The562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. The562’s coverage of cross country and track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The Moore League has experienced some increased parity over the last four girls’ cross country seasons. Since 2018, Wilson, Millikan and […]
Long Beach State Women’s Volleyball Home Opener Tonight
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team is off to a great start after a 2-1 performance in Portland last weekend that included a five-set extra points loss to No. 19 Oregon. The Beach will get […]
Bryson Financial Sponsors Cross Country/Track & Field Coverage For 2022-23
The562 is pleased to announce that our cross country and track and field coverage for the 2022-23 school year will be sponsored by Bryson Financial, as they continue and expand their cross country sponsorship from last year. Bryson is a local leader in financial and insurance services, serving the Long Beach community since 1969. Bryson’s […]
PREVIEW: Jordan vs. Fairfax, Football
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. The Jordan Panthers will put their unbeaten record on the line tonight as they host Fairfax at 7 p.m. Both teams enter this contest at 2-0, but they’ve arrived there in very different ways. Jordan has had to come from behind late […]
PREVIEW: Wilson vs. Huntington Beach, Football
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson is back home Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. as the Bruins look to shake off last week’s season-opening loss to Redondo Union. The Bruins (0-1) will welcome Huntington Beach (2-0) who has gotten to an undefeated start with wins […]
Baseball: Millikan Alum Spencer Steer Gets Big League Call-Up With Cincinnati Reds
A Big League dream is about to come true for Long Beach’s Spencer Steer. The Millikan High grad has developed into one of the best prospects in baseball, and he’ll soon get his shot at the Major Leagues. The Cincinnati Reds announced Thursday they were promoting Steer from Triple-A Louisville, meaning he will join the […]
Swimming: Longtime Wilson Coach Eric Berg Resigns, Brandon D’Sa Hired
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. One of Long Beach’s premier sports programs is undergoing a big change. The Wilson administration confirmed Wednesday that longtime boys’ swim coach Eric Berg has stepped down after 16 very successful seasons coaching the Bruins. The school also announced that fellow […]
STANDINGS: Long Beach Girls’ Volleyball, Week One
The562’s coverage of volleyball in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Misty-May Treanor and the Dream in Gold Foundation. THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE: Tuesday, Aug. 30 Wilson at Millikan Lakewood at Cabrillo Poly at Jordan St. Anthony vs. St. Monica Thursday, Sept. 1 Lakewood at Poly Jordan at Wilson Compton at Millikan St. Anthony vs. […]
Long Beach Poly Football Makes California History With 800th Victory
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management. Long Beach Poly’s 17-3 win over Serra felt like a landmark game in many ways, as the Jackrabbits got over the hump against the Cavaliers thanks to an outstanding defensive performance and […]
Long Beach Alums Power USA Sports Victories
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. As is the case every summer, Long Beach sports products are filling the ranks of USA national teams, and helping bring home some major wins for […]