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 […]
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 […]
LBCC Men’s Soccer Improves To 3-0 With Win Over Cypress
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. Despite last second changes in the time and location of their matchup, the Long Beach City College Vikings found themselves right back in the win column while visiting Cypress College, defeating the Chargers 3-1. Cypress made themselves at home to open […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Da’mari “Deuce” Taylor, Jordan Football Jordan’s Da’mari “Deuce” Taylor had a breakout game for the Panthers to get […]
LB in NFL: Seven Long Beach Products Make NFL This Season, Five From Long Beach Poly
With today’s start of a new NFL season, Long Beach football fans can expect new storylines, but the same story–seven Long Beach natives (including five Long Beach Poly products) will suit up on Sundays this year. Long Beach Poly The nation’s best high school at producing NFL talent for a century at this point, Long […]