Lakewood is building a program under coach Max Taylor, and is looking to win games this year with a defensive identity. With offensive firepower at the other Moore League playoff teams, Taylor said he’s glad that his team’s best player is sitting in the cage every day, with senior goalie Calla Torres able to keep […]
Water Polo
PREVIEW: Jordan Girls’ Water Polo
The Jordan Panthers are off to a 3-1 start under head coach Kelsey Schafer, and are hoping to build some experience with a young roster. The senior trio of Jazmin Bush, Desiree Ruiz, and America Calvario are helping the Panthers along. “They’ve been working hard in the pool and are leaders on the team,” said […]
PREVIEW: Cabrillo Girls’ Water Polo
The Cabrillo Jaguars’ water polo program is going through a renaissance, with the boys’ program making the CIF-SS semifinals in the Fall. Head coach Emily View is building the girls’ program as well, after the Jaguars got off to a 2-2 start. The team has only two seniors, but a host of young talent including […]
PHOTOS: Wilson Girls’ Water Polo Falls To Los Alamitos
The Long Beach Wilson girls’ water polo team dropped a tough match with local rival 7-6 on Friday at the Belmont Outdoor Pool. Here are some great action shots from Stephen Dachman.
Cabrillo Boys’ Water Polo Earns CIF Honors
The Cabrillo boys’ water polo program made school history by reaching the CIF Southern Section Division 7 semifinals, and Cory Thompson and Angel Ortiz added to the legend of this season by becoming the first players to earn All-CIF awards. FULL ALL-CIF LIST “Cory and Angel, along with co-captain Noe Villilon who made second team, […]
PHOTOS: Wilson vs. Edison, Girls’ Water Polo
Wilson (5-2) rolled to an easy 16-1 win over visiting Edison on Tuesday at the Belmont Outdoor Pool. Photos By Stephen Dachman.
Girls’ Water Polo: Wilson Beats Newport Harbor Easily
The Wilson girls’ water polo team improved to 3-1 with a 9-5 win over Newport Harbor. Zoe Seaboch was a star in goal with 14 saves. The scoring was handled by Brooke Gruneisen and Ava Bishop, who each had four goals, and Delainey Whalen, who had one.
Long Beach Athletes Celebrated In Belmont Shore Christmas Parade
Several standout Long Beach sports teams were celebrated at last weekend’s Belmont Shore Christmas Parade. For the second year in a row the Long Beach Century Club donated their Big Red Bus to the championship teams from the city, with the Wilson girls’ water polo team and the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team participating. […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship! HIGH SCHOOL Frank Staine, St. Anthony Basketball It’s a new era for St. Anthony basketball as the Saints are competing in Division 1 this year, and senior Frank Staine is trying to help them prove they belong. After a […]
Long Beach State Men’s Water Polo Wins NCAA Tournament Game
The Long Beach State men’s water polo program made history at Ken Lindgren Aquatics Center on Saturday night by beating Pomona-Pitzer 12-5 in the NCAA Tournament play-in game. It is the first NCAA postseason win for LBSU in 27 years. “Just being part of this is amazing,” LBSU coach Gavin Arroyo said. “Seeing the NCAA […]