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VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson, Track & Field

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. High School Track: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson Old rivals Poly and Wilson squared off in a Moore League dual meet for track & field. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Myles Patton, Millikan Baseball Dirtbags signee Myles Patton was Mr. Do-It-All for the Rams in a win over Lakewood last week. Patton had six Ks in a complete-game pitching performance and went 4/4 at the plate with a double, […]

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STANDINGS: Long Beach High School Baseball

Here’s a look at the Moore League and Long Beach baseball standings a few weeks into the season, with this week’s schedule below. *St. Anthony competes in the Santa Fe League Monday Wilson vs Moreno Valley (Angel Stadium, 6 p.m.) Wednesday Millikan vs. Wilson (Blair, 3:30 p.m.) Long Beach Poly vs Lakewood (Blair, 6:30 p.m.) […]

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Football: Star Poly QB Nico Iamaleava Picks Tennessee

Staff writer Tyler Hendrickson contributed to this story Long Beach Poly quarterback Nico Iamaleava announced his college decision Monday morning, picking Tennessee as his destination following the 2022 season with the Jackrabbits. Iamaleava announced his final five last week and had narrowed the field from virtually every college in America to Tennessee, Oregon, Alabama, Georgia, […]

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Long Beach Poly Swimming Wilson

ROUNDUP: Long Beach Poly, Wilson Swim Meet Highlights Unparalleled Tradition

Ears will be ringing across the Long Beach aquatics community for days to come. Friday afternoon’s Moore League dual meet between host Long Beach Poly and Wilson showcased one of the best athletic traditions in the city over the last century. It was the return of the epic event, which hasn’t been present in its […]

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Long Beach Poly Swimming Wilson

VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson, Swimming

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. High School Swimming: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson Long Beach Poly hosted rivals Wilson in a heated Moore League swimming dual meet. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet […]

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Long Beach Poly Swimming Wilson

Swimming: Poly Boys Top Wilson, Set Up League Finals Showdown

The Wilson boys’ swim team has the longest league championship streak in California history in any sport, a streak currently sitting at 48 years. Since that streak began in 1972, the Bruins have lost just one dual meet in the Moore League–but host Long Beach Poly made a statement with an impressive 98-74 win over […]

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Swimming: Wilson Girls Beat Poly, Look to League Finals

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson girls’ swim team is eager to unseat Long Beach Poly from atop the Moore League this year, and if Friday’s dual meet between the teams was any indication, the Bruins have a very legitimate shot. The Jackrabbits are […]