taking over the program mid-semester last year, Head Coach Hank Waddles is locked in for his first full season in charge of the Wilson girls’ basketball program. After former Head Coach Erin Carey resigned in Jan. due to mistreatment […]
Wilson Boys’ Basketball Preview
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Last season ended in a most peculiar way for Wilson boys’ basketball. The Bruins played Cabrillo on back-to-back nights to break a Moore League tie, and after winning the second game, coach James Boykin was accosted by one of his own […]
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 Thomas Jones, Wilson Football Thomas Jones did his best “flu game” impression on Friday night after missing school […]
PHOTOS: St. Anthony Basketball at Wilson
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949.
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Village Christian, CIF Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
CIF Football: Wilson Pulls Off Fourth Quarter Comeback Against Village Christian
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. There were a handful of times that the Wilson football team’s season should’ve ended on Friday night while visiting Village Christian in the second round of the […]
PODCAST: Free Recruiting Event For High School Football Players
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase has been the official sponsor of football coverage here at The562 and on the podcast we’re talking about how high school football players can take advantage of this opportunity to continue their academic and athletic […]
Q & A With Wilson Football Senior Captain Christian Caesar
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Christian Caesar is a product of his environment, and for better or worse, he’s proud of that fact. Ceasar is now Wilson’s senior lineman and team captain […]
PREVIEW: Wilson vs. Village Christian, CIF Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson football team isn’t taking their playoff position lightly. The Bruins are coming off a convincing 42-13 win in the first round of the CIF-SS Division […]