The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. It’ll be practically a brand new squad when the Long Beach Poly boys’ water polo team takes this pool this year. After posting a 15-9 record last year, 10th-year head coach Ishmael Pluton expects several new and young faces […]
Author: Eli Aquino
Millikan Boys’ Water Polo Preview
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. First-year coach Luke Garrison wants to change the culture of the Millikan boys’ water program, and he’s brought in the right […]
Cabrillo Boys’ Water Polo Preview
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Cabrillo boys’ water polo coach Lawrence Durand has his Jaguars in rebuild mode this year with a young and inexperienced roster, but will rely on a core group […]
Lakewood Boys’ Water Polo Preview
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. First-year coach Ian Schubert has inherited a water polo program on the rise. With a veteran-led team and the debut of Lakewood’s new state-of-the-art aquatic facility, […]
Jordan Boys’ Water Polo Preview
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. After recording their highest league win total since 2021 and only graduating one senior last year, the time is now for the Jordan boys’ water polo […]
Long Beach Baseball Club Launches Team-Naming Contest
The Long Beach Baseball Club launched its team-naming contest today for the new independent professional baseball team coming to Long Beach in 2026. The contest will remain open through Sept. 12, 2025. Click here to enter the contest or learn more. “We want the community to help us find the right name and have some […]
Watersafe Swim School Sponsors The562’s Coverage of Water Polo and Swimming For 2025-26
The562 is proud to announce Watersafe Swim School as its newest sport-specific sponsor. Watersafe Swim School will sponsor all coverage of water polo and swimming throughout the 2025–26 school year. Founded in Long Beach in 1977, Watersafe Swim School provides swim lessons and specializes in drowning prevention for infants/toddlers. Watersafe recently moved its location of […]
Long Beach State Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Oregon State For First Win of the Season
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team rebounded from its season-opening loss to Stanford on Sunday afternoon, dominating visiting Oregon State at the Walter Pyramid for its first win of the season. The Beach won 25-17, 25-22, 25-16. “We […]
Football: Lakewood Overcomes Miscues in Dominant Win Over St. Anthony
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It’s nice when your mistakes are hidden in a win—especially the way Lakewood won its home opener against St. Anthony on Friday night. Despite a string of miscues and nearly 200 yards in penalties, the Lancers still managed to dominate the Saints […]
VIDEO: Lakewood vs. St. Anthony, Football
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