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Lakewood Long Beach Poly Millikan Wilson Wrestling

Boys’ Wrestling: Millikan’s Laverde Makes History at Moore League Finals

Millikan continued its wrestling dominance this weekend at Long Beach Poly, which was summited by senior leader Gavin Laverde. Laverde became the second boys’ wrestler in Moore League history to win his weight class—126 lbs.—four consecutive years.  “It feels pretty good… I am a little excited. I worked hard for this,” said Laverde. “Winning four […]

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Basketball Jordan Lakewood

Boys’ Basketball: Jordan Wins Overtime Thriller Against Lakewood

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. Raucous is the best way to describe atmosphere Wednesday night, as the Lakewood Lancers traveled to the “Norf” to take on the Jordan Panthers in a Moore League title race clash. […]

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Basketball Lakewood Wilson

Basketball: Wilson Boys Win Nail-Biter Against Lakewood

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Heading into the second week of the Moore League boys’ basketball season, eyes were keened on the Lakewood-Wilson Monday night matchup. With both squads jockeying for the league title, […]

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Football Long Beach City College

JuCo Football: LBCC Falls to Cerritos In Bowl Game

The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. The Long Beach City College Vikings came up short against the Cerritos College Falcons in the Western State Bowl, 35-28.  “I respect the hell out of the fight,” commented Vikings’ head coach Brett Peabody.  Tensions were high at Falcon Field on Saturday […]

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Football Lakewood

CIF Football: Lakewood Runs Past Redondo, Into Semis

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood advanced to the CIF-SS football semifinals for the first time in over a decade, as the Lancers defeated the Redondo Union Sea Hawks, 33-7.  “This is a damn good football team. We were supposed to do that,” said head coach Justin Utupo […]

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Water Polo Wilson

CIF Boys’ Water Polo: Wilson Falls In Quarterfinals

The562’s coverage of boys’ water polo is sponsored by Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. A valiant effort came up short for Wilson boys’ water polo on Saturday at Long Beach City College as the Bruins fell to Corona del Mar 13-9 in […]

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Football St. Anthony

Football: St. Anthony Blanked By Harvard-Westlake

The562’s coverage of St. Anthony Football is sponsored in part by Wasco Development Corp in Honor of B.I. Mais. St. Anthony had plenty of opportunities on Friday night but failed to finish their drives as the Saints came up short against visiting Harvard-Westlake 14-0 at St. Paul High School. “We struggled like hell on offense, and […]

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Football St. Anthony

PREVIEW: St. Anthony vs Harvard-Westlake Football

The562’s coverage of St. Anthony Football is sponsored in part by Wasco Development Corp in Honor of B.I. Mais. After coming off a gritty 14-12 win against St. Genevieve, the Saints are looking to stay atop the Del Rey League, and hopefully, all but clinch a playoff berth Friday night against Harvard-Westlake.  Del Rey is neck-and-neck […]

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Cabrillo Football Wilson

Football: Bond, Chapman lead Wilson Past Cabrillo

The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson Bruins outperformed the Cabrillo Jaguars in all facets of the game, dominating 57-7 for their first Moore League win on the field.  “It feels really good to […]

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Cabrillo Football Wilson

PREVIEW: Wilson vs. Cabrillo, Football

The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson Bruins (1-4, 1-1) head west on Anaheim Street to face the Cabrillo Jaguars (0-6, 0-2) on Friday night at 7 p.m. Both teams have been involved with […]