The562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. We are still in search of a sponsor for our wrestling coverage this year. Email Tyler@the562.org if you’re interested. As the fall season ends, winter is upon us, and Long Beach girls’ wrestling is ramping up […]
Author: Matt Simon
Moore League Boys’ Wrestling Preview
The562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. We are still in search of a sponsor for our wrestling coverage this year. Email Tyler@the562.org if you’re interested. Led by a senior trio of Alexander Lovato, Gavin Laverde and Alister Castillo, the Millikan Rams are […]
FEATURE: Lakewood’s Justin Utupo Using Lessons From His Own Great Coaches
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Fresh off Lakewood’s dominating quarterfinal win over Redondo Union in the CIF Southern Section Division 8 quarterfinals last Friday, coach Justin Utupo’s phone was buzzing with friends and family reaching out to congratulate him and his team. While scrolling through his messages he […]
CIF Football: Lakewood Shuts Down Hemet In First Round
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. For the first time in 12 years, Lakewood football hosted a first round playoff game to open the CIF Southern Section Division 8 playoffs at John Ford Stadium. Friday night’s game would’ve looked very familiar to Lancer faithful, as Lakewood’s Red Swarm defense […]
Football: LBCC Wins Overtime Thriller With Bakersfield
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. In a low-scoring game mistakes are amplified and every possession counts. That was no different Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium as Long Beach City College found themselves in a defensive slugfest against Bakersfield in a must-win game. After a furious two-minute […]
VIDEO: LBCC vs Bakersfield Football
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College.
Football: Millikan Rolls Past Cabrillo
The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. In its final tune-up before the start of the CIF Southern Section playoffs, Millikan sent another reminder that they are a force to be reckoned with on Friday night at Cabrillo. […]
VIDEO: Moore League Girls’ Tennis Championship
The562’s coverage of Long Beach tennis is sponsored by the Long Beach State Tennis Boosters. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
Girls’ Tennis: Wilson’s Vanessa Holden Wins Moore League Singles Championship
The562’s coverage of Long Beach tennis is sponsored by the Long Beach State Tennis Boosters. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson sophomore Vanessa Holden admitted she was conflicted ahead of Friday’s Moore League girls’ tennis singles championship match at Billie Jean King Courts. She wasn’t anxious about […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Cabrillo, Football
The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family.