Eli Aquino

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PREVIEW: Long Beach high school volleyball season is underway! We break down the local teams as Long Beach Poly looks for a fourth-straight Moore League title, the Hub City League begins, and more! the562.org/2026/08/26/long-b…

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STORY: The Long Beach Century Club will host its 69th Annual Sports Banquet next week, recognizing some of the city’s top athletes while also inducting three new members into its Hall of Fame. Read more about this year’s inductees here: the562.org/2026/06/08/long-b…

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STORY + PHOTOS: The Long Beach Coast earned a 13-4 victory over the RedPocket Mobiles on Tuesday night in the franchise’s inaugural Opening Day in front of a sold-out crowd at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field! the562.org/2026/06/02/long-b…

FEATURE: Wilson’s 4x400 relay team capped a historic season that saw them set a new U.S. high school national record and lead Wilson to a fourth consecutive state championship at Saturday's CIF State Finals. the562.org/2026/05/31/featur…

VIDEO: Our full highlights from the 2026 CIF State Track & Field Championships are up now on YouTube Enjoy all the action from Clovis, where it's been a great four years to be a Bruin. Congrats to Wilson on their 4th consecutive state title! youtu.be/TRG_XAMMlyU

STORY: It couldn’t have been a more dominant way for Wilson to claim its fourth consecutive CIF State Championship on Saturday, as the Bruins scored a school-record 70 team points while collecting four gold medals and seven podium finishes. the562.org/2026/05/31/cif-st…

STORY + PHOTOS: Lakewood’s playoff run came to an end in the CIF-SS Division 6 semifinals Tuesday in a loss to Covina, which also marked the final game of legendary coach Spud O’Neil’s career. the562.org/2026/05/26/cif-ba…

STORY + VIDEO: Backed by runs in each of the first three innings, Wilson ace Cooper George cruised through a complete game Friday while racking up 11 strikeouts in a quarterfinal win over Temescal Canyon. the562.org/2026/05/22/cif-ba…

Wilson ace Cooper George (3) pitched a complete game with 11 strikeouts while senior James Mirable went 2-for-2 at the plate and had a pair of runs in the Bruins’ win.

FEATURE: The first time he stepped into the United States was to play volleyball for Long Beach State, and now Canadian star Skyler Varga is looking to close out his collegiate career with another national championship. the562.org/2026/05/08/featur…

Our Student Photo Competition is live!! Submissions are now being accepted until Sunday, April 26. Hit the link below for more information on the competition, and to access our entry form with official rules. We can't wait to see your photos! 📸 the562.org/photocompetition/