The Lakewood Lancers prepared for their 2022 CIF-SS Division 8 Championship Game on Saturday with a morning practice on Thanksgiving Day. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education.
Tyler Hendrickson was born and raised in Long Beach, and started covering sports in his hometown in 2010. After five years as a sportswriter, Tyler joined the athletic department at Long Beach State University in 2015. He spent more than four years in the athletic communications department, working primarily with the Dirtbags baseball program. Tyler also co-authored of The History of Long Beach Poly: Scholars & Champions.
Expectations are high once again for the Lancers as longtime coach Mike Wadley tries to turn his group of talented players into a cohesive unit. “We have a team that can go far in the playoffs,” Wadley said. “Two years ago we developed over time and made a good playoff run. I expect us to […]
Compton vs. Compton Centennial, 5 p.m. Battling for bragging rights in Compton always comes down to the games between the Tarbabes, Compton Centennial and Dominguez. Compton beat Centennial 42-8 the last time they played in 2016, but Centennial had won the previous five meetings between the proximity rivals. “It is a city game so we […]
2021 CIF-SS Division 1 Track & Field Championships It was a historic day for Long Beach’s high schools at the 2021 CIF-SS Division 1 Track & Field Championships at Trabuco Hills High School.For more coverage … Support The562.org PHOTOS: Long Beach Athletes At CIF-SS Division 1 Track & Field Finals
