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Lacrosse Long Beach Poly Millikan

Boys’ Lacrosse: Long Beach Poly Gets Big Win at Millikan

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Tuesday’s victory for Long Beach Poly at Millikan was four years in the making. A veteran group of Jackrabbits that’s been together since freshman year took a big step towards a possible Moore League championship, taking down their reigning champs with a decisive 10-4 victory […]

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Golf Long Beach Poly Millikan

Boys’ Golf: Millikan Takes Down Poly At Recreation Park

The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The Millikan boys’ golf team picked up a Moore League win on Tuesday with a 202-262 victory over Long Beach Poly at Recreation Park Golf Course. Millikan is now 3-0 in the Moore […]

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Long Beach State

Long Beach State Notebook: Women’s Water Polo Hosting No. 1 In Nation

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Photo by: Luiza Moraes Long Beach State women’s water polo made a defensive statement last week. Sophomore Chiara Amoroso had a team-high of five steals while senior goalie Chelsea Oliver had nine saves in the dominant 16-2 Big West win […]

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Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College Notebook: Softball On Another Winning Streak, New Energy For Swimming Teams

Long Beach City College softball had its 12-game winning streak snapped last Friday with a 3-0 loss to No. 5 El Camino. The No. 7 Vikings are now 22-3 overall and 15-2 in South Coast Conference play. “A 12-game winning streak is fun, now it’s time to start a new one,” said LBCC coach Megan […]

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Compton Lacrosse Wilson

Boys’ Lacrosse: Ivan Van Divort Scores Hat Trick In Wilson Win Over Compton

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson boys’ lacrosse team picked up another win in the first game of a doubleheader at Millikan on Tuesday afternoon, relying on a hat trick from Ivan Van Divort in a 6-2 win over Compton.  The Bruins are now […]

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Obituary

Obituary: Naples Rib Company’s Fran Ursini Passes Away

Naples Rib Company co-founder Francis “Fran” Ursini passed away earlier this month at the age of 86. Ursini purchased the former Naples Rib Joint with his son, Dave Ursini, in 1992, relaunching it as Naples Rib Company, which has been a Long Beach staple ever since. “In 1984 he opened up the Newport Rib Company […]

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Cabrillo Golf Lakewood Long Beach Poly Millikan St. Anthony Wilson

Long Beach Boys’ Golf Season Preview

The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. As the Moore League schedule gets underway this month we’re taking time to preview the entire boys’ golf season with interesting stories all over the city.  WILSON The Bruins have been the kings of the Moore League for the last 18 years running and […]