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Jordan Softball

Jordan Panthers Softball Preview

The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. There is a growth mindset permeating throughout the Jordan softball program and the Panthers are embracing the quality underclassman coming in and the competition for spots in the lineup. Fifth-year coach Santiago Morales said he’s seen that make his team better. “All […]

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Compton Softball

Compton Softball Preview

The Compton softball team is embracing the underdog role in the Moore League this season. They are practicing at nearby Roosevelt Middle School because of the on-campus construction and they’re roster is full of players who are learning the game on the fly. Third baseman and catcher Erickq Soto is one of the team leaders […]

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PHOTOS: Long Beach State Women’s Basketball Beat UC Riverside

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. The Long Beach State women’s basketball team took down UC Riverside, 75-69, on a night that saw Savannah Tucker cross 1,000 career points with the Beach. […]

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Millikan Softball

Millikan Rams Softball Preview

Not since the late 1980’s had Millikan Softball won four consecutive Moore League titles, but that’s where the Rams find themselves entering the 2025 campaign. The last three league championships have been claimed under the leadership of head coach Michelle Lehr and top assistant Mike Mathis, culminating in a perfect 12-0 league season last spring. […]

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Cabrillo Softball

Cabrillo Softball Preview

The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. It’s hard to build a program when you have different players shuffling through every year, but this year Cabrillo coach Gabriel Tablada has a young group that he hopes to be the start of a new era for Cabrillo softball. “We have a handful […]

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Softball St. Anthony

St. Anthony Softball Preview

The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. There’s a lot stacked against the St. Anthony softball program in 2025 for what will be a huge transition year for Saints’ coach Joseph Younger. St. Anthony had eight girls transfer out this off-season while graduating four seniors, and […]

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Cabrillo Soccer

CIF Girls’ Soccer: Cabrillo Makes History But Loses In Quarterfinals

The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo girls’ soccer team had their historic postseason ended in the CIF Southern Section Division 6  quarterfinals as Segerstom took down the Jaguars 1-0. Sergerstom didn’t want to waste any time in […]

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Long Beach Poly Soccer

CIF Boys’ Soccer: Long Beach Poly Can’t Find Equalizer in Loss to Laguna Beach

The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly put together a relentless barrage of scoring chances in the second half, as their home fans and coaching staff cheered them on. “It’s coming!,” was the cry from the Jackrabbits’ bench […]