Wilson’s front five is its strength with seniors Jakob Belton and Adrian Tejada at tackle, seniors Jaylen Ferrera and Justin Navarro at guard, and senior Terren Monette at center. They average 6’3” and 268 pounds as the biggest offensive line the Bruins have had under Ziegenhagen. They’ve been able to stay healthy and helped the […]
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PODCAST: Why Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson Football Is The Big Game
This week we explain why the Moore League football rivalry between Long Beach Poly and Wilson is considered the “Big Game” because of all of its history. 3:00 Question O’ The Week: Where, What Is The Big Game? 5:30 Athletes O’ The Week 8:00 Game O’ The Week: Moore League Volleyball On Thursday 10:00 Players […]
A History of the Long Beach Poly/Wilson Football Rivalry
With the 88th incarnation of “The Big Game” taking place this Friday, it’s time to take a look back at the city’s oldest rivalry. Long Beach Poly and Wilson have been playing each other annually since 1932, making the series older than 26 of the 32 NFL franchises. The two teams first played in 1932, […]
Football: Wilson/Poly Game Moved Back To Wilson High School
Long Beach football fans can breathe easy. Friday’s Moore League football game between Long Beach Poly and Wilson has been moved back to Wilson High after the Bruins administration met with LBUSD his afternoon. Kickoff is still scheduled for 7 p.m. and tickets are still available. The562.org reported earlier today that the game had been […]
Football: Wilson/Poly Game Moved To Cerritos College
UPDATE: THE GAME HAS BEEN MOVED BACK TO WILSON THIS FRIDAY. Over the objections of Wilson football coach Mark Ziegenhagen, this week’s massively-hyped Wilson/Poly football game has been moved from Wilson’s Stephens Field to Cerritos College, where it will take place Friday at 7 p.m. The decision to move the game came after concerns expressed […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Nathan Lucindo, Cabrillo Water Polo Cabrillo goalie Nathan Lucindo stole the show at last week’s Moore League Water Polo Showcase, helping the Jaguars to a 4-3 win over Lakewood. Lucindo had 14 saves in the game including […]
How To Get Tickets For the Long Beach Poly/Wilson Football Game
Wilson/Long Beach Poly Football Game Info Who: Wilson (6-0, 2-0) vs. Long Beach Poly (2-3, 1-0) Where: Wilson High School (NOT AT CERRITOS) When: Friday Oct. 4, 7 p.m. Cost: $8 general admission, $4 children/seniors, $3 students with ID Parking: There will be parking on site for a fee. Tickets: Tickets are available at both […]
LBCC Football Pushes No. 1 Riverside To The Brink
The LBCC football team suffered a heartbreaking loss that was also incredibly encouraging for the Vikings and their fans on Saturday night. Playing on the road against No. 1 Riverside–the top-ranked team in the nation–LBCC led for most of the second half until falling on a touchdown pass with 25 seconds left, losing 31-28. “Very […]
ROUNDUP: Long Beach High School Football Week 6
We’ve got coverage from all of the sixth week of Long Beach football action. Long Beach Poly 38, Millikan 3: STORY / VIDEO / PHOTOS Lakewood 40, Jordan 19: STORY/ VIDEO / PHOTOS Wilson 46, Cabrillo 6: STORY / VIDEO / PHOTOS St. Anthony 35, Agoura 14: STORY Compton BYE
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Cabrillo, Football
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