The first line item on Wilson’s checklist for the 2019 season was to retake the Moore League championship. Last year, the trophy went to Poly for the first time in league history, but Wilson sewed up an undefeated league championship on Wednesday afternoon with a big win over Lakewood, 16-1. Although the team was eager […]
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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s Athletes of the Week, and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Rob Diaz, Millikan Basketball Millikan clinched a playoff spot with a win over Wilson last week, overcoming Jackson Barnhill’s 33 points for the Bruins. The win came in large part thanks to freshman guard Rob Diaz, […]
The562.org’s Athletes Of The Week
Congratulations to this week’s Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Brooke Gruneisen, Wilson Water Polo Wilson’s first goal on the checklist this year was to win the Moore League title, and the Bruins are in first place after wins over Poly and Millikan. Last week they […]
Obituary: Aquatics Legend Bob Horn Passes
A Long Beach water polo legend passed away last week as Bob Horn passed away at 87 after a long illness. Horn was known most for his legendary career as a men’s swimming and water polo coach at UCLA, but he was a two-time All-American player at Long Beach State in 1957 and 58. Horn […]
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Millikan Water Polo
The Bruins beat the Rams to take control of the Moore League standings. Water Polo: Wilson vs. Millikan Wilson’s win over Millikan puts them in control of the Moore League.
Girls’ Water Polo: Wilson Tops Millikan
Item one on the checklist for the Wilson girls’ water polo team this year was to win back the Moore League championship. The Bruins won every league championship fro 2007 to 2017 but lost it last year to league rival Poly, and Wilson has been hungry to reclaim a title they see as theirs. They […]
Top 10 Long Beach Sports Stories Of 2018
Like every year for the last 130 or so years in Long Beach’s history (football games were played here before the city even officially formed), 2018 was a memorable one for sports. As it draws to a close, we look back on the top 10 sports stories from the last 12 months. 10. Long Beach […]
Wilson’s Brooke Gruneisen Commits To UCLA
It was a dream come true for Wilson senior Brooke Gruneisen a few weeks ago, as the stud girls’ water polo player committed to her dream school, UCLA. “It’s been my dream school since I was a little kid growing up around the sport,” she said. “I just love everything there, the tradition of the […]
VIDEO: Moore League Water Polo Showcase, Wilson vs. Poly, Lakewood vs. Jordan, Millikan vs. Cabrillo
Moore League Water Polo: Wilson vs. Poly, Lakewood vs. Jordan, Millikan vs. Cabrillo We’ve got video of every single Moore League water polo team from Wednesday’s Moore League showcase, including the huge Wilson Poly game.
PHOTOS: Lakewood vs. Jordan Girls’ Water Polo
We’ve got some great shots of the Lancers and Panthers girls’ water polo game thanks to photographer Stephen Dachman.