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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. Oklahoma, NCAA Softball
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]