For the Carson Family, wrestling is an integral part of their history. Growing up in West Pennsylvania–a hotbed for the sport–Bill Carson spent a large portion of his childhood in the gym and on the mat. Now living in Long Beach, Bill has passed down his love of wrestling to his two sons–Brayden, 13, and […]
Our city has a chance to do something that would improve lives and make things better for people in North Long Beach. A year ago, councilman Rex Richardson pointed out (correctly) that his Northside constituents had less access to public pools than people in other parts of the city. The Westside has a public pool […]
One of the special aspects of the Long Beach sports world is how community-based it is, and how many programs feel like a family. The Long Beach Poly football team has always been one of those teams, and that’s been evident in how the program has grieved and remembered Keith “Slice” Thompson, the beloved longtime […]
The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr St. Anthony softball has been patiently waiting to get back on the field after losing in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 semifinals. The Saints also waited patiently to drum up some offense in the […]
The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr Thursday was deja vu all over again for Millikan softball. On Tuesday, the Rams erased an early deficit and scored four late runs to beat La Habra. In the CIF Southern Section Division 2 […]
The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr You wouldn’t have been able to figure out the score if you only watched the Millikan softball dugout on Tuesday during the CIF Southern Section Division 2 second round matchup against visiting La Habra. […]
The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr Survive and advance is always the theme when it comes to the CIF Southern Section softball playoffs. The Lakewood and St. Anthony Division 3 opener on Thursday at Pan American Park came down to […]
The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr Sophomore pitcher Ava Schaffel and Millikan softball overcame an emotional 24 hours this week to all but clinch their second consecutive Moore League title. On Tuesday night, Millikan beat rival Lakewood in a first-place […]
The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. It’s always nice to have options. If one thing isn’t working, being able to count on a reliable alternative […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit naplesislandcarwash.com to learn more. College sports fans were treated to a nationally televised installment of an epic, historic rivalry Saturday night with an electric crowd on hand. UNC and Duke? Sure. This was the volleyball equivalent: No. 2 Long Beach State hosting […]