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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Alexandra Rios, Millikan Girls’ Soccer In a dominant 7-0 win over Lakewood, junior Alexandra Rios was working all […]

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Girls’ Water Polo: Millikan Beats Poly on Newland’s Big Night

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. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. […]

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PHOTOS: Millikan vs Long Beach Poly Water Polo

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. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins.

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Girls’ Water Polo: Wilson Opens League With Win Over Jordan

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009 The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. Wilson girls’ water polo has long been the dominant force in […]

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Cabrillo Lakewood Water Polo

Girls’ Water Polo: Cabrillo Beats Lakewood in Thriller

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. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Cabrillo girls’ water polo’s biggest strength entering the year was its experience.  The Jaguars boast a veteran-heavy squad, […]

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Olympics Water Polo Wilson

Wilson Alum, Long Beach Natives Win NCAA Water Polo Title With UCLA

Photo by Ross Turteltaub, UCLA Athletics There’s no city in the country with the water polo history that Long Beach has. The nation’s Olympic wheelhouse has once again produced champions, as last week UCLA claimed the NCAA men’s water polo title in an instant classic thriller with USC, in a win powered by several Long […]

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Long Beach City College Water Polo

LBCC Water Polo Wins Dominant, Hilarious State Championship

The Long Beach City College women’s water polo team just wrapped up one of the most dominant seasons by any team at any level in city history. The Vikings blew through the CCCAA State Water Polo Tournament with three laugher wins, outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 59-17, and winning every game by […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Nadia Mejia, Wilson Girls’ Cross Country The Wilson Bruins advanced to the CIF State meet for the first […]