In the 18 years that the Moore League has had girls’ water polo, only two league championships have gone to a school other than Wilson–and the Bruins are the favorites as usual headed into the 2019-20 season. That said, there’s plenty of talent on all the teams to make things interesting. The league season will […]
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Girls’ Water Polo Preview: Wilson Bruins
The Bruins are hungry to continue their legacy and Wilson is a program on the rise. The Bruins are back in the top division in the CIF Southern Section after winning a lower division CIF-SS title two years ago. This year’s Wilson team returns five starters from last year’s 18-9 overall Moore League championship squad. […]
Girls’ Water Polo Preview: Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits
It’s been two years since the Long Beach Poly girls’ water polo team won its first-ever Moore League championship, with a thrilling win over Wilson. Since then, the Jackrabbits have graduated two big senior classes, including seven players from last year’s Moore League runner-up. This year, head coach Brandon D’Sa has only four seniors on […]
Girls’ Water Polo Preview: Millikan Rams
Millikan finished third in the Moore League last year with an overall record of 18-6, and head coach Jose Guzman has most of his starters back–that means don’t be surprised to see the Rams move up in league or make a big run in the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs. “There’s nothing we want more than […]
Girls’ Water Polo Preview: Jordan Panthers
Jordan coach Kesley Schafer has a few returning seniors and some juniors back this year trying to help solidify the Panthers’ program. Samantha Alvarado and Wendy Garcia will be the senior leaders at Jordan. “We want them to be leaders in the pool and leverage their experience to help guide our younger athletes,” said Schafer. […]
Girls’ Water Polo Preview: Cabrillo Jaguars
Jaguars coach Emily View has planted herself on the Westside and is dedicated to building Cabrillo’s program from the ground up, which is what she’s done the last few seasons. Adding a new assistant in Jenn Beach has allowed View to take the Jags up another step. “We’re continuing to build up the program,” said […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship! Ryan Pettway, Wilson Football It was another record-setting night for Ryan Pettway, as he led Wilson to a blowout in the first round of the playoffs. Pettway was 11/12 for 306 yards and six touchdowns, a nearly perfect performance […]
CIF Boys’ Water Polo: Wilson Beaten By Schurr In Quarterfinals
The Wilson boys’ water polo team had its CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoff run come to a heartbreaking end in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Wilson (22-11) came back from an early deficit to pull even with Schurr, but a goal in the final seconds for the home team ended the Bruins season 11-10. Wilson […]
CIF Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Wilson vs. Schurr
The Wilson boys’ water polo program is back in the CIF Southern Section quarterfinals as the Bruins travel to Schurr today at 2:30 p.m. in Division 3 action. Wilson (22-10) cruised to easy victories over Malibu and Ventura in the first two rounds at Belmont Outdoor Pool. Schurr (27-4) won the Almont League and routed […]
CIF Boys’ Water Polo: Wilson Rolls Over Ventura
Wilson boys’ water polo continued to look like the top-seed in its CIF Southern Section Division 3 second-round win over Ventura on Thursday at Belmont Outdoor Pool. The Bruins started strong for the second straight game and cruised to a 16-7 win. Wilson (21-10) will hit the road for the quarterfinal round against Schurr on […]