Long Beach Boys’ Swimming Preview 2026 – The562.org

The562’s protection of aquatic sports activities in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School.

With excessive requirements to fulfill and success to construct on, the 2026 boys’ swimming season is sure to be aggressive and thrilling.  

Wilson

For many years, the Bruins have perched atop the Long Beach boys’ swimming panorama, and this season is not any totally different as they enter as back-to-back Moore League champions. 

But head coach Brandon D’Sa has made one factor clear to his gamers: with nice success comes a excessive customary. 

“Our program has always had these really high expectations, and we always try to maintain those,” D’Sa mentioned. “There’s a cultural expectation for our team to continue to succeed. There’s an individual expectation to uphold that culture, as well as a want and love for swimming.” 

D’Sa’s targets for the crew this 12 months are the identical as each season: safe a three-peat in Moore League, and make a fair deeper run in CIF, with the aim of ending within the top-10 within the Southern Section. 

The Bruins return a number of core swimmers from final season, together with seniors Kai Bramble and Keegan Abing, two freestyle specialists. Bramble received More League final season within the 50 and 100 free, whereas Abing received the five hundred free and put collectively a powerful displaying in CIF, qualifying for the CIF finals. 

Sophomore Aidan Conrey is one other key returner. He shared the gold with Bramble within the 50 free, as each swimmers remarkably tied at 22.03. D’Sa touted Conrey’s progress this offseason, and considers him an vital piece of the crew this 12 months. Another swimmer talked about was senior Jesse Knight, a pivotal participant who completed second in backstroke final season.

There are a number of youthful gamers that D’Sa is happy to see out within the water. One of them is Fox Weiss, who’s impressed his coach to this point together with his skill to maintain up with the upperclassmen in coaching. Another is Shane Radaich, a backstroke specialist identified for his pace. 

Long Beach Poly

After ending second in league final season, Long Beach Poly is concentrated on the little issues this 12 months. Head coach Ishmael Pluton believes addressing the technical particulars may very well be the distinction maker in shut races. 

“We want to know that we’ve put in the work on our stroke technique and our fitness so we can swim our absolute fastest, with zero regrets about our preparation,” Pluton mentioned.

Leading the Jackrabbits this season is senior Lucas Jue – some of the acclaimed swimmers in Southern California. The Louisville commit set a league document within the 200 free final 12 months with 1:38.21, ending .02 seconds quicker than former Jackrabbit Colin Geer did two years prior. Jue additionally tied the varsity’s highest mark within the 100 backstroke, whereas in CIF finals, Jue secured second place in two particular person races in Division 1. 

Pluton expects the star swimmer to peak in his closing season.
“Expect some wild and record breaking swims for his senior season,” he mentioned. 

The Jackrabbits return a number of different gamers that make the squad well-equipped in each pace and distance. Seniors Townsend Kato and Mateo Gomez are two sprinters who’ve leaned on sturdy water polo play to make them even quicker within the water. Senior Charlie Peck and sophomore Aiden Greenwood have been highlighted as “holding down the fort” with their endurance. 

Senior Jacob Churchill was highlighted for his resilience getting into this season, battling again from a dislocated shoulder he suffered within the 200 IM finals on the first stroke of butterfly. Despite the harm, he nonetheless completed the race – a toughness he has carried by way of this offseason. 

“I expect Jacob to be ready to swim even faster this season to make up for a finals meet he didn’t get to finish,” Pluton mentioned. 

Alongside a powerful class of returners, Poly additionally welcomes 4 freshmen that present immense potential–Mateo Vasquez, Elijah Livingood, Brayden Ogawa and Romeo Lobedecis, with the latter two being standout divers. 

Millikan

The Rams’ targets this season prolong far past instances and titles. First-year head coach Lucas Garrison strives to proceed on what his predecessors have constructed –  a aggressive tradition that instills consistency, accountability and energy in every follow. He believes that shall be key to making sure the very best high quality play in league play and CIF meets. 

“We’re focused on developing leadership and creating a positive environment where athletes support one another and take pride in representing Millikan High School,” Garrison mentioned.

Seniors Josh Linder and Noah Martinez headline the upperclassmen class that has proven not simply price ethic, but additionally management within the pool. After two sturdy freshmen seasons, sophomores Maddox Phan and Micah Marcheal will hope to proceed making strides in a number of occasions. Garrison labels these 4 gamers as keys to setting a powerful customary. 

“Their experience, competitiveness, and commitment set the tone for the rest of the team, and we’re looking forward to seeing them step into even bigger leadership roles this season,” Garrison mentioned. 

Millikan additionally welcomes an inflow of freshmen that may make up its younger core. Garrison praises the vitality, depth and potential they create to this system, noting their willingness to study and the sturdy basic abilities they possess.

“This freshman group is an important part of Millikan’s swimming future,” Garrison mentioned. “Transitioning our freshman class, who for the most part have only played water polo, will be a fun project to teach the more technical side of swimming.” 

Garrison expects his extra skilled gamers to be a mentor for these swimmers. That, mixed with the addition of Millikan alum Nick Yoon to the teaching workers, paint a promising image for the Rams this season and past.  

Jordan

The Panthers are on the heels of one in every of their most profitable seasons in recent times. Jordan completed fourth place in Moore League and had a number of swimmers qualify for CIF, each individually and as a part of relays. Jordan coach Brenden Gruneisen’s excited for his crew to proceed to develop. His main aim for the season stays the identical: enchancment throughout the board. 

“These boys have known me long enough to know that’s always what I’m focused on,” Gruneisen mentioned. “And they also know that, so long as the effort and commitment is there consistently, they will be able to look back and be proud of their times at the end of the year.”

The Panthers’ prime swimmer final season was John Delgadillo, who returns for his senior 12 months. He certified for CIF within the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle, whereas additionally being Jordan’s lead-off man in a 400 Freestyle Relay that earned CIF {qualifications}. Gruneisen expects him to be the centerpiece in relays and likewise make CIF in quite a few particular person occasions, with a hope that he can qualify within the prime 10 for Moore League occasions and safe a Championship closing bid. 

“John will primarily swim butterfly and sprint freestyle and may have a shot at breaking some school records in his events as well,” Gruneisen mentioned. 

Senior Eliu Velasquez, described by Gruneisen because the emotional chief of the crew, additionally joins as an anchor of this 12 months’s squad. He helped Jordan qualify for the 400 Freestyle Relay and hit a CIF consideration time for the 100 backstroke final 12 months, and hopes to earn a qualifying spot in particular person occasions such because the 200 IM and the 100 backstroke. 

Gruneisen additionally highlighted a pair of juniors: Joan Garcia, the ultimate returning member of the 400 Freestyle relay, who’s identified for his constructive mindset and willingness to enhance. The different is  Carlos Benavides, often known as a jack-of-all-trades swimmer that may excel in a number of occasions.

Lakewood

Deborah Caine will take the helm as Lakewood’s coach this season, returning to the boys program with hopes of replicating the success she’s achieved whereas teaching ladies swimming. 

Caine mentioned that each squads will follow collectively and problem one another to enhance, as she hopes to foster a tradition of onerous work and dedication. 

“The goals for the season are to get individual swims and relay swims in the Division 3 CIF,” Caine mentioned. “We have a strong senior class that works hard and provides solid leadership on a daily basis.”

Among these seniors are Javante Fearence, who’s hoping to make CIF D3 within the 100 backstroke and 50 free, together with Maxson Hoke, who’s a candidate for CIF within the 100 freestyle. Caine additionally talked about junior Justin Munoz because the crew’s strongest swimmer within the 200 IM, who strives to proceed getting higher within the 500 free as properly. 

Junior Aiden Wendt is a varsity newcomer to look at. 

“Aiden is a fluid swimmer and has amazing technique,” Caine mentioned. “He can help varsity in all events.”

Cabrillo 

The Jaguars are specializing in participant growth this 12 months, but additionally hope to remain aggressive in Moore League and CIF play.

“Cabrillo boys swim program is in the rebuilding stage, and we dropped down to Division 4 from D3 which is perfect for the squad of 2026,” head coach Lawrence Durand mentioned. “We plan to be at CIF in relays and individual events.”

Senior Elijah Mejia is the crew’s dash specialist in freestyle occasions, whereas senior Gary Romero and junior Santi Gonzalez will function Cabrillo’s main center distance free swimmers.  Senior Anthony Rizzo will headline backstroke, and senior Jorge Pasten would be the go-to man in breaststroke. Durand can be enthusiastic about sophomore Ben Caro, who will tackle butterfly this season.

“He has acquired another gear in all of his strokes,” Durand mentioned.