Compton girls’ basketball has an entire new look this year. After graduating a strong set of seniors, there is only one returner for the Tarbabes: sophomore guard Nakara Johnson. “She leads more by example than word of mouth,” Head Coach Derrick Anderson said. “I think that’s more valuable than someone who just talks.” Johnson is […]
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. St. Anthony began their season with four consecutive losses on their home field. Not an ideal way to start the tenure for a new head coach, but Jeff Magdaleno and his staff never lost faith in their team, and […]
Long Beach City College women’s soccer won its Southern California Regional opener in a penalty kick shootout at home on Wednesday night. The Vikings played Orange Coast to a 2-2 draw and then won on PKs 6-3. Laila Alfadhiel and Lorena Moreno scored the goals for LBCC before Alfadhiel, Bryanna Duarte, Charlotte Grace and Camila […]
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 […]