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CIF State Track: Millikan’s Jason Parra Takes Bronze in Boys’ 3200
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Long Beach’s fastest distance runner capped his career with another strong performance on...
LIVE UPDATES: CIF State Track & Field Finals
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. We’re live from Clovis for the CIF State Track & Field Finals where 23 Long Beach athletes are competing. Reply on Twitter 1795180410009198798 Retweet on Twitter 1795180410009198798 3...
Twenty-Three Long Beach Entries Will Compete at CIF State Track Finals Tonight
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. It was mostly a strong day of qualifying at the CIF State Track and Field prelims last night, setting up for what should be a really fun Saturday, with 23 local entries competing in tonight’s CIF State Track Finals in Clovis, CA. We’re live on the scene and will have live updates beginning at 430pm–Wilson are the favorites on the girls’ side while Poly will look to compete on the boys’ team race.
Long Beach Proclaims “Marcedes Lewis Day,” Honors Long Beach Poly Legend
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The city of Long Beach hosted a ceremony honoring Long Beach Poly football alum and NFL legend Marcedes Lewis on Tuesday, proclaiming May 21 as Marcedes Lewis Day in the city. Lewis, who recently turned 40, was a...
Los Angeles Sparks Get First Season Win in Walter Pyramid
As Long Beach Poly alum Snoop Dogg once said, “Ain’t no party like a West Coast party, ‘cause a West Coast party don’t stop.”. Walter Pyramid proved this to be true, as Long Beach hosted the Los Angeles Sparks once again. The Sparks (1-2) secured their first win of the season in a 70-68 score over the Washington Mystics (0-4).
Wilson Celebrates Senior Athletes Headed To College
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson took time on Monday to celebrate everything Bruins athletics and recognize more than 40 seniors who will be continuing their academic and athletic careers in college. Family, friends, classmates and coaches came to...
PHOTOS: Long Beach Century Club Middle School Awards Banquet
Once again the Long Beach Century Club honored Long Beach Unified School District middle school championship teams on Monday at Walter Pyramid on the campus of Long Beach State. The 36th annual All-City Middle School Sports banquet presented plaques for each All-City winner while Keller Middle School took home the...
Lakewood’s Kam Weller Honored As CIF-SS Athletic Trainer of the Year
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Longtime Lakewood High teacher and athletic trainer Kam Weller recently received a major award, as the CIF Southern Section named her their CIF-SS Athletic Trainer of the Year. Weller was honored at a game at Angel...
Thirty Long Beach Entries Qualify For This Weekend’s CIF State Track Finals
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. As usual, the Long Beach sports calendar is headed for a big finish up in Clovis this weekend as 30 entries from local high schools have qualified for the CIF State Track & Field Finals. Long Beach Poly is fresh off their CIF-SS Division 1 boys’ and girls’ double championship and Wilson’s boys’ team is fresh off a D1 title as well–both Jackrabbit and Bruin squads will be in contention for the CIF State team titles, with several athletes and relay groups competing for gold as well.
Long Beach Poly Pickleball Club Hosts Local Tournament
In the past year, pickleball emerged as the latest sports craze and has swept across the country. Today in Long Beach, hundreds of people participate in the popular sport at parks and gyms across the city. Pickleball, founded in 1965, gained popularity over the recent COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic...
STORY: Pair Of Long Beach Fighters Win Local MMA Fights
Long Beach has proven to be a city that many people are willing to fight to represent. But for Donavin Morris and Eugene Correa, fighting is literal. Like many kids growing up, both of the Long Beach natives faced different unique paths filled with their own struggles, but both found the same way out; fighting MMA.
STORY: Millikan Football Hosts Third Annual ‘Tournament Of Champions’
The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Millikan hosted their third annual ‘Tournament of Champions’ passing event on Saturday in what’s become one of the biggest off-season football events in Southern California. Behind Rams coach Romeo Pellum, the spring tournament has been home to some of the best competition in the state according to Calpreps rankings.
Nearly Forty Long Beach Athletes Prepare For CIF-SS Track and Field Masters Meet
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. A full 39 entries from Long Beach schools will compete at Saturday’s CIF Southern Section Masters Meet at Moorpark High. The event serves as the qualifying event for the CIF State Championships which will be Memorial Day weekend in Clovis.
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Adds Familiar Name
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline &...
Los Angeles Sparks Host WNBA Season Opener in Walter Pyramid
The Los Angeles Sparks held their WNBA season opener against the Atlanta Dream in Long Beach’s very own Walter Pyramid. Before the game, Sparks’ host DJ Malski hyped up the growing crowd by singing over the lyrics to The Dove Shack’s “Summertime in the LBC” with “Sparks win in the LBC.”
Long Beach State Dirtbags Beat Cal Baptist
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2024 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. The final non conference game of the season was a moment to celebrate for the Long Beach State Dirtbags as they beat Cal Baptist 9-7 on Monday night on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field.
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