The NFL’s announcement of this year’s Pro Bowl team was an historic affair for Long Beach Poly alum Jurrell Casey. The Titans’ defensive tackle was named to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl, becoming the first Titans player in history to make four Pro Bowls. Casey made history in Long Beach as well, becoming just the […]
Author: Mike Guardabascio
PREVIEW: Wilson Girls’ Water Polo
The Bruins made history last year when they claimed the CIF-SS championship under first-year head coach Barry O’Dea. Even better for Wilson fans, the team didn’t graduate any starters from that historic squad, and they’ve spent some of the last 10 months enjoying the fruits of their title–trying on the new championship rings and waving […]
PREVIEW: Long Beach Poly Girls’ Water Polo
The Jackrabbits are eager to prove that last year’s Moore League championship and CIF-SS championship runner-up weren’t flukes, and that they’re a program that’s here to stay. Poly (4-6) is led by first-year head coach Brandon D’Sa, a 25 year old who’s a part of a Wilson aquatics legacy (his brother, Zach, just won an […]
PREVIEW: Millikan Girls’ Water Polo
There’s plenty to say about how good Wilson and Poly were last year, but Millikan had one of its best seasons since winning the Moore League title in 2006, and the Rams are hungry for more this season. Millikan got off to an 8-1 start under coach Jose Guzman, with the only loss coming on […]
PREVIEW: Lakewood Girls’ Water Polo
Lakewood is building a program under coach Max Taylor, and is looking to win games this year with a defensive identity. With offensive firepower at the other Moore League playoff teams, Taylor said he’s glad that his team’s best player is sitting in the cage every day, with senior goalie Calla Torres able to keep […]
PREVIEW: Jordan Girls’ Water Polo
The Jordan Panthers are off to a 3-1 start under head coach Kelsey Schafer, and are hoping to build some experience with a young roster. The senior trio of Jazmin Bush, Desiree Ruiz, and America Calvario are helping the Panthers along. “They’ve been working hard in the pool and are leaders on the team,” said […]
PREVIEW: Cabrillo Girls’ Water Polo
The Cabrillo Jaguars’ water polo program is going through a renaissance, with the boys’ program making the CIF-SS semifinals in the Fall. Head coach Emily View is building the girls’ program as well, after the Jaguars got off to a 2-2 start. The team has only two seniors, but a host of young talent including […]
Boys’ Basketball Roundup: Compton, Millikan Win
Compton def. Wilson 73-57 Compton (9-4, 2-0) didn’t have much trouble with Wilson as the Tarbabes continue to look like this year’s top challenger to Long Beach Poly for the Moore League throne. Compton will host the Jackrabbits Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Jabari Steward helped pace Compton with 13 points. Millikan def. Jordan 56-25 […]
Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Compton, Millikan Win
Compton def. Wilson 62-52 Compton’s goal this year was to grab a top four spot in the Moore League and they took a big step in that direction with a win over Wilson on Monday night. Compton was led by Makaia Smith’s 12 points and Janae Owens’ 11 points. Compton (10-6, 1-2) will host Cabrillo […]
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 Justin Rene, Long Beach Poly Basketball Long Beach Poly went 3-2 last week, losing to St. John Bosco in the third-place game of the Bosco Ghar Winter Classic. Senior Justin Rene had a great week, averaging […]











