An improving Compton team will look to better last year’s campaign with an upgraded roster under second-year coach Tony Finley. “It’s one day at a time for us,” said Finley. “We’re trying to get better each and every day and make progress every year. Last year we took some steps, we came close to winning […]
LBCC Men’s Basketball Preview
Barry Barnes has been the head coach of the Long Beach City College men’s basketball team for 16 years, and this year’s Vikings squad looks like a classic Barnes team. They’ve got good guards, and a ton of local talent. “We always keep that connection, we take a lot of pride in recruiting the local […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
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VIDEO: Cabrillo vs Inglewood Basketball
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PHOTOS: St. Anthony Basketball at Wilson
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JUCO Football: LBCC Beats Citrus On Sophomore Night
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PHOTOS: LBCC vs. Citrus, JUCO Football
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Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Can’t Catch Portland
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CIF Football: St. Anthony Beats Shadow Hills, Advances to Semifinals
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. After a long trip out to Indo, the St. Anthony Saints were able to grind out a 20-13 victory over Shadow Hills on Friday night, […]
PREVIEW: Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Hosts Portland Today
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. It’s hard to imagine the 2024 version […]