The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The Millikan boys’ water polo team has experienced steady improvement under coach Randy Wright, and the Rams were third place last year in the Moore League behind Wilson and Poly. This year Millikan boasts four returning all-league players that […]
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Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Cabrillo Jaguars
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. If there’s anyone capable of building a competitive squad on the Westside, it’s Lawrence Durand. The Jaguars’ 11-year coach organized the program like never before and last year Cabrillo […]
Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Jordan Panthers
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The Jordan Panthers return some seasoned players but will also see some younger faces in the pool. “Those guys that are kind of less experienced with water polo are embracing the challenge of improving our program from the top […]
Boys’ Water Polo Preview: Lakewood Lancers
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood Lancers are under the new leadership of Head Coach Khaled Bouali, who will be assisted by Lakewood alumnus Mitchell Bowman. Bowman was with the team […]
PHOTOS: Wilson vs Corona Del Mar Water Polo
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson boys’ water polo fell short against Corona Del Mar 17-14 on Thursday at Belmont Outdoor Pool. Eli Vince scored a team-high five goals for the Bruins while Gavin Simon netted a hat trick. Enzo Brigagliano and Vaughan Baker both scored […]
Wilson Water Polo’s Katherine O’Dea With Women’s Youth National Team
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Traveling the world comes with the territory for elite young water polo players in America. For Wilson water polo star Katherine O’Dea it’s been her […]
Long Beach Olympians Bring Home Silver, Two Bronzes
Long Beach sent a contingent of 21 athletes and coaches to the 2024 Paris Olympics, and they’re not coming home empty-handed. Long Beach athletes are coming home with a silver medal and a pair of bronzes, as attention begins to turn to the 2028 Olympics, which will be held in Southern California with several events […]
OLYMPICS: Long Beach Helps Make USA Men’s Water Polo History
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Once again a group of Long Beach natives have helped USA men’s water polo make history. This morning the Americans were able to outlast Australia in a quarterfinals shootout 11-10 and advance to the semifinals for the first time […]
Long Beach Leads USA Men’s Water Polo To Olympic Win
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Successful Long Beach water polo has always been defined by strong defense and deadly counter attacks. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that the best Long Beach players have taken the hometown recipe to the 2024 Summer Olympics in […]
FEATURE: Long Beach’s Dodd Brothers Achieve Olympic Dream With USA Water Polo
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The odds of knowing an Olympic level athlete are slim. The odds of becoming one are even slimmer. But at the Dodd household, right next to the Long Beach State campus, you can find a pair of world-class water […]