The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. The 2023-24 version of the St. Anthony Saints accomplished a major goal back in February, winning a CIF-SS championship along with the girls’ basketball team in an unforgettable doubleheader at Azusa Pacific. That day will live forever in the […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. As always, there’s history in the air for the Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team as they prepare for the 2024-25 basketball season. The Jackrabbits enter the year with 2,164 wins (300+ more than the next best team in California) and 65 league championships–also a […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood basketball team has been left with a bitter taste in their mouths following a disappointing end to last season. After starting 10-0 with a direct path to a Moore League championship, the Lancers dropped their final two games of the […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. Everyone knows how coach Chris Francis’ Jordan boys’ basketball team plays, but few understand what his program has experienced this year. With continued on-campus construction these Panthers have been forced to practice at multiple locations including Compton College, Lindbergh Middle School and a local park. […]
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’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Jaguars are diurnal and nocturnal creatures, meaning they hunt in both the day and the night. The Cabrillo Jaguars brought that same mentality to the basketball court last season–working day and night while stalking their proverbial prey. Led by head coach Chris Spencer, who […]
If it wasn’t for their navy blue and gold uniforms, you might not have recognized the 2024-25 Millikan basketball team. The Rams are welcoming an influx of transfers this season under first-year head coach Stephon Price, who’s aiming to change the culture of basketball at Spring and Palo Verde. “We’re looking to change the whole […]
An improving Compton team will look to better last year’s campaign with an upgraded roster under second-year coach Tony Finley. “It’s one day at a time for us,” said Finley. “We’re trying to get better each and every day and make progress every year. Last year we took some steps, we came close to winning […]
Barry Barnes has been the head coach of the Long Beach City College men’s basketball team for 16 years, and this year’s Vikings squad looks like a classic Barnes team. They’ve got good guards, and a ton of local talent. “We always keep that connection, we take a lot of pride in recruiting the local […]
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 […]