The Wilson Bruins (8-5-1, 2-1) are adjusting to new realities this season. Not only has Wilson moved down to CIF-SS Division 3 because of early playoff exits, but 18-year coach Andy Hall doesn’t have a dominant starting pitcher like he has had in years past with elite arms like Zach Pettway, Tyler Radcliffe and Chase […]
Wilson boys’ golf picked up a pair of wins at Recreation Park Golf Course in a tri-match on Monday. The Bruins (8-5, 4-0) defeated Santa Margarita 381-402 and Poly 381-432. Wilson junior Brandon Bennett made five birdies through the windy conditions to earn the medalist honors with a 1-over par round of 73. Jacob Betts […]
Wilson boys’ lacrosse beat visiting Segerstrom on Monday, 11-8 to stay undefeated. John Legaspi made 17 saves for the Bruins, and Malachi Valenzuela-Mier scored a hat trick. Charley Littleworth, Alex Johnson and Kyle Paz each scored two goals. Wilson hosts Ellen Ochoa on April 9 at 3:15 p.m.
Sunday was a somber day to be a Bruin, as the Wilson athletic community said goodbye to a pair of local legends during simultaneous memorials across town from each other for Bob Ballack and Bob Bailey. Bailey was a legendary baseball star at Wilson who passed away in early January at the age of 75. […]
Long Beach City College inducted another star-studded class into its Hall of Champions on Friday, enshrining major figures from a number of different sports. The LBCC main gymnasium has long been known as the Hall of Champions, and its lobby includes not only trophies from the state-record 93 state championships the Vikings have claimed, but […]
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In a comeback thriller Wilson overcame an 8-4 halftime deficit to top crosstown rival Poly, 12-10. The Bruins improve to an unbeaten 6-0 in their second season. Kristin Berry led Wilson with five goals, backed up by Kate Rael’s three goals and Aunna McMahon’s two. Sam Thompson and Kaylen Harley scored the other goals. Wilson […]
Wilson boys’ lacrosse beat Long Beach Poly 9-8 in overtime at Cabrillo High on Friday. Charley Littleworth scored the game-winning goal. Kyle Paz scored four goals for Wilson while Malachi Valenzuela-Mier added a pair. Wilson goalkeeper John Legaspi had 20 saves.
The Moore League Gymnastics Preview Meet featuring all seven teams at Lakewood High last week proved what we already know: Millikan is at the top of the podium. The Rams compiled the most points in all four events, and finished first by 29 points. Last year, Millikan won its seventh league team championship in the […]
The new all-weather track and field turf facility at Wilson High was broken in with a win on Wednesday. The Bruins boys’ track and field team defeated Lakewood 85-19, and the girls’ took an 82-16 victory over the Lancers.