The Long Beach City College women’s water polo team is off to a 14-0 start, and currently ranked the unanimous No. 1 team in California according to the CCCAA rankings this week. The Vikings are the reigning California state champions and looking like the heavy favorites to bring home the trophy again after last season’s […]
Water Polo
Long Beach’s Claire Billish Earns Gold Medal in U15 PanAm Games
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. Long Beach’s own Claire Billish represented Team USA at the U15 PanAmerican games in Brazil – and brought home some hardware. The United States was in the gold bracket set to face Canada, Argentina and Brazil. The team ended […]
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 Cika Talaga, Long Beach Poly Girls’ Volleyball Talaga was dominant in Poly’s sweep over Lakewood this week. The […]
PHOTOS: Wilson vs. Laguna Beach, Boys’ Water Polo
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. Wilson boys’ water polo got a hard-fought victory against Laguna Beach. The Bruins won in a 12-8 final score at the Belmont Pool.
Long Beach High School Boys’ Water Polo Preview
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. With first-year coaches, returning champions, and brand-new aquatic facilities in Long Beach, there’s plenty to look forward to in the high school boys’ water polo season. We checked in with every team ahead of the season as they prepare […]
Wilson Boys’ Water Polo Preview
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson boys’ water polo program isn’t historic for being at the top of the Moore League—it’s for being at the top of the […]
Long Beach Poly Boys’ Water Polo Preview
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. It’ll be practically a brand new squad when the Long Beach Poly boys’ water polo team takes this pool this year. After posting a 15-9 record last year, 10th-year head coach Ishmael Pluton expects several new and young faces […]
Millikan Boys’ Water Polo Preview
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. First-year coach Luke Garrison wants to change the culture of the Millikan boys’ water program, and he’s brought in the right […]
Cabrillo Boys’ Water Polo Preview
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. Cabrillo boys’ water polo coach Lawrence Durand has his Jaguars in rebuild mode this year with a young and inexperienced roster, but will rely on a core group […]
Lakewood Boys’ Water Polo Preview
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. First-year coach Ian Schubert has inherited a water polo program on the rise. With a veteran-led team and the debut of Lakewood’s new state-of-the-art aquatic facility, […]











