The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. There have been common themes connecting Long Beach high school boys’ water polo teams in recent years. The highs of the historic CIF Southern Section playoff runs in 2021 were followed by key coaching changes around the Moore League […]
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Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Wilson Bruins
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson Bruins have been the gold standard in the Moore League with 16 consecutive league championships, so the rich tradition of the program is […]
Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Long Beach Poly
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly’s aquatics programs have been in “growth” mode for the last few years, and the Jackrabbit boys’ water polo program is hoping to keep that trend up […]
Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Millikan Rams
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The Millikan boys’ water polo team has experienced steady improvement under coach Randy Wright, and the Rams were third place last year in the Moore League behind Wilson and Poly. This year Millikan boasts four returning all-league players that […]
Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Cabrillo Jaguars
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. If there’s anyone capable of building a competitive squad on the Westside, it’s Lawrence Durand. The Jaguars’ 11-year coach organized the program like never before and last year Cabrillo […]
Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Jordan Panthers
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The Jordan Panthers return some seasoned players but will also see some younger faces in the pool. “Those guys that are kind of less experienced with water polo are embracing the challenge of improving our program from the top […]
Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Lakewood Lancers
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood Lancers are under the new leadership of Head Coach Khaled Bouali, who will be assisted by Lakewood alumnus Mitchell Bowman. Bowman was with the team […]
PHOTOS: Wilson vs Corona Del Mar Water Polo
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson boys’ water polo fell short against Corona Del Mar 17-14 on Thursday at Belmont Outdoor Pool. Eli Vince scored a team-high five goals for the Bruins while Gavin Simon netted a hat trick. Enzo Brigagliano and Vaughan Baker both scored […]
Wilson Water Polo’s Katherine O’Dea With Women’s Youth National Team
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Traveling the world comes with the territory for elite young water polo players in America. For Wilson water polo star Katherine O’Dea it’s been her […]
Long Beach Olympians Bring Home Silver, Two Bronzes
Long Beach sent a contingent of 21 athletes and coaches to the 2024 Paris Olympics, and they’re not coming home empty-handed. Long Beach athletes are coming home with a silver medal and a pair of bronzes, as attention begins to turn to the 2028 Olympics, which will be held in Southern California with several events […]