The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Long Beach is flush with accomplished athletics programs steeped in tradition, but few can rival the success and relevance of the Wilson High swim program. After […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009 The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial Long Beach has been known for producing great swimmers and aquatic athletes for more than a century, which makes the 2023 that Long Beach Poly’s Colin Geer and Wilson’s Sammie Hamilton […]
This week, all of The562’s coverage is sponsored by Long Beach Gives. VisitLongBeachGives.org to find your cause and support local nonprofits! Donations will be accepted through Sept. 21. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson senior swimmer Sammie Hamilton is one of the top high school athletes in […]
At the end of every school year we look back to reminisce on the accomplishments that defined Long Beach sports over the last 12 months. This year has been extra special because of the variety of schools and sports represented on this list— which is a hallmark of our diverse city and athletic community. No. […]
It’s been a heck of a 2023 already for recent Long Beach Poly alum Colin Geer. Geer led his Long Beach Poly team to a historic Moore League title, signed with Michigan, won CIF-SS and CIF State titles, and was named the city’s top high school boys’ athlete in our All-City Awards as well as […]
Our All-City Athletes of the Year award has been around for nine years, just a fraction of the 120+ year history of amazing youth athletes in Long Beach. But over the last decade we’ve gotten a good look at the top flight of the city’s talent pool: previous recipients of this award have been NFL […]
The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. 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. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by JuJu Smith-Schuster and the […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. After nearly three decades in charge of the Wilson girls’ swim program, head coach Maggi Twinem announced her retirement on Tuesday, stepping down as […]
The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Whether in a pool or in the ocean, all Sammie Hamilton does is swim fast–and break records. The Wilson High junior has already had a prolific career with the Bruins, but she’s also taken her talents to the open […]
The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Here are the All-Moore League winners for boys’ and girls’ swimming in 2023.