Lakewood softball is trying to win a sixth consecutive Moore League championship this season while trying to redeem itself after last year’s first-round CIF Southern Section playoff loss. It was the only first round loss of the decade for the Lancers. Tonight at 7 p.m. at Lisa Fernandez Field, Lakewood (5-3, 1-0) takes on Millikan […]
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Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach Scholarships Announced
FROM OFFICIAL RELEASE The Grand Prix Foundation of Long Beach announced seven winners of the 2018 Robert E. Leslie Memorial Scholarship on Tuesday. Checks for each unrestricted $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to the students at a reception on Mon., April 2 at 5:30 p.m. at King’s Fish House. Briana Contreras Tejado – Jordan Cameron […]
The562.org Athletes of the Week
Welcome to this week’s The562.org Athletes of the Week. HIGH SCHOOL Rachel Glenn, Wilson Track & Field Wilson’s Rachel Glenn planted a flag on Saturday at El Camino College as the Bruin cleared 5’11” in the high jump. Glenn’s mark was the top in the nation so far this year, and would have been the […]
Wilson Boys’ Golf Falls To Loyola
Wilson boys’ golf (5-4) lost to Loyola on Monday at Lakewood Country Club, 381-367. Wilson sophomore Samin Bhagat earned the medalist honors with a 1-under par round of 71 that included four birdies. Connor Brown, Brian Arnold, and Daniel Nunez were the low finishers for the Cubs (7-1) as all three posted even par rounds […]
Wilson Boys’ Lacrosse Stays Perfect
The Wilson boys’ lacrosse team improved to 6-0 on Monday with a 20-0 win over Ellen Ochoa from Pico Rivera. Charley Littleworth scored a team-high four goals. WILSON GOAL SCORERS Charley Littleworth (4) Malachi Valenzuela-Mier (3) Noah McLaughlin (2) Jack Cummings (2) Jacob Soriano (2) Devon Hoover (1) Kyle Paz (1) AJ Paclibare (1) Alex […]
Wilson Boys’ Lacrosse Stays Undefeated
The Wilson boys’ lacrosse team took an early lead and held off Tustin in an 8-3 win at home on Friday. Sophomore Charley Littleworth scored a hat trick, and sophomore Goalie John Legaspi made 19 saves. Senior Malachi Valenzuela-Mier scored twice. Wilson (5-0) takes on Long Beach Poly at Cabrillo next Friday.
Wilson Softball Shuts Out Compton
A pair of freshmen led Wilson softball to a shutout victory in the first shortened Moore League game of the season. Wilson pitcher Hailey Houston struck out 10 batters in four innings, while Sydney Freijanes went 4-for-4 with a double and a walk. “We’ve got a lot of good seniors and freshman who can play,” […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach Students Walk Out
Many Long Beach students participated in the nationwide walk-out demonstrations to protest gun violence. A large rally is in Long Beach is planned for Saturday, March 24th.
Long Beach Unified Board Adopts Gun Violence Resolution
Last week the Long Beach Unified School District’s Board of Education passed a resolution regarding the prevention of gun violence. Similar to previous resolutions the board has passed (such as last year’s resolution to protect migrant students) the Board’s gun violence resolution was a show of support for state and national bodies the board hopes […]
PODCAST: What up, Long Beach?! Episode One
Episode One: Long Beach Volleyball Is No. 1 00:20 It’s so good to be back at The562.org 03:10 Long Beach has multiple top-ranked volleyball teams this season 05:40 Moore League baseball opening day at Blair Field 13:50 Long Beach basketball playoff woes 17:00 Long Beach State men’s basketball future and coach Dan Monson 22:30 #PayThePlayers […]