The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family.
Season Preview: Long Beach State Dirtbags Excited For Fresh Start in 2026
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. In year two under head coach TJ Bruce, so much will be new, yet so much will be familiar. The Dirtbags’ roster is largely overhauled from the 2025 season, with a mix of impact players from the transfer portal, along […]
Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Schedule
The first full week of the winter CIF Southern Section playoffs kicks off today, with three Moore League water polo teams competing in the second round of the playoffs. League champ Wilson is in the Open Division and will wrap up play tomorrow at San Marcos in Santa Barbara. Tuesday, February 10 Division 2: Millikan […]
Football: Long Beach Poly’s Deuce Jefferson Signs With Navy
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Long Beach Poly added another name to its list of college signees Wednesday, honoring quarterback Deuce Jefferson during National Signing Day as he officially committed to the United States Naval Academy to continue […]
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. Jojo Wicker, Millikan Boys’ Basketball Jojo Wicker was unreal for Millikan in its decisive win over Long Beach Poly last week. […]
Wrestling: Moore League Crowns 14 Champions At Boys’ League Finals
Every year the Moore League wrestling finals bring new opportunities. Grapplers can avenge losses from earlier in the season, win for the first time or continue building on legacies they’ve started during their time in high school. On Saturday that was the case at Cabrillo as 14 athletes claimed their bragging rights at the Moore […]
Long Beach Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party
We had a blast helping out at Mayor Rex Richardson’s Olympic Opening Ceremony watch party, interviewing some great Long Beach Olympians. Shoutout to the Sports Basement for hosting–here are some pics from our photographer Joseph Kling.
PHOTOS: Long Beach State Water Polo vs USC
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl
Girls’ Basketball: CIF-SS Playoff Brackets Released
The CIF-SS girls’ basketball playoffs are set to tip off on Thursday for the five local playoff squads. All games are scheduled for a 7 p.m. start, but start times, dates, and location are subject to change. CLICK HERE to see complete brackets in all divisions on the CIF-SS website Division 1 The top local […]