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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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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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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 […]