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The562.org’s College Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our college Athletes of the Week and thanks as always to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Katie Kennedy, Long Beach State Volleyball The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team improved to 6-5 with an upset of No. 21 University of San Diego last week, their first Top 25 win in five seasons. […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our high school Athletes of the Week and thanks as always to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Sone Aupiu, St. Anthony Football St. Anthony senior Sone Aupiu turned in the best performance of any Long Beach football player so far this year in a Saints win over St. Pius X/St. Matthias. Aupiu’s […]

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Volleyball: Lakewood Sweeps Wilson On The Road

A balanced attack helped Lakewood girls’ volleyball win its eighth straight match in a 25-12, 25-17, 25-19 Moore League victory on Tuesday at Wilson. The Lancers (14-3, 4-0) are currently ranked No. 4 in CIF Southern Section Division 1 after winning the Dave Mohs Tournament over the weekend. Lakewood coach Mike Wadley said his team […]

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Player Profile: Lakewood Girls’ Volleyball Captain Laura Williams Still Wants To Get Better

Laura Williams isn’t the type of person who settles. The Lakewood girls’ volleyball senior captain could’ve been satisfied with being a three-rotation right side hitter, but instead she worked hard in private coaching sessions. Williams could’ve been satisfied with one scholarship offer, but instead she tried to contact as many college coaches as possible during […]

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Volleyball: Lakewood Wins Dave Mohs Tournament 

The Lakewood girls’ volleyball team won the Dave Mohs Tournament championship over the weekend, with a sweep win over Cathedral Catholic, a power from San Diego. The Lancers won 25-22, 25-18 in the final. “The whole group was so involved all weekend,” said Lakewood coach Mike Wadley. “The Millikan match was closer than we wanted […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Shayna Martinez, Lakewood Volleyball Lakewood’s Shayna Martinez led the Lancers to a championship performance in the Dave Mohs Tournament last weekend, and earned tourney MVP honors for her excellent play. She had 37 kills and 21 digs in four matches  to […]

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VIDEO: Lakewood vs. Millikan, Girls’ Volleyball

We’ve got full highlights from the Lakewood-Millikan girls’ volleyball match, sent in by Dante Williams. High School Girls’ Volleyball: Lakewood vs. Millikan Lakewood remained unbeaten in Moore League play with a road win over Millikan on Thursday.For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org…. Support The562.org

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Girls’ Volleyball: Lakewood Sweeps Millikan On the Road

Heading into Thursday’s battle for first place in the Moore League, the Lakewood and Millikan girls’ volleyball teams had different emotions after both went to five sets in their most recent contests. The Rams had a come-from-behind victory against Poly on Tuesday while the Lancers were coming off a close loss to Mater Dei— a […]