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Wilson High School’s swim teams dominated their Moore League meet against Long Beach Poly, with the boys winning 115-55 and the girls narrowly edging out Poly 86-84. The meet, covered by The562.org, featured impressive individual and relay performances from both schools.
Why it matters
This meet signals a strong start to the 2025-26 aquatic season in Long Beach, with continued support from local sponsors like Watersafe Swim School helping to foster a growing interest and participation in competitive swimming in the community.
The details
In the girls’ events, Poly’s team excelled in the relay races, winning both the 200 Medley Relay and the 400 Free Relay. Jemma Nagle of Poly won the 200 Free and 500 Free, while Nikki Bickel won the 200 IM and 100 Breaststroke. For Wilson, Taylor Williams won the 50 Free, and the team took the 200 Free Relay. On the boys’ side, Wilson dominated, winning both the 200 Free Relay and 400 Free Relay. Aidan Conrey of Wilson won the 50 Free and 100 Butterfly, Kai Bramble won the 100 Free, and Keegan Abing triumphed in the 500 Free. Poly’s Lucas Jue won the 200 Free and 100 Backstroke, and Elijah Livingood won the 100 Breaststroke.
The swim meet took place on Friday, March 21, 2026.
The players
Wilson High School
A high school located in Long Beach, California, whose swim teams dominated the Moore League meet against Long Beach Poly.
Long Beach Poly
A high school located in Long Beach, California, whose swim teams competed against Wilson High School in the Moore League meet.
Jemma Nagle
A swimmer for Long Beach Poly who won the 200 Free and 500 Free events.
Nikki Bickel
A swimmer for Long Beach Poly who won the 200 IM and 100 Breaststroke events.
Taylor Williams
A swimmer for Wilson High School who won the 50 Free event.
Aidan Conrey
A swimmer for Wilson High School who won the 50 Free and 100 Butterfly events.
Kai Bramble
A swimmer for Wilson High School who won the 100 Free event.
Keegan Abing
A swimmer for Wilson High School who won the 500 Free event.
Lucas Jue
A swimmer for Long Beach Poly who won the 200 Free and 100 Backstroke events.
Elijah Livingood
A swimmer for Long Beach Poly who won the 100 Breaststroke event.
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What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee
What’s next
The562.org will continue to provide coverage of the ongoing aquatic sports season in Long Beach, highlighting the performances of local athletes and the support of community sponsors like Watersafe Swim School.
The takeaway
This meet showcases the strong competitive swimming programs in the Long Beach area, with both Wilson High School and Long Beach Poly demonstrating impressive talent and depth. The sponsorship of local aquatic sports by businesses like Watersafe Swim School underscores the growing importance and visibility of these community-based athletic events.