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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 Loren Fearance, Long Beach Poly Golf Long Beach Poly freshman Loren Fearance won the Moore League championship last […]

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Long Beach State Podcast

PODCAST: NCAA Rule Changes With Long Beach State Athletic Director Bobby Smitheran

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. There are many rule changes for the NCAA and its member schools that will impact college athletics for years to come. It’s unclear if that makes life easier or harder for mid-major universities without football programs, and that’s what we […]

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CIF Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Sweeps Torrance In Second Round

The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2024-2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Photo courtesy of student photographer Noah Smith. The Long Beach Poly girls volleyball team has only been getting better as the season has gone on. The Jackrabbits […]

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CIF Girls’ Volleyball: Wilson Falls To Dana Hills

The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2024-2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson picked a great time to play one of its best matches of the season, but it wasn’t enough to advance in the […]

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Football: LBCC Pours It On In Win Against Orange Coast

The LBCC football team kept their stride while hosting Orange Coast college Saturday afternoon, leaning on an offensive outpoor to earn their fifth straight victory 42-17. The Vikings racked up 423 yards of total offense in the win and poured on five touchdowns to five different players. “I’m proud of the effort overall and we […]

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Football: Millikan Secures Historic Moore League Title With Win Over Compton

The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The last time the Millikan Rams stood alone atop the Moore League football standings, Richard Nixon was in the White House and U.S. troops were still fighting in Vietnam. After Friday night’s 51-0 win over Compton on Homecoming, it’s time to […]