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Cabrillo Long Beach Poly Millikan Wrestling

Wrestling: Millikan Dominates as Moore League Grapplers Shine at League Finals

After winning their 15th straight Moore League title, the Millikan boys’ wrestling program continued to shine as the Rams took eight league titles at the Moore League Finals Saturday at Wilson.  It was a dominating performance by Millikan boys, who won eight of the matches after having 10 athletes reach the finals match in their […]

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Athlete of the Week Cabrillo Long Beach Poly Long Beach State

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 Jacob Castillo, Cabrillo Wrestling Cabrillo’s Jacob Castillo made history at last weekend’s Moore League Finals, becoming the first […]

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Long Beach State Softball

NCAA Softball: No. 2 Oklahoma Escapes Long Beach State After 11th Inning Rally

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Sunday’s home opener for Long Beach State Softball began with a show of respect for the head coach in the opposing dugout. LBSU softball alum Patty Gasso threw out the ceremonial first pitch in her return to her alma mater, […]

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Baseball Long Beach State Podcast

PODCAST: 2025 Long Beach State Dirtbags Leadoff Dinner Interviews

The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2025 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. We were at the 2025 Dirtbags Leadoff Dinner last Friday at the Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach to celebrate the start of the season and talk to new coach TJ Bruce, his mentor and old coach […]

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Basketball Long Beach State

Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Staying Positive Despite Losing Streak

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. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. Another narrow defeat at home that extended […]

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Lakewood Long Beach Poly Millikan Soccer St. Anthony Wilson

CIF-SS Boys’ Soccer Brackets Released

The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. Five Long Beach high school boys’ soccer teams will start the CIF Southern Section playoffs across four different divisions. All of the first round games are on Thursday. Millikan (22-2-3) won its third consecutive Moore League championship in dominant fashion but is going on […]

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CIF-SS Boys’ Basketball Brackets Released

Six teams from Long Beach learned their postseason draws on Saturday afternoon as the CIF-Southern Section released their playoff brackets for boys’ basketball. five teams from the Moore League (Long Beach Poly, Millikan, Lakewood, Cabrillo, and Jordan) along with defending CIF champion St. Anthony are all in the playoffs, with the first round of games […]

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CIF-SS Girls’ Basketball Brackets Released

Five teams from Long Beach learned their postseason draws on Saturday afternoon as the CIF-Southern Section released their playoff brackets for girls’ basketball. Four teams from the Moore League (Long Beach Poly, Lakewood, Jordan, and Millikan) along with defending CIF champion St. Anthony are all in the playoffs, with the first round of games scheduled […]