Congratulations to this week’s winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Justin Rene, Long Beach Poly Basketball Long Beach Poly senior Justin Rene lit up the competition once again over the winter break for the Jackrabbits. He was named the King Cotton Classic MVP in Arkansas after averaging nearly 30 […]
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Long Beach Poly’s Kenya Payne Commits To USC
Long Beach Poly senior Kenya Payne is one of the best high school hurdlers anywhere in the country, and on Sunday evening she made the announcement that she’s committed to continue her career on the collegiate level at USC. Payne’s family was hosting a birthday party for her with a big group of friends and […]
COLUMN: In Appreciation Of Ray Porter
Ray Porter is not one to celebrate himself. A 1973 graduate of Long Beach Poly, he’s spent the last 34 years working as a locker room attendant and campus security officer at his alma mater. In that time, the people who’ve worked with him have never heard him brag about himself or take credit for […]
Wilson’s Brooke Gruneisen Commits To UCLA
It was a dream come true for Wilson senior Brooke Gruneisen a few weeks ago, as the stud girls’ water polo player committed to her dream school, UCLA. “It’s been my dream school since I was a little kid growing up around the sport,” she said. “I just love everything there, the tradition of the […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our final Athletes of the Week of 2018! Click here to see all the winners this year. HIGH SCHOOL Sarah Santos, Long Beach Poly Soccer Long Beach Poly junior Sarah Santos scored a thrilling game-winner against Wilson in a 3-2 win last week, putting it home in the 78th minute. The Jackrabbits’ come-from-behind […]
Basketball: Long Beach Poly Tops Compton In Moore League Clash
There was plenty of chatter pregame about how Compton had a good shot at Long Beach Poly’s boys’ basketball team on Thursday night in a battle of the Moore League’s two best teams. Compton took their shot, but the Jackrabbits proved the superior team in a 70-61. “This is a big win for us,” said […]
LISTEN: Long Beach 30, Holiday Special
It’s our last episode before Christmas so we tried to look on the lighter side as Chloe the dog was released from the hospital, a marriage is coming up, and…okay, a sewage spill. That was less positive. We’re also joined by Jason Ruiz to explain the big wetlands/oil land swap 0:00 Intro 2:00 Top News […]
LIVE UPDATES: Long Beach Poly vs. Compton Basketball
We’ll have live updates from courtside as Long Beach Poly visits Compton with Moore League supremacy on the line. Click here to read our preview of the game. If you see anything missing tweet us at @562sports. Tweets by 562sports
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly Football Signing Day
Three Jackrabbits inked Pac-12 scholarships on Wednesday, we’ve got video of the ceremony and interviews with all three. Kejuan and Keon Markham, Alex Austin Signing Day at Long Beach Poly Three Jackrabbits inked Pac-12 scholarships on Wednesday, we’ve got video of the ceremony and interviews with all three.
VIDEO: Moore League Water Polo Showcase, Wilson vs. Poly, Lakewood vs. Jordan, Millikan vs. Cabrillo
Moore League Water Polo: Wilson vs. Poly, Lakewood vs. Jordan, Millikan vs. Cabrillo We’ve got video of every single Moore League water polo team from Wednesday’s Moore League showcase, including the huge Wilson Poly game.